Other Stuff Next 7 Days
Millennium Park's film series
Tue., June 18, 6:30 p.m.Other Stuff
Millennium Park's film series is back, and this week it's all very Chicago-y: a screening of the 2002 musical Chicago is being preceded by a tribute to everyone's favorite Chicagoan and film critic, the recently departed Roger Ebert. Not to mention a view of the Chicago skyline. Oh, and it seems worth noting that Ebert gave Chicago three and a half out of four stars.
African Diaspora Film Festival
6/14-6/20: various times, see websiteOther Stuff
This may or may not be, as the New York Times recently proclaimed, the year of the black film, but the African Diaspora Film Festival has been going on since 2002. This 2013 festival begins tonight and features 14 films by black filmmakers from more than a dozen countries.
$9, $15 opening night
Summer Solstice Backyard Square Dance
6/21: 6-11 PMOther Stuff
Celebrate summer with music from the Golden Horse Ranch Band and plenty of square dancin'.
$10-$25
Thai Festival Chicago
6/19-6/21: Wed-Fri 11 AM-6 PMOther Stuff
Traditional (spicy) Thai food, Muay Thai demos, dance, music, and, what the hell, a fashion show are a handful of the festivities featured in this year's Thai Festival.
Art + Sol Flea Market
6/22: Sun 10 AM-6 PMOther Stuff
Browse vintage and handcrafted items from local vendors, including Lyons Brown Studio, the Big City Bumpkin, and more. Presented by Cafe Sol.
Playwrights Theatre Club
Sun., June 23, 3 p.m.Other Stuff
Lots of famous people got their start at Second City, but how did Second City get started? Answer: With a production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle 60 years ago, when the troupe was known as Playwrights Theatre Club. Celebrate this glorious anniversary by listening to some reminiscing from alumni, including Ed Asner and Sheldon Patinkin (RIP Bernie Sahlins).
Long Grove's Strawberry Festival
6/21-6/23: Fri-Sun 10 AM-6 PMOther Stuff
The 29th annual celebration of all things strawberry, including strawberry smoothies, ice cream, donuts, baked items, and more.
$5
Old McHenry Rd. and Robert Parker Coffin Rd.
Other Suburbs North
847-634-0888Repo Man screening
$11Other Stuff
A screening of Alex Cox's cult classic. Check out Dave Kehr's review for all the fun details.
Smartypants Spelling Bee
Mon., June 24, 7 p.m.Other Stuff
WGN’s Nick Digilio hosts this "Battle of the Big Brains," a charity event with proceeds benefiting Lifeline Theatre. Interested in participating? Visit Lifeline's site for registration info.
$10
Malty Matinee
Through 8/20: Tue 2 PMOther Stuff
Employees in the food and beverage are invited to enjoy a film screening, preceded by a beer tasting courtesy of Vanberg & DeWulf Beer Distributors and Binny’s & Wirtz Beverage Illinois. Films include Swing Time (Tue 6/18), The Big Gundown (Tue 7/16), and Sabata (Tue 8/20).
$7.50
West Town Pup Crawl
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Continues through Sept. 3Other Stuff
A dog-friendly bar crawl, hosted by Chicago Canine Concierge. Each week, a different dog from a local shelter will be brought along to raise awareness for local shelters.
"RuPaul's Drag Race" Rewind Party
Tue 5:30 PM-2 AM 773-525-1111Other Stuff
Fans of the reality show can watch it projected on seven screens. Kit Kat house diva Jade, a past contestant, will make “special appearances.”
Doggy Happy Hour
Wed 5-9 PMOther Stuff
A happy hour for dog owners with dog-related boutiques, vendors, shelters, and other businesses.
Cosmic Wonder
Through 4/1:Other Stuff
An exploration of the origin of the universe and how it coincides with the origin of mankind.
