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Sunday, August 18 2013
South Shore Summer Festival @ South Shore Cultural Center
The South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., presents the South Shore Summer Festival, today from 10am-8pm. This free festival celebrates the summer with a concert by hit 80s/90s R&B sensations Dru Hill, Guy, SWV, Al B. Sure, as well as a performance by legendary soul singers, The Blue Notes. For more information, visit the group's Facebook page or call 773-955-9508.
Chicago Air & Water Show
The Chicago Air & Water Show will be driving pets crazy Saturday and today from 10am to 3pm. The show takes place along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point. See a list of headliners here. Free.
St. Demetrios Greek Festival
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek Fest runs this weekend, Aug. 16-18, in the church parking lot, 2727 W. Winona Ave. There's Greek music and dancing and a marketplace, but really this is a festival about food, and there's plenty of it. $2 donation at the door is requested; bring cash for the food and beverage tents. The fest is open from noon to midnight today.
Mud Queens @ Three Aces
The Mud Queens of Chicago female mud wrestling league dirties up Three Aces, 1321 W. Taylor St., tonight from 4 to 8pm. Five matches are on the schedule, including the championship bout featuring defending champ El Baño, and Absolutely Not and Those About To Rock are performing live. Tickets are $12. 21+
Underdogs of Comedy @ Laugh Factory
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway, presents the Underdogs of Comedy, featuring Ronnie Ray, Jay Washington and Tara Terry. Doors open at 7:30pm, show's at 8pm. Tickets are $17, or get VIP entry and seating for $27. 18+, two drink minimum.
