Planning a date? Here are this weekend's spots
/
Summer has fallen upon us in Chicago (trust me I have the sunburn to prove it). Plus, for most of us, this weekend is a three day weekend which of course means you get a whole extra day/night to have a date. So plan one this weekend and check out some of these spots.
Fighting Neverland
1608 N. Wells St.
Saturdays at 11:59 p.m. (ends June 19)
Who doesn't love a little performance about people that are struggling to grow up? Cost is $10; $8 for students
Randolph Street Market Festival
Randolph and Ada Streets
1350 W. Randolph St.
May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Check out this European-style indoor/outdoor fair with antiques, vintage collectibles and indie designer apparel from more than 200 dealers. Also mini-markets with vinyl recordings, global goods and fancy foods such as chocolates, cakes and spices. Cost is $8-$10 or for $100 you can get season passes
Belmont/Sheffield Music Festival
Sheffield and Belmont Avenues
3200 N. Sheffield Ave.
May 29 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
May 30 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
If it's the start of summer, why not check out this popular street party featuring national, regional and local bands, plus food, beer, arts and crafts. The cost is just a $5 donation.
Here is the schedule:
Saturday
Noon: House of Winehouse
2 p.m.: The Gun Show
4 p.m.: 7th Heaven
6:30 p.m.: Rock Candy
8:30 p.m.: Trippin' Billies
Sunday
Noon: Your Villian My Hero
2 p.m.: Mr. Blotto
4 p.m.: Infinity
6:30 p.m.: Too White Crew
8:30 p.m.: Wedding Banned
Sharks with Knives
1919 N. Milwaukee Ave.
May 29 at 6 p.m.
We've established that I am all over horror movies so why not combine a little horror and a little theater? Well here you can get both as Eek! Theatre Company performs a horror-themed sketch revue. Cost is $10.
The Sunday Night Sex Show
The Burlington
3425 W. Fullerton Ave.
Every last Sunday of the month from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
How about a little sex on the first date (no, not really). Here you can check out humorous, sex-themed readings by local writers Rachel Collins, Byron Flitsch, Dakota Sexton and others. Also includes trivia games and prizes. The bonus here is that there is no cover and there is also a cash bar.
Swing on Sundays
5246 N. Elston Ave., 2nd floor
Sundays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Again, I am a huge fan of classes on dates (it's always been a fun thing to me). Here you can learn the hustle (6 p.m.) and West Coast swing (6:30 p.m.), followed by an open dance session (7 p.m.- 9 p.m.) with contemporary music. And bonus is, it won't clow your budget, cost is $5-$10
.jpg)
