What's on Dec 6/23/11

06/23/2011

LL Cool J w/ DJ Z Trip (June 23)
Location: The Venue, 777 Casino Center Dr., Hammond, IN 46320
Time: 8pm
Price: $39.50-$95
Details: After 25 years of performing, LL Cool J is still going strong. Performing alongside DJ Z-Trip, this is a performance you don't want to miss.

MOBfest (June 23-25)
Location: Hard Rock Hotel
Price: $10
Website: http://www.chicagomobfest.com/
Details: Going on its 15th year, MOBfest is expecting over 5,000 music lovers, turning the Hard Rock Hotel into a unique concert venue. Here you will findmusic, educational seminars, music industry executives, record label representatives, music fans, and more. Here unsigned bands are given the opportunity to show off their skills, possibly becoming the next cool band!

June 24th

Taste of Chicago (June 24- July 3)
Location: Grant Park- 100 E. Congress Pkwy.
Time: 11am- 8:30pm (until the 2nd) 11am-6pm (July 3rd)
Price: FREE to enter
Website: http://bit.ly/Ryeky
Details: Chicago welcomes back the Taste of Chicago for its 31st year. With tons of family activities, music, and food, what more could a Chicagoan ask for? This year there will be 59 different restaurants showcasing the best foods Chicago has to offer. Each day there's numerous live performances for all to enjoy, as well as family activities located at Columbus & Jackson, called The Family Village. It is here that families can enjoy different activities such as face painting, dance competitions, arts & crafts, bingo, and much more. Although admission is free, tickets for food and drinks are $8 per strip.

Chicago Pride Fest (June 24- June 25)
Location: Halsted Street and Waveland Avenue
Time: 4pm-10pm (June 24) and 11am-9pm (June 25)
Price: $7 donation before 5pm or $10 after
Website: http://bit.ly/bWx7GE
Details: As a fun preparation for Sunday�s Pride Parade, the Chicago Pride Fest is the 9th annual celebration that supports our local gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transsexual community. It is here you will find live music, food, arts & crafts, a pet parade, and even a few dragshows! The Chicago Pride fest is a benefit for North Halsted Business Alliance.

June 25th

Chicago Summerfest (June 25- June 26)
Location: Lincoln Park- Prime location at 2045 N. Lincoln Park West, at Clark & Armitage
Time: 11am-10pm (June 25) and 12pm-9pm (June 26)
Price: $5 donation
Website: http://bit.ly/mNTzIO
Details: Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and family fun activities for kids and adults alike. There will also be fine art for sale, as well as a guided tour of the historical/architectural tour of the Mid-North district. Live music entertainment will be the Too White Crew, 16 Candles, Hairbangers Ball, and Mike & Joe.

Fountain Square Art Festival (June 25-26)
Location: Downtown Evanston
Time: 10 am-6 pm both days
Price: Free
Website: http://bit.ly/16BB7v
Details: Located in Evanstan, this 32nd annual art festival has art, livemusic, food, media, arts & crafts for kids, activities, and more. Here over 225 artists will feature their work in Chicago's North Shore, where guests are encouraged to browse, shop, and enjoy the event.

Green Music Festival
Saturday, June 25th
Green Music Festival (June 25th-June 26th)
Location: Damen Ave (Between North and Schiller)
Time: Noon - 10pm
Price: $5 Donation
Website: http://greenmusicfestchicago.com/
Details:
The Chicago Green Music Festival is an environmentally friendly event. The Green Music Festival has green friendly vendor, services, local retail, art, craft and the best part are the performing acts! There are so many bands playing at this festival there will be two main stages. The goal of behind this event is to bring people who care about the environment together and having a great time. This event isn't just a green washing festival they are really sticking true to their mission. The entire festival will be using bio-diesel fuel operated generators, biodegradable plastic cups, recycling and free bike parking. The sponsor for the green section of the event is the City of Chicago Department of Environment, as well as 60 plus vendors and sponsors. This is a festival where you can bring your family and friends together to enjoy plant earth while enjoying some talented bands.

Piven Theatre 40th Anniversary Gala (June 25)
Location: MCA Loft
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Price: Regular -$125, VIP -$500
Website: http://bit.ly/izeMKd
Details:
The Piven Theater 40th Anniversary Gala is a place where people can come together and support Chicago's local talent. It will be a night of music, performance, drinks and an auction. It will be a night to remember and will leaving you wanting to buy tickets for next year! Come together and support our local talent by purchasing tickets. Ticket purchases raises funds for scholarship for kids.

Madhatter's Ball (June 25)
Location: John Hancock Observatory
Time: 9pm
Price: Regular - $85, VIP - $150
Website: http://bit.ly/kzUXTx
Details:
The Lookingglass Junior Board celebrates the 10th Anniversary of theMadhatter's Ball. The night will be held at the magnificent John Hancock Observatory. The event will include a night filled with dancing, a silent auction, live music, DJs and much more! This is one night that you won't want to end. The Madhatter's Ball raises funds for Lookingglass' education programs which encourages self-esteem and creativity in students.

June 26th

Chicago Pride Parade (June 26)
Location: Halsted St. and Belmont Avenue
Time: 12pm-3pm
Price: FREE
Website: http://www.chicagopridecalendar.org/
Details:
After the Chicago Pride Fest, join Chicago for its 42nd annual pride parade! Costumes, parade floats, and fun in the sun as a way to support our local gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transsexual community.

Humana Race to Taste (June 26)
Location: Grant Park
Southwest Corner of Buckingham Fountain (Columbus and Balbo)
300 E Balbo Dr.
Time: 9 am, 10 am Kids' dash
Price: $35 for 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk
$5 for the Kids' Dash
No Race Day Registration
Website:
http://bit.ly/lRczZc
Details: Why walk when you can race your way to the taste? As a way to kick of the Taste of Chicago, Chicagoans are encourages to spend their Sunday morning walking or running through Grant Park and across the lakefront. After registration, guests will receive a T-shirt and a strip oftickets for the Taste of Chicago (for food & drinks). Opening of the Taste will have live music, food, and vacation giveaways! Registration closing date was on Tuesday, June 21st at 11:59 pm.

Chicago's Best Friend All-City Interactive Dog Pageant (June 26)
Location: Double Door (1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
Time: 4pm
Price: $5
Website: http://ticketf.ly/lua1Bi
Details: Show off your dog and all of his or hertalents! This is the first all-city doggie pageant, where our four legged friends get to showcase their tricks, intelligence, loyalty, and of course looks! All Chicagoans are welcome to enter their dog online, and then the top ten pooches will advance to the finals at the Double Door.

June 28th

Lurie Garden Free Walk: Summer Stroll in the Lurie Garden (June 28)
Location: Millennium Park, Lurie Garden
Time: 6pm
Price: Free
Website:
http://bit.ly/ePvxnR
http://www.luriegarden.org/
Details: Meeting at the south end of the boardwalk, overlooking Monroe Street, LurisGarden's staff and volunteers will lead guests through the gorgeous 5-acre landscape of beautiful flowers and gardens. Enjoy a landscape of natural beauty, right in the center of the busy city.