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TODAY
Sunday, October 5
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, October 27 2013
Randolph Street Market
The Randolph Street Market returns Saturday and today to the Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington St., from 10am to 5pm. Shop antiques, vintage clothing, records, jewelry and fancy foods. Admission is $8 in advance, $10 at the door; $3 in advance/$5 at the door for students. Kids 12 and under are free.
Spooky Singalong @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music presents a Halloween sing-along this morning at 11:00am in their main concert hall at 4544 North Lincoln Avenue. The concert is $12, or $11 for school members. Full details and advance tickets available at the school's Website, or call (773) 728-6000.
CHIRP Record Crawl
CHIRP hosts its third annual Record Crawl today from 11am to 4pm. Beginning at Laurie's Planet of Sound, 4639 N. Lincoln Ave., take a trolley to five different record stores -- Laurie's, Permanent Records, Reckless Records in Wicker Park, saki and Logan Hardware -- and get 10-20% off purchases. Your $5 admission also gets you a tote bag. Space is limited, RSVP required.
War of the Worlds @ Music Box
The Music Box Theatre presents a celebration of the infamous Halloween adaptation of H.G. Wells story War of the Worlds, with a screening of the 1953 film version (in a new 35mm print), and excerpts from the original 1939 version written by Orson Welles. The program starts this afternoon at 1:00pm. Full details and advance tickets available at the Music Box Website. Music Box: 3733 North Southport. (773) 871-6604.
Andersonville Dessert Crawl
The walking will help you burn off the calories you will inhale at the Andersonville Dessert Crawl, which gives you access to some of the neighborhood's top sweets--among the 20+ participants are Swedish Bakery, Terry's Toffee, and George's Ice Cream & Sweets. Choose from two routes (Candy Corn and Caramel Apple); tickets $20. Event runs 2-5pm; kickoff is at pH Productions, 1515 W. Berwyn.
Apple Pie Contest @ Bang Bang Pie
Bang Bang challenges you to bake your best apple pie to be judged by a panel of esteemed experts today at their shop (2051 N. California). Entrees $5; the public pays $5 to sample the contestants from 3-5:30pm.
Autumn Harvest Side-Yard Supper @ Bang Bang Pie
Live music and a menu of seasonally-appropriate fare (roasted duck, grits, squash, and of course, pumpkin pie) will help you celebrate the season at Bang Bang Pie (2051 N. California) tonight at their Side-Yard Supper; proceeds benefit CROP Logan Square. Event starts 7pm; tickets $45.
