Sunday: National Ice Cream Day
Escape the expected scalding temps this weekend at your neighborhood ice cream shop. While July is National Ice Cream Month, this Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. Never hurts to ask for a discount on the “holiday.”
To jam
On Sunday, you can help one of five local bands “Have a Nice Gig” as they compete for a Bon Jovi opening spot. The musical showdown starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Aragon Ballroom (1106 W. Lawrence Ave.). The winning band will play with the N.J. rockers at their Aug. 5 Soldier Field show.
To shop
Save as much as 65 percent Friday through Wednesday as part of Neiman Marcus’ Last Call sale. Hint: Go straight for the designer goods, you may never see them priced this low again. 737 N. Michigan Ave.
To go
This weekend’s Rock Around the Block is more than your average festival–it’s for a good cause. Most of the $5 donation will go to help build a park in the neighborhood. Head to Lincoln Avenue between Addison and Roscoe Streets from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday to be part of the party.
