Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Sep 6, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Bash on Wabash
Location: South Wabash St. between 13th and 14th Streets
BOW features a wide variety of food choices, including top area restaurants, beer and wine, upscale arts and crafts, an elaborate kid's area and plenty of "corn-centric" activities such as roasted corn vendors and a heated Corn Bags Tournament. To top it off, revelers will enjoy the best live tunes,everything from headliners to hot local acts running from the time gates open until close!
Event Website: http://www.greatersouthloop.org/BASH.html.
31st Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
Location: Grant Park-Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For the past 30 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. The festival celebrates the city's rich Jazz heritage and showcases the diverse talent of local, national and international musicians, with several different genres of jazz music represented throughout the celebration, the festival attracts both locals as well as tourists from around the world.
More info at http://www.chicagojazzfestival.us
Shoreline Sightseeing Labor Day Fireworks Cruises
Location: 560 W. Grand Ave. Chicago
Shoreline celebrates the Labor Day weekend with Fireworks Cruises Sat. & Sun, Sept. 5th and 6th! Enjoy a Lake Michigan Tour and spectacular Navy Pier Fireworks display with special Summer Holiday theme. For information, call 312-222-9328 .
Odyssey Labor Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Location: Navy Pier
Chicago Labor Day Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Enjoy an elegant Sunday dinner cruise aboard Odyssey, ending with a fantastic view of the Navy Pier Labor Day fireworks display.
Lurie Garden Guided Walks
Location: Lurie Garden, Millennium Park
Learn more about the Lurie Garden during free 20-minute guided walks with University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Discover native plants, Chicago symbolism in the garden’s design and perennials that can be easily grown in the home garden. Meet in the garden. Tours leave every 10 to 15 minutes, rain or shine. Pre-registration is not required.
Admission is $20 and tickets are available online or at the door. Don't miss Chicago's largest and best haunted house experience.
More info at http://www.millenniumpark.org/parkevents/event.aspx?id=819
Taste of Polonia
Location: Copernicus Center , 5216 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL
The Taste of Polonia is always held over Labor Day Weekend and this year we will celebrate our 30th anniversary! Entertainment will include bands from Poland, Kids' World beginning on Saturday, American tribute, jazz and polka bands. Come for the traditional Polish food and beer! Located in Jefferson Park(Lawrence/Milwaukee)and a block from the Metra and Blue Line.
More info at For questions, please call 773-777-8898 or e-mail helene@copernicusfdn.org.
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