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Art Festival
July 11-13
More than 200 award-winning painters, sculptors, potters, jewelry-makers and photographers showcase artwork at the 16th annual event. Merchandise ranges from a $15 pair of earrings to a $25,000 sculpture. 435 N. Michigan Ave. 954-472-3755.Free
Irish American Heritage Center
July 11 - 13
Irish American Heritage Festival - Live Irish American music on four stages. Dancing , food, contests, kids activities. Performers include — Gaelic Storm, The Tossers, Seven Nations and Spain Brothers. Irish American Heritage Center - 4626 N. Knox Ave. $7 - $12 fee - free for kids 12 and under when accompanied by a paid adult - 773-282-7035 or www.irish-american.org
Old St. Pat’s Largest Block Party
July 18 & 19
Two stages of live music. If you’re single, it’s the place to be $65 for a two day pass (includes five drinks) or $35-$40
worldslargestblockparty.com
Gospel Fest
July 19th
20 live music acts. Food, kids activities, breast cancer survivor’s parade. Music starts at noon. Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine Ave. Free
Chinatown Summer Fair
July 20th
Lion dance procession 12:30pm, live music, and Asian dance performances. Food vendors, arts and crafts. 2200 S. Wentworth Ave. Free
Beverly Arts Center
Cherry Poppin' Daddies July 19th 8:00pm - Integrating swing, rock, funk and ska into a unique swing-revival sound, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies first came onto the alternative music scene in 1989 in Eugene, Oregon. “Zoot Suit Riot,” their hit single, was released in 1997 and sent them to number 1 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers. The song and its music video were nominated for a MTV Video Music Award. Original band members still performing with the group are Steve Perry, lead vocals & guitar, Dana Heitman (trumpet) and Dan Schmid, bass, are joined by several other musicians for a big, swinging sound. $35 Tickets
Chicago Kids Company Presents (at BAC)
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Wednesday - July 23 -- Friday - July 25 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
www.BeverlyArtsCenter.org for more info
Chicago Kids Company Presents (at BAC)
Alice in Wonderland
Alice visits with talking flowers in the delightful Chicago Kids Company version of “Alice in Wonderland” on selected weekdays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. through Aug. 22 at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. The original one-hour musical based on the classic fairy tale is geared to children age 2 to 12. Tickets are $10 per person; group rates are available. Call 773-205-9600 for reservations or information; visit www.beverlyartcenter.org for a performance schedule.
50th Annual Dearborn Garden Walk and Festival
July 20th
The best. More than 20 urban landscaping and Victorian gardens on the Chicago’s historic Near North neighborhood. Many will include lily ponds, electric trains, gazebos, fountains and sculptures. Live jazz and classical performances. 12-5pm, $30-$35 1300 N Dearborn St. Dearborngardenwalk.com
PIEROGI FEST 2008
July 25th to 27th
Celebrate Eastern European heritage with pierogies and other foods, a parade, dancers, polka bands, kids' activities and film screenings. 1900-1919 Indianapolis Blvd., Whiting, Ind.
219-659-0292
Free
Children’s Cooking Camp
First session starts - July 28th - Preregister!
Cool Kids Cook Day Camp covering kitchen safety and cleanliness, table setting and manners, and meal preparation – breakfast, lunch and dinner. On Friday kids invite one adult to enjoy luncheon prepared by campers. Session 1, Mon., July 28 through Fri., Aug. 1, Session 2, Mon., Aug. 4 through Fri., Aug. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Limit 12, preregistration required. $175. Beverly’s Pantry, 1907 W. 103rd St. Chicago. 773-238-8550. or www.beverlyspantry.com
Farmers Markets
Beverly Market — 95th & Longwood-Parking lot—June 8th-Oct. 19th—Sundays-7:00am-2:00pm
Evergreen Park Market - 90th & Kedzie-Yukich Field-June5th-Oct 2nd—Thursdays-7am-1pm
Daley Plaza Farmers Market - Washington & Dearborn - Thursdays - May 15-Oct. 2, 2008 - 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Federal Plaza Farmers Market - Adams & Dearborn - Federal Plaza - Tuesdays - May 13-Oct. 28, 2008 - 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Prudential Plaza Farmers Market - Lake & Beaubien Court - Prudential Building Plaza - Tuesdays - June 10-October 21, 2008 - 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sears Tower Farmers Market - Thursdays - June 19-October 30, 2008 - 7 a.m.-2 p.m. -
www.cityofchicago.org for more info on Farmers Markets.