Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Jul 19, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
30th Annual Chinatown Summer Fair
Location: 2200 S. Wentworth Ave.
A colorful lion dance procession highlights the annual neighborhood festival. Live music and dance performances, food from Chinatown restaurants, street vendors, arts and crafts and kids' activities are also on tap
Event Phone Number: 312-225-6198
NorthShore University HealthSystem Grand Prix
Location: Downtown Evanston, Davis St.
Evanston hosts Stage 10 of the U.S.'s largest multi-category cycling event, the 17-day-long Point Premium Root Beer International Cycling Classic™ bicycle race. After a full morning of serious amatuer races, the men's and women's pro cyclists come on the scene starting at 4pm. You'll be an arms-length from world-class, Olympic-level athletes competing for cash prizes and top honors. Come early and visit the local shops on the course which starts at Fountain Square. Choose from 30+ restaurants and enjoy outdoor dining along the racecourse. Enjoy a live dance concert and bring the kids for their own bicycle race on Sunday afternoon before the pro series begins.
More info at http://www.northshoregrandprix.com/
The 51st Dearborn Garden Walk
Location: 1300 Dearborn Parkway, Chicago
The North Dearborn Association, a Chicago non-profit neighborhood organization, will sponsor its 51st Dearborn Garden Walk. The event runs from 12pm-5pm and begins at 1300 N. Dearborn Parkway.
During the walk, guests are treated to dramatic garden vignettes created by a variety of designers and businesses. Over 20 private rear gardens are featured and range from minimalistic to classic small gardens and patio/terrace designs, each showcasing the most creative use of outdoor space in an urban setting. In addition, visitors can participate in an hour-long guided architectural tour of historic Dearborn Parkway. The architectural tour includes both pre and post-Chicago fire structures, sites that have been used in movies, homes formerly occupied by famous celebrities, and even a US President!
For ticket purchase information, please call: 312-632-1241 or visit: http://www.DearbornGardenWalk.com
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
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
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