WED 8/16
Crazy for the King
Do sequined jumpsuits get you all shook up? Then you know Wednesday is the 29th anniversary of Elvis’s death. And the Elvis-A-Thon at Dick’s Last Resort–featuring a performance by Ray “Elvis” Montes–is right up your alley. Between sets, don your best lip curl in the impersonator contest for the chance to win $500. Hungry like a hound? Scarf doughnuts for a chance to win $50. 7:45 p.m. No cover. 435 E. Illinois St. 312-836-7870.
Mad for Madge
Or maybe the Material Mommy is more your style? Celebrate Mrs. Ritchie’s 48th birthday–which, yup, also is Wednesday–at Kit Kat Lounge’s Madonna Birthday Celebration. Watch video clips as you dine on The Rocco (shrimp on flatbread, $4), The Lourdes (a chicken breast dinner, $14) and The Guy Ritchie (a brownie with ice cream, $8). Wash it all down with a Material Girl Martini ($5). Fake British accent optional. 5:30 p.m. 3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111.
Carpe summer diem
Nobody likes bad news, but bear with us: Autumn is just around corner. And since there are just three concerts left in this year’s Grant Park Music Festival, it’s time to seize the season and head to Millennium Park. Tune in to the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Carlos Kalmar, as they perform a piece by Dvorak starting at 6:30 p.m. Best of all, it’s within your budget: free. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 100 N. Michigan Ave. 312-742-7638.
THU 8/17
Like, totally, man
If yoga’s not helping you relax, ask Tommy Chong–of Cheech and Chong fame–for guidance. The author signs his new book “The I Chong: Meditations from the Joint” at Border’s at 7 p.m. Bring a copy of the tome to get in line (starting at 5 p.m.). Only books will be signed–no other paraphernalia, if you catch our drift. Free. 830 N. Michigan Ave. 312-573-0564.
Hip-hop heaven
Maybe you don’t have “Step Up”-style moves, but you can still get in on the hip-hop life at Funky Buddha Lounge. The Elements bash celebrates DJ Intel’s new CD, “Ghosts in the Machine,” with DJ Kico, a performance by the break dancing crew Brickheadz (11:30 p.m.) and a demo by graffiti artist Jose Garibaldi. Arrive before midnight to snag a free copy of Intel’s new CD. 9 p.m. $10-$20. 728 W. Grand Ave. 312-666-1695.
FRI 8/18
Practice? Perfect!
Weary of rubbing elbows with 2 million other sweaty bods this weekend at the Air & Water Show? Relax. You can take a lunchtime Air & Water Show Cruise and watch air teams practice for the annual show instead. You’ll have the best seat in the house (repeat: seat), plus the cruise includes a three-course meal. 11 a.m. $54.53; includes tax and tip. Odyssey Cruises, 600 E. Grand Ave. 888-741-0281.
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