Chicago - July 17, 2008
The Weekend Guide
What to Do This Weekend
In honor of David Hasselhoff’s birthday, take back the knight.
WIN
Free Tickets to The Watson Twins
What: Correctly answer this question — What Cure song do country/folk/pop cuties The Watson Twins cover? — and be entered to win a pair of tickets to their show.
Why: Double trouble.
When: Thurs. Enter by noon; concert, 10 p.m.
Where: E-mail answer to rsvp@emptybottle.com. (Winners will be notified by 2 p.m.) Show, Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., at Belmont Ave. Tickets also online at ticketweb.com.
SEE
The Chicago Comedy TV Pilot Competition
What: Screenings of funny new sitcoms based on locals’ original ideas.
Why: Laugh it off.
When: Thurs. & Fri., 8:45 & 10:30 p.m.
Where: Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., b/t Waveland Ave. & Irving Park Rd. (773-871-6604).
Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe
What: Exhibition of art celebrating iconic actress/singer features 300+ photos, paintings, graphics, videos, sculptures, and more.
Why: It’s the bomb(shell).
When: Sat.-Sept.21.
Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., at Michigan Ave. (312-744-6630).
GNAW
Turkey Drumsticks at Bristol Renaissance Faire
What: Feast on ginormous grilled turkey legs at the medieval fest.
Why: Bust your britches.
When: Thru Sept. 1. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 12550 120th Ave., Kenosha, Wis., at the Ill./Wis. border, W. of I-94 (847-395-7773).
ENTER
Create Chocolate, Create Hope Design Contest
What: Draw a design to be featured atop Ethel’s chocolates; a percentage of proceeds from the winning entries benefits youth arts nonprofit Marwen.
Why: Cacao a go-go.
When: Thru July 31.
Where: Online at at ethelschocolate.com.
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