lizseymour
05-12-2009, 12:24 PM
Captain of the Cubs: The Friendly Confines just got a little friendlier, thanks to the addition of the Captain Morgan Club (http://www.captainmorganclub.com/) at Wrigley Field. The Club, a venture from the Harry Caray Restaurant Group, can accommodate over 600 guests year-round, including baseball season (when the Cubs are away). Game tickets are not required for entry so it’s a great place for friends to meet up to be a part of the Wrigley Field vibe. Fun summer promotions abound, beginning May 18th with “Half Off Mondays,” where guests receive 50% off their entire check when the Cubs are not playing at home. Stay for unique prizes, like the chance to take batting practice with a guest on Wrigley Field after the Cubs 2009 season.
Chicago Moves Day: The City that Works is looking to be the City that Works Out, and Chicago Moves Day on Friday, May 15 is a good start. Part of the Under the Picasso (http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/special_events/mose/under_the_picasso.html) series, Chicago Moves Day is a call to action by the Mayor’s Fitness Council to encourage Chicagoans of all ages and abilities to get moving by incorporating 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week into their lives. The free event includes basic health screenings, educational material on health and wellness as well as physical fitness instructors leading a variety of workouts for the general public.
Farmers and the City: It may be one of the most urban places in the country, but for several months of the year Chicago is also the place for farm-fresh items. Chicago's Farmers Markets (http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/mose/chicago_farmers_markets.html) bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city. This Saturday, May 16 the Lincoln Park and Division Street markets open for the season, while the Beverly location opens Sunday, May 17.
The First Fest: It’s everyone’s favorite season in Chicago: festival season. And this weekend marks the beginning of it all with Mayfest (http://www.mayfestchicago.com/) Centered around Lincoln and Leland Avenues in Lincoln Square, the celebration includes beer, food, live music, a pet parade (noon Sunday) and arts and crafts vendors. Band lineup includes local favorites Hairbangers Ball and Mike & Joe and U2 tribute band Elevation. Festival hours: Friday, May 15 : 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, May 16 : 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, May 17 : 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Admission $5.
Wonders of Wizardry: The books are finished and the next movie’s not out yet, but you can still get your fix with the Museum of Science and Industry’s “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” (http://msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/harry-potter/) This world-premiere exhibit showcases more than 200 authentic artifacts from the Harry Potter films, displayed in settings inspired by the film sets. Harry’s original wand and eyeglasses, elaborate outfits from the Yule Ball, and Gryffindor school uniforms are just some of the iconic items on display. Visitors can also take a tour through Hagrid’s hut, enter a Quidditch area to toss a “Quaffle,” and may even encounter a few creatures like Buckbeak or a giant Acromantula spider along the way
Chicago Moves Day: The City that Works is looking to be the City that Works Out, and Chicago Moves Day on Friday, May 15 is a good start. Part of the Under the Picasso (http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/special_events/mose/under_the_picasso.html) series, Chicago Moves Day is a call to action by the Mayor’s Fitness Council to encourage Chicagoans of all ages and abilities to get moving by incorporating 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week into their lives. The free event includes basic health screenings, educational material on health and wellness as well as physical fitness instructors leading a variety of workouts for the general public.
Farmers and the City: It may be one of the most urban places in the country, but for several months of the year Chicago is also the place for farm-fresh items. Chicago's Farmers Markets (http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/mose/chicago_farmers_markets.html) bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. Markets are held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday around the city. This Saturday, May 16 the Lincoln Park and Division Street markets open for the season, while the Beverly location opens Sunday, May 17.
The First Fest: It’s everyone’s favorite season in Chicago: festival season. And this weekend marks the beginning of it all with Mayfest (http://www.mayfestchicago.com/) Centered around Lincoln and Leland Avenues in Lincoln Square, the celebration includes beer, food, live music, a pet parade (noon Sunday) and arts and crafts vendors. Band lineup includes local favorites Hairbangers Ball and Mike & Joe and U2 tribute band Elevation. Festival hours: Friday, May 15 : 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday, May 16 : 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, May 17 : 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Admission $5.
Wonders of Wizardry: The books are finished and the next movie’s not out yet, but you can still get your fix with the Museum of Science and Industry’s “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” (http://msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/harry-potter/) This world-premiere exhibit showcases more than 200 authentic artifacts from the Harry Potter films, displayed in settings inspired by the film sets. Harry’s original wand and eyeglasses, elaborate outfits from the Yule Ball, and Gryffindor school uniforms are just some of the iconic items on display. Visitors can also take a tour through Hagrid’s hut, enter a Quidditch area to toss a “Quaffle,” and may even encounter a few creatures like Buckbeak or a giant Acromantula spider along the way