Events for November 22nd, 2008
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Saturday - November 22nd
Events / Fair/Festival
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive - 990 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Magnificent Mile)
11 a.m.
Mickey Mouse leads a street-lighting procession of more than 1 million bulbs along North Michigan Avenue at 5:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks display over the Chicago River (at Michigan Avenue) at 6:57 p.m. The day-long festival kicks off at 11 a.m. with live musical performances.
Theater / Theater Event
The Ox-Herder's Tale
Museum of Contemporary Art - 220 E. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (Gold Coast)
2 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Blair Thomas & Company blend Japanese bunraku puppetry, stilt dancing, contemporary clowning and live percussion accompaniment in a modern epic retelling of a Zen-Buddhist tale about a man who searches for a bull to capture, tame, and ride home on a journey of enlightenment.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Movie night
Delilah's - 2771 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)
6 p.m. "Any Gun Can Play"
Features a different film each night. Saturdays feature Italian Western classics; Sundays feature Americana flicks by John Waters; and Tuesdays feature music-related movies.
Theater / Theater Event
The Ox-Herder's Tale
Museum of Contemporary Art - 220 E. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (Gold Coast)
2 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Blair Thomas & Company blend Japanese bunraku puppetry, stilt dancing, contemporary clowning and live percussion accompaniment in a modern epic retelling of a Zen-Buddhist tale about a man who searches for a bull to capture, tame, and ride home on a journey of enlightenment.
Movies / Film Events
Polish Film Festival in America
AMC River East 21 - 322 E. Illinois St. - Chicago (Streeterville)
The 20th annual showcase features more than 70 features, documentaries and animated works, plus live filmmaker appearances. Most films are screened in Polish with English subtitles.
Events / Community Event
Green City Winter Market
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 2430 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
Stock up on organic fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheeses, meats, baked goods and traditional holiday foods and wreaths. Also features cooking demos (Saturday, Nov. 15, and every Wednesday), floral demonstrations and tastings of seasonal ingredients.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
The Aztec World
Field Museum - 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago
Includes artifacts, works of art and weapons detailing the rise and fall of the Aztec civilization.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
Dia de los Muertos: La Vida Sin Fin
National Museum of Mexican Art - 1852 W. 19th St. - Chicago (Little Tuscany)
Billed as the nation's largest Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead exhibit, this 22nd annual collection highlights local and international artists and includes a tribute to student demonstrators killed 10 days before the 1968 summer Olympics in the Tlatelolco massacre.
Events / Shopping Event
Modern Vintage Holiday Market
Modern Vintage Holiday Market - 2301 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The second annual shopping event from the people behind the Chicago Antique Market and the Indie Designer features handcrafted items from more than 70 vendors.
Events / Shopping Event
37th Annual Gazebo Holiday Market
River East Art Center - 435 E. Illinois St. - Chicago (Streeterville)
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Browse goods from more than 40 specialty boutiques from across the country. A preview party (7-11 p.m. Friday, $75-$85) includes cocktails, appetizers, music and a raffle.
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