Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jun 28, 2008

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June 2008, Saturday

Chicago Arabesque Festival
Location: Daley Plaza-Corner of Washington & Dearborn

Chicago Arabesque is a non-religious, non-political festival that will promote
public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of
the Arab World. Representing over twenty Arab countries, the fest seeks to
introduce Americans to the rich diversity of the Arab World through workshops,
calligraphy, artisan demonstrations, activity booths, Arab cuisine and a souq
(bazaar). There will also be daily performances of Arab music and dance.
Children will be able to enjoy storytellers, magicians and games.
The festival will be held in Daley Plaza expecting an audience of approximately
50,000 diverse Chicagoans and guests over the course of four days. Visitors will
enjoy educational and commercial booths showcasing culture and products from
Arab countries.

More at http://www.chicagoarabesque.com/

Luxury Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago

Chicago's most luxurious dinner cruise vessel has recently undergone its most spectacular renovation ever! This $1 million plus endeavor has resulted in the finest furnishings and most advanced equipment available today for your event.

Step aboard Odyssey and enjoy a two- or three-hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide. Creative appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared fresh onboard daily. Award-winning wines. Dancing to live music. And unmatched skyline views drifting past your table.

More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=310551

Chicago’s Fireworks from a Tall Ship
Location: Burnham Harbor, which is in Chicago’s Museum Campus (near Soldier Field).

Who: you and your guests!

What: A two hour sailing on a traditional (wood) Tall Ship, followed by a great fireworks show just off of Navy Pier! You may be able to see them from the Navy Pier, but with us you will be closer to them and not worried about leaving your seat. The boat leaves at 7:30pm every Wednesday and 8:00pm on Saturday. Boarding is 15 minutes prior to departure.

Where: Tall Ship Red Witch, a traditional (wood) schooner, docked in Burnham Harbor, which is in Chicago’s Museum Campus (near Soldier Field).

When: Every Wednesday and Saturday evening.
Length: 3 hours
Cost: $65pp adult $35 child 3-12

More: Reservations strongly recommended but are not required. Reservations can be made online at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=309805 or by phone

Red Witch is available for private charters.
Phone: 312-404-5800
Location: Tall Ship Red Witch docked in Burnham Harbor, near Soldier Field.

Grant Park Music Festival
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park

The Grant Park Music Festival is the nation's only remaining free outdoor municipally-supported classical music series. The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus reach more than one million people annually through a wide-ranging series of free classical music concerts and special events.

More at http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com

Music Without Borders
Location: Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affiars, Millennium Park presents the third year of the popular international music series, Music Without Borders, featuring traditional folk and pop artists from around the globe. The series, which consists of six free concerts at the Jay Pritzker pavilion in Millennium Park, features music from Spain, the Dominican Republic, Senegal, Sudan, Buenos Aires and beyond.

More at http://millenniumparkconcerts.org/musicwithoutborders/

Randolph Street Antique Market
Location: 1350 Block West Randolph , Chicago

Beginning May 24-25, 2008, the Chicago Antique Market celebrates its fifth anniversary with a new name, a new look, new hours, new elements and new vendors. In stort, anything to satisfy serious antique collectors, style-setters, fashion mavens and shoppers.

Indoor air-conditioned and outdoor market featuring 150 quality antique dealers of furnishings, housewares, artifacts, vintage clothing, jewelry, sterling, porcelain, lighting, ephemera, toys and collectibles galore.

See more at http://www.chicagoantiquemarket.com/home.asp

Shoreline Fireworks Cruise
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago IL 600 N. Grand, Chicago IL

Enjoy Shoreline's famous Lake Michigan Skyline Boat Tour plus the dazzling Navy Pier fireworks display! Departs every Saturday throughout the summer at 9:30 pm - fireworks at 10:15.

Call 312-222-9328 or visit http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=310108

Skyline Boat Tour
Location: Buckingham Fountain Dock, Chicago Lakefront

Shoreline Sightseeing will offer their famous Skyline Boat Tours from their Buckingham Fountain dock daily during Taste of Chicago. When Taste-goers need a break, they can stroll over to Shoreline’s Buckingham Fountain dock for a relaxing and refreshing 30-minute Lake Michigan Cruise.

Tours depart daily with hourly service from11:00 am to 9:00 pm (until 6:00 pm on July 6th). Tickets are available at the Shoreline Taste booth (near Congress and Columbus Dr.) or at the Buckingham Fountain dock. Fares for the special Taste Cruises are $14 adults, $13 seniors over 65 and $6 children under 12.

More info at http://www.linkcounter.com/go.php?linkid=310693

Summer Workouts
Location: Millennium Park-Michigan & Randolph Sts

2008 Free Summer Workouts
Saturdays, June 7 - September 27
Great Lawn of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Begin your weekend with a workout led by a Chicago dance company or take a class with the instructors from the Lakeshore Athletic Club - Illinois Center.

YOGA 8am
PILATES 9am
DANCE 10am
Tai Chi 7am (1st Saturday of the month)
Kids and Family Workout 11am (Select Saturdays)

More at http://www.millenniumpark.org/documents/workout_final.pdf

28th Annual Taste of Chicago
Location: Grant Park

The Taste of Chicago that evolved from that steamy July 4th in 1980 is the second largest tourist attraction in Illinois. For ten days, this free- admission festival, now in its 27th year, is the place to be, infusing the city with a holiday spirit and attracting lead stories each day in newspapers and on television.

It is an impressive scene. Colorfully decorated tents surround the outside kitchens of more than 70 restaurants from all over Chicagoland, which also includes a daily upscale restaurant serving in the Gourmet Pavilion. Exotic aromas permeate the air and no visitor leaves a food booth empty handed.

Last year’s Taste attracted more than 3.5 million visitors from all over the city, the suburbs, the midwest and the country.

See more info at http://www.chicagotraveler.com/attractions/taste-of-chicago.html

The Kick-off to the FREE Kids/Family Workouts in Millennium Park!
Location: Millennium Park, 55 N. Michigan Ave.

Hundreds of children and families will move, groove and stay active while interacting with other children and families in beautiful downtown Chicago for the kick-off of the 2008 Kids/Family workouts at Millennium Park, presented by McDonald’s® and the Mayor’s Fitness Council. World-famous Ronald McDonald will lead the FREE workouts with his Get Moving! fitness session. Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 11 a.m. to noon. McDonald’s also provides free water, Apple Dippers, nutrition information and fitness rewards.

More at http://www.mcdonaldschicagoland.com/


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