The opening sigh of summer has finally arrived. Find great ideas on how to enjoy your weekend here. Check back often as new events are continually being added.
Cascade Drive-In - Star Trek (Begins Thursday)
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You've already seen Star Trek, but have you seen it at the drive-in? No? Then, consider heading to West Chicago. Note: cash only.
Blackhawks vs. Red Wings - 2009 Playoffs (Friday and Sunday)
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Games 3 and 4 of the red-hot Chicago Blackhawks playoff journey will take place in Chicago this weekend. (See more playoff photos like the one at left.)
Adler Planetarium Telescopes Exhibit Opens (Begins Friday)
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The Planetarium celebrates the 400th anniversary of the telescope with this new exhibit.
Kayak Chicago - River and Lake Tours (Begins Friday)
Kayak Chicago opens some of its lakefront and river tours this weekend, including their popular fireworks tours.Arlington Park - Memorial Day Weekend (Friday to Monday)
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Arlington Park features a special event for each day of the weekend including a Party in the Park, Taste of Summer Festival, Family Day, and the American 1000 Guineas Festival.
Chicago Festival of Spiritual Art (Friday to Monday)
The Life Force Arts Center (3148 N. Lincoln) launches this inaugural festival of all things spiritual. More than 30 artists in a variety of media are scheduled along with panel discussions, lectures, and workshops. You can buy a full-festival pass at $100, a single day pass for $40, and, should you really want to attend but lack the money to do so, organizers are right now saying no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Now that ought to be worth a load of good kharma for them.International Gem & Jewelry Show (Friday to Sunday)
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The Donald E. Stephens Center in Rosemont hosts a giant gem and jewelry show so you can stock up on your bling.
White Sox at Home vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates (Friday to Sunday)
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The Sox try to ransack the Pirates on the first half of Memorial Day weekend before shipping them off to Wrigley Field. Both Friday and Saturday are fireworks nights.
Memorial Day Parade (Saturday)
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Remember, honor, and enjoy at the downtown Chicago Memorial Day parade.