Chicago.. North Coast Music Fest, Ink Life Tattoo Fest, Country Megaticket, Talib Kweli Yacht Party, Chicago Jazz Fest, and More Tonight...

The North Coast Music Festival Continues at Union Park.  1501 W. Randolph St.  Today Kid Cudi, Talib Kweli, Nicki Romero and many more artist will be on stage.  For a complete lineup, schedule, and to buy tickets go to http://www.northcoastfestival.com/

Speaking of Talib Kweli, he is having a yacht party tonight. 600 E. Grand Ave.  Navy Pier.  You may want to get there about 11:45pm.  To purchase tickets go to stubhub http://www.stubhub.com/talib-kweli-tickets/talib-kweli-yacht-party-chicago-spirit-of-chicago-yacht-8-30-2014-9115434/
It cost about $100.

The Ink Life Tattoo Fest continues today at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN. 777 Casino Dr. There will be bands, tattoo competitions and a lot more going on.  For details go to http://inklifetour.com/hammond.html 

Tonight is the 2014 Country Megaticket at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.  19100 Ridgeland Ave., in Tinley Park. Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Time McGraw and Toby Keith.. Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.  

Romeo and Juliet in the Partk tonight at Ingraham Park!  2100 Ridge Ave.  Its free and starts at 3pm.  

Chicago Jazz Festival continues today at Millennium Park.  201 E. Randolph St. For details and lineup go to http://jazzinchicago.org/jazzfest/

How Cute!  They are showing the Wizard of Oz at Horner Park!  2741 W. Montrose Ave.  The movie starts at 8pm.

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Chicago.. The Chicago Jazz Festival, Tattoo Festival, Rakim in Concert and Improv Shakespeare..

The Chicago Jazz Festival is today at Millennium Park.  201 Randolph St.  Its free.  To see the full musical lineup go to http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/chicago_jazz_festival.html

Ink Life’s Tattoo and Music Festival is this weekend at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, IN.  For Details go to http://www.horseshoehammond.com/shows.html

Improv Shakespeare!  Tonight at IO.  3541 N. Clark St.  Admission is $16.   For more info go to http://ioimprov.com/chicago/

Rakim featuring Mic One, Pozlyrix and Adad is tonight at the Abbey Pub in Chicago.  3420 W. Grace St.  The concert is at 10pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

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Chicago.. Rooftop Nights, Martinis and Moet Hennessy with West Coast Oysters..

Check out the Terrace Rooftop tonight at the Conrad.  521 North Rush Street.  It is open until 1:30pm.  Eat, drink, chill!

If you’re in the Tinley Park area, Intimo Martini Bar is a great place.  7086 183^rd St.  Their drinks are great.

Le Bar is a great place for cigar aficionados.  Also, until September 28^th Moet Hennessy celebrates Chicago Gourmet by pairing a glass of Moet Hennessy Champagne with West Coast Oysters for $30.  20 E. Chestnut St inside the Sofitel Water Tower.

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Chicago.. Smoke Daddy Tequila BBQ, Free Admission at the MCA, Star Trek in the Park, Hunger Games in the Park and More Tonight.

The Smoke Daddy Rhythm and Bar B Que, Tequila Que is today.  It Cost $25 to get in. There will be live music as well as pairings of barbeque and tequila.  1804 W. Division.  www.thesmokedaddy.com

Its Free admission day at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  220 E. Chicago Ave.  The museum closes at 8pm.

There will be awesome live music today at the Chicago Botanic Gardens starting at 6pm.  The Shamrock Ragsters and Neil Dixon Smith will be playing.  Its free.  Just bring blankets and/or lawn chairs and maybe snacks.

 Star Trek: Into the Darkness is showing at Emmerson Park.  1820 W. Granville Ave.  The movie starts at 8pm.  Its free, just bring blankets and/or lawn chairs and snacks.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, will be showing tonight in Lake Shore Park at 8pm.  This movie is also free, just bring lawn chairs and/or blankets and snacks.

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Chicago.. Comedians Mike Epps, Chris Distefano, and Godfrey, New Orleans Celebration and Naperville Wine Festival..

Comedian Mike Epps is performing at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville IN today.  8001 Delaware Pl.  His standup starts at 8pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

Chicago's New Orleans Festival is today At the corner of N Damen Ave & W Division St. in Wicker Park.  Enjoy southern food, great drinks and a variety of live music.  It goes until 10pm.  For more info and artist line up go to https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1497286

Comedian Chris Distefano will be at Zanies in Rosemont tonight.  5437 Park Pl.  His show is at 8pm and tickets are $25.  You can purchase them at the door or go to www.ticketmaster.com

The Naperville Wine Festival continues today at CityGate Centre, 2135 CityGate Lane.  Enjoy tasting over 300 wines and great food and music.  Go to http://www.napervillewinefestival.com/ for more information.

Comedian Godfrey is at the Improv in Schaumburg tonight.  5 Woodfield Mall.  His shows are at 7pm and 9pm.  Go to www.improv.com and click on Chicago to purchase tickets.

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Chicago.. Comedians Godfrey and Chris Distefano, Naperville Wine Festival, The Movie Ride Along in the Park..

Sausagefest Chicago is today.  1633 N. Cleveland Ave in Lincoln Park from 5pm to 10pm.  There are bands, contest and of course sausage.  For a band line up and hours for the rest of this weekend go to www.sausagekingchicago.com

Comedian Godfrey is performing at the Improv at 8pm and 10pm.  Go to www.improv.com and click on Chicago for tickets.  Tickets are about $20.

Comedian Chris Distefano is performing at Zanies in Chicago.  1548 N. Wells.  His shows are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets or you can purchase them at the door.  Tickets are about $25.

The Naperville Wine Festival is today at CityGate Centre.  2135 CityGate Lane.  Taste over 300 wines, there is info on wine pairings, live music and you get souvenirs.  Its $30 to get in but $15 for designated drivers.  Its from 4pm to 10pm.  For more info go to www.napervillewinefestival.com

There will be a showing of the movie Ride Along in Meyering Playground Park at 8pm.  This is free, just bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. 

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Chicago.. Comedian Godfrey at the Improv, Back to the Future in the Park, And A House Party at Promontory

Comedian Godfrey is at the Improv tonight in Schaumburg.  Its at 5 Woodfield Mall.  Go to www.improv.com and click on Chicago for tickets.  His show is at 7:30pm and tickets start at $17.

They are showing the old school movie “Back to the Future” at Arrigo Park.  801 S. Loomis St.  The movie starts at 8pm.  Its free.  Just bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.

Tonight is “House Priority”..  A Chicago House Music Party at the Promontory.  5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W.  Chicago, Il 60615.  The party starts at 8pm.  Its brought to you by Gear and PUSH Entertainment.  I’m not sure of the cost, but for more details, this party is also listed on ticketmaster.  www.ticketmaster.com 

Also, there is a wine tasting cruise tonight at 7:30pm from Shoreline Sightseeing Cruises.  It leaves at 7:30pm and cost $49 per person.  Click to buy tickets http://www.shorelinesightseeing.com/special-events/#wine-tasting-cruise

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Chicago.. Goonies on the Roof, Jazz at the Chicago Botanic Garden, And Fast and Furious 6 In the Park Tonight.

Watch “The Goonies” on the roof at The Packing House.  1113 W. Randoph St.  Its free, (unless you want to buy food and drinks of course).  And the movie starts at 8pm.

At the Chicago Botanic Garden…  Bring chairs and blankets and listen to beautiful sounds of Nia Quintet.  The music starts at 6pm.  The address there is 1000 Lake Cook Rd.  For more info visit www.chicagobotanic.org

Fast and Furious 6 in the park!  Its going to be shown at Fulton River Park at 8pm.  353 N. DesPlaines St.  Of course this is free, just bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Today is free admission day at the Museum Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  220 E. Chicago Ave.  The museum is open until 8pm.

There will be live jazz at M Vie.  1372 W. Grand Ave.  Get there about 7. 

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Chicago.. Kiss, Comedian Jim Breuer, Michael Jackson's "This is It" in the Park, and the Mike Wheeler Band Tonight..

Kiss is in concert tonight at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre.  19100 Ridgland Ave., Tinley Park.  The concert is at 7pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

Jim Breuer is performing at the Improv in Schaumburg.  5 Woodfield Mall.  The show starts at 7pm and tickets are not available online so you must contact the Improv.  847-240-2001.

3D Fireworks Cruise on Mercury Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline leaves tonight at 8:30pm.  Get to 112 E. Wacker Drive to go.  Tickets start at $12.  www.mercurycruiseline.com for more info.

There will be a showing of Michael Jackson's "This is It" in Unity Playlot Park.  2636 N. Kimball Ave., Logan Square.  It starts at 8pm and is free.

The Mike Wheeler Band is playing at the House of Blues tonight.  329 N. Dearborn St.  It cost $10 to get in and the show starts at 9pm.

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Chicago.. Robin Thicke, Jim Breuer, Festival Cubano, Live Blues and More Tonight Loves..

Robin Thicke is in concert tonight at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana.  777 Casino Center Drive.  Tickets are $48-$169.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.  The concert starts at 8pm.

Festival Cubano is today at Riis Park.  6100 W. Fullerton Ave.  Its $5 to $10 to get in and free for kids under 13.  Enjoy live music, food vendors, a beer garden, cigar lounge, domino tournament and other games and crafts for the kids.  Its from 3pm to 10pm.  Go to www.thecubanfestival.com for more info.

Very funny Comedian Jim Breuer is performing at the Improv in Schaumburg.  5 Woodfield Mall.  His shows are at 8pm and 10pm and tickets start at $28.  Go to www.improv.com for tickets and click on Chicago.

Shakespeare in the Parks: A Midsummer Nights Dream is going to be at the South Shore Cultural Center today. 7059 S. South Shore Drive.  Its free.  Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.  It starts at 6:30pm.

The Joe Moss Band is performing at the House of Blues.  329 N Dearborn St., Chicago.  They go on at about 9pm.  Go to www.houseofblues.com for tickets and more info.  Here is a sample of their music..  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YKI5K4LFLQ

Comedian Ron Funches is performing tonight at Zanies in Rosemont at 10:30pm tonight.  5437 Park Pl.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

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Chicago.. Miley Cyrus, Movie in the Park "Babe", Festa Italiana, Comedian Ron Funches and More To Do Tonight.

Miley Cyrus is in concert at the United Center tonight at 7pm.  1901 W. Madison St.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

They will be showing the movie Babe at Cantigny Park.  1s151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton.  Its free.  Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks.

Today you can go to the Taylor Street Festa Italiana.  Great pasta and wine!  You can stomp grapes to make wine, and try some great Italian food.  There is a $5 suggested donation.

If you haven’t been to the Illinois State Fair yet, you may wanna go and load up on interesting junk food!  Visit http://www.agr.state.il.us/isf/ for fair info.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd is performing at the House of Blues Tonight.  329 N Dearborn St., Chicago.  His show is at 6:30pm.  Go to http://www.houseofblues.com/chicago/ for details and tickets.

Comedian Ron Funches is performing tonight at Zanies in Rosemont 8pm.  5437 Park Pl.  Tickets are $22 and you can get them at www.ticketmaster.com  Here is a link of one of his acts..  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgtQLDpDC6w

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