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TODAY
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BY DAY
Wednesday, July 25 2012
Veggie Bingo @ Hideout
The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., hosts Veggie Bingo from 5:30 to 8pm on Wednesdays. Co-sponsored by NeighborSpace, Hideout Veggie Bingo features a grand prize of fresh produce from Irv and Shelly's Fresh Picks, plus many more prizes donated by various local organizations and individuals. There are also free hot dogs donated by Hot Doug's! Bingo cards are $2 each, or three for $5; all proceeds benefit local gardens.
Chicago Cultural Plan Town Hall
A town hall discussion of the draft Chicago Cultural Plan will be held tonight from 6 to 8pm at South Shore Cultural Center,
7059 S. South Shore Dr. It's free to attend, but RSVP is requested.
James Gaffigan @ Pritzker Pavilion
Conductor Guest conductor James Gaffigan leads percussionst Martin Grubinger and the Grant Park Orchestra in Dorman's Frozen in Time and Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5 tonight in the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park at 6:30pm as part of the Grant Park Music Festival. Free. More details here.
First Ever SHOP Story Slam
Created by Southside Hub of Production, SHOP is having its first ever south side story slam. Reservations are recommended, and if you plan to participate contact Laura at laura.shaeffer at gmail.com, and/or Judith, juhestories@aol.com. Come on down to Southside of Hub Production, 5638 S. Woodlawn Ave tonight from 7pm-9pm. $5 suggested donation will get you a free drink. 18+
La Belle Equipe @ Portage Theater
Tonight at 7:30pm, the Northwest Chicago Film Society screens Julien Duvivier's La Belle Equipe at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave. Their classic film series continues every Wednesday. Admission is $5.
Sleep Out @ The Burlington
Sleep Out celebrate the release of their latest album, Black Cat Found, with a show tonight at The Burlington, 3425 W. Fullerton Ave. Redgrave and The Warmbloods open. Tickets are $7, doors open at 9pm. 21+
