HIDDEN AGENDA REDEYE TAKES YOU OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE
On the agenda: Blind wine tastings at ENO at the Intercontinental Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Ave., 312-321-8738; enowinerooms.com
Check it out if you … Want to show off your wine knowledge, think your guessing skills are good enough to get you some cheaper drinks, haven’t met a drinking game you didn’t like.
The deets: All day Sundays starting July 13, order a flight from ENO and ask for a blind tasting. The bottles of three white or red wines will be concealed, and it will be up to your nose and taste buds to try to guess what they are, said Wine Director Scott Harney. Drinkers will be given a score card for each glass including categories such as type or types of grapes used, an age range, the region or country the wine is from and the climate in which it was grown. A high enough score will score you a discounted bill of $5.05 from a full-price range of $15-$18. One of the restaurant’s wine experts will then break down what you should taste in the wines to help ID them.
The payoff: A fun, non-stuffy way to learn about wine.
Saturday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Doc Films
HYDE PARK
This weekend features “The Thin Red Line.” 7 p.m. Schedule: docfilms.uchicago.edu. Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St. 773-702-8575. $5.
Funny First Saturdays
DOWNTOWN
Damon Williams hosts a rotating line-up of local and national comics. 9 p.m. Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. 312-576-4890. $20.
Movies in the Parks: July
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and spend the night watching movies for free under the stars as part of the Chicago Park District’s “Movies in the Parks.” Movies begin at dusk.
312-742-7529. Free.
Workouts in the Park
MILLENNIUM PARK
Take a free, 45-minute exercise lesson on the Great Lawn. This week features tai chi. 7 a.m. Millennium Park,
201 E. Randolph St.
312-742-1168. Free.
Green City Market
LINCOLN PARK
Shop organic goods and watch a cooking demo by Tru pastry chef Gale Gand. 10:30 a.m. (Market open 7 a.m.-1 p.m.) 1750 N. Clark St. 847-835-2240.
Sunday
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Sunset Paddle
West town
Kayak along the Chicago River and take in views of the city bathed in evening light. 6 p.m. Reservations required. Kayak Chicago, 1501 N. Magnolia Ave. 630-336-7245. $50.
Get a Grip on Your Health: Golf
IRVING PARK/AVONDALE
Professional instructors provide lessons. 11 a.m. Chicago Tennis and Golf, 3365 N. Drake Ave. 773-592-6405. Free.
All weekend
Taste of Chicago
GRANT PARK
The mega-food fest features everything from hot dogs to haute cuisine from 65 restaurants. 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. 300 S. Columbus Drive. 312-744-3315. Free entry.
Chicago SummerDance Festival GRANT PARK
The 11-week festival includes one-hour dance lessons followed by live music and dancing. 6 p.m. Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday. Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan Ave.
312-742-4007. Free.
Chicago Windy City Black Pride Festival
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Annual celebration for LGBT-SGL folks of African descent features DJ beats, workshops, a poetry slam, dancing and more. 1 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. Sunday. More info: windycitychicagoblackpride.org. 773-268-5678. Free-$10 per event.
Lake View Music Fest
LAKEVIEW
The annual event features live music by Mickey Hart Band (Saturday), Liquid Soul (Sunday) and more. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Sheffield Avenue and Addison Street. 773-868-3010. $5 suggested donation.
Naperville Ribfest
SUBURBS
The annual festival brings in 17 rib vendors from around the country competing to make the best barbecue and sauce. Noon Saturday and Sunday. Knoch Park, 700 S. West St., Naperville. $10.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
African-Caribbean International Festival of Life WASHINGTON PARK
The annual celebration of ethnic cultures features more than 100 performers, food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, exhibits and vendors. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. 5500 S. Cottage Grove Ave. 312-559-1212. $10-$15.
THE GAMER
WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME
Rush vs. Grand Rapids
2 p.m. Sunday, Allstate Arena
White Sox vs. Oakland
6:05 p.m. Saturday, 1:05 p.m. Sunday
