Labor Day is now behind us, along with Summer Vacation for students and teachers alike. But Chicago is still hoppin’ so get out of your Chicago condo and have some fun this weekend– but carry an umbrella! It’s supposed to storm on Saturday.
Events
This Saturday and Sunday don’t miss supergroup U2 live at Soldier Field on their 360º tour. It takes a venue like Soldier Field to accommodate the thousands of U2 fans who will be rocking out with Bono, The Edge and the rest of this legendary ensemble. This promises to be an incredible show, but tickets are going fast, so get yours today!
The seventh annual Renegade Craft Fair is happening this weekend in Ukranian Village on Division between Damen and Paulina. Check out a wide variety of handmade crafts from more than 300 local and international artists. You can find anything from jewelry and clothing to comics and stationary. Grab some sustenance from the food and beer vendors and enjoy live music while you browse. Saturday and Sunday, 11am-7pm; admission is free!
Break out your lederhosen and mosey on down to Lincoln Square for the 89th annual German-American Festival! Enjoy delicious authentic German fare like sauerkraut, brats and potato salad, but leave plenty of room for that fantastic German beer! There will be live music and folk dancers every day, and Saturday at 2pm don’t miss the 44th Annual Von Steuben Parade on Lincoln Ave. between Irving Park and Lawrence. Festival runs Friday, 5pm-11pm, Saturday 12pm-11pm and Sunday 12pm-10pm; free admission. 4700 N. Lincoln Ave.
Restaurants
Happy Anniversary to More on Chicago’s Gold Coast. This cupcake shop has been wowing customers with tasty and innovative sweet and savory cupcake creations for one year. This Sunday they’re celebrating with you! Visit any time between 10am and 6pm and receive a free signature cupcake and a 20% off coupon for your next visit. More is located at 1 E. Delaware Place.
Looking to perfect your pasta-making skills? This Saturday head to Pane Caldo where Chef Maurice Bonhomme will teach you the proper way to make authentic gnocchi. Lunch and wine will be served in addition the pasta lesson, and each participant will receive a $25 gift certificate. Class is at 10:30am, $30 per person; call 312-649-0055 for more information.
Treat yourself to a little food entertainment at the Feel the Heat Jalapeno Eating Challenge at Mi Tierra on Kedzie. This Sunday at 3pm 15 professional eaters will compete for $5,800 cash by eating as many hot peppers as they can as fast as they can. Enjoy a margarita while you watch and be thankful you’re on the sidelines! Mi Tierra is located at 2528 S. Kedzie.
Movies
Be sure to go see Tim Burton’s latest animated masterpiece, 9. It tells the story of a group of puppets struggling to survive in post-apocalyptic world devoid of humans. Features the voices of Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly and Martin Landau. Opens Wednesday.
Take a look inside the real world of high fashion in The September Issue. Filmmaker R.J. Cutler goes deep inside the world of Vogue Magazine and documents all the trials and tribulations that come with producing a full issue of Vogue that meets the sky-high standards of editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour. This is the real “Devil Wears Prada”. Opens Friday.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the sorority house- Sorority Row opens this Friday. In this campus thriller the death of a sorority sister leads four others to weave a deceit-filled cover up of the murder. But one year later they become prey to a stalker; someone knows what they did. And they won’t get away with it!
Have a fantastic weekend everyone!
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