Tonight in Chicago: Cory Holcomb's Chitown Laugh-a-Thon, Sinbad, The Mariachi & Tequila Festival and Jamie Lissow.

Cory Holcomb is going to be at the Arie Crown Theatre for the Chi-Town Laugh-a-Thon Comedy Tour.  The show starts at 8pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

Sinbad is going to be at the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City tonight.  The show starts at 8pm.  For tickets go to www.ticketmaster.com 

The Mariachi & Tequila Festival is today at the Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.  

Jamie Lissow is at the Improv tonight.  The comedy club is at 5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.  Go to www.improv.com and click Chicago for ticket info and show times.

To find great bars near you and their specials go to www.alcohost.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: The Black Keys in Concert, Windy City Soul Club, Hyde Park Jazz Fest,

Skate at Orbit Skate Center tonight during their adult skate session from 10pm to 1am.  Theres a live DJ.  Admission is $8 and skate rental is $3.  615 Consumers Ave., Palatine.

The Black Keys will be at the United Center tonight at 8pm.  Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets

Tis time again for the "Windy City Soul Club"!  Chicago's Rare Soul Dance Party.  Its at Empty Bottle.  1035 N. Western Ave., Chicago.  Admission is $5.  For me info click this link http://windycitysoulclub.com/

Hyde Park Jazz Festival is today at Midway Plaisance Park.  1130 Midway Plaisance North.  Its free and there will be 40 acts and also great food.

Comedian Jo Koy is at the Improv tonight in Schaumberg.  Its located at 5 Woodfield Mall.  His shows are at 7pm and 9:30 pm.

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Chicago: Mayweather vs Maidana Fight Parties, Chicago Beer Fest, Comedian Rick Gutierrez, Ironman 3 in the Park, Late Night Jazz Jam Session.

The Chicago Beer Festival is today at Union Station.  225 S Canal St.  Its from 6pm to 9pm.  Go to www.chicagobeerfestival.com for tickets.

Later on tonight, if you want to get out The Green Mill Quartet is doing a Jazz Jam Session at the Green Mill.  4802 N. Broadway.  The music starts about 1:30am and entry is free.

There's a showing of Iron Man 3 tonight at 9pm in Chopin Park.  3420 N. Long Ave. in Portage Park.  Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks.  This is free.

Comedian Rick Gutierrez is at the Improv tonight.  5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.  His shows are at 7pm and 9:15pm.  Go to www.improv.com and click on Chicago for ticket info.

A couple great places to watch the Mayweather vs Maidana fight tonight:

Patrons Hacienda

(Chicago and River Norths best authentic Mexican Restaurant)

316 West Erie St., Chicago.

$20 Cover

The Ogden

(Chicago's first chef driven sports bar)

1659 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago.

No Cover Charge

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Chicago: Graffiti Art Exhibit, Romeo and Juliet in the Park, Comedians Jon Lovitz and Drew Michael, and the Chicago Blues Allstars Tonight.

Romeo and Juliet in the Park!  Its today at 3pm (get moving if you're going) at Ingraham Park.  2100 Ridge Ave.  Bring lawn chairs/blankets.  Its free.

"Dear Summer" a solo graffiti exhibit by Hugo Garcia is today at The Box Chicago.  1415 North Ashland Avenue.  The exhibit opens at 5pm and entry is free.

The Chicago Blues Allstars are performing tonight at Kingston Mines.  2548 N. Halsted in Chicago.  There will be other acts there, and the performances start at 7pm.  It cost about $15 to get in.

Comedian Jon Lovitz is at the Improv tonight.  5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.  His shows are at 7pm and 9:15pm.  For tickets go to www.improv.com and click Chicago.  

Comedian Drew Michael is doing stand up at Zanies in Chicago.  1548 North Wells St.  He goes on about 7pm.  You can purchase tickets at the door or go to www.ticketmaster.com Here is one of his stand up acts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_4hd49Do0o

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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.. 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.. 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.. Hot Dog Fest, Chaka Khan, MGK and Twista, Christopher Theofanidis' World Premier of Northern Lights and Stepppers Class Tonight..

Today and tomorrow is the Chicago Hot Dog Fest at the Chicago History Museum.  All the best hot dog vendors will be there and there will also be live bands.  Go to www.chicagohotdogfest.com for more details.

MGK and Twista will be performing tonight at The Aragon Ballroom.  1106 W. Lawrence Ave.  The concert is at 6pm and you can purchase tickets online at www.aragon.com below is a clip of MGK..

Chaka Khan is performing tonight at The Chicago Theatre.  175 N. State St.  The concert is at 8pm.  Go to www.thechicagotheatre.com for tickets.

See the world premier of Northern Lights by the grammy nominated composer Christopher Theofanidis at the Grant Park Music Festival in the Jay Pritzer Pavillion at Millenium Park.  201 E. Randolph.  The concert starts at 7:30pm..  Here is one of his works that I really like..

There is a fun stepping and line dancing class tonight at The Dorchester.  1515 E. 154th St.  It starts at 8pm and cost about $10 to $15 to get in.  Visit www.after7productions.com for more information.

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Chicago.. Taste of Latin America, Salt N Pepa and Spinderella, Shakespeare in the Park, Rooftop Dinner..

Taste of Latin America is today until 10pm.  Its at 3600 to 3828 W. Armitage, from Central Park Ave to Avers St., in Chicago.  Taste all the delicious food from Latin countries.

Salt N Pepa and Spinderella are performing tonight at Joe's Bar.  940 W. Weed St., Chicago.  There show starts at 10pm.  Tickets are around $40.  Go to www.joesbar.com for more info.

You can see Shakespeare in the Park at Frank J. Wilson Park.  4630 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago.  The show starts at 6:30pm.  Its free and they will be performing "A Midsummer Nights Dream".

Have a romantic evening on the roof top at Shanghai Terrace at the Peninsula Hotel.  108 E. Superior St., Chicago.  For more details and reservations visit this website http://chicago.peninsula.com/en/fine-dining/shanghai-terrace-chinese-restaurant

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Chicago.. Hilarious Comedian Lowell Sanders, Hot Summer Jazz Series and a Luau Party.. Stay Dry!

If you're looking for fun even though its raining and you may not be able to go to the taste, here are some ideas..

Comedian Lowell Sanders will be at Zanies Comedy Night Club.  1548 Wells St., Chicago.  He goes on about 7pm and he is hilarious.

The Hot Summer Jazz Series fromm Irock Jazz is tonight at the Beverly Arts Center.  2407 W. 11th St.  Its at 8pm and cost about $27.

Its a Summertime Luau Party at NV Penthouse Lounge.  116 W. Hubbard St.  The cost is $7 to get in.  Dress in your favorite summer wear.

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