Events for July 27th, 2008
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Sunday - July 27th
Events / Fair/Festival
Wicker Park Fest 2008
Damen and North Avenues - 1600 N. Damen Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The fifth annual event features live indie music on two stages, local cuisine and more than 70 arts and crafts vendors.
Events / Fair/Festival
25th Annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue
12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Covering six city blocks, this sprawling neighborhood fest features more than 40 national and local music acts on five stages, 300-plus food, beer and arts vendors, a wine garden and Sunday baggo tournament.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Thank the Lord for the Night Time
Mahoney's Pub & Grille - 551 N. Ogden Ave. - Chicago (West Town)
12 a.m. - 3 a.m.
A party celebrating Neil Diamond's United Center concerts (July 26 and 27). Compete in a Neil Diamond look-alike contest (9 p.m. Friday) for a chance to win concert tickets, then camp out Friday night with other fans on the bar's patio (BYO bedding). A Neil Diamond tribute band plays at 8 p.m....
Events / Fair/Festival
Fifth Annual Randolph Street Market Festival
Randolph Street and Ogden Avenue - 1400 W. Randolph St. - Chicago (West Loop)
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Formerly known as the Chicago Antique Market, the indoor/outdoor fair showcases antiques and vintage collectibles from more than 200 dealers along Randolph Street.
Events / Literature Event
24th Annual Book Fair
Newberry Library - 60 W. Walton St. - Chicago (Near North Side)
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Browse more than 100,000 books in 60 categories, ranging from antiques to zoology.
Restaurants / Dining Event
Cheese sale
The Dining Room at Kendall College - 900 N. North Branch St. - Chicago (West Town)
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Browse specialty American cheeses at discounted prices. Cheesemakers are on hand to answer questions. Arrive early; the cheese goes quickly.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Lizzie McNeill's Luau on the Chicago River
Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub - 400 N. McClurg Ct. - Chicago (Streeterville)
11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
A Hawaiian-themed barbecue in honor of Jimmy Buffett's concerts at Toyota Park (July 24 and 26). The inaugural fest, held outside the bar at the corner of McClurg Court and East River Drive, includes live music, Miller giveaways, games, leis, Bud Light Lime samples (Friday), a cruise raffle (6 p.m....
Style / Shopping Event
Red Hot Hot Dog Days
Red Dog House - 2031 N. Damen Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Shop pet gear at 30 to 75 percent off and meet adoptable dogs from the MidWest Dachshund Rescue, where a portion of event proceeds will be donated.
Bars & Clubs / Bar/Club Event
Curds and Ale II
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery - 1 W. Grand Ave. - Chicago (River North)
2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cheese and brews go together like PB&J at a tasting pairing 25 American artisanal cheeses with domestic craft beers. Includes regional and award-winning selections. The event is held in conjunction with the 25th Annual American Cheese Society Conference (July 23-27 in Chicago).
Events / Fair/Festival
Chicago SummerDance Festival
Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden - 601 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (South Loop)
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Samba with Kasper Dance Studio; music by Weiss Brothers Orchestra
The 12th annual, 11-week festival includes one-hour dance lessons followed by live music and dancing. Thursdays feature world music; Fridays and Saturdays feature jazz, Latin, country or funk; and Sundays feature ballroom and big band tunes.
