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TODAY
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Sunday, August 16 2015
Vintage Garage
Vintage Garage is back at the parking garage at 5051 N. Broadway today from 10am to 5pm. The theme this month is 1985, so look for lots of mid-'80s clothing and accessories, furniture, music and collectibles. Admission is $5.
Made in Chicago Market @ Pulaski Park Fieldhouse
The Made In Chicago Market is at the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk St., today from 10am to 3pm. Shop for locally made clothing and accessories, housewares, food and drink. Admission is free.
Air & Water Show
Get ready for your pets to go nuts: the Chicago Air & Water Show is Saturday and today, centered on North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr. The show will feature the Blue Angels, Golden Knights and Leap Frogs parachute teams, the Breitling Jet Team and more, from 10am to 3pm both days. Admission is free.
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival runs Aug. 14-16 on Glenwood and Morse Avenues. Check out art and crafts by more than 100 artists, plus visit open studios and enjoy live music and performances on three stages. Print the handy festival map and go. The festival runs from 11am to 9pm today.
Hyde Park Handmade Bazaar @ Promontory
The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West, hosts the Hyde Park Handmade Bazaar and Farmers Market today from 11am to 4pm. Shop for local crafts and fresh fruits and veggies before or after brunch in the restaurant. Free.
Festa Italiana
Festa Italiana runs Aug. 13-16 on Taylor Street between Ashland and Racine. Enjoy Italian food from local restaurants, shop for arts and crafts, and enjoy live music on three stages. $5 suggested donation. The festival runs from noon to 10pm today.
Vivian Maier Talk by Pamela Bannos @ Comfort Station
As part of the Vernacular Photo Festival, noted art historian Pamela Bannos will be giving a talk at Comfort Station Gallery in Logan Square, 2579 N. Milwaukee Ave., entitled "Ceci nest pas un snapshot: Vivian Maier's vintage work," today at 1pm. A wonderful insight into the life and discovery regarding the works of Vivian Maier. Totally free.
Bill Savage Gallery Talk @ Firecat Projects
Writer and Northwestern professor Bill Savage gives a gallery talk titled "Accidental Beauties: the Aesthetics and Symbolism of Water Tanks (and Other Antiquated Infrastructure)" during the closing reception for This Must Be the Place, an exhibition of paintings by Kevin Swallow, tonight at Firecat Projects, 2124 N. Damen Ave. The reception is from 3 to 5pm today. Free.
The Marrow @ Whistler
The Marrow nonfiction reading series returns to the Whistler, 2421 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight at 5:30pm. This month's lineup features Rebecca Makkai, Alba Machado, Martha Bayne and Rosamund Lannin. Naomi Huffman and Leah Pickett host. Free, 21+
Entertaining Julia @ Empty Bottle
The Puterbaugh Sisters bring their Entertaining Julia comedy show to the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave., every Sunday in August. This week's lineup includes Martin Morrow, Mike Lebovitz, DJ Moppy, Saurin Choksi and Natalie Jose, as well as music by the Minelli Brothers and resident DJ Constance K. Tickets are just $5. Doors open at 9pm. 21+
