8/5/07 - "The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama" at the Rubin Museum of Art, Until Sept. 3, 2007. Explore with contemporary artists from around the world the message, vision and values of the Dalai Lama. Artistic works are displayed in a variety of media. Opened in 2004, the Rubin Museum is the first in the
western world dedicated to the art of the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Location: 150 West 17th Street, Manhattan. Click here for more details.
8/4/07 - Month Long Tribute to Charlie Parker at The National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Explore a month long tribute to jazz legend Charlie Parker among a thrilling array of public events this August at the National Jazz Museum. This Harlem institution offers weekly adult education classes, "Jazz for Curious Listerns," "Swingin Summer Jazz," its bi-weekly interview series "Harlem Speaks" and much more. Location: 104 East 126th Street, Harlem. Click here for more details.
8/3/07 - What's Cooking at Stain Bar - You Decide. Bring your meat/veggies and use Stain Bar's garden grills 5 p.m. onwards daily. And, don't forget to check out their August schedule of unique up and coming local talent. Location: 766 Grand Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Click here for more details.
8/2/07 - Free Salsa Lessons at Taj. End the day at Taj on Monday nights with free salsa lessons. Lessons start at 6:30pm, free open bar from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Live Salsa DJ Henry Knowles hosts the party. Location: 48 West 21st Street, Flatiron. Click here for more details.
8/1/07 - "Cooler in the Shade" A Wonderfully Diverse Concert series at Lotus, Featuring JASON KAO HWANG / EDGE, Saturday, August 4, 8pm. Enjoy the intimate listening space of Lotus and its "Cooler in the Shade", summer concert series of "innovative music, intermedia & free lemonade." Lotus hosts both concerts and classes of muti-cultural art and dance throughout the year. Location: 109 W. 27th, 8th Fl. (6th Ave.), (212) 627-1076. Click here for more info on Jason Kao Hwang.
7/31/07 - Explore the Big Picture of New York's Waterfront - See the Sites with a NY Water Taxi. Connect with the neighborhoods and events along New York's famous waterfront with these environmentally friendly seafaring vessels. They are great for visiting attractions with out of town friends, special charters or just getting from one part of harbor to another. Enjoy this scenic ride! Click here for more details.
7/30/07 - A Perfect Summer Sidewalk Scene at Savoia on Smith Street. Enjoy Neapolitan-style brick oven pizzas and an expansive selection of wines al fresco at this rustic cafe and wine bar with superb sidewalk seating. Try such classic pizzas as Quattro Formaggi, or something more exotic, like salmon, mascarpone, capers and truffle oil. The bruschettas, carpaccios
and pastas are also superb. Location: 277 Smith St. (at Sackett St.), Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Call 718-797-2727 for more information.
7/24/07 -
"The Sugar Curtain," at Two Boots Pioneer Theater, July 25 through 31. This documentary follows the Cuban Revolution through the eyes of a generation that was just in primary school when the Cuban regime enjoyed its best economic moment (in the mid 70s). It also covers a Cuba left without allies, money, petroleum or the energy of its earlier days. Location: E. 3rd St. (corner of Ave. A), East Village. Click here for more details and showtimes.
7/23/07 -
Sabine and Friends Lower East Side Botanical Garden Performance, July 25, 2007, 6:30pm. Take an evening stroll on the lower east side and discover the vibrant creativity that abounds. Sabine and Friends - Sabine Heubusch (dance), Sabine Federspieler (Voice), Jutta Niederwieser (voice), and Richard Greene (guitar) - will be performing an evening of dance, Italian folk songs and blues. Location: 6BC Botanical Garden, 6th Street (btw. Av B and Av C), New York City.
7/22/07 -
Fat Cat for Fun. Music, drinks, snacks, games and more are to be had at Fat Cat in the West Village. The space is also available for large bashes and lower key get togethers. Location: 75 Christopher St./at 7th Ave. Click here for more details.
7/21/07 -
Music, Spectacular Views and More on Governors Island. There's the Brooklyn Waterfront and Battery Park in Manhattan but why not take a short ferry ride to Governors Island, which lends its own perspective on the area plus much more? On July 28 catch "Ribbon of Highway/Endless Skyway: A Tribute in the Spirit of Woody Guthrie," 1:30 pm. Click here for more details.
7/20/07 -
Be a Good Student and Join the Spirit School at Brandy Library. On Tuesdays, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Brandy Library, explore the history, making and tasting of a chosen spirit (Cognac, Scotch, Bourbon, Calvados, Rum, Armagnac). Click here for more details.
7/19/07 - Visit Jalopy For Columbia Waterfront Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays Plus Weekly Vintage Films. Jalopy offers intimate preformance space and showcases an array of emerging talent. Enjoy this lively scene nestled in this creatively percolating Brooklyn neighborhood. Location: 315 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. Click here for details.
7/18/07 - Bench Dance July 18, 19 and 20 (Rain Date, July 21), 7pm. Sabine Heubusch and Rachel Tinguely present a site specific spatial bench dance performance in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Take in the beautiful waterfront views, as their choreographed story fills your line of sight and connects you to your surroundings. Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park Washington/Plymouth Street, Brooklyn (by the Waterfront benches). Click here for more details.
7/17/07 - Ulysses'Nintendo wii Night, Every Monday, 10:00pm. How about a little after hours golf, tennis, baseball and bowling? Go to Ulysses' and play all of those Nintendo wii games on a 120" big screen for free, while also enjoying some good food and drink. Location: 95 Pearl Street, Manhattan Click here for more details.
7/16/07 - Bryant Park Knits, Every Monday Until September 24, 2007 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Learn the art of knitting Monday afternoons in Bryant Park (BP) on the Upper Terrace across from the Grill. Knit New York provides the free instruction. Yarn and needles are provided. Beginners and experts are welcome. Click here for more details.
7/15/07 - "Showboat: Comin' Round the Bend!" Exhibition, Thursdays, 4:00-8:00 pm, Until December 2007. Through the 20th century, showboats brought people in small river towns their entertainment, such as vaudeville, drama and film. Explore the history of the showboat along America's waterways, as well as within New York Harbor at the Waterfront Museum and
Showboat Barge. Also, check out the museums Sunset Music Series featuring live performances on Sat. evenings. Location: 290 Conover St. at Pier 44, Red Hook, Brooklyn. Click here for more details.
7/14/07 - Viva la France - Celebrate Bastille Day in Manhattan! The French Institute brings you the sights, sounds and tastes of French culture this July 14. Shop, savor the flavors of French cuisine, enjoy live music and much more at this annual festival. Location: 60th Street btw 5th and Lexington Aves, Manhattan. Click here for more details.
7/13/07 - Rocks Off Promoters Concert Cruise Series. Board the Half Moon or the Temptress Cruise ships for music and fun from the east or west sides of Manhattan. Enjoy panoramic views, disco and djs. This Friday it's the "Wurst Disco Boat Party" departing at midnight from the Skyport Marina, at 23rd Street & the East River. Click here for details and ticket information.
7/12/07 - Sample Stellar International Beers at Hopleaf Tavern in Andersonville. Hopleaf holds the title of the most Belgian beers on draft anywhere in Chicago. The bar also offers more than 200 ales, lagers, stouts and more from around the world, as well as from local breweries. Location: 5148 N. Clark St., Andersonville. Click here for more details.
7/11/07 - Movies With a View Presents "The Day the Earth Stood Still," Thursday, July 12. And what a view this is - end the day outdoors with music at 6:00pm and a movie at sunset in Brooklyn Bridge Park. This Thursday catch the classic film "The Day the Earth Stood Still," directed by Robert Wise. Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park Lawn, Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park. Click here for more details.
7/10/07 - Nublu Presents - the Shitty Shitty jam band, Tuesday, July 10. Experience the sounds of Jesse Murphy (bass), Aaron Johnston (drums) and Avi (guitar) - the boys from Brazilian Girls - at Nublu tonite. And also enjoy top shelf bar, patio and other exciting music. Location: 62 ave C between 4-5th streets.
7/9/07 - Celebrate Bastille Day on Smith Street, July 14! Here's your weekend plan, come to Smith Street in Brooklyn, where French expatriates brought with them a love of food, wine and Petanque. It's all about strolling, shopping noshing and the highly regarded Petanque tournament. Location: Take the F Train to Bergen Street, Brooklyn (you can't miss the celebration).
7/8/07 - SambaSunda at the World Financial Center, Tuesday, July 10 at 7:00pm (Free). SambaSunda redefines Indonesian music with an exciting sound palette. Led by Ismet Ruchimat, this 17 piece ensemble updates the Gamelan orchestra sound by adding elements of Jakarta's kroncong, Sunda's jaipong, Balinese kebyar and the Brazilian rhythm of samba. A rich beat emanates from mighty gongs, the silvery eloquence of the suling bamboo flute, a heavyweight percussion section and chant-like vocals. Click here for more details and visit SambaSunda here.
7/7/07 - The Coney Island Museum Saturday Night Film Series Presents, JAWS! Saturday, July 7 at 8:30pm catch the classic 1975 Steven Spielberg film JAWS by the Coney Island seashore. Location: The Coney Island Museum, 1208 Surf Avenue ($5 at the door). Click here for more details.
7/6/07 - A Regular Happening that People are Talking About - Rhonda Denet at Grand Dakar. Saturday, July 7, visit the Grand Dakar Cafe for some fabulous food and hot entertainment from singer, songwriter and band leader Rhonda Denet. Rhonda typifies the excellent entertainment gravitating to the soulfully cool cafe scene on Grand Avenue in Brooklyn. Music starts at 8:30pm. Location: Grand Dakar Cafe 285 Grand Ave (bet Lafayette and Clifton). Click here for more info about Rhonda and here for Grand Dakar.
7/5/07 - Bastille Day Garden Party at Marche Restaurant, July 13, 6:00-8:00pm. To commemorate France's Independence, Marche will host an alfresco soiree emulating the President of France's annual garden party. Enjoy a flute of Veuve Clicquot Rose, a specialty martini and appetizers (goat cheese and melon salad, sausages, pate, summer vegetables, pizzas and more) served by Can-Can dancers and French maids. Location: 833 W. Randolph St. Reservations required. Click here for more details.
7/4/07 - 36th Annual International African Arts Festival, July 4 - July 8. In 1971 a simple entertainment, food and market event took place to raise money for the Uhuru Sasa School. That event has grown into a four day world class festival that celebrates a diverse array of African cultural creativity at Commodore Barry Park. Enjoy the fun! Location: Navy Street, between Flushing and Park Avenues, Brooklyn (10:00 am to 9:00pm). Click here for more details.
7/3/07 - New Jazz Find - CACHACA. Cachaca is the city's newest jazz hangout in the heart of Greenwich Village. Catch Ray Vega and company tonite and on the 4th of July stop by for Paul Meyers. Location: 35 West 8th Street (btw. 5th and 6th Aves.). Menus from selected restaurants available. Click here for more details.
7/2/07 - Go for the Exotic - Shanghai Jazz Meets Chinatown. The GRAND HARMONY PALACE in Chinatown recreates an authentic 1920s/1930s nightspot. This is the newest swing jazz dance club in New York City complete with excellent Chinese food, a grand ballroom and music led by world class band leaders Vince Giordano and George Gee. Location: 98 Mott Street (between Hester and Canal Streets). Click here for more details.
7/1/07 - Starting July 9, The Oyster Bar at Grand Central Station has a Blue Crab Special for You! General Manager Mike Garvey and Executive Chef Sandy Ingber invite you to a "Crab Orgy" at the Oyster Bar, a New York City Seafood Institution, since 1913. This is an all-crab special menu for $50 featuring crab cakes, crab soup and a bucket full of blue crabs. This special also comes with cole slaw and corn on the cob (mallet for crabs included). Reservations required. Click here for more details.
6/30/07 - Bronx Hidden Gem - Utopia's Paradise Theater. Utopia's Paradise Theater is one of the Bronx's most beautiful landmarks. Today this historic 1929 film venue features contemporary live artist performances, including Ne-Yo, Bow Wow, Chris Brown and Lloyd. Click here for more details and interior/exterior photos.
6/29/07 - Things to do on July 4 before the Macy's fireworks. Shop for bargains on Water Street from Moore to Fulton Streets at the "Pearl Street Park Assocation Festival" (weather permitting, this event will run from 11:00am to 6:00pm). If you're further uptown, enjoy "Piano in the Park" at Bryant Park (12:00pm to 1:45pm). Location: 40th and 42nd Streets. Visit the Bryant Park for more info.
6/28/07 - Some Outdoor Fun on July One! Look forward to the The Association of Historic Restoration, Preservation of Lives (AHRPL) Festival, Christopher Street between Greenwich and 7th Avenues and explore some great shopping bargains (11:00am to 6:00pm). Then head on over to 66 Water Street in DUMBO Brooklyn for the Annual Singapore Food Festival (note: this event actually kicks off Friday, June 29). Great food, entertainment for the kids and music - click here for more details.
6/27/07 - The Issue Project Room Presents SHARE, Saturday June 30, 8:00pm. Celebrate the ISSUE Project Room's (IPR) final night in their current location - the unique silo on the banks of the Gowanus Canal. Discover SHARE, an open jam, not just for digirati, but for all new culture lovers. If you are looking to discover a fresh look at emerging artists, creative projects and collaborations, here's your chance this Saturday. click here for more details.
6/26/07 - New Find from China Grill Management - Borough food & drink. Just opened on June 21st, Borough food & drink features a menu based on the best local artisanal ingredients from the city's five boroughs, as well as other fresh produce from across the state. All of this creative cuisine is served in an equally creative environment designed by Mark Zeff. Industrial furniture is contrasted with reclaimed woods and other salvaged materials. The ambience is welcoming. Location: 12 East 22nd Street. click here for more details.
6/25/07 - Po Restaurant Opens on Smith Street in Brooklyn. Po, a rustic Italian trattoria originally opened by chef Mario Batali in the West Village in 1993, now has a Brooklyn location. Emphasizing seasonal ingredients and artisanal wines, Po's cuisine incorporates delicious flavors and dishes from several Italian regions. Open for dinner Tues. through Sun. Location: 276 Smith St., between Sackett and DeGraw, Carroll Gardens. click here for more details.
6/24/07 - Fragole Restaurant - Enjoy Simple Pleasures. A block away from the Carroll street F Train on Court Street is Fragole (Italian for Strawberry) Restaurant. This hidden gem focuses on "hearty Italian food" sans the fancy sauces and nouvelle frills - bravo! We treated dad to the grilled filet of salmon, with spinach and mashed potatos on father's day, while sampling the Baked Tilapia with shrimp for ourselves. Fragole has a cozy cafe setting in beautiful Carool Gardens. click here for more details.
6/23/07 - Fourth of July Starlight Tour of Revolutionary Manhattan. This all nite event kicks off at 2:00am from City Hall Park and winds through the historic lower manhattan streets to end at the famous Fraunces Tavern at 6:00am. There are fascinating facts to learn under the stars - the last residence of Thomas Paine, who is buried in the Trinity Church cemetary, Washington's evacuation from Brooklyn (lower Manhattan has speactacular water views of Brooklyn, Governor's Island and more). Reservations required - call 212-425-1778 or click here for more information.
6/22/07 - International Immigrants Day Parade, Saturday June 23, 2007. Celebrate the cultural diversity that makes our nation and city great this weekend at the International Immigrants Day Parade. Enjoy music, costumes, traditional dance and more from all over the world. Location: 35th to 56th Streets on the Avenue of the Americas (1:00pm to 3:00pm).
6/21/07 - A Fabulous Rum Tasting at Brandy Library, Friday June 22, 2007, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Enjoy featured Mount Gay Rums, including the rarest of the rare "Tricentennial" and the "Eclipse and the Extra Old" at Brandy Library. Whether you're looking to unwind after work, whet your appetite before dinner, spend an evening wining and dining, or simply enjoy a dessert cognac, Brandy Library is the place. Location: 25 N. Moore Street, Manhattan. Click here for more information.
6/20/07 - Tribeca Drive-In at Rockefeller Center, Now Until June 22, 2007. Enjoy the nostalgia of the summer drive-in and special screenings in midtown Manhattan at this fourth annual Tribeca Enterprises and Rockefeller Center outdoor event. A selection of fun films will be projected on to a massive 30' x 50' screen in front of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Click here for the details and films.
6/19/07 - The One and Only Coney Island Mermaid Parade,
Saturday, June 23, 2007. Get ready for great fun under the sun at the boardwalk with the 25th Annual Mermaid Parade -
all Hail Mythbuster Adam Savage, 2007 King Neptune, all Hail 2007 Queen Mermaid Rescue Me Star, Patti D'Arbanville. Don't believe the hype that Coney Island is closing down - Coney Island is very entertainingly alive and kicking. Enjoy all the festivities. Click here for details.
6/18/07 - Salon Series at the The Apollo Theater, June 2007. Witness daring works-in-development from renown artists and composers. On Tuesday, June 19, the New York City Opera presents a preview of "Margaret Garner: A New Opera" by Toni Morrison & Richard Danielpour; and then on June 22, see "Vocal Landscapes: A Composer's Journey" with Diedre Murray. Click here for the Salon Series and more at the Apollo Theater.
6/17/07 - Take Part In a History-In-The Making Musical Event - First Annual Great NYC Sing, Thursday, June 21, 2007, 7:00pm! This is a City-Wide Sing-Along presented by Better World Chorus (BWC) "Make Music NY." Simultaneously people will be gathering on neigborhood sidewalks with friends, family and neighbors to sing "This Land is Your Land." The event will also be broadcast on WBAI-FM 99.5. Visit BWC for details & lyrics and to see a Video Preview.
6/16/07 - Father's Day in Prospect Park with a Discover Tour. Visit the Audubon Center & Lefferts Historic House with Dad in Prospect Park and discover what fatherhood is like for bird species (all FREE). Click here for details. Then after your Propsect Park sojourn, treat dad to some barbecue at Biscuit BBQ, (230 Fifth Avenu at President Street) Ask if there is any jazz happening in the Nite and Day Skylight room.
6/15/07 - California Single Vineyard Wine Tasting at Vino Vino, June 15, 5:00-8:00 pm. This sleek Tribeca enoteca and wine shop offers 200 artisanal and rare vintages, as well as selections by the glass or flight, plus free weekly tastings. Champagnes and microbrews are also offered, as well as an eclectic assortment of cheeses and cured Spanish and Italian meats. Location: 211 W. Broadway, at Franklin St. Click here for details.
6/14/07 - Chinatown Ice Cream Factory for Father's Day or Any Day. Since 1978, the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory has served up delicious homemade ice cream created from traditional Chinese recipes. Treat dad to a green tea, lychee and red (dessert) bean ice cream cake, or exotic fruit sorbet. The factory also includes American standards like chocolate and mint chip. Location: 65 Bayard Street. Click here for more details. And, read our Chinese New Year article for more Chinatown hidden gems.
6/13/07 -
The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music 20th Anniversary Concert, June 20, 2007, 7:30 pm. Celebrate the New School Jazz's landmark 20th year (the university was the first to offer a course in jazz in 1941, which was the cornerstone for the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, founded in 1986). Performers will include Chico Hamilton, Barry Harris, Jim Hall, Peter Bernstein, Jimmy Heath, Marcus Strickland, E.J. Strickland, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Reggie Workman and others. Click here for more details.
6/12/07 - Harlem Speaks Jam Session with Harlem All-Stars at the Jazz Museum, June 14, 2007. The National Jazz Museum in Harlem invites you to a free jam session featuring its outstanding young musicians, the Harlem All Stars. Now in its fourth year, let these talented musicians swing standards for you and discover why this is a long running popular event. Location: 104 East 126th Street, Manhattan. Click here for more details.
6/11/07 - The Department of Parks and Recreation and Backpacker Magazine Present "Adventures NYC," June 16, 2007. Make plans for next Saturday - hike, climb, bike and paddle across the city with "Adventures NYC." There are a variety of different planned activities and events to help you enjoy the outdoors. Click here for more information on this and other events happening in the city parks.
6/10/07 - Sugar, The Treats Truck, Hits NYC Streets! This new mobile bakery (named Sugar) was inspired by Kim Ima (owner/baker/eater). Rolling with "retro flair" and freshly baked cookies (try a peanut butter sandwich cookie), brownies (from classic chocolate chip to Cran Almond Crispy and Mexican Chocolate), junior cakes - more than a cupcake, and more. Sugar will be in various parts of the city. The truck is environmentally friendly (runs on compressed gas) and a portion of the daily special sales are donated to charities. Click here for more details.
6/9/07 - The Largest Exhibition of the Work of Norwegian Photographer John Olav Riise at Scandanavia House (Starts June 12). Riise was from the era of extraordinary artists, such as Man Ray, Andre Masson, Max Ernst, and others, who regularly exhibited at the International Salon of Photography in Paris. Noted for combining elements of Cubism, Surrealism and Expressionism, view a spectrum of Riise's works from the 1920s - 1960s. Location: 58 Park Avenue, Manhattan). Click here for more details.
6/8/07 - Brooklyn's Prospect Park - Saturday Cultural Mix. Concerts, the Botanic Gardens, Grand Army Plaza Outdoor Market ... there are so many fun things to do at Brooklyn's Prospect Park. This Saturday, June 9, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, enjoy the 5th Annual Cultural Mix. This event comes with great entertainment and delicious foods from many cultures. Location: West Parade Grounds. Click here for details.
6/7/07 - BROOKLYN INDIE MARKET Every Weekend this Summer. Peruse and buy from local artisans at the Brooklyn Indie Market, as you stroll the always lively Smith Street in Brooklyn, NY. Location on Smith St. and Union Street, Brooklyn. Click here for current schedule and details. Also look for a new Brooklyn Green Market to open Sundays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Caroll Street (btw Smith Street & Court Street Starting July 8th).
6/6/07 - BARGEMUSIC Thursday Night Jazz Series! This Thursday begins BARGEMUSIC's jazz series. This is a beautifully unique floating concert hall located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. Listen to the best jazz from all around, while taking in magnificent city skyline views. Click here for more details and schedule.
6/5/07 - Factory Fridays - Vere Chocolate Factory Tours.
Every Friday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Vere allows anyone interested to tour its chocolate factory and sample delicious dark chocolate creations. Vere was "born from a passion to create the most sophisticated, pure, healthful chocolate imaginable." Enjoy! Location: 12 West 27th Street (between 6th & Broadway, 6th Floor (Free)). Click here for details.
6/4/07 - Enjoy a Summer Spritzer and Beautiful Views in the Poetry Garden Terrace Atop the Library Hotel. Spend a warm summer evening in a charming literary atmosphere with brick walls, floral displays and a majestic view of the historic Lefcourt building. The Library Hotel's rooftop bar is a poetic
place to sip a Chambord Royale or a selection from the top notch wine list. Location: 299 Madison Ave., at 41st St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 4:00 pm-Midnight and Sun., closed. Click here for details.
6/3/07 - Brooklyn International Film Festival, June 1-10.
In its 10th year, this film festival has achieved well high acclaim. The event features some 150 premieres ranging from narrative features and documentaries to animated and experimental shorts. The main competition will take place at the Cobble Hill Cinemas but there are also events at Steiner Studios, the Brooklyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn Heights Cinema and Galapagos Art Space. Location: 265 Court Street, Brooklyn. Click here for event and venue details.
6/2/07 - Brooklyn Best All Weekend, June 2-3! Fireworks, a feature film, the Tour de Brooklyn bike ride, "Main Stage" entertainment at Grand Army Plaza, a fashion show and more. This weekend you want to be in Brooklyn for all the fun. The event is brought to you by Brooklyn Borough Hall and other community sponors. Click here for the full schedule of events.
6/1/07 - Dads Eat FREE at Peanut Butter & Co. this Father's Day! This Father's Day. On Sunday, June 17, 2007, Pop's sandwich will be "on the house" when sandwiches are purchased for the rest of the family. Peanut Butter & Co. will be open from 11am until 9pm,
and reservations are required (call (212) 677-3995). Location: 240 Sullivan Street (btw Bleecker
and West 3rd Streets). Click here for more from Peanut Butter and Co.
5/31/07 - STAIN - Final Lusty Month of May Event and More, Thursday, May 31. Celebrate the last day of the LUSTY MONTH OF MAY, at STAIN in a middle-ages costume (optional but encouraged) bash with turkey drumsticks, Shakespeare in the garden, mead, live mandolin music from Michael Lemma, wenches and more, 8 p.m. And ask the owners how they've gone GREEN by switching to non-polluting, renewable energy or click here to learn more. Visit STAIN's website for details and other events.
5/30/07 - Celebrate Five Years of Nublu Entertainment during the month of June. This East Village bar and lounge offers cutting edge music, friendly bartenders and a cozy outdoor garden experience. Experience a talented list for June to help celebrate Nublu's 5th Anniversary, including Forro in the Dark (6/13), Betty Black (6/14), Kudu (6/15) and more. Location: 62 Avenue C. Click here for details.
5/29/07 - Cornelia Street Cafe Presents EMMA (ERIN MCKEOWN + ALLISON MILLER), May 29, 8:30 pm. Allison Miller, (drumssamplerbasselectronicsguitarvocal) and Erin McKeown (drumssamplerbasselectronicsguitarvocal) with special guest Todd (Sickafoose, bass) - Long ago in a tiny cabin two young aliens found that more than re-wiring motherboards, they liked writing music together. music whose individual contributions are indistinguishable from the finished concept. music of beats and peaks, low end and delicacy. sometimes they sang, sometimes the music was enough. Click here for details.
5/28/07 - JELLYNYC Presents Summer Parties at McCarren Park Pool. Now that summer is here, don't forget to check out the concert series at the McCarren Park Pool. This incredible space was restored and reopened as a performance venue in 2005. Have a look at our video from last summer, featuring Sens Production Agora II rehearsals and other entertainment. Click here for an event schedule.
5/27/07 - Azul Bistro - Authentic Agentine Food and Wine. This cozy Lower East Side corner restaurant (152 Stanton Street, Manhattan) has friendly service and excellent food (the steak is superb, as are the selection of wines). And the laid back setting with South American music is a soothing treat at days end, while watching views through the opened windowed doors on to Stanton and Suffolk streets. Click here for details.
5/26/07 - Lower East Side Cool - il Laboratorio del Gelato. Mmmmmmm, nothing like Italian gelato for keeping cool. From Jon F. Snyder, creator of Ciao Bella (Jon has ice cream in his blood starting from when he worked in an ice cream store run by his grandmother Antoinette Ceriale), comes "il Laboratorio del Gelato" - a laboratory for wholesale gelato flavors. The creations of the day are also available for sale to the public. Stop by after a stroll or dinner on the Lower East Side. Location: 95 Orchard St. (between Broome & Delancey Sts). Click here for details.
Prime Viste - Daily Chicago
8/5/07 - Watch Local Chefs Compete for the Title of "Master of the Market" on Aug. 9, 11:30 am-1:00 pm. Some of Chicago's best chefs will be given an allotted amount of time to shop the market for fresh ingredients, and then work their magic by creating a delicious recipe right before the audience's eyes. A panel of judges
will taste and judge the dishes. Location: Daley Plaza, Washington and Dearborn Sts., the Loop.
8/4/07 - City Gallery in the Historic Water Tower. This popular Chicago landmark, designed in 1867 by architect William W. Boyington and a memorial to the victims of the Great Chicago Fire, features great city art. Enjoy exhibitions of Chicago-themed photographs by Chicago photographers. Location: 806 N. Michigan Ave., 312-742-0808.
8/3/07 - Sip Savignon Blanc by the Seashore (Lakeshore) at Oak Street Beachstro. Escape the heat at the beach this weekend and take a break to enjoy European style beachfront dining, drinks and beautiful views in the heart of Chicago. The Beachstro offers appetizers, gourmet salads, daily fresh fish specials and more. Location: Oak Street Beach, Gold Coast. Click here for more details.
8/2/07 - Second Friday Exhibition Openings in the Chicago Arts District, Aug. 10. View the intriguing art exhibitions of more than two dozen galleries as they host evening receptions on Aug. 10. Location: Various galleries in Pilsen (Cermak Ave. to 16th St., and Canal St. to Western Ave.). Click here for a list of gallery exhibitions, hours and locations. Click here to read PV's article on the Chicago Arts District.
8/1/07 - "Adventures of an Italian Food Lover: With Recipes from 254 of My Very Best Friends," Book Signing and Tasting, Aug. 2, 4:30-6:30 pm. Follow renown cookbook author Faith Heller Willinger as she explores the Tuscan countryside from her home base in Florence, Italy. Enjoy Faith's wonderful
recipes, as well as find her favorite tiny shops stocked with one of a kind foods, outdoor markets and restaurants in big cities and small villages.
Meet Faith and try tastings from her book. Location: Fox & Obel, 401 E. Illinois St. Click here for more
details.
7/31/07 - Jazz Piano and Vocals at Coq d'Or, Thursday through Saturday Nights. Wander in to Coq d'Or for a relaxing evening of live piano music from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. Located in the ambient Drake Hotel, the lounge is laid back and is the former hangout of legendary piano man Buddy Charles. Location: 140 E. Walton Pl., Gold Coast. Click here for more details.
7/30/07 - "Overnight Lows," a Play About an Intense First Date that Literally Takes Place in a Rock Club, Until Aug. 14. Mark Guarino's play follows a young couple on a first date that endures late night talk radio, dead parents, professional insecurity and more. Set at night in a Chicago garden apartment, the play aptly uses The Hideout, a Chicago indie rock club, to engage the audience in the characters' fears and desires.
Location: 1354 W. Wabansia. Click here for more details.
7/24/07 -
Wicker Park Summerfest, July 28 and 29, 11:30 am-10:00 pm. Enjoy performances by more than 30 up and coming indie rock bands, as well as cuisine from local restaurants and eclectic arts and crafts. Also, check out nearby boutiques and their sidewalk sales along Damen, Division, and Milwaukee from 11 am to 6 pm on Sat., and 12 pm to 5 pm on Sunday.
Location: Damen Ave. (from Schiller to North Ave.). Click here for more details.
7/23/07 -
Tuesdays are for Three Course Prix Fixe Dinners at La Sardine (Le Bouchons Sister Restaurant). Head to the Randolph Street market district for a Tuesday evening treat at a top Chicago bistro. Enjoy superb French cuisine, as well as a delicious wine list with tricky to find Bordeaux and Burgundy wines. Location: 111 N. Carpenter. Click here for more details.
7/22/07 -
Enjoy "Music Mondays," an Evening of Sailing Nostalgia on Lake Michigan. Bring friends, board a sailboat and head out on the water to listen to folk musicians and maritime historians, Tom and Chris Kastle, as they tell stories of sailing lore, and sing ballads and sea chanties. Depart at 7 pm and return at 9:30 pm. Soda and snacks provided, but you can also BYOB. Discounts for groups of 8 or more. Location: Lakeshore Sail
Charters, 599 E. Waldron Ave. Click here for more details.
7/21/07 -
"West Is East Is West" Exhibition about Renowned Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Until July 29. Curator Werner Blaser draws parallels between the work of Mies and Japanese and Chinese architectural traditions, comparing images of Mies' work with photos Blaser took during his travels to the East. Ironically, Mies did not travel to Asia during his lifetime. The exhibit is housed in Crown Hall on the campus of IIT, which was designed by Mies and completed in 1956. Location: 3360 S. State St.
7/20/07 -
Catch "Inspiring and Surprising" DJ Claude VonStroke at Smart Bar, July 20, 10:00 pm. VonStroke, also known as Barclay Crenshaw, the owner of San Francisco's tech-funk underground label, "dirtybird," will perform quirky classic techno and house at Smart Bar, Chicago's spot for up and coming DJ talent. Location: 3730 N. Clark. Click here to read more about VonStroke and the venue.
7/19/07 - Palmer Square Boulevard Arts Festival, Aug. 11-12, Noon to 10 pm. Check out arts and crafts by more than 30 artists, a diverse mix of live music, cuisine from local restaurants, kids activities and more at this fourth annual fest in Palmer Square Park. On Aug. 11, head over to Elastic at 9:00 pm for the "Post Palmer Fest Hip Hop Show," at 2830 N. Milwaukee. Fest Location: Palmer Square Park, 3100 W. Palmer Blvd.
7/18/07 - The Cool Table, a Unique and Insane Comedy Experience, July 19, 10:00 pm. Check out The Cool Table, Chicago's "Best Dressed Comedy Sketch Troupe," who creates a different show every Thursday at Seven's, a new cabaret at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. The group combines sketch, improv, comedic song, and a rock and roll attitude to take unforgiving stabs at the pop and political cultures that are strangling our country. Location: 777 N. Green St. Click here for more details.
7/17/07 - Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party, July 20 and 21, 5:00-10:30 pm. Don't miss this outdoor live music extravaganza for a good cause! The party will feature two stages for bands like Rusted Root, Back Door Slam and many more, as well as a beer garden with live DJs. Proceeds support the social service programs provided by Old St. Pat's Church, Chicago's oldest public building and historic landmark. Location: Madison and Des Plaines. Click here for details and tickets.
7/16/07 - Catch German Film "Emil and the Detectives" at the Chicago Cultural Center, July 18, 7:30 pm. During a train ride from his small Baltic hometown to Berlin, 12 year old Emil Tischbein is robbed by a petty thief. To get even, Emil joins up with a youth gang in Berlin in the name of "justice for children." (Germany; 2000; German with English subtitles; 98 min.) The film is part of the Wed. night foreign film series, which runs until Aug. 29. Location: Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E. Washington St.
Click here for details.
7/15/07 - Tour the Amazing Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Mondays at 10 am and 1 pm. Take a backstage tour of the theatre which Frank Lloyd Wright called "the greatest room for music and opera in the world - bar none". The theatre is known internationally for its perfect acoustics,
innovative architecture by Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan, and fascinating history. Location: 50 E. Congress Parkway. Click here for more details.
7/14/07 -
Parisian Art and Wine at Third Coast Cafe for Bastille Day, July 14, 7:00-11:00 pm. Contemplate the Parisian imagery of Tom Maisel, while enjoying a glass of French wine, live music and a full cafe menu. Also, hit Third Coast for a delicious weekend brunch. Location: 1260 N. Dearborn (at Goethe). Click here for more details.
7/13/07 - "Cocktails & Clay" at the Hyde Park Art Center, July 13, 8:00 pm. Singles and couples alike can enjoy an evening of playing with clay and learning sculpting techniques, as well as DJs, dancing, exhibition tours, drink specials and more! Suggested donation: $15. All art supplies are included and proceeds benefit the Center. Location: 5020 S. Cornell Ave., Hyde Park. Click here for more details.
7/12/07 - Sample Stellar International Beers at Hopleaf Tavern in Andersonville. Hopleaf holds the title of the most Belgian beers on draft anywhere in Chicago. The bar also offers more than 200 ales, lagers, stouts and more from around the world, as well as from local breweries. Location: 5148 N. Clark St., Andersonville. Click here for more details.
7/11/07 - The Chi Town Laugh Lounge at Vida, July 13, 8:00 pm. Enjoy some of the "funniest and most hip young comics in the city" while noshing on such Argentinean delights as grilled skirt steak, short ribs, empanadas and more. Location: Vida Lounge, 1248 W. George (near Lincoln Ave.), Lakeview. Click here for more details.
7/10/07 - Chicago Folk & Roots Festival, July 14-15, 2007 The Old Town School of Folk Music, now in its 50th Anniversary year, proudly presents the 10th Annual Chicago Folk & Roots Festival. Enjoy a wide-ranging line-up of events and activities, including Fiddle Team competitions, Hip Hop Dancing with Boogie, cooking and more. Location Welles Park (across from Sulzer Library at Lincoln and Montrose). Click here for more details.
7/9/07 - Cafe 28: Latin Dinner or Brunch in a Gallery Style Space. With its delicious Mexican and Cuban menu, and exposed brick walls, dark wood tables and expansive windows, Cafe 28 is an inviting oasis. Enjoy the back patio for sipping a cold mojito or margarita on a hot summer day. Location: 1800 W. Irving Park Rd., North Center. Click here for more details.
7/8/07 - Poetry and Live Music at Trace, Tuesdays at 10:00 pm. This Wrigleyville lounge offers an eclectic alternative to its sports bar neighbors with copper colored and exposed brick walls, paintings by local
artist David Powers, chocolate leather banquettes and live music and spoken word. On Tuesday nights, check out Polyrhythmic Open Mic featuring some of the nation's top poetry talent, as well as live acoustic performances. Large screen plasmas are available, too, for your game watching pleasure. Location: 3714 N. Clark Street. Click here for more details.
7/7/07 - Cyrano's Bistro and Cafe Simone Parisian Cabaret - More Spots to Spend Bastille Day. Acclaimed chef Didier Durand, who was born in Begerac, also named his restaurant after Cyrano de Bergerac, who symbolized the passion of French life. Likewise, Durand's bistro captures this passion in both food and entertainment, with a stellar menu, cabaret (downstairs) and gourmet market. Also, enjoy complementary appetizers with cocktails from 4:00-6:00 pm. Location: 546 N. Wells (at W. Grand Ave.), River North. Click here for more details.
7/6/07 -
"Lunaticas: Sometimes we're all just a little bit crazy", Until July 15. Teatro Luna, Chicago's only all Latina theatre company, presents a new play about women's everyday insanity directed by award winning playwright Tanya Saracho. Using Teatro Luna's trademark humor and honesty, Lunaticas places true life stories in the context of myths and superstitions about women, Latinas and the moon. Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm. Location: Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave. Click here for more details.
7/5/07 - RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK: THE ADAPTATION (1982-1989), July 6-7. This is an extremely rare presentation at the Anthology Film Archives of the semi-legendary shot-for-shot remake of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK made by three 12-year-olds in Mississippi. Chris Strompolos, Eric Zala, and Jayson Lamb started shooting in 1982 (the production finally wrapped in 1989). The film became an underground "crowd pleaser" and Paramount Pictures has bought the rights to a film based on the filmmakers' story. Location Anthology Film Archives, 32 Second Avenue, Manhattan. Click here for more details.
7/4/07 - Summer Sizzles with the Chicago Salsa Festival, July 5-8. Catch four days of live music concerts, dance performances and over 30 dance workshops. See Jimmy Bosch and Su Orquesta, Luigi Texidor with Angel
Melendez and The 911 Mambo Orchestra, and more live bands, as well as fabulous dancers from around the world. And, work on your Mambo footwork and Salsa turn patterns at the dance workshops. Location: Excalibur and Park West clubs, and Latin Street Dancing Studios. Click here for more
details.
7/3/07 - Perfect Pie Making Class at Fox & Obel, July 17, 6:00-7:30 pm. Keep the Independence Day celebration going with a pie making class - what could be more American than that? Roll out your own secret pie crust with Fox & Obel Executive Baker Pamela Fitzpatrick and leave with a complete pie
to bake at home, as well as recipes for summer fruit and banana cream meringue filling. Also, enjoy samples and a glass of moscato, as well as 10
percent off all class night Market purchases. Location: 401 E. Illinois St. Click here for more details.
7/2/07 -"Some Day My Prints Will Come" Exhibit at the Chicago
Printmakers Collaborative, Until Aug. 25. View beautiful print works by Yuji Hiratsuka, R.B. Kitaj, Deborah Maris Lader, Hiroshi Ariyama and more artists. Founded in 1989, the Collaborative provides Chicago area printmakers with a facility and community to pursue their work in intaglio, lithography, relief, monotype, screen print, and photo processing. Hours: Sat., Noon to 5:00 pm. Location: 4642 N. Western Ave., Lincoln Square. Click here for more details.
7/1/07 - French Fare and Artistic Finesse at La Pomme Rouge Restaurant. Combine Victorian and Art Nouveau decor, with creative French cuisine, and art and intellectual exploration, and you have La Pomme Rouge ("the red apple"). To complement the menu and wines, La Pomme Rouge restaurant hosts a Salon Series featuring artists, musicians and intellectuals who exhibit and discuss their work. Location: 108 West Kinzie, River North. Click here for details.
6/30/07 - 28th Annual Chinatown Summer Festival, July 15, 10:00 am-8:00 pm. Experience all the wonderful cuisine, entertainment and culture that Chicago's Chinatown has to offer! The fest will feature a Lion Dance procession at 12:30 p.m., followed by Asian cultural entertainment and live music. Also, get a taste of Chinatown's restaurants, unique gift shops, Chinese arts and crafts, and more. Location: Wentworth Ave. from Cermak to 24th Place. Click here) for more
on this and other upcoming events.
6/29/07 - Enjoy the Simple Elegance of cru cafe and wine bar. The charming chandeliers, mahogany accents and European flair of cru cafe and wine bar make it a lovely evening stop for a glass of vino. Select from over 50 wines by the glass, 30 by the half bottle and 400 full bottles. Sample tasty cheese or olive flights, as well as other small plates. Or, delve
into the organic carrot cake with a glass of ice wine from the Niagara Peninsula. Location: 25 East Delaware, Gold Coast. Click here for more details.
6/28/07 - Gear Up for the Annual Green City Market Summer BBQ Festival, July 12, 6:00-8:00 pm. Sample the summer creations of more than 50 of
Chicago's top chefs while enjoying delicious wines and beers, lovely skyline views and live music. All proceeds support Green City Market and are tax-deductible. Location: South end of Lincoln Park (between 1750 N. Clark St. and Stockton Dr.).
Click here to purchase tickets. Adults $50, Children 5-12 $10, Under age 5 free.
6/27/07 - Find Your Signature Style at the Summer Hat Tea, June 29, 3:00-5:30 pm.Join the Millinery Arts Alliance, Chicago's only organization of professional hat makers, for tea and fine millinery designs in the lobby of the spectacular Peninsula Hotel. Treat yourself to an afternoon of Audrey Hepburn style, as you explore the classy couture creations of these talented hat designers. Location: Peninsula Hotel, 108 East Superior St. Call the "Hatline" at 312-409-6311 for reservations, and click here for more details.
6/26/07 - Sicily, Photographed by Giuseppe Leone From the 1970s to the Present at Instituto Italiano di Cultura, Until June 29. This exhibition features over 80 black and white and color images by Sicilian photographer Giuseppe Leone. View the palaces, churches and piazzas of southeastern Sicily in the triangle formed by Catania, Siracusa and Ragusa, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Also, see photographs
capturing a year of Sicilian religious festivals and their vibrant colors and crowds. Location: Michigan Ave. at Illinois St. click here for more details.
6/25/07 -
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, With DJ Rich Medina, June 28, 6:30 pm. Nigerian native Seun Kuti keeps Afro Beat, the explosive political music invented by his father Fela Kuti in the 1970s, alive. Seun plays with
Egypt 80, Fela's original band, which melds big band jazz and Afro funk sounds. Renaissance DJ Rich Medina spins at prominent venues throughout the country
and transforms the average club experience into a night to remember. Free. Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, 239 E. Randolph St.
Call 312.742.1168 for more details.
6/24/07 -
Antonioni, A Master of Modern Cinema, at the Gene Siskel Film Center Until Aug. 2. This series presents the complete features and rarely screened shorts by Michelangelo Antonioni, a master of the European Art Cinema movement and known worldwide for his themes of contemporary alienation and fascinating use of modern environments. Location: 164 N. State St. Click here for details and showtimes.
6/23/07 -
Brunch in a Beautiful Setting at North Pond Restaurant. Nestled at the edge of a pond within the grounds of Lincoln Park, North Pond Restaurant began as a warming shelter for ice skaters in 1912, then a cafe in 1998, and a full fledged fine dining establishment in 2002. Enjoy Chef Bruce Sherman's delectable three-course brunch with ingredients from local farmers and artisans, and offered at their seasonal peak. Location: 2610 North Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park. Click here for more details.
6/22/07 -
Celebrate the Week's End with a Blood Orange Margarita at Zocalo Restaurant and Tequila Bar. The Spanish word "zocalo" means a central town square and describes this open and airy space, which is perfect for winding down the week with tasty specialty margaritas, small plates and more. Location: 358 W. Ontario St. Click here for more information.
6/21/07 - William Staples New Paintings at 65Grand Gallery, Until July 21. The paintings of abstract artist William Staples interpret cultural and media images, domestic interiors and scenes, variations of paintings from western art history and miscellaneous images. "All meaning should be vague," he says. "The clarity resides in the paint." Hours: Fri. and Sat., 12:00-5:30 pm. Location: 1378 W. Grand Ave. (at Noble St.). Click here for more details.
6/20/07 - Elastic Presents - Bill Brikey's Singer/Songwriter Series, June 22, 2007 9:00pm. Elastic is a multidiscipline performance space housed in a renovated Pentacostal church in Humboldt Park, which has produced hundreds of live music, reading, art, theatre, and multimedia events. This Friday enjoy Kristen Johnson - Singer Songwriter (9:00pm), Dragonfly - Singing Duo with band (9:30pm) and Wood, Bone & Steele - Soul Bluegrass Infusion featuring series curator Bill Brickey (10:30pm). Click here for details.
6/19/07 - Cans Fest Summer Block Party, June 22 and 23. Reminisce to a couple of fun 80s and early 90s live bands outside of Cans Bar and Canteen, while sipping a brew from a can (hence, the name). On June 22, catch Digital Underground ("The Humpty Dance") and on June 23, see Tommy Tutone ("867-5309"). Doors open at 4:00 pm. Location: 1640 N. Damen Ave. Click here for more details.
6/18/07 - Jazz for Youth, Saturday, June 23, 2007. This is the signature annual fundraising event for "Jobs for Youth, Chicago's largest non-profit organization devoted exclusively to helping low income young people find employment and assisting companies meet their hiring needs. Join top artists - Corey Wilkes, Detour and Terisa Griffin - for a good cause and an evening of excellent jazz. Click here for more details.
6/17/07 - al Gelato Fine Ice Cream and Ices at L'Appetito and Other Chicagoland Restaurants. Named after a famous ice cream parlor in Sicily, al Gelato whips up 81 delicious gelato and sorbet flavors, many of which can be found at locations throughout Chicago, including the L'Appetito cafe on the Garden Plaza level of the John Hancock Building. From creme brulee
(burnt caramel) and cappuccino gelato, to lemon and passion fruit sorbet and ice cream truffles, al Gelato has got you covered. Click here for more al Gelato Chicagoland locations.
6/16/07 - Goose Island Brewery Pub. In the heart of hip Lincoln Park is the Clybourn Goose Island Brewery Pub. Bring dad for father's day and sample some of Chicago's finest hand crafted ales and lagers, while taking a meal of some of the pub's outstanding lunch and dinner selections (try the excellent Stilton burgers). Location: 1800 North Clybourn. Click here for more details.
6/15/07 - Bronzeville Film Festival, June 15 and 16. The film fest showcases feature films, documentaries, and shorts that communicate the sophistication and history of African Americans in film. On June 15, 6:30 pm, see "Portraits of Black Chicago," 12 stories of Black Chicagoans who have contributed to the success of the Black community and the city of Chicago. Or, on June 16, 12:00 pm, see "On Common Ground," college
students spend spring break helping to rebuild New Orleans. Click here for details on these films and many more!
6/14/07 - Take Dad Dancing for Father's Day at Chicago SummerDance, June 17. For the next eleven weekends, Grant Park turns into a 3,500 square foot open air dance floor featuring one hour dance lessons, followed by two hours of Latin, jazz, swing and other dancing. On June 17, take dad to learn the fox trot and jitterbug from 4-5 pm, and then dance the night away to the Chicago Grandstand Big Band starting at 5 pm. Location: Grant Park, 601 S. Michigan Ave., between Harrison St. and Balbo Dr. SummerDance also hits
Humboldt and other city parks. Click here for a complete schedule.
6/13/07 -
Opening Reception for "Sacred Visions in Art and Design" Exhibit at Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA), June 15, 6:00-8:00 pm. Chicagoan David Lee Csicsko is well-known for designing stained glass windows in area churches. He melds traditional images of saints and scriptures with a contemporary urban look, and is also inspired by African and Swedish art,
and popular culture. The exhibit runs through Aug. 26, and showcases over 90 works of leaded glass, prints, drawings, mosaics and textiles. Location: 820 N. Michigan Ave. Click here for more details.
6/12/07 - Live Spanish Music at Bravo Tapas and Lounge, Tuesdays and Sundays. Venture into this sleek space and sample such delights as ceviche, seafood paella, herb marinated grilled octopus and dates stuffed with
homemade chorizo as you listen to live Spanish music on Tues. and Sun. evenings. Sip sangria inside, or on a mild summer night, check out the outdoor mojito bar and patio seating. Don't miss the renowned Ojos Gitanos flamenco band performing every last Sun. of the month. Location: 2047 W. Division St., Ukrainian Village. For more details, call 773-278-2727.
6/11/07 - View "Re/Action," a New Exhibition at Vespine Gallery, Until June 30. Explore new works by six Columbia College MFA Book and Paper Arts alumni, including Ben Blount, Anita Garza, Elizabeth Long, Yoon Shin Park, Mardy Sears, April Sheridan and Jessica Spring. Location: 1907 S. Halsted, First Floor, East Pilsen. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. by appt. only; Fri. 4-9 pm and Sat. 10 am-4 pm. Click here for more details.
6/10/07 - Flourish Bakery Cafe, "Memories of Mom's Old Fashioned Desserts and Simple Meals." Come visit what many are calling "Edgewater's go-to dessert destination" for cookies, pies, tarts and really fabulous cakes. When you step inside you are transported back to the 1950s with pastel colors inspired by vintage Sunbeam Mixmasters which surround the space. There's a full menu here beyond desserts and all goodies are baked fresh daily. Click here for more details.
6/9/07 - Delicious Turkish Cuisine and Belly Dancing at A La Turka Restaurant. From the Istanbul imported furnishings to the traditional plush pillow floor seating, A La Turka is an authentic Turkish experience. Lamb dishes are the specialty, but chicken and vegetarian dishes are also popular, and Turkish servers can provide expert advice. Belly dancing takes
place Thurs. through Sun. nights. And, check out the hookah lounges on the second and third floors, where you can select from over 20 tobacco flavors. Location: 3134 N. Lincoln Ave., Lakeview. Click here for more details.
6/8/07 - Write Til You Puke: Celebrating the Life of Charles Bukowski, June 9, Noon-5:00 pm. This weekend is a literary wonderland in Chicago. After you swing by the 150 booksellers and exhibitors at the Printers Row Book Fair at Dearborn and Polk, check out The Third Annual Drinking and Writing Festival, featuring Northwestern University English lecturer Bill Savage,
and Bob Skilnik, author of Beer and Food: An American History. Location: Hopleaf Bar, 5148 N. Clark. Click here for more details.
6/7/07 - Treat Dad to a Sweet Father's Day with a Chicago Chocolate Tour! On June 16 and 17, Chicago Chocolate Tours will host a special guided walking and tasting tour for dads. Visit select chocolate shops along and
around the Mag Mile, complete with history, delectable samples and VIP treatment. Time: June 16, 3:45 pm and June 17, 1:45 pm. Location: Meet at 900 N. Michigan Ave. Click here for details and reservations.
6/6/07 - Old Town Art Fair, June 9-10, 10:00 am-6:00 pm. The tree-lined streets of Chicago's historic Old Town provide a charming backdrop for perusing paintings, photography, ceramics,jewelry, metal works and more by 260 nationally acclaimed artists. Also, enjoy live music, cuisine from local restaurants and a garden walk through more than 30 lovely urban home gardens. Donations are $5 and proceeds benefit local schools, youth groups and neighborhood preservation projects. Location: Lincoln and Wisconsin Avenues. Click here for more details.
6/5/07 - Improvised Jazz at Elastic Arts Foundation, June 7, 10:00 pm. Hear the soothing sounds of Stephan Gauci (tenor sax), Nate Wooley (trumpet),
Ingebrigt Haker Flaten (bass) and Nori Tanaka (drums). The Thursday night improvised music series has become an important part of Chicago's thriving jazz and music scene, featuring over 80 local and international artists since its launch in April 2002. Location: 2830 N. Milwaukee, 2nd Floor (one block northwest of Diversey/Kimball), Logan Square. Click here for details.
6/4/07 - LUMBART 2007: A Summer Arts Extravaganza, June 9, 3:00-10:00 pm. Explore visual art by more than 20 artists, live bands every hour on the hour, poetry and fiction readings, film and video, and more at the artist studios in and around the Miller Lumber Yard. Location: 1815-25 W. Division Street (enter through gate on Honoree), Wicker Park. Click here for a full schedule.
6/3/07 - Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, June 3, Noon to 9:00 pm. Catch cutting edge national, regional and local musical performances, as well as fine arts and fashion exhibits. Band line up includes: Forte at Noon, Soulio (horn driven jazz and funk) at 1:30 pm, Cat Fight (all girl rock cover band) at 3:30 pm, The 1900s (top Chicago unsigned band by Time Out Mag) at 5:30 pm, and Carbon Leaf (Vanguard Recording Artists) at 7:30 pm. Proceeds benefit the Central Lakeview Merchants Association. Location: N. Sheffield, from Belmont to School, Lakeview.
6/2/07 - Chill Out this Weekend with a Gelato from Sapore di Napoli, Viva Italia! As you venture into Sapore, the pictures of Italy hanging on the wall and Puccini music piping in the background perfectly prepares you for the delicious, creamy gelato that awaits you toward the front of the restaurant. Taste the pistachio or zabaglione (like a sweet egg nog), and
many others. Sapore also features traditional pizzes, such as prosciutto and artichoke. Location: 1406 W. Belmont Ave., Lakeview. Click here for details.
6/1/07 - Celebrate 25 years of Dazzling Performance with the Mexican Dance company of Chicago, June 9. Founded in 1982 by Jose Luis and Matie Ovalle, The award winning Mexican Folkloric Dance Company is Chicago's oldest Mexican dance ensemble. Saturday, June 9, catch "An Evening of Mexican Soul" at Harris Theater for Music and Dance, a 25th Anniversary Dance Concert! Click here for more details.
5/31/07 - 'Tis the Season for Gardens and the Arts Botanica Exhibit at the Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA), June 1-8. Explore this annual exhibit which highlights Chicago painters whose work incorporates flora and foliage. To add special depth and dimension to the paintings, Chicago florists create beautiful arrangements to complement the artwork. Location: 820 North Michigan Ave. Hours: Tue., 10 am-8 pm (free
admission), Wed.-Sun., 10 am-5 pm, and Mon., closed. Click here for details.
5/30/07 - Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival, June 14-17, 2007. The Onion City festival is one of the few dedicated to the art of experimental film and video. The event features innovative works created by established masters of the art as well as by emerging artists from around the world. Click here for details.
5/29/07 - Wine Festival at the Chicago Botanic Garden,
June 2 and 3. Enjoy an afternoon in the beautiful Chicago Botanic Garden sampling from more than 250 international wines and food from some of the city's finest restaurants. Situated just 20 miles north of the city, the fest will also feature cooking demonstrations by top chefs, seminars on pairing wine with food, and live blues and jazz. June 2, noon-8 pm and June
3, noon-6 pm. Location: 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Click here for tickets and directions.
5/28/07 - Andreas Kapsalis and Malcolm Palmer Perform at the Chicago Recording Company, Studio 5, June 1, 7:30 pm. Catch Andreas Kapsalis and Malcolm Palmer at Stonecutter Records Friday Night Session on June 1. The Sessions are designed to promote Stonecutters lastest work, such as the upcoming Acoustic Chicago collection. Performances take place in the recording studio, giving you a more personal connection with the artists. Free tix go to those who pre-order the Acoustic Chicago CD. Location: 232 E. Ohio St. Click here for details.
5/27/07 - Commemorate Memorial Day with Events at Navy Pier on May 27. Remember the veterans and those who died defending our country this Memorial Day with music from the First Baptist Church Choir of
Booneville, Mississippi at Navy Pier at 4:30 pm, followed by fireworks later in the evening at 9:30 pm. Location: 600 East Grand Ave. Click here for details. Also, explore some of Chicago's many powerful and historic War Memorials. Click here for details.
5/26/07 -
Enjoy Fresh, Organic Food from the Chicago Green City Market. Shop the flowers, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses, soaps and more from over 40 organic farmers at the Green City Market, open Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 7:00 am-1:30 pm, now through Oct. 31. An on-site cafe also features breakfast crepes, paninis and other treats, all made with ingredients from the Market farmers. Also, see cooking demos with Chicago chefs and educational programs for kids. Location: South end of Lincoln Park between 1750 N. Clark and Stockton Dr. Click here for details and directions.
Prime Viste - Weekly Los Angeles
7/8/07 - Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden at the Hammer Museum. Known as one of the most distinguished outdoor sculpture collections in the country, this five acre garden in UCLA's North Campus features over seventy sculptures. View various approaches to sculpture by Alexander Calder, Barbara Hepworth, Jacques Lipchitz, Henri Matisse, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi, Auguste Rodin, David Smith and other artists. Click here for details and tour information.
7/1/07 - A Los Angeles Landmark Treasure - The Coronet Theatre. Inspired by Frieda Berkoff Gellis and designed by renowned architect Lyle Nelson Bercume, the half century old Coronet Theatre has produced hundreds of plays. In addition to its well known Writer's Lab, which offers free readings of new plays by professional actors, explore its many other resources and information about its surrounding neighborhood. Location: 366 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. Click here for more details.
6/24/07 - Walking Tours of Los Angeles. Discover the neighborhoods, architectural themes and history that comprise the City of Los Angeles. From Angelino Heights, the Biltmore Hotel, Art Deco geometry and more. Visit the Los Angeles Conservancy for more details.
6/17/07 - Discover Olvera Street - Birthplace of the City of Los Angeles. At the center of the El Pueblo Historical Monument is this tiny thoroughfare with shops selling Mexican candy, candles, authentic handicrafts and artwork (you can smell the handcrafted leather products), as well as delicious freshly made taquitos. There are 27 historic buildings with a traditional Mexican style plaza area and events year-round. Click here for more more details and information about events.
6/10/07 - Shop the Historic Grand Central Market. Since 1917, the Grand Central Market, housed in its landmark building, has been providing "treats for all the senses." This is the oldest and largest open-air market in the city. Shop for bargains or just enjoy a Los Angeles afternoon with an ice cream or other sweet treat from one of the vendors. Location: 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. Click here for vendors and more details.
6/3/07 - Mashti Malone's, a Los Angeles Ice Cream Story. Mashti Malone's is the creation of Mashti Sharoni, who became stranded in Los Angeles after the Iranian Revolution. Malone's was an old ice cream parlor to which Mashti added his name and also his skill in concocting delicious exotic flavors, such as creamy rosewater (a flavor as common as vanilla in Iran), saffron rosewater, orange blossom, ginger and lavender. Location: 1525 North La Brea Avenue. Click here for details and online shop.
5/27/07 - El Cholo Cafe, a Los Angeles Dining Institution, Since 1927. This family-owned restaurant has a festive atmosphere and, as Zagat aptly describes, "green corn tamales straight from heaven" and the "best, strongest margaritas in LA". The original restaurant has given rise to 4 others in Santa Monica, Pasadena, La Habra and Irvine. El Cholo is great for small or large parties. Click here for details.
5/20/07 - redwhite+bluezz Wine Bar and Grill. Take a quick trip from L.A. to enjoy some of the historic buildings of Old Pasadena and the redwhite+bluezz Wine Bar. Take a wine tasting class or just enjoy the exceptional wines, food and jazz music offered. Location: 70 S. Raymond Ave., Old Pasadena. Click here for more information.
5/13/07 - Miyagi's on Sunset Presents: Spoken Funk Every Sunday. "An upbeat, uplifting, breath of comedic and poetic fresh air" created Juren Smith and Tony Award winning poet, Poetri, brings together the best comedians and spoken word poets. Location: Miyagi's on Sunset, 8225 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Click here for details.
5/6/07 - The Los Angeles Rose Garden. Operated by the Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks since 1928, the Rose Garden is visited by hundreds of Angelinos and tourists each year. In Brooklyn, you can't beat the Cherry blossoms but in L.A. its the roses - enjoy this beautiful quiet refuge this summer. Click here for details.
4/30/07 - Catch the Los Angeles Comedy Festival, May 10-20. From improv and sketch, to standup, comedy duos, alternative, music comedy, solo shows, video, animation and more, this fest will feature the best comedy from Los Angeles, around the country and around the world, all together for 10 days. Click here for more details.
Prime Viste - Weekly Firenze
6/24/07 - To Photograph Today - Fotografare Oggi. This photo exhibit is sponsored by Studio Marangoni and runs June 19 to August 23, 2007 at the Limonaia di Villa Strozzi, via Pisana #77 Firenze. Open everyday from 7pm-11pm. Participating artists include Alessandra Capodacqua, Chiara Cochi, Simone Donati, Liliana Grueff, Martino Marangoni, Giuseppe Toscano and Margherita Verdi. click here for more details.
6/17/07 - "Portraits 1996-2006," Photography by Emanuele Vergari at Giubbe Rosse Caffe, Until June 30. To Emanuele Vergari, photography is a bridge toward people, their lives and personalities, their thoughts and their eyes, their body and their face. All of these things are at the center of his photos, and of his life. Enjoy a cappuccino while pondering Vergari's photographic portraits at Giubbe Rosse Caffe. Location: Piazza della Repubblica. Click here for more details.
6/10/07 - Experience Outdoor Live Music, Film and Art at Summer Fiesole. Enjoy an array of outdoor concerts, films and art exhibits taking place on the stage of the Roman Theater in the Fiesole archaeological park and
surrounding venues. The Tuscan town of Fiesole sits on a beautiful scenic height about 5 mi. Northeast of Firenze. A sampling of upcoming shows includes: June 15, Leonardo De Lisi (tenor) and Matteo Fossi (piano) perform Schubert; June 28, Vivere Jazz Festival and Orchestra Della Toscana; and in July, American Film Director Spike Lee receives an award. Click here for more details. To translate, go to Babelfish.
6/3/07 - The Gelateria Carabe, a Sicilian Tradtion in Florence. The combination of warm island weather and varied fresh ingredients (coffees, almonds, hazelnuts, chocolates, fruits, etc.) nurtured the birth of gelato in Sicily. The Gelateria, run by, the Lisciandro family from Sicily, offers the best of granita and gelato, (all made with ingredients from Sicily). Try the cremolata made with the pulp of fruits such as lemon, blackberry, and cantaloupe. Location: Via Ricasoli, 60 (red), (a few blocks from Michelangelo's David). Click here for info and a "free scoop upgrade."
5/27/07 - The Line of the Sun: Great Sundials in Florence. The Institute and Museum of the History of Science has an exhibit currently running (March 21-September 23, 2007) that highlights the sundials that are located all over Florence and how they came to be. Follow their trail and find these hidden treasures! Location: Piazza dei Giudici, 1. Click here for details.
5/20/07 - Ancient Gardens from Babylon to Rome, May 8-Oct 28, 2007. Now that Spring has sprung visit the Boboli Gardens and view the exhibit co-sponsored by the Institute and Museum of the History of Science that depicts the history of gardens from the ancient world. Click here and here for more information.
5/13/07 - Cezanne in Florence - At Palazzo Strozzi, Piazza Strozzi Firenze March 2-July 29. The works exhibited of Paul Cezanne come from the Florentine homes of two 19th century young collectors, Egisto Paolo Fabbri and Charles Loeser and this summer they have been gathered into one exhibit and are shown alongside the works of Cezanne's contemporraies. Click here for details.
5/6/07 - View "Landed," Photographs Critiquing Land as a Site of Power, at the FSMGallery, Until May 26. From the workspaces, homes and voids of Liverpool, to the 2002 Foot and Mouth crisis in rural Britain, explore photographs challenging several historic representations of Britain and its people. Sponsored by the British Council, the exhibit features works by
Pete Davis, Ken Grant, Clive Landen, Helen Sear and Paul Seawright. Location: Via San Zanobi 19r. Mon.-Sat., 3 pm-7 pm. Free. Click here for details.
4/29/07 - Special Tasting Menus Every Wednesday at Il Rifrullo Restaurant. Il Rifrullo, a new restaurant and lounge in Firenze, features a lovely garden and unique menus on Wednesdays. May 2: Raw fish and French champagne, May 9: Tuscan kitchen garden vegetables, recipes and presentation, May 16: Pestos and recipes from Liguria, May 23: Dinner dedicated to the carpaccio, and May 30: Wine tasting of Prosecco. Location: V. S. Niccolo 55/r. Click here for more details.
4/22/07 - Dine Al Fresco at Baraonda Trattoria. This simple, yet elegant trattoria is located in a nineteenth century wineshop. Owner Duccio recites the traditional Tuscan daily menu which is prepared by his wife, Elena. Enjoy such home cooked specialties as stuffed roasted duck, pot roast and meatloaf as you sip a glass of vino in the outdoor garden. Closed Sunday
and Monday at lunch. Location: Via Ghibellina, 67/r, Santa Croce. Tel: 055 23 41 171.
4/15/07 - Catch Live Jazz, Brazilian and Other Music Every Saturday at Blu Bar. Located in the Hotel Villa Aurora, originally built as a theatre in 1860, and among centuries old cypress trees, there is Blu Bar. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Arno Valley that inspired painters, poets and musicians as you listen to live music. Apr. 21, Lanzoni-Negri Quartet, rising stars of piano jazz, and Apr. 28, Ilaria Santini Quartet, bossanova and classics from Brazil. Location: Piazza Mino da Fiesole 39. For more info., call 05559368. Free entrance.
4/8/07 - "Maggio Musicale Fiorentino" at the Teatro Comunale (City Theatre), Apr. 24-June 30. Did you know that Florence is home to some of the very first operas created at the end of the 16th century? Enjoy an array of classical music, opera, ballet and recitals during the "Maggio Musicale Fiorentino" (May Florence Music Festival), which really commences near the very end of April and doesn't conclude until well into June. Click here for more details.
4/1/07 -
Great Views, Food and Entertainment: The Golden View Bar. Situated in front of the Ponte Vecchio with wide window views of the Arno river is the Golden View Bar. Enjoy a great meal at the restaurant or partake in a beverage or two at the chic cocktail bar, while listening to Jazz music. Location: Via dei Bardi, 58r, Firenze. Click here for more details.
3/25/07 - Giotto Jazz Festival Celebrates Its Tenth Year! Catch several live jazz performances in the hillside towns north of Florence until April 15, including the Scott Henderson Blues Band on Mar. 27, 9:30 pm, at Teatro Accademia; Richard Galliano on Apr. 4, 9:30 pm, at Teatro Giotto; and Javier Girotto Aires Tango on Apr. 15, 9:30 pm, at Centro Culturale Arturo Bandini. For more information, contact 055/240397
3/18/07 - Anna Maria Luisa de'Medici Eletrice Palatina, Until April 15. Thanks to this forward thinking woman, the Medici artwork remains the patrimony of Florence. Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 am-6:50 pm, closed on Monday.
3/11/07 - Although it is not my profession . . . Michelangelo and Architectural Drawing, Until Mar. 19. Through his writings, poems and sketches discover Michangelo the architect at the museum of Casa Buonarroti,located in a lovely seventeenth century building at Via Ghibellina 70. Hours: 9:30 am-2:00 pm, closed on Tuesday. Click here for more information.
3/4/07 - Walker Evans: Silver and Coal Enjoy this retrospective of this American photo-journalist at the first museum of photography in Italy. National Alinari Museum of Photography, Piazza Santa Maria Novella 14ar 9:30am-7:30pm Saturday 9:30am-11:30pm closed Wednesday until March 25. Click here for more information.
2/25/07 - Desiderio Settignano: The Discovery of Grace in the Sculpture of the Renaissance View this sculptor's work that follows in the footsteps of Donatello and other greats in the sweet style of the Renaissance. National Museum of the Bargello, Via del Proconsolo starts Feb 22-June 3.
2/18/07 - 15X15: 15 Galleries, 15 Artists. View works by contemporary Tuscan artists and enjoy one of the best views of Florence. Location: Fort Belvedere, Via San Lenorado. Time: 9:30am-6:30pm. Entrance free until February 28.
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