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TODAY
Wednesday, April 24
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, December 21 2014
Hyde Park Handmade Holiday Bazaar @ the Promontory
The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park West, hosts the Hyde Park Handmade Holiday Bazaar & Farmers Market today from 11am to 4pm. Shop for handmade gifts, local produce and prepared foods, and more.
Thalia Hall Holiday Haul and Toy Drive
Buy your holiday gifts straight outta Pilsen at today's Holiday Haul and Toy Drive at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, 11am-5pm. Local crafters and vendors will be on hand for your shopping needs; donate an unwrapped toy and get free beer for your charity. Free admission.
Reggie's Rockin' Craft Bazaar
Reggies, 2105 S. State St., hosts a Rockin' Craft Bazaar from noon to 5pm today to help you get your last-minute holiday shopping done. There will also be brunch and bloody Mary specials. Free admission.
Graze's All Chili Considered @ Empty Bottle
Graze Magazine hosts All Chili Considered, a chili cookoff featuring chefs from the Brixton, Bite Cafe, Chop Shop, Flying Saucer, Heartland Cafe, Tomato Mountain Farm, Snarf's Sandwiches, the Southern and Yusho, today at noon at Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. There'll also be a raffle for a bunch of culinary prizes. Tickets are $9 in advance, $10 at the door.
Bluegrass Jam @ Old Town School of Folk Music
The Old Town School of Folk Music holds a bluegrass jam this afternoon starting at 1:00pm at their main building at 4544 North Lincoln Avenue. All players and singers are invited to attend this free event. Full details at the school Website, or call the front desk at (773) 728-6000.
Do-It-Yourself Messiah @ Harris Theater
The 39th annual Do-It-Yourself Messiah is performed today and Monday at the Harris Theater for the Performing Arts, 205 E. Randolph St. Today's performance is at 3pm, and $15 tickets are now sold out, but tickets are still available for Monday's 7pm show.
