http://chicago.metromix.com/rss The Daily Picks us-en Mon May 04 13:49:29 -0500 2009 Patriotic music accompanies the annual 15-minute display over Lake Michigan. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/4th-of-july-fireworks-streeterville/225603/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/4th-of-july-fireworks-streeterville/225603/content Thu Jun 25 17:06:56 -0500 2009 The 17th annual cultural celebration features two stages of live music, including reggae, calypso, and gospel, plus food vendors, arts and crafts, games, kids' activities and exhibits. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/african-caribbean-international-festival-washington-park-woodlawn/1044163/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/african-caribbean-international-festival-washington-park-woodlawn/1044163/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1044163?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/african-caribbean-international-festival-washington-park-woodlawn/1044163/content/image"><img alt="African-Caribbean International Festival of Life" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1044163" title="African-Caribbean International Festival of Life" /></a> Thu Jul 02 07:47:34 -0500 2009 Taste 2009 essentials: hours, music schedule, food ticket prices, location and more http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/taste-of-chicago-grant-park-museums/794253/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/taste-of-chicago-grant-park-museums/794253/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/794253?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/taste-of-chicago-grant-park-museums/794253/content/image"><img alt="Taste of Chicago" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/794253" title="Taste of Chicago" /></a> Tue Jun 02 11:36:26 -0500 2009 Shop locally farmed and organic meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, honey, baked goods and more. The market also features chef demonstrations and kids' activities. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/shopping_event/green-city-market-lincoln-park/366025/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/shopping_event/green-city-market-lincoln-park/366025/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/366025?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/shopping_event/green-city-market-lincoln-park/366025/content/image"><img alt="Green City Market" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/366025" title="Green City Market" /></a> Wed Jun 03 11:46:08 -0500 2009 The popular alfresco series features early morning classes on the Great Lawn in tai chi, yoga, Pilates and aerobic dance/martial arts. http://chicago.metromix.com/leisure/recreation_event/millennium-park-workouts-grant-park-museums/1120581/content http://chicago.metromix.com/leisure/recreation_event/millennium-park-workouts-grant-park-museums/1120581/content http://chicago.metromix.com/content_image/full/1120581?quality=100 <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/leisure/recreation_event/millennium-park-workouts-grant-park-museums/1120581/content/image"><img alt="Millennium Park Workouts" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/1120581" title="Millennium Park Workouts" /></a> Thu Jun 18 17:04:39 -0500 2009 Air out your fitness routine with an hourlong cardio dance class led by instructors from Flirty Girl Fitness on the sand in front of Castaways, weather permitting. http://chicago.metromix.com/leisure/recreation_event/beach-booty-beat-lincoln-park/1242109/content http://chicago.metromix.com/leisure/recreation_event/beach-booty-beat-lincoln-park/1242109/content Mon Jun 29 10:28:25 -0500 2009 Get $5 bottles of select malt liquor all week. http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/national-40-ounce-week-east-village-ukrainian-village/1239841/content http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/national-40-ounce-week-east-village-ukrainian-village/1239841/content Mon Jun 29 15:22:40 -0500 2009 The BullPen (a.k.a. sidewalk patio) gets decked out in red-checked tablecloths as Chef David Blonsky mans the grill all afternoon. http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/4th-of-july-b-river-north/1192744/content http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/4th-of-july-b-river-north/1192744/content Tue Jun 30 17:06:05 -0500 2009 A weekend of Independence Day celebrations includes $3 PBR bottles, live music and a special American-themed menu. http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/red-white-and-brew-east-village-ukrainian-village/1290072/content http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/red-white-and-brew-east-village-ukrainian-village/1290072/content Tue Jun 30 17:38:13 -0500 2009 The 10th annual celebration for LGBT locals of African descent features DJs, dance parties, author signings, film screenings and more. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/chicago-windy-city-black/1228883/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/chicago-windy-city-black/1228883/content