Best bets in the 'burbs
What are you doing tonight? Check out our picks for this month's must-see events
By Lisa Arnett and Samantha NelsonMay 12, 2008
Walk and Roll at Lombard Roller Rink
MAY 18: Pull on your wheels and rollerskate to raise money for breast cancer research.
Aigre Doux cooking demo at Corner Cooks
MAY 21: Mohammed Islam and Malika Ameen of River North restaurant Aigre Doux demonstrate contemporary American, French-inspired dishes.
Ladies' Night Out at Masala Yangu
MAY 22: Includes a bellydance class and show, plus refreshments.
Constructor Craft Fair
MAY 25: Shop hand-crafted goods from 30 Chicagoland crafters, with a special focus on those from near-west 'burbs of Berwyn, Oak Park and Forest Park.
Nicky's Week
MAY 25-31: At RA Sushi in Lombard and Glenview, dine on select entrees to benefit St. Jude's.
Cocktail Pairing Dinner
MAY 29: Vie's chef and mixologist prepare a tasting menu with cocktail pairings from North Shore Distillery spirits and discuss their selections.
World Environment Day
JUNE 5: Academic, non-profit and environmental advocate groups demonstrate ways to reduce your carbon footprint in a marketplace format. Learn to compost kitchen scraps and create an organic garden and pick up a free Melrose pepper plant and CFL lightbulb.
Brookfield Outdoor Movie Nights
JUNE 20, JULY 18, AUG. 8: Bring a blanket to sit on and catch a free movie outside at dusk. Popcorn, ice cream and drinks available for purchase.
Goose Island Beer Dinner
JUNE 24: Five-course dinner paired with beers from Goose Island Brewery at Allgauer's in Lisle.
Summer Cocktails
JUNE 5: Sonja Kassebaum of North Shore Distillery and Angie Jackson of Ultimate Elixirs demonstrate how to mix a variety of summertime cocktails, including the French Riviera, lemongrass mojito and pomegranate caipirinha.
Thank God it's Friday Party
FRIDAYS: Live music on the patio from 4-7 p.m. and music in the bar from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at La Strada Ristorante.
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