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Things You Can Do in Lincoln Park and Old Town this Weekend

By Josh McGhee | September 5, 2014 7:59am
 East London's Metronomy and Dawn Golden perform Friday at Lincoln Hall. Tickets to the 18-and-over show are $20.
East London's Metronomy and Dawn Golden perform Friday at Lincoln Hall. Tickets to the 18-and-over show are $20.
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Friday

Metronomy at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., 10 p.m.

East London's Metronomy and Dawn Golden perform Friday at Lincoln Hall. Tickets to the 18-and-over show are $20.

Lions, Tigers and Brews at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark St., 7-11 p.m.

This unique craft beer festival allows you to enjoy 75 craft beers and food from food trucks while exploring the exhibits and gardens. VIP access begins at 6 p.m. General admission begins at 7 p.m. General Admission is $49. VIP tickets are $89. Tickets for your designated driver are $19.

Saturday

Second Saturday at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Every second Saturday drop by the museum as it highlights a different activity cart for families to learn with. This month's second Saturday is focused on artifacts, allowing patrons to touch, look at and discuss things from Chicago's past. The cost is included in museum admission, which is always free for children under 12.

Shabazz Palaces at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., 10 p.m.

Shabazz Palaces performs for a 21-and-over audience Saturday at Lincoln Hall. Tickets to the show are $15.

Sheffield Stroll at Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., 2 p.m.

Learn the history of the Sheffield DePaul area by strolling through the architecture and Hollywood film sites. Meet at the street level "L" entrance. Walking tours are two hours long. Tickets are $20, $15 for museum members.

Sunday

The Fifth Annual Bacon Takedown at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., 2 p.m.

Mmm ... bacon! Local chefs have cooked up 20 delicious recipes to make your mouth water like Homer Simpson's. Tickets are $20 and you must be 21 to attend.

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