1. North Side Summerfest at Lincoln Ave. and Irving Park Rd., Aug. 17-19
The sixth annual North Side Summerfest will celebrate the North Center neighborhood wth live music, arts and crafts, and food vendors. Be sure to make it out Sunday for the hot dog-eating contest! For more go to http://starevents.com/events/northside-summerfest/

2. “Adrift” at The Greenhouse Theater Center, Fri., Aug. 17, 7:30 PM
Delve into the tale of Isaac Abbas, a teacher and army brat suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, and then bonds with one of his students over their shared illness. For more go to http://www.greenhousetheater.org/

3. Annoyance Theatre 25th Anniversary Celebration at Park West, Sat., Aug. 18, 8:30 PM
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar will be celebrating 25 years of bringing musicals and improve comedy to Chicago by featuring highlights of past shows. For tickets go to http://event.etix.com/ticket/online/frontDoor.jsp?performance_id=1638921&cobrand=plainetix

4. Makeshift Prodigy Record Release Party at Lincoln Hall, Sat., Aug. 18, 9:00 PM
Makeshift Prodigy celebrates their new record drop with a show at the intimate Lincoln Hall, just steps away from DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus. With a unanimously powerful live show, Makeshift Prodigy will create a concert experience you won’t forget. For more go to http://www.lincolnhallchicago.com/Shows/08-18-2012+Makeshift+Prodigy

5. RESTAURANT TO TRY: Brett’s Kitchen, 233 W. Superior St., 312-664-6354
With a wide clientele, from conservative nine-to-fivers to bohemian art denizens, the quality of Brett’s Kitchen is a widely known fact around River North. From breakfast staples to a mile-long list of sandwiches, Brett’s is sure to please any taste.
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