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Tuesday, June 14 2011
This Much is True @ Hopleaf
It's the second Tuesday of the month, time for the June installment of This Much Is True at the Hopleaf (5148 N. Clark), the storytelling series that offers an intimate peek into each of their writer's lives, revealing the humorous, embarrassing and poignant moments that make up a life remembered. This month's featured readers are: Peter Athens, Becky Eldridge, Larry Kerns, Deanna Moffitt, J.H. Palmer, Eric Shivvers, and Scott Whitehair. Show starts at 7:30pm and is free. For more info visit This Much is True or Hopleaf.
Cheesemaking 101 @ Whole Foods Market
Craving cheese that's so fresh it deserves a good face-slapping? Make your own! At this demo, taught by GB's own Sunny, who writes the food blog Smart Cabbage, you'll learn to make simple, affordable cheeses -- ricotta, paneer and chevre -- and get some pointers on elegant, fast presentations for your freshly made creations. The $10 class fee includes samples, instructional materials, and a free gift. Registration strongly recommended; call (773) 244-4200 for info. Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 N. Ashland Avenue.
Just for Laughs
The Just for Laughs Comedy Festival runs June 14-19 and features more performances than we can properly list here. So, check out the schedule online and get ready to laugh.
Food Truck Tuesdays
If you too are skeptical of the food truck hype, you may want to head to the northwest corner of North and Halsted tonight between 4pm and 7pm for Food Truck Tuesdays. At least four trucks will be there every Tuesday in June.
7th Annual Guerrilla Truck Show
This is a collection of new works by local, independent object and furniture designers. 5:30pm-9:30pm at 1052 W. Fulton Market. For more information, click here.
Gourmet Wagon
Chef Matt Maroni of Gaztro Wagon will be at Treasure Island (2121 N Clybourn Avenue) tonight from 7pm-9pm cooking up a whole mess of tasty vittles at a cooking class. The cost is $18 and you can register by phone: (773) 880-8880. The adventurous menu (trout, calves liver, and more) will be delightful thanks to Maroni.
