Comedians Rod Man and Josh Sneed, and Live Blues Tonight.

Rod Man is at the Improv in Chicago tonight.  The club is at 5 Woodfield Mall.  His shows are at 8pm and 10:15pm.  For tickets go to www.improv.com

Josh Sneed is at Zanies in Chicago tonight.  The club is located at 1548 North Wells St. His shows are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.  For ticket go to http://www.chicago.zanies.com/

Live Blues Tonight:

Demetria Taylor and the J.W. Williams Blues Band will be at Blues Chicago.  536 N. Clark St.  Get there about 9pm.

The Mike Wheeler Band will be at Rosa’s Lounge in Logan Square.  3420 W. Armitage Ave.

Joanna Conner and Duke Tumatoe will be at Kingston Mines tonight.  2548 N Halsted St.  Get there about 9pm.

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Chicago: Aries Spears, The Sugar Blue Blues Band, and Haunted House Listing.

The Sugar Blue Blues Band is at Kingston Mines tonight.  The club is at 2548 N Halsted in Chicago.  Admission is about $15.

Aries Spears is doing stand up at the Improv tonight.  The club is located at 5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.  His shows are at 8pm and 10:15pm.  Go to www.improv.com and click Chicago for ticket info.

Haunted Houses:

Haunted Quarry @ Harold Hall Quarry Beach

400 South Water Street.

http://www.bataviaparks.org/

*Kid Friendly Admission is $8

Haunted Barn at Sonny Acres

*Kid Friendly

29 W 310 North Ave, Chicago

Admission $5

www.sonnyacres.com

Nightmare at the Terrace Centre Haunted House

11500 South Beloit Avenue

http://www.horrortourers.com/nightmare-at-the-terrace.html

Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare

@ Odeum Expo Center

1033 N. Villa Ave.

http://www.greatamericannightmare.com/index3.html

Nightmare from North Street

601 Dundee Avenue

http://www.nightmarefromnorthstreet.com/

Frightmare Haunted House

7759 S. Harlem Ave. Burbank, Il

http://www.frightmarehauntedhouse.com/

Statesville Haunted Prison

17250 S. Weber Rd, Lockport

www.statesvillehauntedprison.com

13^th Floor Haunted House

1940 George St, Melrose Park

www.13thfloorchicago.com

Fear City Haunted House

8240 N. Austin Ave, Morton Grove

www.fearcitychicago.com

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Chicago: Via Festival Activities, House Music, Tony Rock, Live Blues, Culture for the Kids, and Haunted Houses Tonight.

DJ Slugo, Rees Urban, DJ Pluto and Lindsay Bailey are going to be at Primary Nightclub as part of the Via Festival.  Primary is at 5 W. Division.  The party starts at 10pm.  Here is a clip of some of DJ Slugo's work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxYpjmJN6Ug

The Via Festival is a celebration of Audio and Visual Art.  For details on all the events (as there are many) go to www.via2014.com and click on Chicago

Tony Rock is at the Improv tonight.  His shows are at 7pm and 9:15pm.  The comedy club is located at 5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.  For tickets go to www.improv.com and click Chicago.

Carlos Johnson & The Serious Blues Band are playing tonight at B.L.U.E.S.  2519 Halsted.  They go on at 9pm.  There's a $10 cover charge.  www.chicagobluesbar.com for more info.

Culture For Families:

A Midsummer Nights Dream 
@ James Downing Theatre
Admission $20 and $15 for students or seniors
The show starts at 7:30pm www.jamesdowningtheatre.com

Chicago Opera Playhouse presents Alice in Wonderland
@ Dupage Childrens Musuem
301 N Washington St.
Admission to the museum is $11 www.dupagechildrens.org

Haunted Houses

Midnight Terror Haunted House
@ The Beaty Lumber Yard Warehouse
9531 South 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn www.midnightterrorhauntedhouse.com

13th Floor Haunted House
1940 George St., Melrose Park www.13thfloorchicago.com

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Chicago: Tuesdays on the Terrace at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Wine and Art at Southport & Irving, and the Ronnie Hicks Blues Band Tonight,

Tuesdays on the Terrace is tonight at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  220 E. Chicago Ave.  Chicago Jazz Artist Play in the MCA Terrace and Sculpture Garden for Free.  A dinner buffet is available for $25.  There is also free admission into the museum.

It’s a Wine and Art party at Southport & Irving.  4000 N. Southport Ave.  There will be Spanish wine, appetizers and education on wine and an art class!  Its really fun and starts at 6pm.  The cost is $40.

The Ronnie Hicks Blues Band is playing tonight at Kingston Mines. 2548 N. Halsted.  They go on at about 8pm and its about $15 to get in.  Here’s a clip of them playing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qANbFi_nMIQ

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Chicago: John Mayer in Concert, Oktoberfest Celebrations, "From the Blacksmiths Hands: African Metal", Live Jazz and Live Blues Tonight.

"From the Blacksmiths Hands: African Metal" An exhibition of traditional African Metal Work is at the Douglas Dawson Gallery. 224 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 266.  The Gallery is open from 2pm to 6pm.

Live Jazz? The Victor Garcia Quartet are performing tonight at Andy's Jazz Club.  Its at 11 E. Hubbard.  Here's a clip of one of his performances https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiSTx7NiyVg They go on at 9:30pm.

John Mayer is in concert at Ravinia Festival tonight at 7pm.  418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park.  For ticket info visit https://www.ravinia.org/

Ronnie Hicks and the Planetary Blues Band are playing tonight at Buddy Guy's Legends.  700 S. Wabash Ave.  They go on at 9:30pm.  Visit the website for more info http://www.buddyguy.com/

Oktoberfest Celebrations!!

There's an Oktoberfest show with a 4 star brass band at Mirabell Restaurant in Irving Park.  3454 W. Addison St.  It starts at 7pm and admission is free.

Its Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus Chicago.  5500 Park Pl.  There is no cover.  Go enjoy the food and beer of the German Culture.

Also, Berwyns Oktoberfest should be very cool.  Its at the intersection of Windsor Ave and Grove Ave.  Its free.  There will be a food court, live music, carnival and amusement rides, kids activities and various vendors.

Also, there's an Oktoberfest Tent Party at Glenview House.  1843 Glenview Rd.  Its free and there's gonna be live German music, food and drinks, A kids bounce house, and kids face painting.

For those not partaking in acoholic beverages who would also like to participate in Oktoberfest..  The Holy Trinity Church is hosting their annual Oktoberfest.  Its at 111 S. Cass Ave., Westmont.  There will be live music, food and entertainment and its free.

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Chicago: Happy hour deals at Houlihans and Cantina Laredo, (Taco's, half priced bottles of wine, etc), The Ronnie Hicks Blues Band, Free Admission at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Houlihan’s in Park Ridge has half priced bottles of wine and $3.95 Appetizers from happy hour (3pm) to midnight.  Its located at 550 W. Touhy Ave.

Cantina Laredo offers half priced menu items during their happy hour.  Their taco’s are half priced..  FYI, they have great tacos.  They’re located at 508 N State St., Chicago.

The Ronnie Hicks Blues Band is playing tonight at Kingston Mines.  2548 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  I would say get there about 9pm for the music.

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

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Chicago.. Live Jazz at the Drake Hotel, Blues, Comedian Drew Michael, Dubstep Glow Dance Party, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Tonight.

NextGen Jazz is tonight at the Drake Hotel.  It starts at 7pm and its free.  140 E Walton Pl.

Live Blues? Charlie Love & the Silky Smooth Band are playing tonight at Kingston Mines.  2548 N Halsted St., Chicago.  It cost about $15 to get in.  I’d get there about 9pm.

Comedian Drew Michael is performing at Zanies in Chicago tonight.  1548 N. Wells St.  His show starts at 8:30pm and tickets are $25.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets, or you can purchase them at the door.  Here's a video of one of his acts 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_4hd49Do0o

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are in concert tonight at Allstate Arena.  6920 Mannheim Rd.  The concert starts at 7:30pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

This seems fun.  Tonight is a Dubstep Glow Dance Party at Club E.  5415 W. Irving Park Rd.  It starts at 9pm and cost $15.

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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.. Wiz Khalifa tonight.. Ed Motta, Live Blues, and The Leggo Movie in the Park, and More..

Wiz Khalifa is at the First Midwest Amphitheatre tonight.  19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park, Il.  There are box seats available on www.ticketmaster.com For all the other tickets it’s a wrap….  Sorry

Awesome musician Ed Motta is performing tonight at Mayne Stage.  1328 W. Morse Ave.  Tickets start at $25 and the concert is at 8pm.  Here is one of his live performances..  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3e-pc2PWZ0

Ronnie Hicks Blues Band is playing at Kingston Mines.  2548 N. Halsted., Chicago.  Get there about 8:30pm.  Its about $15 at the door.

If you want to get out with your kids…  They will be showing the Lego Movie in  West Lawn Park.  4233 W. 65^th St.  The movie starts at 8pm.  This is free, just bring your blankets and or lawn chairs and any snacks you might want.

Its free admission day at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago.  The museum closes at 8m.

Its Mixtape Tuesdays tonight at Exedus II.  3477 N. Clark St.  There will be awesome live hip hop and soul and a DJ as well.  It cost about $10 to get in.

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Chicago, Lollapalooza info Eminem and Iggy Azalea today, Lurrie Bell Blues Band, Comedian Michael Palascak, Shakespeare in the Park..

Comedian Michael Palascak (as seen on Letterman and Leno) will be performing tonight at Zanies in Old Town.  1548 N. Wells St.  His show is at 8:30pm.

Its so much going on tonight with the Lollapalooza concerts.  Eminem and Iggy Azalea will be performing tonight amongst other artist.  Its way too much to list here so hit up www.lollapalooza.com for detailed information.

Tonight the Lurrie Bell Blues Band and the Joanna Connor Blues Band will be performing at Kingston Mines.  2548 N. Halsted St., Chicago.  The shows start at 7:30pm.  Here is a samples of music from Lurrie Bell Blues Band http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HDIFad4Jjo

Its going to be a “Food Truck Frenzy” at Fred P. Hall Amphithater.  262 E. Palatine Rd.  Its free, there will be live music, and food trucks such as Babycakes Gourmet Pancakes, Chicago Pizza Boss, Flirty Cupcakes, Gelato Italiano, Marios Kart and Toasty Cheese.  It starts at 5pm.

 Shakespeare in the Parks!  Tonight you can see “A Midsummer Nights Dream” performed at Hamilton Park in Englewood.  513 W. 72^nd St.  The show starts at 6:30pm.

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