This Weekend at Eastgate Village

Here are some great events going on near the South Loop!

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx will be performing at the Arie Crown Theatre at McCormick Place on August 1st and 2nd. Chicago’s Arie Crown is one of Foxx’s 50-city stops during his “Blame It Tour 2009.” Foxx will perform at 8pm on August 1st, and 7:30pm on August 2nd. To purchase tickets, click here.

Pet-Friendly Barbecue

Enjoy an a la carte barbecue on the patio at 2233 S. King Drive. Your dog will also enjoy this event full of biscuits and jerky. This barbecue is held on Sundays from 3-6pm. For more information click here.

Don’t Stop Believing

Throughout the weekend U.S. Cellular Field will play host to a battle against the Bronx Bombers. The Sox took the first game last night, but the Yankees are in town for three more games: July 31st (7:11pm), August 1st (3:05pm), and August 2nd (1:05pm). On Friday the game will wrap up with a fireworks display set to 50s and 60s music. The record-breaking southpaw, Mark Buehrle, is scheduled to pitch Sunday. For a complete schedule, click here. To buy tickets, click here.

Reggie’s Rock Club

This live music venue features rock artists all weekend. For more information about Reggie’s, click here.

Lineup
Friday, July 31st 8pm: The Brokedowns
Saturday, August 1st 10pm: Doomtree
Sunday, August 2nd 5pm: Stephen Jerzak

Exciting Events Around Eastgate Village

Looking for something exciting to do in the near future? Look no further. Here are some great upcoming events that are sure to feed your craving for fun.

Dew Tour’s Nike 6.0 BMX Open
Check out the best of BMX in Grant Park on June 26th and 27th. The event hosts the finals for BMX Dirt on Friday, as well as the finals for Park BMX and Vert BMX on Saturday. The tour also includes many other events and features interactive exhibits in Festival Village as well as a free concert at night. See athletes such as Ryan Nyquist, Steven McCann, and many more! For more information about the Dew Tour click here.

Just For Laughs
TBS is bringing one of the biggest comedy events ever to Chicago. The event has been going on in theaters across the city. There are still many laughs to come as Just For Laughs continues through June 21st. For more information on shows, performers, and theater locations, click here.

Cross-Town Rivalry
The rivalry continues as the Chicago Cubs travel to US Cellular Field to play the Chicago White Sox. The three heated games are scheduled to take place on June 26th, 27th, and 28th. The two teams split the previous series at a game a piece with one game postponed. For more information, Sox fans click here, and Cubs fans click here.