May 1, 2008-May 16, 2008 - JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
Moraine Valley Community College, Fine & Performing Arts Center, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills | 708-974-5500
An exhibition showcasing the breadth and depth of emerging art students who are either currently enrolled in or have taken art classes within the past year at Moraine Valley.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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May 1, 2008-May 31, 2008 - CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY PHOTO CONTEST
Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield | 708-688-8000
Take your best shot and enter it in the Chicago Zoological Society's annual Photo Contest. Brookfield Zoo is the perfect setting to capture a winning shot (although photos do not have to be taken at the zoo). Forms and the official photo contest rules may be downloaded from Brookfield Zoo's Web site.
May 1, 2008-May 31, 2008 - TONY N' TINA'S WEDDING
Piper's Alley, 230 West North Avenue, Chicago | 312-322-8859
7:30PM
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May 1, 2008-May 31, 2008 - WORLDS IMAGINED: THE ART OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest | 708-748-3377
Featuring original illustrations by Ashley Bryan, Jules Feiffer, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Wendy Anderson Halperin, Elisa Kleven, Barbara Lavallee, Kevin Luthardt, John J. Muth, Don Nedobeck, Claire A. Nivola and Susan Sturgill.
Tu-Sa 11AM-4PM
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May 3, 2008-May 31, 2008 - FARMERS MARKET- PARK FOREST
Corner of Lakewood Boulevard & Cunningham Drive, Park Forest | 708-748-1118
Fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers and crafts will be sold.
Sa 7AM-12PM
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May 3, 2008-May 31, 2008 - FRENCH MARKET - MOKENA
Village of Mokena, Front Street & Wolf Road, Mokena | 708-479-2468
Fruit, vegetables, cut and dried flowers, perennials, gourmet foods and more will be sold at a canopied European-style market.
Sa 8AM-1PM
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May 3, 2008-May 31, 2008 - LIVE HARNESS RACING
Balmoral Park Race Track, 26435 South Dixie Highway, Crete | 708-672-1414
View Live Harness racing, simulcast harness and thoroughbred racing from this newly remodeled rustic themed venue.
Tu, W, Sa 7:20PM; Su 6:30PM
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May 4, 2008-May 25, 2008 - COUNTRY MARKETS - FRANKFORT
Breidert Green, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort | 815-469-2177
The farmers market along the bike path in historic downtown Frankfort. Fresh locally grown produce and free special events for adults and children.
Su 10AM-2PM
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May 4, 2008-May 31, 2008 - SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
4350 West 129th Street, Alsip | 708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
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May 7, 2008-May 26, 2008 - CHICAGO WHITE SOX BASEBALL
US Cellular Field, 333 West 35th Street, Chicago | 312-674-1000
The Chicago White Sox play spectacular Major League baseball providing great entertainment for families from April through September.
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May 7, 2008-May 28, 2008 - BINGO
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
W 6-10PM
May 7, 2008-May 28, 2008 - FARMERS MARKET - MONEE
Manhattan Road & Governor's Highway, Monee | 815-954-9788
Weekly farmers market offering: Illinois produce, Michigan fruit, perennial flowers, Labriola bread, baked goods, "all natural" pastured poultry/eggs, salsas, jams, jellies, homemade jewelry and more!
W 2-6PM
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May 16, 2008-May 16, 2008 - ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - SEASON FINALE CONCERT WITH ZUILL BAILEY
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-481-7774
Guest Artists: Zuill Bailey, Cello Soloist; DePaul University Singers, Clayton Parr, Director; Candace Y. Johnson, Soprano Soloist
8PM
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May 16, 2008-May 17, 2008 - PALOS VILLAGE PLAYERS PRESENTS - I HATE HAMLET
Palos Village Hall, 8901 West 123rd Street, Palos Park | 708-479-3262
A Hilarious Comedy by Paul Rudnick; Directed by Len Wcislo; Asst. Director, Christine Haines; Producer, JoAnn Robertson.
7:30PM
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May 17, 2008-May 17, 2008 - CHICAGO FIRE SOCCER
TOYOTA PARK, 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview | 888-MLS-FIRE
7:30PM
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May 17, 2008-May 17, 2008 - JERRY STILLER
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park | 708-235-2222
Jerry Stiller has been a mainstay of American comedy for almost 50 years. His biggest came from performing as "Stiller & Meara" with his Irish bride, Anne Meara.
8PM
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May 17, 2008-May 17, 2008 - ONION FEST
Van Oostenbrugge Park and Legion Hall, 443 157th Street, South Holland | 708-596-3386
This first-ever Onion Fest commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Van Oostenbrugge Homestead. House tours available. Crafters, South Suburban Quilters Guild, South Holland Garden Club, local author Cynthia Ogorek with her new book "The Lincoln Highway Around Chicago." Foods made with Onions, desserts by the new "Unforgettable Cafe," entertainment by "Just For Fun" DJ's, and a Model 'A' Club car show.
10AM-5PM
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May 17, 2008-May 17, 2008 - SERTOMA CENTRE'S BIG EVENT
115 Bourbon Street, 3359 West 115th Street, Merrionette Park | 708-371-9700 ext. 206
Event includes firefighters cook-off and sampling, live entertainment for the whole family, raffles to benefit individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
5-10PM
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May 17, 2008-May 17, 2008 - THE VENTURES
Beverly Arts Center, 2407 West 111th Street, Chicago | 773-445-3838
8PM
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May 17, 2008-May 17, 2008 - AAU JUMP ROPE NATIONAL QUALIFIER
Bremen High School, 15203 Pulaski Road, Midlothian | 708-647-0506
AAU Jump Rope National Qualifier, hosted by the Pink Panthers Double Dutch team.
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May 17, 2008-May 31, 2008 - EUROPEAN MARKET - CRETE
Village of Crete , Exchange & Main Streets, Crete | 708-672-6969
Saturdays
Sa 8AM-1PM
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May 18, 2008-May 18, 2008 - 38TH ANNUAL BAPA HOME TOUR
Beverly Arts Center, 2407 West 111th Street, Chicago | 773-445-3838
All tours depart from the BAC at 11am. BAPA's popular annual home tour features five outstanding private residences and a historic institution.
11AM-5PM
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May 18, 2008-May 18, 2008 - CHICAGO MACHINE LACROSSE
TOYOTA PARK, 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview | 312-255-1540
Don't miss the excitement of the Chicago Machine. Be in the stadium as Chicago welcomes the nation's finest lacrosse players to town for six (6) regular season home games.
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May 18, 2008-May 18, 2008 - COMPUTER SHOW
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
9:30AM-3PM
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May 18, 2008-May 18, 2008 - ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA - SEASON FINALE CONCERT WITH ZUILL BAILEY
Lincoln-Way East Fine Arts Center, 201 Colorado Avenue, Frankfort | 708-481-7774
Guest Artists: Zuill Bailey, Cello Soloist; DePaul University Singers, Clayton Parr, Director; Candace Y. Johnson, Soprano Soloist
6PM
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May 22, 2008-May 29, 2008 - CRUISIN' FRANKFORT
Downtown Frankfort, Oak & Kansas Streets, Frankfort | 815-469-2177 ext. 243
Th 6-9PM
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May 23, 2008-May 23, 2008 - THE NEVERLY BROTHERS
Quigley's Irish Pub, 4010 West 111th Street , Oak Lawn | 708-952-4774
The Neverly Brothers are not an "oldies cover band," nor are they a tribute act. They are a very unique and exciting retro-sonic
9PM-1AM
May 23, 2008-May 26, 2008 - GAELIC PARK IRISH FESTIVAL
Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest | 708-687-9323
Almost forty hours of great Irish entertainment on four covered stages, unlimited carnival rides, food, cultural exhibits, refreshments and Irish import stores.
F 4-11PM; Sa-Su 12-11PM; M 12-8PM
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May 24, 2008-May 24, 2008 - 2008 FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE CONCERT SEASON
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park | 312-559-1212
Tim McGraw
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May 25, 2008-May 25, 2008 - COLLECTIBLE SHOW
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park | 708-403-6200
9AM-2PM
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