This Weekend in Chicago – September 21, 22 and 23rd
It’s about that time again that everyone is wondering what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? And they start to search for something to do this Friday and Saturday night in Chicago. Well there are a lot of movies, art exhibits and events this weekend. And the weather should be great. It should be in the 70′s all weekend and clear with no rain, so get in that last Barbecue on the grill before it gets too cold. I will be celebrating my birthday so who knows what will happen. Here is a list of what I found happening around town in the city and suburbs this weekend.
Friday September 21: (Yom Kippur begins at sundown)
New Movies opening this Friday in Chicago:
Resident Evil Extinction - Part Horror, part action, part zombie movie. Looks kind of dumb and gross to me, but men like Milla Jovovich in a heroine role kickin ass.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford – New Brad Pitt movie getting rave reviews all over the place. Good Morning America was singing its’ praises this morning in order to get some celeb time.
Jane Austen Book Club – The chick flick of the weekend. This seems a little odd that people would find this concept believable. I bet it’s cheezy but women will want to see it anyway.
Good Luck Chuck – I’m not sure why Dane Cook keeps getting movies. And how did he get a movie with Jessica Alba? Anyway, I would expect dumb humor all through this one. Not very good for Jessica’s career.
Into the Wind – A serious film from Sean Penn but not starring him. A guy leaves a family of wealth and privilege to go live in the wilderness and find himself. He ends up dying. Somehow this is about discovering yourself at all costs and what you learn from it while our time is fleeting on earth. He probably could have found himself with less death though.
The Brave one and 3:10 to Yuma are still playing and doing well as is the Bourne Ultimatum. If none of these cracker jack boxes appeal to you, go see last week’s all stars.
Jen Stark’s Little by Little(seen at left) Art Exhibit at the Heaven Gallery at 1550 N. Milwaukee Ave., between Damen Avenue & Honore Street on the second floor. You may have seen her amazing works in pictures passed around online. All these works are made from card-stock and glue. That’s it. They are visually and architecturally amazing. She does things with paper that I never thought possible. It runs through October 7th Saturday: hours 1-5 pm (photo courtesy of jenstark.com)
After Dark at the Art Institute of Chicago: The after hours event to go see the Art Institute in a whole new light. @ the Art Institute 111 South Michigan Avenue at Monroe Drive. Call for Tickets at 312-575-8000. Featuring: Life During Wartime DJs, theater performances from Collaboraction, and photos by Jeff Wall with some drinks, and yummy appetizers too. Friday from 6-10 PM.
Saturday September 22: (the first official day of Fall)
Winefest Chicago- Yet another Wine Festival – If you haven’t already gone to the Chicago wine Festival and the Naperville wine festival in the last 2 weeks you’re in luck, because there is a 3rd this weekend. People must really love their wine!
September 21 - 5 pm – 10 pm
September 22 - 12 pm – 10 pm
September 23 - 12 pm – 10 pm
Free to enter; $25 dollars for a wine tasting glass and food tickets
Call for more information at: 773-525-3609
Location: North Lincoln and Berenice Avenues (North Center neighborhood) 3840 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613
Oktoberfest At Sheffields- Oktoberfest in September again – September 22nd : 11:30 a.m. till ?? Come drink beer like the Germans do and listen to the music of the Polkaholics…
Price: No cover
Event Phone Number: 773-281-4989
Sheffield’s is in Lakeview at 3258 N. Sheffield Avenue Chicago, IL 60657-2211
Sunday September 23:
Second Annual Andersonville Dessert Crawl – Sundays are for sweets! Hello yummy! 26 dessert destinations in three hours for any possible kind of dessert you can imagine. It’s worth not eating all day to go to this event. It is Sunday from 4-7 PM so you’re in bed before Dr. Who is on TV. Tickets are available at the Swedish American Museum Center 5211 North Clark Street at Foster Avenue or at brownpapertickets.com. You can also call for more information 773-728-7552.