THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - ENJOYING SUMMER YET?
Are you enjoying your summer so far? If not, it certainly isn't for a lack of nothing to do. Chicago and its surrounding neighborhoods
always have something going on during summer, and this weekend is no different. So I suggest that you get yourself out there this weekend as it promises to be gorgeous weather-wise - what a bonus. No, "yeah buts'" - just get out there!
If you don't, you're sure to miss the 51st Annual Venetian Night being held at Monroe Harbor on Saturday kicking off at 7:45 p.m. with a dramatic reenactment of an air/sea rescue. This year's theme is "Summer's Favorite City". Who can argue with that? Click here for the entire schedule of events.
I came across this for you cyclist enthusiasts - the Second Annual Ride to Pierogi Fest. Sorry, this is only for adults 18 and up. You'll gather at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and trek your way from there to Whiting, Indiana for the 2008 Pierogi Fest. For you non-cyclists though, this Fest runs Saturday (11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.) and Sunday (11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), which, it goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway, serves up a wide variety of - you guessed it - pierogis along with a pierogi eating contest, a pierogi toss, a kids' kourt, polka bands and much more. Click here for more details.
Want to stay in Illinois, then try one of these weekend festivals -
The Wicker Park Fest 2008, located at Damen and North Avenues. This fest runs from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday featuring live indie music and much more. Click here for the weekend musical lineup.
The 25th Annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue, located at 2400 N. Lincoln Avenue and covering six city blocks. This fest runs from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday featuring participating restaurants such as the Thai Bowl, Nonna's Italian Pizzeria and Jade East. Click here for more details and the musical lineup.
The Fifth Annual Randolph Street Market Festival, located at Randolph and Ogden, and formerly known as the Chicago Antique Market. New this year are themed mini-markets along with fancy foods and global goods. There is a $10 fee (free for kids 12 and under) which will cover repeat entry all weekend long. Click here for more information.
NEWS FLASH - Tickets are on sale NOW, so hurry and get yours while they last. Walking with Dinosaurs The Live Experience will be opening at the United Center August 7th-August 17th. Ticket prices range from $24.50 (300 Level) to $74.50 (Main Floor). Click here to get your tickets.
Finally, there's a new kid in town. Hungry? Try the new River West Italian spot known as Piccolo Sogno for that true Italy experience. Click here for all the details.
Let me know what you think of the new kid.
Ciao -
SUE MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
