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Beer lovers around the world are mourning the master beer critic Michael Jackson, who passed away at the end of August. The UIC branch of Lush Wine & Spirits will be honoring the great Beer Hunter with a free beer tasting this Sunday between 2 and 5pm on Sunday, Sept. 30. They'll also be participating in the worldwide toast at 9pm. Raise a glass.
Michael Jackson Tribute & Beer Tasting, Sept. 30
Lush Wine & Spirits
1306 S. Halsted St., Chicago | 312-738-1900
Most Chicagoans think that once Labor Day passes, that's it for the festivals in Grant Park. Not so: there's still Celtic Fest yet to go, this Saturday and Sunday. Dolores O'Riordan, formerly of the Cranberries, headlines at the Petrillo Music Shell along with Lúnasa and Jon Langford on Sept. 15, and Damien Dempsey, Searson and Salsa Celtica perform on Sept. 16 — and those are just the highlights of a festival featuring national and international musicians representing all Celtic nations on nine stages, all for free. Head on down and dance awhile!
Celtic Fest, Sept. 15-16
Grant Park, Columbus Drive and Monroe Street, Chicago
It's a little early for the trees to change color, but Fall is already on the mind at the Chicago Botanic Garden as they prepare for the annual Harvest Festival. The very family-friendly event includes music and cooking demonstrations, a hay-bale maze and other activities for the kids, and a marketplace for the parents offering fresh bread, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, fresh flowers, taffy apples and more.
Harvest Festival, Sept. 15-16
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe | 847-835-5440
In a city with such a vibrant arts scene, it's hard to pick out just a handful as the best. But here's a try:
• The Art Institute of Chicago, the CSO and the Poetry Foundation have teamed up to offer a yearlong series entitled American Perspectives, encompassing image, music and words. Opening day is this Saturday, Sept. 15.
• Redmoon Theatre is reliably entertaining and thought-provoking. Its current production examines the world of haute couture and "the virtues and vices of being naughty and nice."
• The Joffrey Ballet's upcoming performance of Giselle promises to be outstanding.
• Steppenwolf returns to the classics with The Crucible, opening this Thursday, Sept. 13.
Chef Masaharu Morimoto, star of both the Japanese and American "Iron Chef," pays a visit to Fox & Obel to promote his new cookbook, Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking. At 12:30pm, he'll do a quick cooking demo, then sign books for a couple hours. You'll want to RSVP right away for the demo, as seating is limited. More details here.
Morimoto Book Signing, Sept. 8
Fox & Obel
401 E. Illinois Ave., Chicago | 312-379-0139
The summer neighborhood festival season is winding down, but one of the last is one of the better ones: Lincoln Square celebrates the 87th annual German Day with bands, dancing, a parade and, of course, lots of good German beer from Friday through Sunday (one day obviously isn't enough to cover all that is German). Think of it as an early Octoberfest. Be sure to bring cash, though: the beer tent accepts nothing else.
German Day, Sept. 7-9
Lincoln Plaza, Leland and Lincoln Avenues, Chicago
The 18th annual African Festival of the Arts gives the Jazz Fest a run for its money this weekend, with more than 100 performances by jazz, funk, R&B, hip hop and world music acts — and takes it to another level with art exhibits, author readings, cultural and historical discussions, dance performances, films and children's activities. The whole of Washington Park will be abuzz with so much to do, you might want to pick up a full weekend pass to make sure you don't run out of time to do it all.
African Festival of the Arts, Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Washington Park
51st Street and Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago
Many galleries are gearing up for First Fridays next week, but that doesn't mean there's not art to be seen this weekend.
• The Art Institute has been wowing visitors with a retrospective of photographer Jeff Wall's work.
• There's still time to catch "Niki in the Garden," the vibrant sculptures of Niki De Saint Phalle, at the Garfield Park Conservatory while the foliage is still green (it'll be worth a return trip this fall to see them among the oranges, browns and reds.)
• Visit Aldo Castillo Gallery to see what's new in Latin-American art.
• Take a walk around the Chicago Arts District in Pilsen for a look at up-and-coming artists' works.
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