Events in Munster, Indiana

Taste of Chicago offers more low-cost options
As many feel the economic pinch, the Taste of Chicago rolls out wallet-friendly alternatives that will have visitors sampling more and saving dough.

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Sufjan Stevens at the Chicago Theatre: The Midwestern singer/songwriter comes home October 15th
With his captivating 50 States Project, singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens used his multi-instrumental gifts to create a voice for a young generation. On Friday, October 15th, Stevens will perform his transcendent songs at the ornate and roomy Chicago Theatre for the largest Chicago crowd of his career.

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Pavement at Pritzker Pavilion
After an acrid breakup over a decade ago, one of the most influential bands of the ‘90s, Pavement, decided to reunite for a world reunion tour this summer. The Stockton, CA quintet recently played their first Chicago show in 11 years at Pitchfork Festival on July 18, but will touch down again and perform more of their beloved classics on September 13 at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.

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The Vaselines at Lincoln Hall: The return of Kurt Cobain's muse
If it weren’t for a little group named Nirvana, Scottish group the Vaselines would still be unknowns in the U.S. After releasing one album then taking a 20-year break, the duo is back with a new record and a tour.

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Theater on the Lake offers beautiful sets and setting.
Theater on the Lake is a great way to place to spend a warm summer evening.

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Highland Games bounce back from big storm
Oak Brook's 23rd annual Highland Games saw significant damage from storms, but thousands still turned out for this yearly festival dedicated to all things Scottish.

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Devo at the Congress Theater: A pre-Lollapalooza show of mythical proportions
Akron, OH quintet Devo may best be known for their ubiquitous 1980 hit Whip It, but throughout the past 30 years, they’ve demystified the one-hit wonder status through touring and releasing a new album of chart topping songs.

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Festival Cubano: Chicago's first and only Cuban-themed fiesta
On August 7th-8th, Chicago’s first annual Cuban festival will merge the distinct cultures of the United States and Cuba into a melting pot fun for the entire family. Featuring live music, Cuban and Latin American cuisine and games, the West side festival “brings a bit of Havana to Chicago.”

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First Annual Chicago Food Film Festival: "Taste what you see on the screen"
Pairing food with films about food seems like a genius idea, and luckily someone’s thought of it. The Food Film Festival began four years ago in New York, but September 24th-25th, it makes its way to Chicago for a weekend filled with movies and of course exquisite gourmet offerings.

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The 2010 Fall Throwback Series at the McHenry Outdoor Theater: Double features of modern cinema's finest
Drive-in cinemas have been in decline for the past 30 years, but the ones remaining in Chicagoland have figured out a way to remain relevant. Beginning at the end of summer and concluding around the autumnal equinox, McHenry Outdoor Theater hosts six weekends of double feature cult films, ‘80s movies and themed-weekends to perpetuate the drive-in spirit.

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