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TODAY
Saturday, September 13
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, May 29 2011
Four-Plus-One Walking Tour
Serhii Chrucky of Forgotten Chicago leads a walking tour of four-plus-ones on Winthrop and Kenmore in Edgewater, starting at noon today. Tickets are $15; RSVP here.
Chaplin double feature @ Film Center
The Gene Siskel Film Center presents the kick-off screenings for a Charlie Chaplin festival that will run through June 30. This afternoon you can see City Lights at 3:15pm, and Modern Times at 5pm. You may see either program separately, or purchase tickets for both programs at a discount. Both programs will also be screened separately this weekend; see the Film Center Website for a complete schedule. Film Center: 164 N. State Street. (312) 846-2600.
Bike the Drive
Lake Shore Drive closes from Bryn Mawr to 57th from 5:30-9:45am today for Bike the Drive, an opportunity for cyclists to take over for a quiet, gorgeous ride along the Lake. Event sponsored by Active Transportation Alliance; admission $40-55.
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
The Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival takes over Sheffield Avenue from Belmont to School this weekend, with live music, food and vendors from noon to 10pm. $5 donation requested. Here's today's schedule:
noon Sorry for Partying
1:30pm He Said, She Said
3:30pm 7th Heaven
6pm Hairbangers Ball
8:30pm Wedding Banned
