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Best Bets

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By Rebecca Palmore - September 3, 2008
 

Our top picks for today's events and more coming up

Great Tree Lighting

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Macy's - 111 N. State St. - Chicago (Loop)
 

Singer Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child fame helps light the tree at noon.

Free Chicago events

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Go ahead, be cheap! These fun events won't break the bank

SOFA Chicago 2009

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Navy Pier - 600 E. Grand Ave. - Chicago (Streeterville)
 

The 16th annual International Exposition of Sculpture Objects and Functional Art features three-dimensional fine art in glass, ceramics, wood, metal and fiber.

Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer

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Journeymen Plumber's Hall - 1340 W. Washington Blvd. - Chicago (West Loop)
 

The afternoon session of the seventh annual fest is sold out, but you can still attend the evening session.

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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - 2430 N. Cannon Drive - Chicago (Lincoln Park)
 

Shop for artisanal cheeses, meats, microgreens, apples, dried fruit, root vegetables, baked goods, fresh pasta and more.

Meet some of the stars appearing at this year's adult-entertainment expo

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May 5, 2009

Meet some of the stars appearing at this year's adult-entertainment expo

November survival guide

8. November survival guide

By Rebecca Palmore - October 29, 2009
 

The holiday rush is on, but there’s still time to squeeze fun out of 2009

Marwen Art Fair 2009

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Marwen - 833 N. Orleans St. - Chicago (Near North Side)
 

Browse works from 80 students, teachers and alumni of the art-education facility.

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Various locations - Chicago - Chicago
 

Readings, performances, lectures, discussions, films and concerts feature internationally recognized authors, scholars, poets, artists and others.

Chicago Festival Guide 2010

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Get an early look at what's on tap next summer

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

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Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive - 990 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Magnificent Mile)
 

Mickey Mouse leads a street-lighting procession along North Michigan Avenue at this annual event.

13. Wicker Park/Bucktown First Friday

Flat Iron Arts Building - 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Bucktown/Wicker Park)
 

Explore two floors of art in more than three dozen artist studios and living spaces. Guest artists exhibit in the building's common areas, and impromptu performances take place throughout the evening.

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Old Town School of Folk Music - 4544 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Square)
 

Browse an array of inexpensive, handmade gifts such as prints, cards, knit items, jewelry and soaps at the fifth annual event.

Hooters Bikini Contest Finals

15. Hooters Bikini Contest Finals

June 13, 2009

Florida Hooters girls compete for the right to move on to the International Pageant