Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jul 9, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Bastille Day 5K Run, Walk and Block Party
Location: 1100 W. Jackson Blvd
Party like a Parisian and mark the start of the French Revolution of 1789 with a run and walk through the West Loop. Includes a T-shirt, gift bag and a post-race party with food, beer and live music.
Event Phone Number: 773-868-3010
Cool Jazz Thursdays
Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive
With the expansion of the entertainment and environment in the South Loop area, M/X Patio, an outdoor patio at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois, has launched a great entertainment event this summer with the inauguration of Cool Jazz Thursdays. Every Thursday evening this Summer, beginning June 11, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m., M/X Patio will be filled with the music of featured Jazz musicians from Columbia College. Additionally, the event will include a cigar bar and featured menu items from Shor.
More info at http://twitter.com/HyattMcCormick
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Location: Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington
Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.
More info at http://www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us
Jazzin' at the Shedd Aquarium
Location: 1200 South Lake Shore Drive on Chicago’s Museum Campus.
Shedd Aquarium becomes Chicago’s premier jazz venue again with another season of Jazzin’ at the Shedd. This Chicago tradition combines some of the area’s best bands, the city’s breathtaking skyline and an unrivaled array of aquatic animals from around the world. Add light refreshments and drinks, and you’ve got an unbeatable summer evening of fun.
Jazzin’ happens every Thursday evening from June 4 through Aug. 27. Bands play on Shedd’s north terrace and inside at the Caribbean Reef. Ticket sales begin at 5 p.m., and we stay open until 10 p.m. (Oceanarium and Wild Reef exhibit until 8 p.m.). Admission is $12 a person ($18 for entry into Wild Reef) Jazzin' is free for Shedd members.
More info at http://www.sheddaquarium.org/jazzin.html
Tour of The Chicago Theatre
Time: 12:00pm
The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years.
Tours take place every Tuesday & Thursday at 12pm
Thursday tours from April to September.
The running time for all weekday tours is approximately 1 hour.
Reservations do not need to be made in advance unless your party contains more than 10 people.
$5 per person, no reservations necessary
Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site.
More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/about_tour.htm
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