MON 7/14
Pop your cork
Whether you spent your workday plotting a revolution, you can party like a Parisian in honor of Bastille Day at Pops for Champagne with a sampling of more than 25 French sparkling wines. Nibble on pates, cheeses and meats and stroll out to the courtyard for live music. 5 p.m. $75. 601 N. State St. 312-266-7677.
Super fly
Soar to new heights at the Chicago Aerial Dance Intensive, where you learn a wide range of acrobatic moves on the trapeze, ropes, bungee and more during an intensive four-session workshop for all levels. Yes, it’s spendy ($150), but the chance to impress your friends with a high-wire act? Priceless. 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. The Belle Plaine Studio, 2014 W. Belle Plaine Ave. 773-463-4402. Full schedule: amebadance.org
On the case
If you got hooked on Raymond Chandler’s “The Long Goodbye” when it appeared as this season’s One Book, One Chicago selection, head to The Plagiarists’ production of “The One About The Green Detective.” The show is an adaptation of Jonathan Lethem’s noir detective story, with live accompaniment by the Every People Jazz Workshop. Stick around after the show for live jazz sets. 8 p.m. Through July 28. $15. Black Rock, 3614 N. Damen Ave.
TUE 7/15
Lucky seven
Is the humidity putting a damper on your usually charming ways? Revive yourself at the Spa Space Anniversary Party and K. Amato Trunk Show, which features mini-manicures, massages, cocktails, desserts, a jewelry trunk show and gifts (with purchase), in honor of the spa’s seventh anniversary. A $20 reservation fee is redeemable for merchandise on site. 5 p.m. 161 N. Canal St. 312-466-9585. Reservations required: spaspace.com/invitation/spaspaceat7.html
H20-no
Steven Spielberg’s classic horror film “Jaws” might prompt you to scale back your aquatics routine. Good thing Rainey Park (4350 W. 79th St.), where the flick screens as part of Movies in the Parks, is miles from the lake. More Tuesday screenings: animated adventure “Flushed Away” at Shabbona Park (6935 W. Addison St.) and the Robin Williams comedy “RV (Runaway Vacation)” at Margate Fieldhouse (4921 N. Marine Drive). Movies begin at dusk. Free. 312-742-7529.
WED 7/16
Bow wow!
Who’s to say your best friend wouldn’t like a cold one after work too? Take your pooch to the patio at Joe’s for Doggy Happy Hour, where reps from Dog-a-Holics are on hand with treats, merchandise and canine beer (it’s non-alcoholic). Drink specials for two-legged folks include $3 domestic bottles and $6 Coors Light pitchers. Donations and 10 percent of bar sales benefit various animal charities. 5 p.m. No cover. 940 W. Weed St. 312-337-3486.
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