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Yankee Doodle Dandy

Date: Thu., Jul. 4, 2 p.m.

Film

In the spirit of Independence Day, the theater screens the 1942 film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring James Cagney about the composer, playwright and sin... READ MORE

Chicago French Film Festival

Date: Fri., Jul. 26, 11 a.m.

Music Box Theatre

Film

The theater screens contemporary French films for three days, including selections such as The Dandelions, 11.6 and Wings of Desire. READ MORE

The Blues Brothers

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 12 p.m.

Tivoli Theatre

Film

Catch a screening of the musical comedy starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd and get your picture taken with a replica of the Bluesmobile. READ MORE

Flamenco Dinner Show

Date: Mon., Jun. 24, 7 p.m.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Dining
Other

The Spanish flamenco band Cuadro El Payo performs while guests enjoy dinner and wine. The menu includes pintxos and tapas, like grilled asparagus with manchego ... READ MORE

Community Bingo

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 6:30 p.m.

Glendale Heights VFW 2377

Raise money for the VFW by playing Bingo and sipping on beer. READ MORE

Wednesdays on the Green: E.T. the Extra Terrestrial

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 7 p.m.

Village Green Park

Take a dance lesson with Kaleidoscope Dance, then stick around for a screening of the classic Steven Spielberg film. READ MORE

Wednesdays on the Green: Back to the Future

Date: Wed., Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

Village Green Park

Take a dance lesson with Kaleidoscope Dance then stick around for a screening of the Michael J. Fox film about a time-traveling teenager. READ MORE

Like Someone in Love

Date: Tue., Jul. 2, 12 p.m.

Lake Theatre

Film

As part of their Tuesday Film Club, the theater screens the Japanese film about a Tokyo college student who pays for her education through prostitution, only to... READ MORE

Golden Bowl Tournament

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 12 p.m.

UIC Pavilion

Other

The third annual event includes eight Windy City Rollers roller derby bouts over two days. READ MORE

Windy City Rollers

Date: Sat., Aug. 24, 6 p.m.

UIC Pavilion

Other

The Windy City Rollers All Stars and Second Wind teams are in action. READ MORE

Windy City Rollers

Date: Sat., Oct. 19, 6 p.m.

UIC Pavilion

Other

The Windy City Rollers All Stars and Second Wind teams are in action. READ MORE

Milwaukee Avenue Arts Film Festival

Date: Fri., Jun. 28, 10 p.m.

The Logan Theatre

Film

This weekend festival includes nightly screenings of four classic movies: "Some Like it Hot," "Pulp Fiction," "The Big Lebowski" and "A Clockwork Orange." READ MORE