FRIDAY 7/24 (and SATURDAY 7/25)
Assemblage Collage and Collaboration
Source: http://getittogethershow.com
Co-Prosperity Sphere
3219-21 South Morgan St.
Friday 7-11:30pm
Saturday 2-5pm
Join us July 24th and 25th for a three dimensional freak out of color, form and material. Walk the aisles of a hand-made grocery store created completely out of paper, shoot hoops on a 3 story high basketball net, or just sit down at our collage table and create some work of your own. After the opening and subsequent hangover, come back on July 25th for an art-making BBQ throw down as we combine our creative energies to make collages which we will hand-deliver for free to the people walking around this great city. So drop on by, check out some good stuff and make some of your own. We will have magazines, scissors and glue on hand but feel free to bring your own collage materials to throw down.
OTHER GALLERY OPENINGS 7/24:
http://proximitymagazine.com/2009/07/bridget-bolger-retrospective-south-halsted-gallery/
http://proximitymagazine.com/2009/07/mary-maughelli-arc-gallery/
http://proximitymagazine.com/2009/07/margaret-lejeune-sabba-saleem-syal-arc-gallery/
http://proximitymagazine.com/2009/07/sally-graves-machlis-arc-gallery/
http://www.ambushu.com/blog/ambush/eventsinchicago/run-blago-run-group-show-ray-noland/
SATURDAY 7/25
Freakeasy
Source: http://www.freakeasy.net
10 p.m. until 8 a.m. | $20
rooftop view
dress to kill
Live Video and Lighting
Art, Fire, Rooftop Stage, and More!
The Freakeasy returns back to Chicago after a fabulous romp at the ‘most awesome’ Lakes Of Fire Burningman regional this past June in Michigan.
This one is gonna be a whopper alright… July 25th’s line-up is Super DOPE and The Freakeasy will not happen again until the end of September, so let’s get it on while the gettin is good this Summer.
Also, we are celebrating DJ Dhakfu’s birthday and bidding farewell to our awesome friends Ixnee’ and Hax, who are makin the move out to Portland following this year’s burn. xxoo (Freakeasy represent!)
Presales are nearly sold out and you will need a presale ticket to get in. Ticket sales cut off Saturday at 5pm.
ALSO SATURDAY 7/25
VOLATL underground party
Source: http://volatlinfo.com/
Source: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117021614898
VOLATL tm, along with the notorious San Francisco based listed Productions, are taking Chicago parties to the next level – the weekend of July 25th and 26th. The weekend will feature two days of high caliber dance music – from artists from around the globe, positive vibes, debauchery and top notch sound
Featuring Pheek, Stefny, Kate Simko and more
ALSO SATURDAY 7/25 (and SUNDAY 7/26)
Wicker Park Fest
Source: http://www.wickerparkbucktown.com/play/wicker_park_fest
noon – 10pm | $5
Milwaukee Ave. between North Ave. and Wood St.
(yet another chicago summer festival)
Featuring the best in up and coming indie music, local eateries, arts, handcrafts – all celebrating the uniqueness of one of Chicago’s vibrant and eclectic city neighborhoods. Voted one of the best neighborhood festivals by the Chicago Tribune for its music scene, the Wicker Park Fest attracts over 25,000 music lovers. Family activies will also be featured and complimentary bike valet will be offered. Check out the details on Wicker Park Fest MySpace. Cool fest t-shirts, bags and hats are available at Wicker Park Fest Swag.
ALSO SATURDAY 7/25
Michael Jackson Thriller Zombie Walk
Wicker Park
Source: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=98459584689&ref=ts
Source: http://www.chicagohorror.com/?q=node/202
Saturday July 25th we dedicate this Zombie Walk to the King of Pop “Michael Jackson” This date marks the one month anniversary of his passing and in his memory we will honor him by being the best damn Thriller Zombies we can be! Remember this walk is to honor Micheal Jackson and one of the Greatest Song/Album and Best Choreographed Dance Ever!
- We will be meeting at 9:00pm sharp at the east side of Wicker Park (the actual park)
- From here you will get your flier with the map & info for the Zombie Walk
- If your good with makeup help out your fellow Zombie if needed
- We will also be teaching people last minute Thriller Moves (if you know them well contact us)
- At 10pm we will start the Zombie Walk and the Rest is History!
ALSO SATURDAY 7/26
3rd Annual Ride to Pierogifest
Source: http://www.thechainlink.org/events/3rd-annual-ride-to-pierogifest
Starts: Buckingham Fountain, Chicago
Ends: Whiting, Indiana
9am
Located in Whiting, Indiana, Pierogi Fest is a celebration of that darling dumpling originating in eastern Europe. It was started by a group of friends while eating breakfast (probably vegan-style) at Dimitri’s Cake and Steak. They didn’t choose the Kielbasa, and (luckily) they didn’t choose Charnina (aka. ducks blood soup); instead, they chose the lonely dumpling in an effort to promote good, healthy eating throughout the environmentally friendly town of Whiting, Indiana. So come join us at Buckingham Fountain on Saturday, July 25, 2009. We will take the following route at a “touring” pace (average 12-14mph) that follows this route http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Buckingham-Fountain-Chicago-IL-Whiting-Indiana
SUNDAY 7/26
Varsity All Stars BBQ
Source: http://varsityallstars.com
noon – late | $10 presale @ varsityallstars.com
Moretti’s
inside & outdoor patio
1645 W. Jackson
Come join us for our 12 hour summer blowout! A gathering of music freaks, scenesters, klub kids, and party pants wearers. Come prepared to get down in Chi-town!!
The Varsity Allstars krew was formed in 2007, bringing together some of the most promising DJ talent from across the country. These artists from Chicago, NYC, LA, & SF are locally famous for their abilities on (and off) the decks and bring the PARTY like no other! Expect cutting edge beats that span genres. We rocked it out at our launch party in Miami for WMC ‘07 so now join us this July for the Allstars third trip to Chicago!
THURSDAY 7/30
Dorkbot Chicago
Enemy Sound
1550 N. Milwaukee Ave 3rd Fl.
7pm | Free
Source: http://dorkbotchicago.blogspot.com
Sandra Rosas Ridolfi rips open some audio circuits and leads a hands-on workshop building Voltage-Controlled Envelope generators from scratch at July’s dorkbot Chicago. Grab a soldering iron, wire strippers and some components and get ready to hear yourself audio processing!
What is a “dorkbot”?! The idea of the international dorkbot network is “people doing strange things with electricity” and meeting in informal, friendly environments to discuss their projects. These projects could include hardware hacks, New Media Art projects, creative code, circuit bent musical instruments or wild DIY garage science!
ALSO THURSDAY 7/30
Atomic Sketch 1 Year Anniversary
evilOlive
1551 W. Division St
6pm – 9pm | Free
Source: http://atomicsketch.blogspot.com
The 13th installment of the Atomic Sketch Event will have 13 panelists of returning artists, continuing its tradition of showcasing emerging artists with an evening of live art-making that allows a unique look into the process for artists and patrons of the Chicago community.
Atomic Sketch Event is a monthly event that brings together established and emerging artists of various disciplines. The artists create a variety of original new works each night and sell them for extremely affordable prices. In many cases, artists whose studio work sells for hundreds or even thousands of dollars will sell pieces for less than $50.
