Start the weekend off with a bang and catch the new kung-fu extravaganza “The Forbidden Kingdom” starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li. By themselves, Chan and Li are legendary martial arts masters. Putting them together in the same film is genius and is guaranteed to blow the minds of many at the box office.
Help celebrate Earth Day all week at Lululemon Athletica (900 N Michigan Ave- 3rd floor) as they host the “Grow Your Green” event this Saturday afternoon. Come and find out how you can make your household greener and more eco-friendly. The event will be held from 2-6pm at all of Lululemon’s Chicago locations.
For those looking for a different kind of Earth Day check out Mahoney’s Pub (551 N. Ogden Ave.) as they host their annual “Get Trashed on Earth Day” event. Come out and enjoy specialty cocktails like a chocolate Mud-tini or the Greenie-Tini. Partial proceeds benefit the Keep Chicago Beautiful foundation.
If beer is your thing check out the Bare Tree Wheat Wine Beer Debut at the Bluebird Bistro and Winebar (1749 N. Damen Ave). Be the first to sip the Two Brothers Brewing Company’s newest flavor Wednesday night. The beer is shipped from the brewing company directly to the wine bar for tasting. The event starts at seven but arrive early for a good spot in line.
Alternative rock fans will should take the trek out to Wrigleville and catch The Bravery with Fiction Plane and Your Vegas at the Metro ( 3730 N. Clark). With a new album coming out the venue is sure to fill up fast so get your tickets now.
For a truly twisted night out check out “Dreamlandia” at the Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater (2257 N. Lincoln Ave.). Reality and dreams collide for a family living on the U.S./Mexico border when they must deal with NAFTA, narcotics and illegal immigration. Stay after the show for a discussion with the cast and crew.
With so many great events going on in and around Chicago it is impossible to be bored. The weather is beautiful so get yourself out of the house and have an adventure in the city.
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