Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jul 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Shoreline Sightseeing Fireworks Cruises
Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand
Enjoy a dramatic nighttime Lake Michigan Tour followed by a spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks display! Boats depart 9:30 pm. For information including tickets in advance, call 312-222-9328.
Odyssey, Spirit of Chicago, and Mystic Blue Fireworks Dinner Cruises
Location: Navy Pier
Chicago Fireworks Cruises
Enjoy a spectacular Chicago fireworks display aboard a Chicago Fireworks Cruise. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Navy Pier presents a Chicago fireworks extravaganza every Wednesday and Saturday. Boats docked at Navy Pier offer a number of great opportunities to see Chicago fireworks from Lake Michigan with a variety of special Chicago Fireworks Cruises.
Italian Style
Location: Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave Chicago
Italian Style is America's largest three-day expo celebrating Italian excellence and Italy's best products in the areas of cuisine, fashion, design, tourism, culture and entertainment. Featured at the expo will be the luxury automobiles of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati, Vespa, runway shows with Italian clothing and jewelry, food and wine tastings, tourism seminars, fencing matches, language classes, musical performances and much more!
More info at http://www.italianexpo.us/?l=en&s=chi09&y=2009&a=n
101st Chicago Race to Mackinac Parade of Boats
Location: East end of the second tier of Navy Pier
Take in the magnificent sight of over 350 sailboats as they begin the world’s longest freshwater race, the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Lands’ End Business Outfitters. The Mac will be held this Saturday, July 18, 2009.
Everyone is invited to join in the excitement of the 101st running of the race free of charge. The festivities start Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. and go until 2:00 p.m. at the east end of the second tier of Navy Pier, where the magnificent and colorful Parade of Boats can be viewed. A sportscaster will be announcing all the boat and crew information.
More info at http://www.cycracetomackinac.com/
41st Annual Sheffield Garden Walk
Location: Webster and Sheffield (2200 N & 1000 W)
Check out the 41st Annual Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival, sponsored by the Sheffield Neighborhood Association (SNA), a non-profit community organization. The "Summer's Best Festival" features self-guided tours of more than 100 Gardens, a Garden Center, guided Architectural Tours, live entertainment by some of Chicago's and North America's finest bands, food and drink, and activities for children at the Kids Corner.
More info at http://www.sheffieldfestivals.org/
Taste of River North
Location: 630 N. Kingsbury, Chicago
A taste that truly reflects the eclectic characteristics of its environs - spectacular cuisine and a world-renowned art and design scene. Revelers will enjoy two-full days of great River North restaurants, galleries, local merchants, live cutting-edge music, and a family fun area with pet activities.
More info at http://www.rivernorthresidents.com/Taste.htm
Mayor's Cup Youth Soccer Tournament
Location: Montrose Harbor in Lincoln Park
Families and friends are invited to participate in the 16th Annual Mayor’s Cup Youth Soccer Tournament (advance registration required for team participation). One of the largest youth soccer tournaments in the United States. This FREE tournament takes place in Lincoln Park at Montrose Harbor beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. with an awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. Matches take place on 36 playing fields featuring a five-on five format with more than 300 teams.
More info at http://www.chicagomayorscupsoccer.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.
Saturday tours occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am and 12pm. Tours will begin promptly on the hour. When possible, Saturday tours will feature a demonstration on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
The running time for all Saturday 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.
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