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5 Things To Do Outside Today: 'Wait Wait' in the Park Chance the Rapper

By Jen Sabella | July 30, 2015 3:35pm
  Last year, the city went 42 hours without a reported shooting, the rapper tweeted Friday.
Last year, the city went 42 hours without a reported shooting, the rapper tweeted Friday.
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CHICAGO — Beautiful summer night? Check. Friday tomorrow? Check. Get outside, duh.

1. Play The Bluff Game:  Join your fellow public radio nerds in Millennium Park tonight for a live taping of WBEZ's beloved news quiz show "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!" Chance the Rapper is tonight's special guest - as if Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis weren't special enough! Starts at 7 p.m. at Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E. Randolph. Free.

2. See "Shakespeare's Greatest Hits": Some of Shakespeare's most memorable characters will come to life on Thursday, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater promises. Bring a blanket and have a picnic while watching the free performance, a medley of Shakespeare classics. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St. Free.

3. Take The Kids To A (Free) Movie: Enjoy "The Lego Movie" with the community on Thursday. Bring a blanket or chair, and don't forget the snacks. The movie runs from 8:30 - 10:20 p.m. at Rainey Park, 4350 W. 79th St.

4. Watch “Hook” Under the Stars: The world will never stop mourning comic genius Robin Williams, especially since the movies he starred in are among everyone’s favorites. A 6-flick tribute to Williams continues tonight with "Hook." Grab a bite and drink at To Hayati at Taxim, a new rooftop patio around the corner from the park before the show, or pick up a plate of sandwiches or charcuterie at Chop Shop and pretend you are at Ravinia. Show starts at dusk (around 8 p.m. but come earlier to get a good spot) in Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave., on the softball field. Free.   

5. Eat a Slice of Pizza on ‘The 606’:  A popular spot for a quick slice of ‘za, Plazzio’s is near the Western Avenue entrance/exit ramp to the elevated Bloomingdale Trail, which offers plenty of spots to sit and enjoy the path. Or if you feel like staying at ground level, there are some picnic benches outside of the pizzeria. Plazzio’s 1901 N. Western Ave. in Bucktown. 

 

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