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Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950
Art/Exhibit
Open Thursdays 'til 8pm.
To-Do!: During the first half of the 20th century, the city of Chicago was shaped and reshaped by waves of migration and immigration as African Americans poured in from the South and newcomers arrived from Europe and Mexico. They Seek a City is the first exhibition to focus on the art produced by the wonderfully diverse communities that made Chicago their home. Over 80 works primarily by southern- and foreign-born artists—many rarely seen by the museum’s audiences—come together for this look at the city’s rich art… Price: $12-23. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 3 – June 2, 2013.
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Art Institute of Chicago
Ryan Education Center, Picture Book Gallery
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603.
For more info visit www.artic.edu. Mole de Mayo
Festivals
To-Do!: Mole de Mayo is an annual festival held in Pilsen celebrating the incredible culinary dish from Mexico, MOLE!!
Mole de Mayo is a mole cook-off and outdoor festival featuring food vendors, an open-air market, music, dance and lucha libre wrestler performances. This event is held in commemoration of the Mexican Batalla de Puebla on Cinco de Mayo! Visit Pilsen to celebrate and see all the community has to offer. Miscellaneous Info: Saturday, May 25th
Victor Garcia Organ Quartet :: Organ/Latin
Hurakan :: Sound Performance
Ramon Marino :: Trova/Nueva Canción
Edgar Solorzano :: Trova/Nueva Canción
Los Sunny Daze: DJ Tropicalazo and The Luck of Lucien
The People's Stage Karaoke with Pablo Serrano
Tonathiu de La Cruz :: Trova
Ocelotl-Cihuacoatl :: Danza Azteca
Sunday, May 26th
Cumbia Machin :: Cumbia (California)
DJ Beto / iBomba's :: Cumbia Sonidera/Dancehall (NYC)
Dos Santos AntiBeat Orquesta :: Cumbia Chicha
Los Vicios… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: May 25-26, 2013.
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Peoria Street & 16th Street
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit www.eighteenthstreet.org. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Theater
To-Do!: By Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage
Directed by Chuck Smith
Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined) pulls the curtain back on old Hollywood in her latest play, a sly satire hailed as “not-to-be-missed” by Vogue.
This “sharp-toothed comedy” (The Wall Street Journal) offers a glimpse into the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African American actress who begins a career in the 1930s, at a time when her only shot at success lay in stealing small scenes in big Hollywood blockbusters. Seventy years… Price: $25-81. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 27 - June 2, 2013.
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 443-3800.
For more info visit www.goodmantheatre.org. Othello: The Remix
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. Sunday Jazz, f/ Rajiv Halim Quintet
Live Music
To-Do!: Rajiv Halim is a young, up and coming saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator. Rajiv performs regularly around the Chicagoland area with many musical groups such as The Rajiv Halim Sextet, this group features trumpeter, Marquis Hill, tenor saxophonist, Zachary Lipton, pianist Michael King, bassist, Andrew Vogt, and drummer, Michael Piolet.
Rajiv performes around the United States and Canada with the eclectic band Kids These Days, headlining many venues and festivals, as well as, opening up for or… Miscellaneous Info: Founded by James W. Wagner, the Hyde Park Jazz Society is committed to the encouragement, promotion, and expansion of jazz performance in the greater Hyde Park community and mid-south side, as well as to the education of young jazz musicians and expansion of the jazz listening audience. Price: $10; Students, $5. Other Times To-Do It: Sundays - View the entire schedule!
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Room 43
1043 E 43rd St
Chicago, IL 60653-3034.
For more info visit www.hydeparkjazzsociety.com. Head of Passes
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Reality Check
Theater
To-Do!: Written by: Kevin Douglas
Directed by: Marie Cisco and Kevin Douglas
In a world where we are constantly plugged in to iPhones, iPads and Laptops, our idea of reality has been altered and blurred beyond recognition. In times like these we need a Reality Check. Through the art of sketch comedy this show takes a look at what we now call reality . . . both in our personal lives and the absurdities that surround our collective experience. Price: $23-25. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 19 - June 2, 2013. Venue Info: Late seating at this Greenhouse Theater stage is awkward - so arrive on time!
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.mpaact.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Monday, May 27, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Monday, May 27, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950 (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Open Thursdays 'til 8pm.
To-Do!: During the first half of the 20th century, the city of Chicago was shaped and reshaped by waves of migration and immigration as African Americans poured in from the South and newcomers arrived from Europe and Mexico. They Seek a City is the first exhibition to focus on the art produced by the wonderfully diverse communities that made Chicago their home. Over 80 works primarily by southern- and foreign-born artists—many rarely seen by the museum’s audiences—come together for this look at the city’s rich art… Price: $12-23. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 3 – June 2, 2013.
Monday, May 27, 2013, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Art Institute of Chicago
Ryan Education Center, Picture Book Gallery
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603.
For more info visit www.artic.edu. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950 (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Open Thursdays 'til 8pm.
To-Do!: During the first half of the 20th century, the city of Chicago was shaped and reshaped by waves of migration and immigration as African Americans poured in from the South and newcomers arrived from Europe and Mexico. They Seek a City is the first exhibition to focus on the art produced by the wonderfully diverse communities that made Chicago their home. Over 80 works primarily by southern- and foreign-born artists—many rarely seen by the museum’s audiences—come together for this look at the city’s rich art… Price: $12-23. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 3 – June 2, 2013.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Art Institute of Chicago
Ryan Education Center, Picture Book Gallery
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603.
For more info visit www.artic.edu. The Reel Film Club: Bombal
Film
To-Do!: Chile | 2011 | 81 min.
Director: Marcelo Ferrari
Genre: Drama, Biographical
Spanish with subtitles
Fashion, forbidden passions, heated arguments, and gunfire – all of these elements come together in this dramatic film about the life and loves of Chilean author Maria Luisa Bombal. Fueled and fazed by her unapologetic passions, Maria Luisa struggles with pushing the envelope of erotic and feminist literature and unfortunately throws herself into an abyss of her own obsessive love and blinding jealousy. Miscellaneous Info: Reception, Film Screening and Networking
6pm: Wine and Hors d'oeuvres
7pm: Movie Screening. Price: $20; Two for $30. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Last Tuesdays.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Facets Multimedia
1517 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614.
For more info visit www.latinoculturalcenter.org. Head of Passes
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. Macy Gray
Live Music
Doors open at 6pm.
To-Do!: Soulful singer-songwriter Macy Gray celebrates the 14th anniversary of her debut studio album On How Life Is and will be performing this album from start to finish in this exclusive tour with only a few select dates. The set list includes the cuts “Do Something,” “Still,” “Why Didn’t You Call Me” and the Grammy©-winning “I Try.” Gray, famed for her raspy voice, has that distinctive singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday and Bette Davis. Soleil's Take: View more of our select City Winery dates! Price: $48-68. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 28 and 29, 2013.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
City Winery
1200 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607.
For more info visit www.citywinery.com. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950 (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Open Thursdays 'til 8pm.
To-Do!: During the first half of the 20th century, the city of Chicago was shaped and reshaped by waves of migration and immigration as African Americans poured in from the South and newcomers arrived from Europe and Mexico. They Seek a City is the first exhibition to focus on the art produced by the wonderfully diverse communities that made Chicago their home. Over 80 works primarily by southern- and foreign-born artists—many rarely seen by the museum’s audiences—come together for this look at the city’s rich art… Price: $12-23. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 3 – June 2, 2013.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Art Institute of Chicago
Ryan Education Center, Picture Book Gallery
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603.
For more info visit www.artic.edu. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Closing Week)
Theater
To-Do!: By Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage
Directed by Chuck Smith
Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined) pulls the curtain back on old Hollywood in her latest play, a sly satire hailed as “not-to-be-missed” by Vogue.
This “sharp-toothed comedy” (The Wall Street Journal) offers a glimpse into the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African American actress who begins a career in the 1930s, at a time when her only shot at success lay in stealing small scenes in big Hollywood blockbusters. Seventy years… Price: $25-81. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 27 - June 2, 2013.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 443-3800.
For more info visit www.goodmantheatre.org. Head of Passes
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. Othello: The Remix
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Macy Gray
Live Music
Doors open at 6pm.
To-Do!: Soulful singer-songwriter Macy Gray celebrates the 14th anniversary of her debut studio album On How Life Is and will be performing this album from start to finish in this exclusive tour with only a few select dates. The set list includes the cuts “Do Something,” “Still,” “Why Didn’t You Call Me” and the Grammy©-winning “I Try.” Gray, famed for her raspy voice, has that distinctive singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday and Bette Davis. Soleil's Take: View more of our select City Winery dates! Price: $48-68. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 28 and 29, 2013.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
City Winery
1200 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607.
For more info visit www.citywinery.com. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950 (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Open Thursdays 'til 8pm.
To-Do!: During the first half of the 20th century, the city of Chicago was shaped and reshaped by waves of migration and immigration as African Americans poured in from the South and newcomers arrived from Europe and Mexico. They Seek a City is the first exhibition to focus on the art produced by the wonderfully diverse communities that made Chicago their home. Over 80 works primarily by southern- and foreign-born artists—many rarely seen by the museum’s audiences—come together for this look at the city’s rich art… Price: $12-23. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 3 – June 2, 2013.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Art Institute of Chicago
Ryan Education Center, Picture Book Gallery
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603.
For more info visit www.artic.edu. Dark Eyes Film Series: Mississippi Damned
Film
To-Do!: <a href="http://www.mississippidamned.com>Mississippi DamnedWanting to escape was the easy part. Taking place in 1986 and 1998 and based on a true story, three poor, Black kids in rural Mississippi reap the consequences of their family's cycle of abuse, addiction, and violence. They independently struggle to escape their circumstances and must decide whether to confront what's plagued their family for generations or succumb to the same crippling fate, forever damned in Mississippi. Bitterly honest and… Soleil's Take: View more Dark Eyes To-Dos dates! Miscellaneous Info: Dark Eyes Film Series
Goodman Theatre will host a series of film screenings and discussions during the run of the Goodman’s production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark focusing on films by and about African American women. The series, Dark Eyes: Visions of Black Women, will feature the work of directors, producers and writers whose work should have wider visibility, in screenings that will take place at ICE Theaters in the Lawndale neighborhood.
The series will also showcase performances by African… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays, May 23 - June 6, 2013.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ICE Lawndale 10
3330 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.goodmantheatre.org. L.A. Rebellion: Shorts Program 4 - Creating a New Black Cinema
Film
To-Do!: Filmmaker Monona Wali in person!
Introduction by Sergio Mims, co-founder and co-programmer of Chicago’s Black Harvest Film Festival
These works foreground a variety of creative practices – drawing, photography, dancing, mask-making and tv production – illustrating how Black artistic expression (particularly by Black women) can provide joy, comfort and historical connection, while running the risk of being misinterpreted and misused.
A Different Image - new print!
Yearning to be recognized for more… Soleil's Take: View the entire schedule! Miscellaneous Info: L.A. Rebellion
In the late 1960s, in the aftermath of the Watts Uprising and against the backdrop of the continuing Civil Rights Movement and the escalating Vietnam War, a group of promising African and African American students entered the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Now referred to as L.A. Rebellion, these mostly unheralded artists created a unique cinematic landscape, as—over the course of two decades—students arrived, mentored one another, and passed the torch to the next group. Their… Price: Free! Ticket Link: Reserve Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 25 - June 7, 2013.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Reva and David Logan Center for Performing Arts
915 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit ticketsweb.uchicago.edu. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Closing Week)
Theater
2pm Matinee.
To-Do!: By Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage
Directed by Chuck Smith
Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined) pulls the curtain back on old Hollywood in her latest play, a sly satire hailed as “not-to-be-missed” by Vogue.
This “sharp-toothed comedy” (The Wall Street Journal) offers a glimpse into the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African American actress who begins a career in the 1930s, at a time when her only shot at success lay in stealing small scenes in big Hollywood blockbusters. Seventy years… Price: $25-81. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 27 - June 2, 2013.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 443-3800.
For more info visit www.goodmantheatre.org. Head of Passes
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. Othello: The Remix
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Reality Check (Closing Week)
Theater
To-Do!: Written by: Kevin Douglas
Directed by: Marie Cisco and Kevin Douglas
In a world where we are constantly plugged in to iPhones, iPads and Laptops, our idea of reality has been altered and blurred beyond recognition. In times like these we need a Reality Check. Through the art of sketch comedy this show takes a look at what we now call reality . . . both in our personal lives and the absurdities that surround our collective experience. Price: $23-25. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 19 - June 2, 2013. Venue Info: Late seating at this Greenhouse Theater stage is awkward - so arrive on time!
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.mpaact.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Friday, May 31, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Friday, May 31, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Friday, May 31, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950 (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Open Thursdays 'til 8pm.
To-Do!: During the first half of the 20th century, the city of Chicago was shaped and reshaped by waves of migration and immigration as African Americans poured in from the South and newcomers arrived from Europe and Mexico. They Seek a City is the first exhibition to focus on the art produced by the wonderfully diverse communities that made Chicago their home. Over 80 works primarily by southern- and foreign-born artists—many rarely seen by the museum’s audiences—come together for this look at the city’s rich art… Price: $12-23. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 3 – June 2, 2013.
Friday, May 31, 2013, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Art Institute of Chicago
Ryan Education Center, Picture Book Gallery
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603.
For more info visit www.artic.edu. Head of Passes
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. Othello: The Remix
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Friday, May 31, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Closing Week)
Theater
To-Do!: By Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage
Directed by Chuck Smith
Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined) pulls the curtain back on old Hollywood in her latest play, a sly satire hailed as “not-to-be-missed” by Vogue.
This “sharp-toothed comedy” (The Wall Street Journal) offers a glimpse into the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African American actress who begins a career in the 1930s, at a time when her only shot at success lay in stealing small scenes in big Hollywood blockbusters. Seventy years… Price: $25-81. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 27 - June 2, 2013.
Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 443-3800.
For more info visit www.goodmantheatre.org. Reality Check (Closing Week)
Theater
To-Do!: Written by: Kevin Douglas
Directed by: Marie Cisco and Kevin Douglas
In a world where we are constantly plugged in to iPhones, iPads and Laptops, our idea of reality has been altered and blurred beyond recognition. In times like these we need a Reality Check. Through the art of sketch comedy this show takes a look at what we now call reality . . . both in our personal lives and the absurdities that surround our collective experience. Price: $23-25. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 19 - June 2, 2013. Venue Info: Late seating at this Greenhouse Theater stage is awkward - so arrive on time!
Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.mpaact.org. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Milonga (Global Dance Party): f/ Los Vicios de Papá
Live Music
To-Do!: Los Vicios de Papá is a high energy Latin ska fusion band with socially conscious lyrics and an enormous fan base in their hometown of Chicago. Their unique sound was born out of Chicago's love for ska and roots reggae music. The group has toured the U.S. sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in Latin ska music. They have been featured on the album Latin Ska Force Volume 2 from Jump Up Records and on Jump Up 10th Anniversary sampler CD. Soleil's Take: See more Milonga dates! Miscellaneous Info: The Global Dance Party is a new Friday series that offers an exciting opportunity for the Old Town School community to experiment with dance styles from around the globe. Each night will feature a dance class at 8:30 PM followed by two hours of dance music by dance bands and DJs. Price: $10. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets!
Friday, May 31, 2013, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Old Town School of Folk Music
Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall
4545 North Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 728-6000.
For more info visit www.oldtownschool.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. 57th Street Art Fair
Festivals
To-Do!: Once again, during the first full weekend in June, artists and art lovers will reunite at Chicago’s oldest, juried art fair in the historic neighborhood streets of Hyde Park for a true celebration of art.
Come meet and talk with the artists from around the country. This art fair is designed and dedicated to those that create and those that appreciate and purchase art of all varieties. Whether you are looking for glass, jewelry, leather, photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics or fib… Soleil's Take: Did they mean "alcohol free" or "alcohol-free?" Well, I've gone a few times and never got a free drink - but it's always been a great time! This festival is family-friendly and dog friendly and is the first fest of the year. It's got a nice, laid-back, leisurely feel, as you meander through several Hyde Park Streets. You'll find a variety of art, medium and price-point, artsy-craftsy, contemporary and everything in between. Price: Free!
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
56th to 57th Street
Kimbark to Kenwood (about 6 blocks east of Cottage Grove)
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit www.57thstreetartfair.org. Chicago Caribbean Jerk Fest
Festivals
To-Do!: Escape to the Islands of the Caribbean without leaving Chicago when the Chicago Caribbean JerkFest makes its debut. A culturally rich celebration of 34 Caribbean islands will treat you to a day of wholesome family fun in a beautiful atmosphere with a line up of authentic island sounds of reggae, roots, reggaeton, punta, and gospel, poetry, island skits and creative dances on stage, the pulsating sound of the steel band; all that's complimented by a marketplace of Caribbean fashions, souvenirs, arts and cr… Soleil's Take: A festival full of jerk?!?! Yeah, mon - everyt'ing will be irie! Price: $15. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets!
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Union Park
1501 W. Randolph
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.chitownjerkfest.com. Printers Row Lit Fest (TBD)
Festivals
To-Do!: The Printers Row Lit Fest was founded in 1985 by the Near South Planning Board to attract visitors to the Printers Row neighborhood (once the city's bookmaking hub). By 2002, it had grown to five city blocks (on Dearborn, from Congress to Polk), attracting more than 200 booksellers from across the country displaying new, used and antiquarian books, and featuring seven stages with more than 100 free literary programs.
As part of its ongoing commitment to the written word and its support of literacy and l… Price: Free!
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.chicagotribune.com. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950 (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Open Thursdays 'til 8pm.
To-Do!: During the first half of the 20th century, the city of Chicago was shaped and reshaped by waves of migration and immigration as African Americans poured in from the South and newcomers arrived from Europe and Mexico. They Seek a City is the first exhibition to focus on the art produced by the wonderfully diverse communities that made Chicago their home. Over 80 works primarily by southern- and foreign-born artists—many rarely seen by the museum’s audiences—come together for this look at the city’s rich art… Price: $12-23. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 3 – June 2, 2013.
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Art Institute of Chicago
Ryan Education Center, Picture Book Gallery
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603.
For more info visit www.artic.edu. Gospel Music Festival
Festivals
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Price: Free!
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
For more info visit www.chicagogospelmusicfestival.us. Hyde Park Community Art Fair
Festivals
To-Do!: The Hyde Park Community Art Fair (CAF) is an annual arts and crafts fair that runs concurrently with the 57th Street Art Fair. CAF is part of the City of Chicago's Neighborhood Festival Progam and is an integral part of the Harper Court Arts Council.
CAF started many years ago as a group of unorganized artists and vendors who were set up at will in the park on 57th Street Art Fair Weekend. Later, it was organized a little more by an artist, Sophie Wessel, who had been in the 57th Street Art Fair and A… Soleil's Take: This fair emerged from an unorganized group of renegade artists that used to set up around the 57th Street Art Fair. Well, they've organized and now host their own art fair, providing enough art to allow you to wander through Hyde Park all weekend! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Bixler Park
E 57th St & S Kenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit www.communityartfair.org. Ribfest Chicago
Festivals
To-Do!: Two exciting days of food and fun! Two stages of live music with 20 bands! It doesn't get any better than this.
Kick off the summer at Ribfest Chicago! What started in 1999 as a community block party has exploded into Chicago’s most anticipated street festival. This hot summer event offers something for everyone -- rib aficionados can vote for the restaurant with the “Best Ribs,” not to mention, fest goers can also honor restaurants with a “Fest Fave” award (favorite food item at the festival) and “Hot… Price: Free!
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Damen, Lincoln, and Irving Park Intersection
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit www.ribfest-chicago.com. Head of Passes
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Closing Week)
Theater
2pm Matinee.
To-Do!: By Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage
Directed by Chuck Smith
Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined) pulls the curtain back on old Hollywood in her latest play, a sly satire hailed as “not-to-be-missed” by Vogue.
This “sharp-toothed comedy” (The Wall Street Journal) offers a glimpse into the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African American actress who begins a career in the 1930s, at a time when her only shot at success lay in stealing small scenes in big Hollywood blockbusters. Seventy years… Price: $25-81. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 27 - June 2, 2013.
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 443-3800.
For more info visit www.goodmantheatre.org. Reality Check (Closing Week)
Theater
To-Do!: Written by: Kevin Douglas
Directed by: Marie Cisco and Kevin Douglas
In a world where we are constantly plugged in to iPhones, iPads and Laptops, our idea of reality has been altered and blurred beyond recognition. In times like these we need a Reality Check. Through the art of sketch comedy this show takes a look at what we now call reality . . . both in our personal lives and the absurdities that surround our collective experience. Price: $23-25. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 19 - June 2, 2013. Venue Info: Late seating at this Greenhouse Theater stage is awkward - so arrive on time!
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.mpaact.org. Othello: The Remix
Theater
3pm Matinee.
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950 (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Open Thursdays 'til 8pm.
To-Do!: During the first half of the 20th century, the city of Chicago was shaped and reshaped by waves of migration and immigration as African Americans poured in from the South and newcomers arrived from Europe and Mexico. They Seek a City is the first exhibition to focus on the art produced by the wonderfully diverse communities that made Chicago their home. Over 80 works primarily by southern- and foreign-born artists—many rarely seen by the museum’s audiences—come together for this look at the city’s rich art… Price: $12-23. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 3 – June 2, 2013.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Art Institute of Chicago
Ryan Education Center, Picture Book Gallery
111 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603.
For more info visit www.artic.edu. Othello: The Remix
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. Sunday Jazz, f/ TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Actions pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Miscellaneous Info: Founded by James W. Wagner, the Hyde Park Jazz Society is committed to the encouragement, promotion, and expansion of jazz performance in the greater Hyde Park community and mid-south side, as well as to the education of young jazz musicians and expansion of the jazz listening audience. Price: $10; Students, $5. Other Times To-Do It: Sundays - View the entire schedule!
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Room 43
1043 E 43rd St
Chicago, IL 60653-3034.
For more info visit www.hydeparkjazzsociety.com. By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Closing Week)
Theater
2pm Matinee.
To-Do!: By Pulitzer Prize Winner Lynn Nottage
Directed by Chuck Smith
Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined) pulls the curtain back on old Hollywood in her latest play, a sly satire hailed as “not-to-be-missed” by Vogue.
This “sharp-toothed comedy” (The Wall Street Journal) offers a glimpse into the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African American actress who begins a career in the 1930s, at a time when her only shot at success lay in stealing small scenes in big Hollywood blockbusters. Seventy years… Price: $25-81. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 27 - June 2, 2013.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 443-3800.
For more info visit www.goodmantheatre.org. Head of Passes
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Reality Check (Closing Week)
Theater
To-Do!: Written by: Kevin Douglas
Directed by: Marie Cisco and Kevin Douglas
In a world where we are constantly plugged in to iPhones, iPads and Laptops, our idea of reality has been altered and blurred beyond recognition. In times like these we need a Reality Check. Through the art of sketch comedy this show takes a look at what we now call reality . . . both in our personal lives and the absurdities that surround our collective experience. Price: $23-25. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 19 - June 2, 2013. Venue Info: Late seating at this Greenhouse Theater stage is awkward - so arrive on time!
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.mpaact.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Monday, June 3, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Monday, June 3, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Tuesdays on the Terrace: Corey Wilkes
Live Music
To-Do!: At 32 years of age, Corey Wilkes has established himself as one of the best creative improvising trumpeters in the modern era. Having the skill set and maturity to approach mainstream repertoire of jazz standards of someone twice his age, while concurrently having the ability to approach contemporary hip-hop from the perspective of an MC – designates Corey Wilkes as a global musical ambassador.
Corey was appointed Artist in Residence for the Jazz Institute of Chicago, and asked to join the formidable… Soleil's Take: MCA returns with this summer fave! Can you take chairs? Blankets? Bring food? Check out our blog post - SunSpots: Tuesdays On the Terrace and the accompanying SunSpots vlog for a preview of the experience! View our Tuesdays On the Terrace picks! Miscellaneous Info: Tuesdays on the Terrace features Chicago's quintessential jazz musicians, including the Fred Anderson Legacy Band, acclaimed cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm, and saxophone and clarinetist Mwata Bowden on the MCA's terrace and sculpture garden. The performances take are hosted by are hosted by Al Carter-Bey, Richton Guy Thomas, Linda Hall, and Leslie Keros, from WHPK 88.5 FM.
At Tuesdays on the Terrace, visitors may enjoy gourmet cuisine created by Puck's Café featuring fresh, locally-grown produce from the MC… Price: Free! Buffet, $25. Other Times To-Do It: June 4 - September 24, 2013. Venue Info: Parking? In the Gold Coast?!?! $4 discounted parking is available, but 4 bucks off of $34 is like taking a tablespoon of sand of the beach. Okay, it's not that expensive, but you ought to consider public transportation, cab or jitney (pack a bunch of folks in your car and charge them $1 each). Image Credit: Ingrid Moreta.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611.
For more info visit www2.mcachicago.org. Head of Passes (Closing Week)
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Black World Cinema: TBD
Film
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Actions pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: View more Black World Cinema dates! Miscellaneous Info: Black World Cinema, a showcase of seldom seen classic features and new films from around the world. Black World Cinema presents films by filmmakers that bring us story with compelling content and human dimension seldom presented in mainstream cinema. Price: $6. Other Times To-Do It: First Wednesdays.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ICE Lawndale 10
3330 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.icetheaters.com. Head of Passes (Closing Week)
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope (Closing Week)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Othello: The Remix
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. World Music Wednesdays: TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: View more World Music Wednesdays To-Dos! Miscellaneous Info: World Music Wednesdays is a free community series that explores the rich diversity that exists in the Chicago community and runs year round (47 Wednesdays). World Music Wednesdays will present music, dance and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Americas. Tickets are free, but reservations are strongly recommended. Call us at (773) 728-6000 to secure your seats! Price: Suggested Donation, $10. Ticket Link: Reserve Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays. Venue Info: What a stimulating facility this is! The energy is palpable before you even reach the door. Old Town School offers a very diverse range of performances in a family-friendly environment. Seating in the main theater (the Concert Hall) manages intimacy, despite its large capacity. First floor seating offers both cabaret- and auditorium-style seating. Even in the second floor balcony, you’ll be right in the thick of the action. Food and beverages are available for sale – and can be taken into the theater!…
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 North Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 728-6000.
For more info visit www.oldtownschool.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Chicago Blues Festival
Festivals
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action toolbar menu below to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: Thursday - Sunday. Venue Info: Alcoholic beverages are not allowed into the festival grounds. Coolers are NOT allowed in the seating area of the Petrillo Music Shell.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM.
Grant Park
300 S. Columbus
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit www.chicagobluesfestival.us. NextGenJazz: Junius Paul Trio
Live Music
To-Do!: Junius Paul has established himself as a reputable electric and acoustic bassist on the Chicago music scene. Born and raised in the Chicago area and a graduate of St. Xavier University in Chicago, his passion for music shows consistently in his playing. Junius is well-established in many genres, ranging from jazz to hip-hop, house music, funk, classical and gospel, and has shared the stage with such artists as Wynton Marsalis, Curtis Fuller, Donald Byrd, Fred Anderson, Roscoe Mitchell, Donald Harrison, Kahi… Soleil's Take: View the entire NextGenJazz schedule! Miscellaneous Info: After a landmark 2012 season, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel are continuing their partnership to present NextGenJazz, a six-concert jazz series at The Drake Hotel. Some of Chicago’s best new jazz artists lead trios in the elegant and classic Palm Court.
Unlike the early days of jazz, places where young musicians can perform in residence are few and far between. The NextGenJazz partnership with The Drake provides a great opportunity for the Jazz Institute to connect new audiences to… Price: Free! Ticket Link: RSVP Today! Other Times To-Do It: June 6, 13 and 20, 2013.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.thedrakehotel.com. Black World Cinema: Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp
Film
To-Do!: Author of the 1969 pulp best seller Pimp: The Story Of My Life, Slim defined the rules of the game and also managed to pull himself out of it through a successful writing career. In his own way, Slim was a pioneer for African American authors with a unique voice that still resonates to this day. Though he never achieved mainstream success or acceptance in his lifetime, the legacy remains unquestioned. Director Jorge Hinojosa’s exhaustive, inventive, and entertaining new documentary Iceberg Slim: Portrait of… Soleil's Take: View more Black World Cinema dates! Also check out the Black World Cinema blog site and FaceBook Page, both of which have frequently updated content! Miscellaneous Info: Black World Cinema, a showcase of seldom seen classic features and new films from around the world. Black World Cinema presents films by filmmakers that bring us story with compelling content and human dimension seldom presented in mainstream cinema. All screenings are followed by lively discussions moderated by program director Floyd Webb or local filmmakers, writers and directors. Price: $6. Other Times To-Do It: First Thursdays.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chatham 14
210 W 87th Street
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit blackworldcinema.net. Dark Eyes Film Series: The Watermelon Woman
Film
To-Do!: Cheryl is young, Black, and lesbian, working in Philadelphia with her best friend Tamara and consumed by a film project: to make a video about her search for a Black actress from Philly who appeared in films in the 30s and was known as the Watermelon Woman. Following various leads, Cheryl discovers the Watermelon Woman's stage name and real name and surmises that the actress had a long affair with Martha Page, a White woman and one of Hollywood's few female directors. As she's discovering these things, Cher… Soleil's Take: View more Dark Eyes To-Dos dates! Miscellaneous Info: Dark Eyes Film Series
Goodman Theatre will host a series of film screenings and discussions during the run of the Goodman’s production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark focusing on films by and about African American women. The series, Dark Eyes: Visions of Black Women, will feature the work of directors, producers and writers whose work should have wider visibility, in screenings that will take place at ICE Theaters in the Lawndale neighborhood.
The series will also showcase performances by African… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: Thursdays, May 23 - June 6, 2013.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
ICE Lawndale 10
3330 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.goodmantheatre.org. Head of Passes (Closing Week)
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope (Closing Week)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Othello: The Remix
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Friday, June 7, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Friday, June 7, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Friday, June 7, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. MCA's First Fridays: Shine
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action toolbar menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: MCA's First Fridays usually offers up some pretty interesting visuals, and a lively crowd. I wouldn't even call this crowd diverse, though, as it will be predominately white. Of course, you can't go wrong when Wolfgang Puck is catering! Miscellaneous Info: Happy hour takes on a new meaning with First Fridays at the MCA. Relax after a long workweek with a cash bar featuring Absolut Vodka specialty drinks and free Wolfgang Puck appetizers. Enjoy live music from local DJs, the world’s only iMac G5 digital dating bar, and creation stations right within our open galleries. Each month features an up-and-coming Chicago artist in a preview of the latest 12 x 12: New Artists/New Work exhibition. Keep the festivities going at our after-parties at Chicago’s newest and h… Price: $18; Advance, $14; Members, $10. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets. Venue Info: Parking? In the Gold Coast?!?! $4 discounted parking is available, but 4 bucks off of $34 is like taking a tablespoon of sand of the beach. Okay, it's not that expensive, but you ought to consider public transportation, cab or jitney (pack a bunch of folks in your car and charge them $1 each).
Friday, June 7, 2013, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 280-2660.
For more info visit www.mcachicago.org. L.A. Rebellion: Passing Through
Film
To-Do!: Filmmaker Larry Clark in person! New print!
Introduction by Cauleen Smith, National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture’s 2012 Outstanding Artist
Released from prison after serving time for killing a white gangster and unwilling to play for the mobsters who control the music industry, African American jazz saxophonist Eddie Warmack (Nathaniel Taylor) seeks out his grandfather and mentor Poppa Harris (Clarence Muse) to rediscover the soul of the music he loves. Combining fiction, documentary, stunningly… Soleil's Take: View the entire schedule! Miscellaneous Info: L.A. Rebellion
In the late 1960s, in the aftermath of the Watts Uprising and against the backdrop of the continuing Civil Rights Movement and the escalating Vietnam War, a group of promising African and African American students entered the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Now referred to as L.A. Rebellion, these mostly unheralded artists created a unique cinematic landscape, as—over the course of two decades—students arrived, mentored one another, and passed the torch to the next group. Their… Price: Free! Ticket Link: Reserve Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 25 - June 7, 2013.
Friday, June 7, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Reva and David Logan Center for Performing Arts
915 E 60th St
Chicago, IL 60637.
For more info visit ticketsweb.uchicago.edu. Head of Passes (Closing Week)
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Friday, June 7, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. Othello: The Remix
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Friday, June 7, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope (Closing Week)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Friday, June 7, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Milonga (Global Dance Party): f/ TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action toolbar menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: See more Milonga dates! Miscellaneous Info: The Global Dance Party is a new Friday series that offers an exciting opportunity for the Old Town School community to experiment with dance styles from around the globe. Each night will feature a dance class at 8:30 PM followed by two hours of dance music by dance bands and DJs. Price: $10. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets!
Friday, June 7, 2013, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Old Town School of Folk Music
Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall
4545 North Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 728-6000.
For more info visit www.oldtownschool.org. Annual Sickle Cell Walk/Jog/Bike–A–Thon
Benefit/Charitable
To-Do!: Thirty four years makes this one of the pioneer lakefront charity events. Yes, it's a fundraiser, but don't let that fool you, it's a fun raiser, too. You'll have fun visiting our outdoor bazaar with food (delicious), games (for the entire family) and entertainment (wholesome).
The goal for this year’s WJBAT is to raise $250,000 to continue the speicalized services that we offer to the community. The WJBAT is SCDAI’s major fundraiser for the year, Its financial success depends on the support of the comm… Soleil's Take: I am SURE that Saturday is going to be a beautiful day, so get your butt out in and support this cause! There's no time to be a renegade at this one, so don't walk, run or ride along like you registered if you didn't. :|.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
31st Street and South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit www.sicklecelldisease-illinois.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Andersonville Midsommarfest
Festivals
Price: Free!
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
5200 N. Clark
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit www.starevents.com. Pearl Fest
Festivals
To-Do!: Pearl Fest is an outdoor family festival that celebrates our community partnerships and our continued effort to provide safe, positive programs to the community. Little Black Pearl is excited to re-introduce Pearl Fest as a community celebration. Pearl Fest 2008 is the very first at our new Art and Design Center after a six year hiatus. This year’s event aspires to be as successful as past festivals with an expected attendance of over 5,000 people.
The outdoor festival will be held on Greenwood Avenue fr… Price: Free!
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Mandrake Park
900 E Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60653-2019.
For more info visit www.blackpearl.org. Head of Passes (Closing Week)
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope (Closing Week)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Othello: The Remix
Theater
3pm matinee.
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. Afrodisiac
Party
To-Do!: Eclectic and ticklish mix of African variety including Couper Decaller, Ndombolo, Kwaito, Makossa, Hip Life, Zouk, Kompa, etc.
Our Resident DJ TopDonn on the decks for a great dose of African Grooves.
"Afrodisiac is a monthly club night dedicated to featuring the best in African dance rhythms including: Kwaito, Ndombolo, Makossa, Coupe-Decalle, Zouk and Kompa." Hosted, promoted and produced by the only & so popular Aurelien PV (Studio International). Miscellaneous Info: About AFRODISIAC's Music Selection!
Kwaito:
Kwaito is a music genre that emerged in Johannesburg, South Africa in the early 1990s. It is based on house music beats, but typically at a slower tempo and containing melodic and percussive African samples which are looped, deep basslines and often vocals, generally male, shouted or chanted rather than sung or rapped. More recently, Kwaito artists like Zola have rapped their lyrics in a hip-hop style, while others such as BOP and Oskido have sped up their… Other Times To-Do It: 2nd Saturdays.
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9:00 PM – Sunday, June 9, 2013, 3:00 AM.
3Eleven Lounge
311 N. Sangamon
Chicago IL.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. SankofaSpirit Movies with a Mission: TBD
Film
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Actions pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Miscellaneous Info: SankofaSpirit Movies with a Mission are free monthly films from and about Africa and the African Diaspora that seek to inform and inspire dialogue every 2nd Sunday. SankofaSpirit is a 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to providing cultural and educational programs and services that focus on Africa and the African Diaspora. Through its program and services, SankofaSpirit encourages people of African descent to reclaim their glorious past, rekindle their inner spirit and reconnect with their great legacy. Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: Second Sundays.
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
DuSable Museum
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 947-0600.
For more info visit www.dusablemuseum.org. Othello: The Remix
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. Sunday Jazz, f/ TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Actions pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Miscellaneous Info: Founded by James W. Wagner, the Hyde Park Jazz Society is committed to the encouragement, promotion, and expansion of jazz performance in the greater Hyde Park community and mid-south side, as well as to the education of young jazz musicians and expansion of the jazz listening audience. Price: $10; Students, $5. Other Times To-Do It: Sundays - View the entire schedule!
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Room 43
1043 E 43rd St
Chicago, IL 60653-3034.
For more info visit www.hydeparkjazzsociety.com. Head of Passes (Closing Week)
Theater
3pm Matinee on Saturdays and Sundays. Free post-show discussions are offered after every performance in the Subscription Season.
To-Do!: In anticipation of her birthday, Shelah’s family and friends gather at her home in the Head of Passes—the mysterious shifting marshlands at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. As the guests appear, so do ghosts from the past, and Shelah’s convictions about her life begin to dissolve, along with her home in the Louisiana rain. Ensemble members Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau team up again for this wise, warm world-premiere drama about faith, family and finding your place in the world. Price: $20-78. Discounts: 2 for 1 tickets with Discount Code 13644! Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: April 4 - June 9, 2013. Venue Info: Our parking facility consists of both a covered garage and an open-air lot, located just south of our theater at 1624 N Halsted. Just seeing the show? $10. Staying for dinner after a matinee? $12. Cash only.
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted St.
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 404-7336.
For more info visit bit.ly. The Molière Festival: The Misanthrope (Closing Week)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: In a society where social graces reign supreme, the cynical Alceste causes a scandal when he refuses to play his part in the charade. Torn between his love for the coquettish Célimène and the pretenses he so despises, Alceste finds himself alone in a world where words are brandished like weapons and status is defined by style. Unwilling to play the hypocrite any longer, Alceste must decide his destiny. Artistic Director Charles Newell returns to his roots in the French Baroque to give this wickedly funny an… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $45-65. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: May 9 – June 9, 2013.
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Monday, June 10, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Monday, June 10, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Tuesdays on the Terrace: Tomeka Reid
Live Music
To-Do!: Cellist, Tomeka Reid, is a sought after freelance musician in the Chicago metropolitan area who consistently strives to expand her music palette to include other musical styles and performance techniques. Originally from Washington, DC, Ms. Reid moved to Chicago to continue her studies at DePaul University. She then became involved with a community of musicians whose primary interest is improvisatory music and has been performing and teaching ever since. Ms. Reid currently performs with the AACM’s Great Bla… Soleil's Take: MCA returns with this summer fave! Can you take chairs? Blankets? Bring food? Check out our blog post - SunSpots: Tuesdays On the Terrace and the accompanying SunSpots vlog for a preview of the experience! View our Tuesdays On the Terrace picks! Miscellaneous Info: Tuesdays on the Terrace features Chicago's quintessential jazz musicians, including the Fred Anderson Legacy Band, acclaimed cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm, and saxophone and clarinetist Mwata Bowden on the MCA's terrace and sculpture garden. The performances take are hosted by are hosted by Al Carter-Bey, Richton Guy Thomas, Linda Hall, and Leslie Keros, from WHPK 88.5 FM.
At Tuesdays on the Terrace, visitors may enjoy gourmet cuisine created by Puck's Café featuring fresh, locally-grown produce from the MC… Price: Free! Buffet, $25. Other Times To-Do It: June 4 - September 24, 2013. Venue Info: Parking? In the Gold Coast?!?! $4 discounted parking is available, but 4 bucks off of $34 is like taking a tablespoon of sand of the beach. Okay, it's not that expensive, but you ought to consider public transportation, cab or jitney (pack a bunch of folks in your car and charge them $1 each).
Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611.
For more info visit www2.mcachicago.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Othello: The Remix (Closing Week)
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. World Music Wednesdays: TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: View more World Music Wednesdays To-Dos! Miscellaneous Info: World Music Wednesdays is a free community series that explores the rich diversity that exists in the Chicago community and runs year round (47 Wednesdays). World Music Wednesdays will present music, dance and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Americas. Tickets are free, but reservations are strongly recommended. Call us at (773) 728-6000 to secure your seats! Price: Suggested Donation, $10. Ticket Link: Reserve Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays. Venue Info: What a stimulating facility this is! The energy is palpable before you even reach the door. Old Town School offers a very diverse range of performances in a family-friendly environment. Seating in the main theater (the Concert Hall) manages intimacy, despite its large capacity. First floor seating offers both cabaret- and auditorium-style seating. Even in the second floor balcony, you’ll be right in the thick of the action. Food and beverages are available for sale – and can be taken into the theater!…
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 North Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 728-6000.
For more info visit www.oldtownschool.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. NextGenJazz: Junius Paul Trio
Live Music
To-Do!: Junius Paul has established himself as a reputable electric and acoustic bassist on the Chicago music scene. Born and raised in the Chicago area and a graduate of St. Xavier University in Chicago, his passion for music shows consistently in his playing. Junius is well-established in many genres, ranging from jazz to hip-hop, house music, funk, classical and gospel, and has shared the stage with such artists as Wynton Marsalis, Curtis Fuller, Donald Byrd, Fred Anderson, Roscoe Mitchell, Donald Harrison, Kahi… Soleil's Take: View the entire NextGenJazz schedule! Miscellaneous Info: After a landmark 2012 season, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel are continuing their partnership to present NextGenJazz, a six-concert jazz series at The Drake Hotel. Some of Chicago’s best new jazz artists lead trios in the elegant and classic Palm Court.
Unlike the early days of jazz, places where young musicians can perform in residence are few and far between. The NextGenJazz partnership with The Drake provides a great opportunity for the Jazz Institute to connect new audiences to… Price: Free! Ticket Link: RSVP Today! Other Times To-Do It: June 6, 13 and 20, 2013.
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.thedrakehotel.com. Othello: The Remix (Closing Week)
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Friday, June 14, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Friday, June 14, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Friday, June 14, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Othello: The Remix (Closing Week)
Theater
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Friday, June 14, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. Poetry's Love Letter - Open Mic Poetry
Poetry
To-Do!: Enjoy some great chocolate fused with poetry! This is a Poetry Open Mic function. All are welcome to share their talent. We do ask that performers not use flagrant expletives or vulgarity. This is an all ages environment.
For more information, call (773) 609-4721 or (773) 340-9031 or email SheilaTeamGPA@yahoo.com. Price: Free (Donation Requested)! Other Times To-Do It: Second Fridays.
Friday, June 14, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM.
Let Them Eat Chocolate
5306 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 334-2626.
For more info visit www.iblowyourmind.com. Milonga (Global Dance Party): f/ TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action toolbar menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: See more Milonga dates! Miscellaneous Info: The Global Dance Party is a new Friday series that offers an exciting opportunity for the Old Town School community to experiment with dance styles from around the globe. Each night will feature a dance class at 8:30 PM followed by two hours of dance music by dance bands and DJs. Price: $10. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets!
Friday, June 14, 2013, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Old Town School of Folk Music
Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall
4545 North Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 728-6000.
For more info visit www.oldtownschool.org. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chicago Summerfest
Festivals
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Miscellaneous Info: This two-day summer festival features live music, an upscale art show, great food and drink and a family area for the kids. Chicago Summerfest brings together 25,000 of Chicago’s movers and shakers. This event is one that attendees love and participants love more! Showcase offerings from some of Lincoln Park’s finest eateries.
Our artisans will showcase some of the finest works of art ever seen at a neighborhood festival. The art show will line the Cultural Center’s property, extending our venue into one… Price: Free!
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
2000 North Clark
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit www.starevents.com. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Community Cinema - Love Free or Die
Film
To-Do!: Directed by Macky Alston
Love Free or Die is about a man who has two defining passions that the world cannot reconcile: his love for God and for his partner Mark. The film is about church and state, love and marriage, faith and identity — and openly gay Bishop Eugene Robinson’s struggle to dispel the notion that God’s love has limits. Miscellaneous Info: Chicago Community Cinema is proud to announce our 7th season of the documentary film series at the Chicago Cultural Center. All films in the series are carefully culled from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series, Independent Lens. From September, 2012 to June 2013, Chicago Community Cinema presents one documentary per month. Each screening is free(!), approximately one-hour long, and paired with a panel discussion, an on-stage interview or other form of engagement to explore the topics raised by that evening’s… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: Third Saturdays through June.
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(Claudia Cassidy Theater - 2nd Floor)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, Illinois 60602.
For more info visit communitycinema.org. Othello: The Remix (Closing Week)
Theater
3pm Matinee.
To-Do!: a hip-hop adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Othello
written, directed and music by GQ and JQ
developed with Rick Boynton
This fresh urban take on Shakespeare’s tragedy returns home for a limited engagement on the heels of an acclaimed world premiere at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, and wildly successful tours to Germany and Edinburgh. The CST-commissioned hip-hop adaptation of Othello is spun out and lyrically rewritten over original beats by The Q Brothers—America’s leading re-interpreters of… Soleil's Take: This take on Othello is so much fun!!! Be sure to take advantage of the reading material available on the Othello page! Price: $20-35. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: March 12 – June 15, 2013.
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600.
For more info visit www.chicagoshakes.com. Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
Friday - Saturday, 9 am–6 pm; Sunday, 10 am–6 pm.
To-Do!: "Rising Up: Hale Woodruff's Murals at Talladega College" features six monumentally-scaled murals painted in 1939-42 by African American artist Hale Woodruff. Never before seen outside of Alabama's Talladega College, the murals depict the 1839 mutiny by slaves on the Spanish ship La Amistad and its aftermath. Newly restored to their original, vibrant colors, the murals are accompanied by 30 paintings and prints that document Woodruff's work from the 1920s to the 1940s, making this exhibition a rare opportuni… Soleil's Take: Sounds really cool! I went to Talladega (Alpine, actually) every summer growing up (and still go a few times each year) and went to Talladega High (senior year), but never saw the murals. Kinda crazy to see them for the first time in Chicago, but, see them I will! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: March 23 - June 16, 2013.
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Chicago Cultural Center
(4th Floor Exhibit Hall)
78 East Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602.
For more info visit www.cityofchicago.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Dose Market
Food & Wine
To-Do!: Dose is a year-round market featuring the finest selection of vendors under one roof: the modern, lofted halls of the River East Art Center. Join us once a month to celebrate Chicago’s most dynamic gathering of innovative fashion, artisan food and high design. There’s no better way to spend a Sunday.
Dose on Food:
We believe good food is an essential part of a rich life. It is comfort, pleasure, fulfillment. It brings people together, and it sets our vendors apart. The local artisans, chefs, bakers and… Soleil's Take: Be sure to visit the website for details on what is always a delightful array of food, fashion and more! Price: $10; Advance, $8. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: One Sunday Per Month.
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
River East Art Center
435 E. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit dosemarket.com. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Real Men Cook
Holiday/Seasonal
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: I remember way back when this To-Do was held at a southside school. My how the movement has grown - even in these economic times! Visit the website for details about the Real Men Cook mission and movement.
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
TBD.
For more info visit www.realmencookchicago.com. Sunday Jazz, f/ TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Actions pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Miscellaneous Info: Founded by James W. Wagner, the Hyde Park Jazz Society is committed to the encouragement, promotion, and expansion of jazz performance in the greater Hyde Park community and mid-south side, as well as to the education of young jazz musicians and expansion of the jazz listening audience. Price: $10; Students, $5. Other Times To-Do It: Sundays - View the entire schedule!
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Room 43
1043 E 43rd St
Chicago, IL 60653-3034.
For more info visit www.hydeparkjazzsociety.com. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Monday, June 17, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. A Tribute to Cannonball Adderley, Sonny Rollins, Grover Washington, Jr. & Hank Crawford
Live Music
To-Do!: Featuring Ari Brown & Duke Payne.
Sounds of History Jazz Series
Bring your blankets & chairs as we enjoy another jazzy summer on the patio of the DuSable Museum! Jazz Treats will be available for you to purchase-Food, Spirits & CDs!
$25 Jazz Tables available for a party of six. Tables must be reserved and paid for one week in advance.
$90 “Jazz Quartet table series” Purchase tables for all three shows at a discounted rate! Call (773) 947-0600. Soleil's Take: View the entire schedule! Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: June 19, July 17, August 21 and September 4, 2013.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
DuSable Museum
740 East 56th Place
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit www.dusablemuseum.org. Theater On the Lake: Blackademics
Theater
To-Do!: MPAACT
by Idris Goodwin
Directed by Shepsu Aakhu and Marie Cisco
Two female African-American scholars break down ideas while breaking bread, celebrating black history month in their favorite bistro. They become deeply engrossed in spirited discourse, weaving personal and political, academic and pop culture, and boasts and criticisms. This metaphysical comedy dramatizes one of our longest running debates: what does it mean to be a Black in America? Miscellaneous Info: Performance schedule and pricing:
The Chicago Park District’s Theater on the Lake is located at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive in a historic building that offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
The schedule for all performances June 12 – Aug. 11 is Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $18 and a season subscription to all eight plays is available at a discounted price of $110. Patrons can buy the Weekend Flex Pass, which includes tickets… Price: $18. Other Times To-Do It: June 19-23, 2013. Venue Info: Paid parking is available at the Lincoln Park Zoo located at Fullerton Avenue and Cannon Drive.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theater On the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore Drive (at Fullerton)
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 742-7994.
For more info visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. World Music Wednesdays: TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: View more World Music Wednesdays To-Dos! Miscellaneous Info: World Music Wednesdays is a free community series that explores the rich diversity that exists in the Chicago community and runs year round (47 Wednesdays). World Music Wednesdays will present music, dance and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Americas. Tickets are free, but reservations are strongly recommended. Call us at (773) 728-6000 to secure your seats! Price: Suggested Donation, $10. Ticket Link: Reserve Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays. Venue Info: What a stimulating facility this is! The energy is palpable before you even reach the door. Old Town School offers a very diverse range of performances in a family-friendly environment. Seating in the main theater (the Concert Hall) manages intimacy, despite its large capacity. First floor seating offers both cabaret- and auditorium-style seating. Even in the second floor balcony, you’ll be right in the thick of the action. Food and beverages are available for sale – and can be taken into the theater!…
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 North Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 728-6000.
For more info visit www.oldtownschool.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Adler After Dark
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Enjoy cocktails and appetizers against the award-winning view of the Chicago skyline seen only from the Adler. Amble around the Adler's exhibitions or take in a sky or space show. See Saturn's rings or Jupiter's great red spot with your own eyes using the Adler's telescopes.
Adler After Dark is the only time you can peek through the Doane Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in the Midwest accessible to the public. Great for groups and makes for a very original first date, Adler After Dark has so… Miscellaneous Info: All guests must be 21 and up. A cash bar and full cafe menu is available. Price: $17; Advance, $12; Members, $9. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Third Thursdays.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Adler Planetarium
1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 922-7827.
For more info visit www.adlerplanetarium.org. NextGenJazz: Junius Paul Trio
Live Music
To-Do!: Junius Paul has established himself as a reputable electric and acoustic bassist on the Chicago music scene. Born and raised in the Chicago area and a graduate of St. Xavier University in Chicago, his passion for music shows consistently in his playing. Junius is well-established in many genres, ranging from jazz to hip-hop, house music, funk, classical and gospel, and has shared the stage with such artists as Wynton Marsalis, Curtis Fuller, Donald Byrd, Fred Anderson, Roscoe Mitchell, Donald Harrison, Kahi… Soleil's Take: View the entire NextGenJazz schedule! Miscellaneous Info: After a landmark 2012 season, the Jazz Institute of Chicago and The Drake Hotel are continuing their partnership to present NextGenJazz, a six-concert jazz series at The Drake Hotel. Some of Chicago’s best new jazz artists lead trios in the elegant and classic Palm Court.
Unlike the early days of jazz, places where young musicians can perform in residence are few and far between. The NextGenJazz partnership with The Drake provides a great opportunity for the Jazz Institute to connect new audiences to… Price: Free! Ticket Link: RSVP Today! Other Times To-Do It: June 6, 13 and 20, 2013.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Drake Hotel
140 E. Walton
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.thedrakehotel.com. The Molière Festival: Tartuffe (Preview)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: A devilish comedy about the art of deception and the price of misplaced faith, Molière’s Tartuffe reveals a tale as outrageous as it is insightful. When the cunning imposter Tartuffe wields a pretense of piety to capture the imagination of aging family-man Orgon, the scoundrel succeeds in insinuating himself into the patriarch’s home, throwing Orgon’s family into utter chaos. As Orgon’s foolish infatuation with Tartuffe’s fraudulent religious fervor grows, the depth of Tartuffe’s deception turns dangerous.… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $35-45. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: June 20 – July 14, 2013.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Theater On the Lake: Blackademics
Theater
To-Do!: MPAACT
by Idris Goodwin
Directed by Shepsu Aakhu and Marie Cisco
Two female African-American scholars break down ideas while breaking bread, celebrating black history month in their favorite bistro. They become deeply engrossed in spirited discourse, weaving personal and political, academic and pop culture, and boasts and criticisms. This metaphysical comedy dramatizes one of our longest running debates: what does it mean to be a Black in America? Miscellaneous Info: Performance schedule and pricing:
The Chicago Park District’s Theater on the Lake is located at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive in a historic building that offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
The schedule for all performances June 12 – Aug. 11 is Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $18 and a season subscription to all eight plays is available at a discounted price of $110. Patrons can buy the Weekend Flex Pass, which includes tickets… Price: $18. Other Times To-Do It: June 19-23, 2013. Venue Info: Paid parking is available at the Lincoln Park Zoo located at Fullerton Avenue and Cannon Drive.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theater On the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore Drive (at Fullerton)
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 742-7994.
For more info visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Taste of Randolph Street
Festivals
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Under "Event Actions," select "Notify Me of Changes" to automatically receive an update from Soleil's To-Dos! Soleil's Take: Don't look for much diversity in terms of the performers. But, there are some great restaurants on West Randolph representing a nice variety of cultural cuisine! Miscellaneous Info: Taste of Randolph Street presented by Miller Lite & Bank of America is set in Chicago’s Randolph Street corridor in the heart of the West Loop community. A chic, upscale area housing several of Chicago’s trendiest art galleries and nightclubs, Randolph Street corridor is an eclectic and fast-growing neighborhood for residential and commercial development. This three-day event highlights food from neighborhood restaurants and features Taste of Randolph Street Culinary Pavilion, beverage concessions, art and… Price: $10.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
West Randolph Street & Peoria Street
Chicago, Illinois.
For more info visit www.tasterandolph.com. Theater On the Lake: Blackademics
Theater
To-Do!: MPAACT
by Idris Goodwin
Directed by Shepsu Aakhu and Marie Cisco
Two female African-American scholars break down ideas while breaking bread, celebrating black history month in their favorite bistro. They become deeply engrossed in spirited discourse, weaving personal and political, academic and pop culture, and boasts and criticisms. This metaphysical comedy dramatizes one of our longest running debates: what does it mean to be a Black in America? Miscellaneous Info: Performance schedule and pricing:
The Chicago Park District’s Theater on the Lake is located at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive in a historic building that offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
The schedule for all performances June 12 – Aug. 11 is Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $18 and a season subscription to all eight plays is available at a discounted price of $110. Patrons can buy the Weekend Flex Pass, which includes tickets… Price: $18. Other Times To-Do It: June 19-23, 2013. Venue Info: Paid parking is available at the Lincoln Park Zoo located at Fullerton Avenue and Cannon Drive.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theater On the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore Drive (at Fullerton)
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 742-7994.
For more info visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. The Molière Festival: Tartuffe (Preview)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: A devilish comedy about the art of deception and the price of misplaced faith, Molière’s Tartuffe reveals a tale as outrageous as it is insightful. When the cunning imposter Tartuffe wields a pretense of piety to capture the imagination of aging family-man Orgon, the scoundrel succeeds in insinuating himself into the patriarch’s home, throwing Orgon’s family into utter chaos. As Orgon’s foolish infatuation with Tartuffe’s fraudulent religious fervor grows, the depth of Tartuffe’s deception turns dangerous.… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $35-45. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: June 20 – July 14, 2013.
Friday, June 21, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Milonga (Global Dance Party): f/ TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action toolbar menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: See more Milonga dates! Miscellaneous Info: The Global Dance Party is a new Friday series that offers an exciting opportunity for the Old Town School community to experiment with dance styles from around the globe. Each night will feature a dance class at 8:30 PM followed by two hours of dance music by dance bands and DJs. Price: $10. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets!
Friday, June 21, 2013, 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Old Town School of Folk Music
Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall
4545 North Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 728-6000.
For more info visit www.oldtownschool.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Lake Meadows Art Fair
Festivals
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Miscellaneous Info: Begun in the 1950s by artist and educator Dr. Margaret Burroughs, founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History, the Lake Meadows Art Fair provided a venue for African American artists denied access to mainstream galleries to exhibit their works. For years it was the premiere showcase for Black artists. Following a long hiatus, in 2004 the fair was revived by gallery owner and curator Helen West of Neleh Galleries, Ltd as the new Lake Meadows Arts Fair. In six years, the Fair has built a reput… Price: Free!
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Lake Meadows Shopping Center
35th Street & King Drive
Chicago, Illinois.
Theater On the Lake: Blackademics
Theater
To-Do!: MPAACT
by Idris Goodwin
Directed by Shepsu Aakhu and Marie Cisco
Two female African-American scholars break down ideas while breaking bread, celebrating black history month in their favorite bistro. They become deeply engrossed in spirited discourse, weaving personal and political, academic and pop culture, and boasts and criticisms. This metaphysical comedy dramatizes one of our longest running debates: what does it mean to be a Black in America? Miscellaneous Info: Performance schedule and pricing:
The Chicago Park District’s Theater on the Lake is located at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive in a historic building that offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
The schedule for all performances June 12 – Aug. 11 is Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $18 and a season subscription to all eight plays is available at a discounted price of $110. Patrons can buy the Weekend Flex Pass, which includes tickets… Price: $18. Other Times To-Do It: June 19-23, 2013. Venue Info: Paid parking is available at the Lincoln Park Zoo located at Fullerton Avenue and Cannon Drive.
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theater On the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore Drive (at Fullerton)
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 742-7994.
For more info visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. The Molière Festival: Tartuffe (Preview)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: A devilish comedy about the art of deception and the price of misplaced faith, Molière’s Tartuffe reveals a tale as outrageous as it is insightful. When the cunning imposter Tartuffe wields a pretense of piety to capture the imagination of aging family-man Orgon, the scoundrel succeeds in insinuating himself into the patriarch’s home, throwing Orgon’s family into utter chaos. As Orgon’s foolish infatuation with Tartuffe’s fraudulent religious fervor grows, the depth of Tartuffe’s deception turns dangerous.… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $35-45. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: June 20 – July 14, 2013.
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Sunday Jazz, f/ TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Actions pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Miscellaneous Info: Founded by James W. Wagner, the Hyde Park Jazz Society is committed to the encouragement, promotion, and expansion of jazz performance in the greater Hyde Park community and mid-south side, as well as to the education of young jazz musicians and expansion of the jazz listening audience. Price: $10; Students, $5. Other Times To-Do It: Sundays - View the entire schedule!
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Room 43
1043 E 43rd St
Chicago, IL 60653-3034.
For more info visit www.hydeparkjazzsociety.com. The Molière Festival: Tartuffe (Preview)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: A devilish comedy about the art of deception and the price of misplaced faith, Molière’s Tartuffe reveals a tale as outrageous as it is insightful. When the cunning imposter Tartuffe wields a pretense of piety to capture the imagination of aging family-man Orgon, the scoundrel succeeds in insinuating himself into the patriarch’s home, throwing Orgon’s family into utter chaos. As Orgon’s foolish infatuation with Tartuffe’s fraudulent religious fervor grows, the depth of Tartuffe’s deception turns dangerous.… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $35-45. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: June 20 – July 14, 2013.
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. Theater On the Lake: Blackademics
Theater
To-Do!: MPAACT
by Idris Goodwin
Directed by Shepsu Aakhu and Marie Cisco
Two female African-American scholars break down ideas while breaking bread, celebrating black history month in their favorite bistro. They become deeply engrossed in spirited discourse, weaving personal and political, academic and pop culture, and boasts and criticisms. This metaphysical comedy dramatizes one of our longest running debates: what does it mean to be a Black in America? Miscellaneous Info: Performance schedule and pricing:
The Chicago Park District’s Theater on the Lake is located at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive in a historic building that offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
The schedule for all performances June 12 – Aug. 11 is Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Single tickets are $18 and a season subscription to all eight plays is available at a discounted price of $110. Patrons can buy the Weekend Flex Pass, which includes tickets… Price: $18. Other Times To-Do It: June 19-23, 2013. Venue Info: Paid parking is available at the Lincoln Park Zoo located at Fullerton Avenue and Cannon Drive.
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theater On the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore Drive (at Fullerton)
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 742-7994.
For more info visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Monday, June 24, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Tuesdays on the Terrace: Chris Greene
Live Music
To-Do!: When the Chris Greene Quartet takes the stage, jazz and rock audiences alike notice something different – something besides the fact that they’re seated next to each other. Jazz fans can’t help but sense the charisma and electricity, not always seen in a jazz band, that emanates from the quartet even during the saxophonist’s most committed solos. And fans accustomed to rock’s high energy and loose hi-jinks suddenly find themselves diving deeper into improvised music than they might have thought possible.… Soleil's Take: MCA returns with this summer fave! Can you take chairs? Blankets? Bring food? Check out our blog post - SunSpots: Tuesdays On the Terrace and the accompanying SunSpots vlog for a preview of the experience! View our Tuesdays On the Terrace picks! Miscellaneous Info: Tuesdays on the Terrace features Chicago's quintessential jazz musicians, including the Fred Anderson Legacy Band, acclaimed cellist Fred Lonberg-Holm, and saxophone and clarinetist Mwata Bowden on the MCA's terrace and sculpture garden. The performances take are hosted by are hosted by Al Carter-Bey, Richton Guy Thomas, Linda Hall, and Leslie Keros, from WHPK 88.5 FM.
At Tuesdays on the Terrace, visitors may enjoy gourmet cuisine created by Puck's Café featuring fresh, locally-grown produce from the MC… Price: Free! Buffet, $25. Other Times To-Do It: June 4 - September 24, 2013. Venue Info: Parking? In the Gold Coast?!?! $4 discounted parking is available, but 4 bucks off of $34 is like taking a tablespoon of sand of the beach. Okay, it's not that expensive, but you ought to consider public transportation, cab or jitney (pack a bunch of folks in your car and charge them $1 each).
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60611.
For more info visit www2.mcachicago.org. The Reel Film Club: TBD
Film
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action toolbar menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Miscellaneous Info: Reception, Film Screening and Networking
6pm: Wine and Hors d'oeuvres
7pm: Movie Screening. Price: $20. Other Times To-Do It: Last Tuesdays.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Facets Multimedia
1517 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614.
For more info visit www.latinoculturalcenter.org. Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: The Ebony Fashion Fair began in 1958, and over the next 50 years the traveling fashion show blossomed into an American institution that raised millions for charity and helped Johnson Publishing Company reach audiences.
Show organizers overcame racial prejudice to bring the pinnacle of Europe’s premier fashion to communities that were eager to see, in real time and space, a new vision of black America that was the hallmark of Ebony and Jet magazines. Eunice Johnson took over as producer and director in 19… Price: $14; Seniors, $12; Children under 12, Free! Other Times To-Do It: Through January 5, 2014.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Chicago History Museum
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 642-4600.
For more info visit chicagohistory.org. Chaz Bojórquez - From the Streets to the Cloud (Closing Week)
Art/Exhibit
To-Do!: Our newest exhibition featuring L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. Forty years ago, he embraced the “Cholo” graffiti writing of his neighborhood that significantly inspired him to develop a unique style all his own. In 1969, he created his iconic stencil of Señor Suerte, one of the earliest examples of street art in the U.S. Chaz’s artwork and reflections on intellectualized graffiti continue to draw and inspire an international urban identity within today's global community of street artists, writers, and tattooi… Price: Free! Other Times To-Do It: November 9, 2012 - June 30, 2013.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th street
Chicago, IL 60608.
For more info visit www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org. Soul Music Festival - TBD
Festivals
To-Do!: Is the first ever Rhythm and Blues weekend concert of its kind in downtown Chicago. The Chicago Soul Music Festival (CSMF) is a 3-day outdoor concert series that will capture the essence of the city’s musical legacy, further establishing Chicago as the top destination for Soul music and live entertainment. The Chicago Soul Music Festival, is unlike any other festival in Chicago featuring today’s top artists in Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop.
Chicago has always been a musical city that has stood out in history,… Price: $5.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
1501 West Randolph
Chicago, IL.
For more info visit www.starevents.com. The Molière Festival: Tartuffe (Preview)
Theater
Matinee: Saturdays, 3pm; Sundays, 2:30pm.
To-Do!: A devilish comedy about the art of deception and the price of misplaced faith, Molière’s Tartuffe reveals a tale as outrageous as it is insightful. When the cunning imposter Tartuffe wields a pretense of piety to capture the imagination of aging family-man Orgon, the scoundrel succeeds in insinuating himself into the patriarch’s home, throwing Orgon’s family into utter chaos. As Orgon’s foolish infatuation with Tartuffe’s fraudulent religious fervor grows, the depth of Tartuffe’s deception turns dangerous.… Miscellaneous Info: The Molière Festival was created from a longstanding collaboration between Artistic Director Charles Newell and University of Chicago Professor Larry Norman, who notably collaborated on the 2010 production of Tony Kushner’s adaptation of Pierre Cornielle’s The Illusion. Professor Norman is a leading French scholar and was planning to convene an international conference on Molière during the spring of 2013 in collaboration with The Sorbonne University and the University of Glasgow. This event inspired the… Price: $35-45. Discounts: See both plays in previews for $50 per person or regular run for $75 per person. Click here for details. Ticket Link: Purchase Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: June 20 – July 14, 2013.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 753-4472.
For more info visit www.courttheatre.org. World Music Wednesdays: TBD
Live Music
To-Do!: This To-Do will be updated as information becomes available. Choose "Notify me of changes" on the Other Event Action pulldown menu to receive automatic e-mail or mobile text updates about this To-Do! Soleil's Take: View more World Music Wednesdays To-Dos! Miscellaneous Info: World Music Wednesdays is a free community series that explores the rich diversity that exists in the Chicago community and runs year round (47 Wednesdays). World Music Wednesdays will present music, dance and culture of Africa, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and The Americas. Tickets are free, but reservations are strongly recommended. Call us at (773) 728-6000 to secure your seats! Price: Suggested Donation, $10. Ticket Link: Reserve Tickets! Other Times To-Do It: Wednesdays. Venue Info: What a stimulating facility this is! The energy is palpable before you even reach the door. Old Town School offers a very diverse range of performances in a family-friendly environment. Seating in the main theater (the Concert Hall) manages intimacy, despite its large capacity. First floor seating offers both cabaret- and auditorium-style seating. Even in the second floor balcony, you’ll be right in the thick of the action. Food and beverages are available for sale – and can be taken into the theater!…
Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 North Lincoln
Chicago, Illinois
(773) 728-6000.
For more info visit www.oldtownschool.org.