FRIDAY 5/8
North Side Critical Mass will meet at the young Lincoln Statue on Clark, Thorndale and Ridge at 6:30, and will depart at 7:00
Source: http://www.thechainlink.org/events/northside-crtical-mass
Street View
Map
ALSO FRIDAY 5/8
2nd Fridays in Pilsen (”Chicago Art District”)
Centered around 19th & Halsted St., Galleries are open from 6pm – 10pm
Source: http://chicagoartsdistrict.org/events_main.asp
Map: http://www.chicagoartsdistrict.org/images/news/mapset.pdf
Flickr search http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=2nd%20fridays%20pilsen&w=all
Other openings around Chicago: http://thegallerycrawlandsomuchmore.blogspot.com/2009/05/openingf-for-f-58-s-59-s-510.html
ALSO FRIDAY 5/8
Gabe Lanza show opening at A.OKAY
Artist: http://www.gabelanza.com
3270 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.4547
* Opening reception: May 8, 2009 6-10pm
* Show runs through: May 30, 2009
* DJ Genghiswon and refreshments by Red Stripe, Nos & Fuze
A.OKAY Official is a boutique store located in Chicago, IL (for now?!) carrying the best in Urban Vinyl Toys, (also known as Designer Toys), Limited Edition Sneakers and Urban Art. We also sell various bags, apparel and hats. So come and check us out – don’t forget to take a peek in our A.Okay Official Gallery located in the back where we throw monthly shows!
SATURDAY 5/9
Music Box Theatre Sci-Fi Film Fest
Source: http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/feature/scifispectacular3.html
Noon until midnight
Hosted by Rusty Nails. Vintage 35mm Movie Trailers, Prizes, Surprises, Dealer Tables, Free Energy Drinks & many other moments of insanity. More information can be found at MySpace.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $24 the day of the event. Advance tickets are available now at the Music Box box office, Laurie’s Planet of Sound and through Ticketweb.
ALSO SATURDAY 5/9
Explore Fulton Market (Open House)
noon to 5pm
In the West Loop along Fulton Market and Lake Street between Halsted & Ashland streets.
Source: http://www.explorefultonmarket.com
Fulton Market offers a mysterious mixture of new and old. The weekday visitor will encounter an eclectic mix of artists, residents, and warehouse workers. The area, popularized as a food-warehousing district, has evolved, integrating art galleries, boutiques, apartment lofts, and restaurants among the still functioning warehouse buildings. On a typical workday, you can see area residents weaving their paths among forklifts and trucks on the busy streets.
ALSO SATURDAY 5/9
EP Theter presents: BANG BANG! A photography showcase by: IshootRockstars.com
Source: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/2373122
8:00pm EP Theater
1820 S Halsted St
Suggested $5 donation
IshootRockstars is teaming up with EP Theater to present an evening of music and photography. Office and The Loneliest Monk will lend their musical talents to this one of a kind event by performing live in their own photo shoot sets. In addition to live music and rocking people, IshootRockstars photography will be littering the theater walls with their photos for your visual pleasure.
ALSO SATURDAY 5/9
MYOUR House Loft Party (Bronzeville)
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thecrapper
3329 S. Indiana Ave. [map]
9pm-6am
free beer and cash bar / DJs / $5 with college ID, $10 without / 9pm-6am
SUNDAY 5/10
Artists Run Chicago
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 S. Cornell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615
t: 773-324-5520
Exhibition Reception Sunday, May 10, 3 – 5pm
Exhibition Runs May 10 – July 5, 2009
THURSDAY 5/14
FOMO Thurs Night presents Memorabilia Fashion Show
Source: http://chicago.going.com/event-597286;FOMO_Thurs_Night_presents_Memorabilia_Fashion_Show
51 W Hubbard – Lower Level [map]
Combining a night of chic and artistic fashion and the wild nightlife, SAIC seniors will be showcasing their creative and contemporary collections.
Featuring:
Brad Callahan
Genevieve Clifford (2008 The Walk Scholarship Recipient)
Jenny Lee
Maddie Sywulak (2008 Sage Foundation Scholarship Recipient)
Be Early, show will start at 10 PM
