Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jul 14, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Bastille Day Luncheon Cruise
Location: Navy Pier
Passengers will enjoy a traditional French luncheon plus a presentation by one of Shoreline’s professional and entertaining docents highlighting the role of the French community in the history, architecture and culture of Chicago. Here’s an advance peek at the classic French menu - Coq Au Vin, roasted red fingerling potations, hericort verts, French bread, salad maison, dark chocolate mouse torte and fresh berry fruit torte! Bon Appetit! The 90-minute cruise departs Ogden Slip at Navy Pier at 12:00. Tickets are $40; cash bar available.
Prudential Plaza Farmers Market
Location: Prudential Plaza - Lake St & Beaubien Court
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
Chicago Outdoor Film Festival
Location: Butler Field in Grant Park
Recapture the fun of the Drive-In movie with Chicago's magnificent skyline as your backdrop. Classic American films are shown on a gigantic screen plus a state-of-the-art sound system. Films are shown on seven consecutive evenings in the summer at dusk.
More info at http://www.chicagooutdoorfilmfestival.us
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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