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TODAY
Wednesday, November 26
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BY DAY
Sunday, September 12 2010
Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
The sixth annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts brings together artwork by more than 150 artists for a juried exhibition and neighborhood festival on Broadway Avenue between Belmont and Roscoe this weekend. Enjoy art, music, food and shopping from 10am to 6pm Saturday and 10am to 5pm Sunday. Free, but donations accepted. More information here.
Renegade Craft Fair
Renegade Craft Fair returns to Division Street between Damen and Paulina in Wicker Park this weekend for your indie shopping pleasure. From 11am to 7pm, peruse handmade goods from more than 300 vendors, enjoy performances by bands and theatre troupes, check out workshops and more. Free.
Chew Heart @ The Whistler
Chew Heart is a Chicago indie-pop-alternative band that sounds like "treetops and short stuff." Tonight they celebrate the release of Messy Snarls at The Whistler, 2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. at 9:30pm. Free. 21+
Chicago Open Science meeting @ Pumping Station: One
Chicago Open Science, a local group dedicated to open science research, has its inaugural meeting today at 4pm at the hackerspace Pumping Station: One (3354 N. Elston). The event is free and open to the public.
Beer Vs. Wine: The Final Showdown
The final installment of Whole Foods Market's Beer Vs. Wine trilogy is shaping up to be a no-holds-barred, fight-to-the-death battle. Participating restaurants include MK, Blackbird, Hot Chocolate, Kuma's Corner and City Provisions, and the beverage lineup will feature wines from all over the world and some outstanding craft brews, including beers from the event sponsor, Stone Brewing. Discussions will be led by beverage rivals Robert Houde, a master sommelier, and cicerone Wes Phillips. The madness starts at 3 p.m. at WFM's Lincoln Park location, 1550 N. Kingsbury. Tickets are $40, and all proceeds will benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Fork and the Road Dumpling Derby Tour
Practically every culture has some form of stuffed dough. Join Fork and the Road to sample dumplings from around the world without leaving Chicago on this 17-mile, 3-stop bicycle tour. The two-wheeled adventure runs from 11am to 4pm, and begins and ends at Kitchen Sink Cafe (1107 W. Berwyn Ave.). Cost is $50 per person, which includes food but not beverages. Visit www.forkandtheroad.com for more information (including how to rent a bike if you don't have one) and to make reservations.
LTH Forum Picnic
Join the folks from LTH Forum today for their annual picnic at LaBagh Woods, Grove 1 (near Catalpa and Cicero in the Cook County Forest Preserve). The pictures from past events are proof enough that this will be the best picnic you'll have all summer. This is an RSVP-required invite through LTH, so you need to v isit their page to sign up.
Emily Wells @ Schubas
Classically trained pianist injects hip hop and goes on to reject major label deal. This true story, along with her limitless instrumental talent and incredible voice, has turned Emily Wells into something of an indie darling. Not wanting to bend to the ways of a major label and lose creative control over her work, she built her own studio and produced The Symphonies: Dreams Memories & Parties. The lush sounds of multi-track violins, cellos and unconventional other sounds give way to a unique symphony any rock fan could get down with. Tonight she takes the stage at Schubas. Show starts at 8pm. Local artist Angel Olsen opens. Tickets are $12. 3159 N. Southport. 21+
What is a hammer? @ ADDS DONNA
Come out this evening at 3:00pm to ADDS DONNA, 4223 W. Lake St. #422 to experience What is a hammer?! This exhibition features work by Ilia Ovechkin, Jared Madere and Leah Patgorski. Admission is free, please click here to RSVP!
Prost, Oktoberfest! @ Chicago History Museum
Beer, lederhosen, and a German history will go together like peas in a pod today at the Chicago History Museum. From 6-8pm you'll learn about Oktoberfest and its city connections, and get some entertainment as well. Admission $50-55.
