http://chicago.metromix.com/rss The Daily Picks us-en Thu May 15 16:05:30 -0500 2008 Kick off the festival season at this 13th annual Lakeview staple. Includes beer, food, live music, a pet parade (noon Sunday) and arts and crafts vendors. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/chicago-mayfest-lakeview/224270/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/chicago-mayfest-lakeview/224270/content <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/chicago-mayfest-lakeview/224270/content/image"><img alt="Chicago Mayfest" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/224270" title="Chicago Mayfest" /></a> <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/fair_festival/chicago-mayfest-lakeview/224270/content/image"><img alt="Chicago Mayfest" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/224270" title="Chicago Mayfest" /></a> Mon May 12 17:26:37 -0500 2008 The comedian and actor, best known for his hit FX series "The Riches" and Emmy award winning HBO special "Dress To Kill," performs his new one man comedy show, "Stripped." http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/comedy_event/eddie-izzard-loop/328032/content http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/comedy_event/eddie-izzard-loop/328032/content <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/comedy_event/eddie-izzard-loop/328032/content/image"><img alt="Eddie Izzard" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/328032" title="Eddie Izzard" /></a> <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/comedy_event/eddie-izzard-loop/328032/content/image"><img alt="Eddie Izzard" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/328032" title="Eddie Izzard" /></a> Wed May 07 10:49:15 -0500 2008 Dress your pooch in formal attire for this Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago fundraiser. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/dancing-with-the-dogs-rush-and-division/407961/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/community_event/dancing-with-the-dogs-rush-and-division/407961/content Wed May 14 11:21:50 -0500 2008 The Chicago reggae artist performs classic reggae tunes and tracks from his new album, "New Name," in a live performance. The Redemption Fire Band provides backup. http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/kofi-james-cd-release-wrigleyville/394496/content http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/kofi-james-cd-release-wrigleyville/394496/content <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/kofi-james-cd-release-wrigleyville/394496/content/image"><img alt="Kofi James CD Release Party " src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/394496" title="Kofi James CD Release Party " /></a> <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/kofi-james-cd-release-wrigleyville/394496/content/image"><img alt="Kofi James CD Release Party " src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/394496" title="Kofi James CD Release Party " /></a> Thu May 15 18:07:12 -0500 2008 Jackie Warner of Bravo TV's "Work Out" show hosts a lesbian-themed party featuring DJs, female dancers and appearances by the Chicago Force women's football team and the Miller Girls. http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/chix-mix-boystown/421163/content http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs/bar_club_event/chix-mix-boystown/421163/content Mon May 12 17:08:48 -0500 2008 The fifth annual fitness rally features exercise tips from local trainers. Workout sessions include kickboxing, boot camp, stretching and Latin dance. http://chicago.metromix.com/leisure/recreation_event/chicago-moves-day-loop/223022/content http://chicago.metromix.com/leisure/recreation_event/chicago-moves-day-loop/223022/content Tue May 13 16:53:56 -0500 2008 The annual multivenue urban arts fest features film screenings, art exhibitions, live music, lectures and performances. http://chicago.metromix.com/events/literature_event/manifest-2008-an-urban-south-loop/223157/content http://chicago.metromix.com/events/literature_event/manifest-2008-an-urban-south-loop/223157/content <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/literature_event/manifest-2008-an-urban-south-loop/223157/content/image"><img alt="Manifest 2008: An Urban Shangri-La" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/223157" title="Manifest 2008: An Urban Shangri-La" /></a> <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/events/literature_event/manifest-2008-an-urban-south-loop/223157/content/image"><img alt="Manifest 2008: An Urban Shangri-La" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/223157" title="Manifest 2008: An Urban Shangri-La" /></a> Mon May 12 17:23:53 -0500 2008 Annual showcase features 14 world-premiere plays less than seven minutes apiece, plus live music and visual art. The rotating schedule features seven plays each night. http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/the-eighth-annual-sketchbook-sheffield-de-paul/223415/content http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/the-eighth-annual-sketchbook-sheffield-de-paul/223415/content <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/the-eighth-annual-sketchbook-sheffield-de-paul/223415/content/image"><img alt="The Eighth Annual Sketchbook Festival" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/223415" title="The Eighth Annual Sketchbook Festival" /></a> <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/theater_event/the-eighth-annual-sketchbook-sheffield-de-paul/223415/content/image"><img alt="The Eighth Annual Sketchbook Festival" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/223415" title="The Eighth Annual Sketchbook Festival" /></a> Tue Feb 19 14:18:02 -0600 2008 The Grammy Award-nominated local ensemble performs regional Mexican folk music, featuring huapango, gusto, chilenas, son jarocho and other music styles. http://chicago.metromix.com/music/concert/steppenwolf-s-2008-traffic-sheffield-de-paul/312264/content http://chicago.metromix.com/music/concert/steppenwolf-s-2008-traffic-sheffield-de-paul/312264/content Wed May 07 17:32:08 -0500 2008 The 95th sketch comedy revue takes a look at YouTube shenanigans, a visit by the British House of Commons, sweet soul food, girl power and other topics related to the current presidential race. http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/comedy_event/no-country-for-old-lincoln-park/344342/content http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/comedy_event/no-country-for-old-lincoln-park/344342/content <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/comedy_event/no-country-for-old-lincoln-park/344342/content/image"><img alt="No Country for Old White Men" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/344342" title="No Country for Old White Men" /></a> <a href="http://chicago.metromix.com/theater/comedy_event/no-country-for-old-lincoln-park/344342/content/image"><img alt="No Country for Old White Men" src="/content_image/thumbnail/3x4/190/344342" title="No Country for Old White Men" /></a>