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Rick Foresee

Chicago parking is the worst, we’re working on making it the best.

Chicago drivers have been through privatized parking meters, winter weather hazards, and now a looming parking tax increase. It’s no wonder that Chicago is the worst city to park in America. We started ParkWhiz to make it easier to find and book parking to cut down on the hardships of being a driver. We have had the pleasure of helping thousands of Chicagoland drivers find parking before they leave their house and while on the go. This has allowed us to gather a lot of data on the habits of the daily Chicago driver. We are all about using this knowledge to Our data crunchers got together to come up with 5 tips to better your Chicago parking experience. Our good friends at ChicagoInno posted about our findings.

Here’s a peak into the findings:

ParkWhiz’s data reveals Friday to be the most common day to park in the city, followed by Saturday. If you’re driving on these two days, adjust accordingly.
Due to volume, it’s harder to park between the hours of 8 and 9 a.m. than it is before 7 a.m. Also, 26% of daily parking happens between the hours of 4 – 7 p.m., with commuters heading to new parts of the city and people coming into town. This typically results in the heaviest congestion of the day. If you want the smoothest drive, arrive early and leave early.

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November 14, 2014 0 comment

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San Francisco Giants onto the post season

written by Rick Foresee

October baseball’s been good to the Giants this decade. After a six-year playoff drought, San Francisco returned to the postseason with a thud, winning 11 of its 15 games en route to a World Series Championship. Just two years later San Francisco did it again, squeaking out of the National League bracket before sweeping Detroit in the World Series for its second title in three years. After an empty 2013, the Giants are back as fans who hit AT&T Park parking for postseason baseball strap themselves in for another playoff journey.

The 2014 regular season was an up-and-down campaign for San Francisco. The season before ended with a 76-and-86 record and the first losing year for the Giants in four seasons. A dedicated fan base, not used to losing baseball of late, expected a rebound, and at first, that’s what they got. By early June, San Francisco had raced out to a 42-and-21 start, mounting a 10-game over the second-place Dodgers.

That double-digit lead evaporated in just over a month, as a rough stretch for San Francisco let Los Angeles overtake first place in the N.L. West. It’s a lead L.A. would not surrender, but the Giants got their act together to make a push for the wild card, which they clinched last weekend.

The celebration will soon turn into fingernail biting, as a wild card berth in Major League Baseball today is a dicey proposition. Up until 2012, wild card winners were routed straight into the leagues Divisional Series, a best three-out-of-five. Now, wild card winners square off against one another in a one-game playoff, leaving no margin for error. So a potential World Series run this year is far more treacherous for the Giants than in years past, as this one could be over just hours after it starts.

The quest likely begins on the road in Pittsburgh (or possibly St. Louis), where the Pirates won 62% of their games this season. Should the Giants survive the game, they can be assured of some home action and San Francisco Giants parking for the NLDS.

September 22, 2014 0 comment

Parking Tips San Francisco

The Easiest Way to Park for Fall Concerts

written by Rick Foresee

San Francisco offers some of the best live music venues in the country. Check out the live music coming to a San Francisco music venue near you!

Great American Music Hall – Dawes – 10/4
This 4 man group out of LA travels up the PCH to spread it’s crisp and simple rhythms with clear full harmonies, a call back to Americana. Dawes departed from it’s more indie rock roots and honed in on a more relaxed driving force compounded by smooth guitar riffs and lyrics of yesteryear.

Great American Music Hall parking

Fox Theatre (Oakland) – Nas – 10/21

Spend a very special evening with one of NYC’s most prolific rappers. Ever since stepping onto the rap scene with his 1994 release Illmatic Nas has been a tour-de-force continually pumping out hit after hit. Gather with other fans and bounce with Nas as he raps and premiers his documentary Nas: Time is Illmatic.

Fox Theatre (Oakland) parking

SF JAZZ – SFJAZZ Collective – 10/23 – 26

Listen to 8 new works by this octet comprised of SFJAZZ’s artists in residence and Miguel Zenon, David Sanchez, Warren Wolf, Avishai Cohen, Robin Eubanks, Edward Simon, and Matt Penman. Get a special treat as the program also includes original music by the late great tenor sax player Joe Henderson.

SFJAZZ parking

The Warfield – Dropkick Murphy’s – 11/4

Celtic based folk/punk band Dropkick Murphy’s are known for their rowdy behavior and fans who will sing every song citing their Irish heritage loud and proud. Don’t miss this now rare opportunity to see the boys from South Boston as they take over the Bay area with their hard hitting, fast paced style of rock.

The Warfield parking

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – Bassnectar – 11/14

If you like things that go whomp in the night you will love a Bassnectar concert. Anchored in Dubstep but always willing to experiment he has become one of the worlds biggest DJ’s. His inventive style is based in using complex beat rotations with a mix a melodic voices and samples. Let the beat…drop.

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium parking

Fox Theatre (Oakland) – Tame Impala – 11/15 & 11/16

Tame Impala hails from Perth Australia but clings to the more UK rooted fuzz rock. The band is no stranger to large stages as the have opened for the Balck Keys and You Am I on Australian National tours. This night promises energetic songs, a rowdy crowd, and maybe a Fosters or some shrimp on the barbie.

Fox Theatre (Oakland) parking

Bottom of the Hill – The Weeks – 11/21

The Weeks pound out a newer, harder version of southern rock. Though signed in 2008 they are really picking up steam with their newest release “Buttons”. The Weeks are joined by sludge pop group Clear Plastic Masks whose soun is a mix of echoey blues riffs and tight drums skins with plenty of crash.

Bottom of the Hill parking

The Fillmore – Delta Spirit – 10/25

Indie folk rock combines a mix of alt-country with full vocals and resonant undertones to create one epic, unique sound. Though their first 2 album focuses more on this sound while the most recent release album keys in a darker set of songs with heavier lyrics of self-sacrifice and determination in the time of trouble.

The Fillmore parking

September 19, 2014 0 comment

Chicago Parking Tips

Never Be Late to the Theatre Again

written by Rick Foresee

Chicago offers a plethora of great theatre from world premiers to American classics the Windy City is never lacking on staged entertainment. Check out these highlighted events for the fall. Get cultured. See live theatre.

Bank of America Theatre – Amazing Grace – 10/9 – 11/2

The world premiere of Amazing Grace will hit Chicago this fall. The story follows Englishman John Newton in his transition from slave trader to abolitionist. Newton’s conversion to Christianity led him to write the hymn Amazing Grace. Hinted as being an epic story full of pain and passion must peak your interest.

Amazing Grace parking options starting at $8

Briar Street Theatre – Blue Man Group

Join 3 blue oddballs on their journey through worlds of sound, colors, and plenty of splashing paints. Blue Man Group has been a staple in the theatre community for years being that they never back down from bringing inventive and interactive live theatrics to audiences across the nation.

Blue Man Group parking options starting at $8

Mercury Theatre – Avenue Q – Now – 10/16

Think Seasame Street reject puppets teaching less about the ABC’s and more about street smarts. Though crass this show is a delight for those willing to look beyond that and enjoy the show for it’s hard hitting humor and unabashed cynicism about life in the city. This show has a lot of puppets however this show is not for children.

Avenue Q parking options starting at $10

Broadway Playhouse – Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus – 10/18

This one-MAN show incorporating stand-up format and scripted monologues gives insight to all aspects of what goes through a man’s head when confronted with the possibility of relationship aka simply seeing a women. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, this show offers plenty of laughs for those from Mars and Venus, alike.

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus parking options starting at $8

Chicago Theatre – Jim Gaffigan – 10/21

One of the most popular and funniest comics in the game makes his way back home to Illinois after he last visited on his White Bread Tour. Known most for a mixed bag of food jokes, commentary on being lazy, and jabs at his very large family; Gaffigan slays audiences with his deadpan/nonchalant deliveries.

Jim Gaffigan parking options starting at $9

Broadway Playhouse – Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale – 11/4 – 1/4/2015

In this bizzare tale the rock band Daisy Cutter so desperately wants a hit they sell their souls to the devil. The catch? Everytime they make a hit song the tune comes out as a Christmas Carol. This world premier Christmas rock show, presented by 80’s rocker and theatre lover Dee Snider, is a treat for those tired of the holiday classics.

Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale parking options starting at $8

Lyric Opera House – Porgy and Bess – 11/17 – 11/30

This Opera with lyrics and composition by Gershwin and Heyward takes a look into Catfish Row, a fictitious Black Tenement housing project in South Carolina and the struggles of the African-American culture Though not a hit at it’s inception, this opera has become one of the most well known and produced operas in the US.

Porgy and Bess parking options starting at $6

Goodman Theatre – A Christmas Carol – 11/15 – 12/28

The annual production of Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol raises it’s curtain right before Thanksgiving. This classic tale of the wonder and warmth through the power of the Christmas spirit has been entertaining audiences since it’s debut in 1978. Be a part of the hioliday season, be a part of Chicago theatre history.

A Christmas Carol parking options starting at $8

Cadillac Palace Theatre – Annie – 11/18 – 11/30

Join the orphan we have grown up loving live on stage in Chicago this Fall. Annie and the orphans of Municipal Girls Orphanage have a hard knock life under Miss Hannigan so when Annie gets a chance to be adopted she jumps at it. Through her trip Annie teaches us that worries are for not; the sun will come out tomorrow.

Annie parking options starting at $9

Chicago Theatre – How the Grinch Stole Christmas – 11/20 – 11/29

It’s a wonder that the lovable Dr. Seuss can come up with such a hard-nosed, small-hearted character such as the Grinch, but through that creation he helps us realize anyone can change with a little help from a friend. Join Cindy Lou Who and all of Whoville as they teach the lesson of happiness to the “mean one.”

How the Grinch Stole Christmas parking options starting at $9

September 17, 2014 0 comment

Chicago Parking Tips

Fall Sounds of Chicago

written by Rick Foresee

Chicago is home to a variety of venues offering orchestral music to folk to indie and beyond. Check out these highlighted concerts coming this fall to a Chicago music hall near you.

Riviera Theatre – Robert Plant – 10/4

Robert Plant is at it again. Since parting ways from the iconic Led Zeppelin Plant has been touring with a variety of artists showcasing styles from Classic Jazz to bluegrass. His new endeavour Robert Plant and the Sensation Space Shifters has brought on a new chapter to his ever evolving sound. This afro-beat, almost U2ish vibe fits with Plants haunting vocals perfectly.

Riviera parking options

Metro – Alkaline Trio – 10/16 – 10/18

Chicago welcomes one of the best punk rock trios of all time to the Metro stage for 3 nights of true rock epicness. Spawned out of a night of drinking wiht buddies and being fed up with relationships and their current artistic endeavors Alakline Trio melts faces with their forthright lyrics and driving guitar rhythms.

Metro Chicago parking

City Winery – Sinead O’ Connor – 10/19 – 10/20 & 10/22

Sinead O’ Connor is known for turning heads on Saturday Night Live when she ripped a picture of the Pope back in the early 90’s. O’ Connor is now trying to turn ears back to her alluring and haunting voice. A special 3 night event highlighting the Irish singers career and celebrating her new album is set to take place at City Winery.

City Winery parking

United Center – Cher – 10/24

The ever young Cher brings her D2K tour the Chicago’s United Center. This iconic powerhouse will be playing all her hits dressed in outrageous outfits that push the envelope on fashion and spectacle. Cher shares the stage with special guest Pat Benatar. Real fans know there is never a dull moment at a Cher show. Be a part of the action.

United Center parking

House of Blues Chicago – Yonder Mountain String Band – 11/7 – 11/8

Yonder is playing a two day set at Chicago’s HOB. These folk and bluegrass masters promise to delight fans of any age with their upbeat jams that can last upwards of 20 minutes. For those looking for a good ole time exploring the sounds of twangy banjos, vibrant acoustic guitars, and vocal harmonies this is your bag.

House of Blues Chicago parking

Vic Theatre – First Aid Kit – 11/22

Swedish sister duo Johanna and Klara Soderberg have folksy prowess and angelic harmonies will that make you swoon and bob all night long at the Vic Theatre. The girls will be joined by sultry voiced folk singer Samantha Crain. Folk on through Lakeview with a huge smile on your face. Give your ears a treat.

Vic Theatre parking

The Mid – Cazzette – 11/29

Another Swedish duo will be in Chicago this weekend. This band doesn’t use guitars but rather beat machines and turntables to help you bop and groove through that nice. DJ’s Furrer and Bjorklund specialize in a hybrid genre of EDM, Dubhouse. They mix classic vocal stylings of House with the hard hitting drops of Dubstep.

The Mid parking

Reggies Rock Club – Brother Ali – 11/14

Brother Ali raps about what he knows, living life as an individual with a dead-locked focus on a lofty goal and achieving that goal when others say “you can’t”. Born out of the underground world of battles this lyricist took the rap world by storm with his album The Undisputed Truth and has toured the world with many rap greats.

Reggies Rock Club parking

September 15, 2014 0 comment

New York City Parking Tips

The best parking spots for Broadway Shows

written by Rick Foresee

Theatre in New York is now run by star power. You can’t go to any show without an A-list actor’s name spanning the marquee. Check out some of these upcoming star studded shows.

Walter Kerr Theatre – A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder– 9/26 – 4/15/2015

Penniless Monty Navarro learns that he is an heir to the noble throne of Highhurst. The catch, he is 8th in line. Follow Monty on his journey to end the lives of those in his way. Tony winner Jefferson Mays ( a tour-de-force on stage) plays a menagerie of characters in this high energy musical murder story.

Walter Kerr Theatre parking options starting at $12

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre – It’s Only A Play – 9/26 – 1/4/2015

Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick are together again on Broadway with a all-star supporting cast in Terrance McNally’s uproariously hilarious, fast-paced play aptly titled It’s Only A Play. Being a playwright is not easy when trying to make it “big”. Draw into a playwrights life as he tries to cut through red tape to ensure his show is a success.

Schoenfeld Theatre parking options starting at $12

Cort Theatre – This is our Youth – 9/26 – 1/4/2015

Michael Cera and Kieran Culkin star in this 80’s play set in a NYC bungalow apartment which keys in on the thoughts of youth’s and the desire to live without consequence. Lonergan’s dark comedy opens us up to world where in young 20 something’s believe they can make a new life for themselves with $15,000 of stolen money.

Cort Theatre parking options starting at $12

New Amsterdam Theatre – Aladdin – 9/26 – 1/4/2015

Fall into a whole new world with Disney’s Aladdin. The notable Disney spectacle is abundant in their most recent Broadway Musical. The score covers your favorite songs from the movie and incorporates some new hits as well. Take the family, take a friend a magic carpet ride into the wonderfully fantastical world of Disney.

New Amsterdam Theatre parking options starting at $12

New World Stages – Avenue Q – 9/26 – 11/22

Think Seasame Street reject puppets teaching less about the ABC’s and more about street smarts. Though crass this show is a delight for those willing to look beyond that and enjoy the show for it’s hard hitting humor and unabashed cynicism about life in the city. Though it has puppets this show is not for children. Act fast as this show is slated to close soon!

New World Stages Parking options starting at $12

Longacre Theatre – You Can’t Take it With You – 9/28 – 1/4/2015

This classic Hart and Kauffman musical brings James Earl Jones back to the Broadway stage. Newly betrothed couple Kirby and Alice invite their families over t share a meal at there house. Unfortunately, the family members continue to step on each other toes which leads Alice to reconsider even getting married at all.

Longacre Theatre parking options starting at $12

American Airlines Theatre – The Real Thing – 10/2 – 1/4/2015

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Ewan MacGregor make their Broadway debut in Tom Stoppard’s play with in a play. The story focuses on the impact of honesty in the confines of a working/intimate relationship with an outlining commentary on politics. Stoppard is a master of word play and a true artist when it comes to making his audience think.

American Airlines Theatre parking options starting at $12

Ethel Barrymore Theatre – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time – 10/5 – 3/29/2015

Based on the 2003 Best selling book of the same name Haddon states “… if anything it’s a novel (play) about difference, about being an outsider, about seeing the world in a surprising and revealing way.” The story follows 15 year old John Boone and his investigation into the murder of the neighbors dog.

Ethel Barrymore Theatre parking options starting at $12

Circle in the Square – The River – 10/31 – 1/25

Playwright Jez Butterworth blew audiences away with his last play Jerusalem and he is on course to do it again with The River starring Hugh Jackman. Jackman consistently gives it all in any production. Though the details and plot are to remain a mystery it centers around “The Man” and takes place in a remote cabin in the woods.

Circle in the Square parking options starting at $12

Radio City Music Hall – Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular – 11/7 – 12/31

A true New York tradition. Join in on the fun with the Rockettes while they celebrate the holidays in high kick fashion. This NYC staple will put a smile on every face who enters in the winter wonderland. The Rockettes perform the show an awe-inspiring 5 times a day but tickets will go fast so act now.

Radio City Music Hall parking options starting at $12

September 11, 2014 0 comment

New York City Parking Tips

Fall Concerts in New York City

written by Rick Foresee

The city that never sleeps continues to an impressive live music scene through the Fall months. Don’t let the impending cold weather keep you from enjoying these highlighted New York City concerts.

Barclays Center – The Black Keys – 9/23 – 9/24

Lo-fi Garage Rock/Blues hybrid has made quiet an impression on the music world in recent years thanks to help from the Black Keys. Their breakout album Attack & Release showed you can get some powerful sound from a two man band. Expect to hear all the hits from Attack & Release and Brothers as well as tracks from their newest album Turn Blue.

Barclays Center parking

BAM Howard Gilman Opera House – Robert Plant – 9/27 – 9/28

BAM parking

Terminal 5 – BANKS – 9/30

Echoey, sultry R&B lyrics over a mix of ambient/synthy soundscapes is BANKS signature sound. The Brit took the UK by storm with her hit debut self-titled album and her sights are now focused on the US. The concert is not for those that want to dance around to energized music, but rather for those lovers of good storytelling through song.

Terminal 5 parking

Carnegie Hall – London Philharmonic – 10/16

The London Philharmonic travels across the entertain the city the never sleeps. The London Phil is joined by world-renowned pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and conducted by Vladimir Jurowski. The program includes Magnus Lindberg’s Chorale, Rachmanioff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8.

Carnegie Hall parking

Beacon Theatre – Allman Brothers Band– 10/21 – 10/28

Every year the Allman Brothers Band come back to NYC for the “Beacon Run” at … well, the Beacon. This concert will be one to be treasured as it is most likely their last couple of performances. Greg Allman is thinking of retiring from touring. Grab your tickets if you can. Brag to your friends that you will be a part of rock history.

Beacon Theatre parking

B.B. King Blues Club – Buddy Guy – 11/12 – 11/13

Buddy Guy, one of the greatest Blues guitarists in the world, will be playing and paying homage to another Blues great in NYC. Swoon to the mind altering bends of Buddy’s string. Bask in his ability while you weep at his sorrowing stories. It’s not all blue as Buddy will tell exciting stories of Blues past.

B.B. King Blues Club parking

Beacon Theatre – ALT J – 11/16

Fresh off their sophomore release ALT-J is going back on the Road here in the states. This UK based band broke out in 2012 with the single “Breezeblocks” (it’s how the Brits say Cinderblocks) and have accumulated a mass follow for their unique vocal ranges and odd beat textures over angelic guitar tones.

Beacon Theatre parking

Hammerstein Ballroom – Julian Casablancas – 11/25

With a more obscure synth and almost beat machine backing than his former band The Strokes , but with the same great distorted tinny guitar rock sound, Casablancas has found a following during his solo career. Echoing a mix of 80’s pop and punk driven by oddity of lyrics ranging from angsty to forgiving.

Hammerstein Ballroom parking

September 9, 2014 0 comment

Parking Tips

Weekend finds in NYC, San Francisco, and Chicago

written by Rick Foresee

New York City

Minetta Lane Theatre – Revolution in the Elbow – Minetta Lane Theatre parking

This unique Indie music scored production offers one of the most haunting and developed soundtrack from a New York show in recent years. The surreal story takes place in Elbowville on the elbow of carpenter Ragnar Agarsson. Deal with the ups and downs of this small community in this indie rock epic.

Date: 9/5 – 9/27

Admission: $78 – $108

Bell House – Brooklyn Brain Jam- Bell House parking

Trivia, debates, documentaries, and discussions abound at the the First Annual Brooklyn Brain Jam. Nerd out for a straight six hours with Big Quiz Thing, Nerd Nite, Kevin Geeks Out, and The Story Collider. The Bell house is happy to host what will be come a Brooklyn staple.

Date: 9/7

Admission: $10

Madison Square Park – 200th Anniversary – Madison Square Park parking

The early 1900’s were always Madison Square Parks favorite years – it told me so. Come celebrate the big 200 with all of NYC in pure vintage style. Play old-timey classics like hopscotch, badmitton, and jump rope, and be entertained by the dance stylings of the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers.

Date:9/6

Admission: Free

San Francisco

Paramount Theatre – Chris Tucker – Paramount Theatre parking

Chris Tucker has been cutting up his whole life. From simple class clown, to comedic film star, to a comedy tour for the ages, Mr. Tucker never ceases to disappoint. His comedy is comprised of stories from childhood, being in the film industry, and of course plenty of relationship advice.

Date: 9/6

Admission: $39.75 – $70.75

San Francisco Waterfront – Free Fishing Day – San Francisco Waterfront parking

Grab your favorite pole, that new Zebco reel you’ve been wanting to use, and some bobbers and head to San Francisco’s waterfront. You can fish at multiple piers including Pier 7, Fisherman’s Wharf Piers 39 – 45, Fort Point Pier, and so many more. Enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures. No license necessary.

Date: 9/6

Admission: Free

Hespe Gallery – Mashup – Hespe Gallery parking

Mashup is a collaboration between 6 artists. The artists were taken to an area and asked to paint a section of the area on a 30×30 canvas. The pieces were then “mashed” together to make one picture. The dissonance and cohesiveness from painting to painting is truly exciting and interesting.

Date:9/6 – 9/27

Chicago

House of Blues – Garfunkel & Oates – House of Blues parking

This comic folk duo write songs about things happening in their always entertaining lives. Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, UCB Alums and YouTube sensations, bring their ukulele/guitar/songwriting skills to the Windy City. The live tour is in conjunction with their new show on IFC.

Date:9/6

Admission: $41.05

Union Station – Great American Bacon Fest – Union Station parking

Bacon is as American as the Constitution. Celebrate those most delicious meat with Bacon lovers from all over the Midwest. Hickory, Maple, Jalapeno, Dry Cured bacon. Gouda Bacon Mac n Cheese, Cajun Bacon wrapped Shrimp, Smoked Bacon Chili, Bacon Caramel Corn. Bring your Bean-o.

Date: 9/6

Admission:$65 general admission, $95 VIP

Looking Glass Theatre – Death Tax – Looking Glass Theatre parking

Follow Maxine as she nears the end of her life and tries to avoid the cunning ways of her daughter and Nurse Tina who are trying to do her in before the estate tax on her house goes up. This play takes a look at greed, family values, and the ability to be manipulated by what you feel is “right”.

Date: 9/5 – 9/12

Admission: $40 – $45

September 6, 2014 0 comment

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Events this weekend in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago

written by Rick Foresee

New York City

Riverside Park South – Sweet Spot Festival – Riverside Park South parking

Uptown’s funky street fest is holding it’s “last dance” this Saturday. This roving street bazaar has got live music, food trucks galore, vintage market place, fitness expos, and a kids art workshop. Jump into Harlem’s diverse community with friends and family at this uniquely NYC festival.

Date: 8/30

Belasco Theatre – Hedwig and the Angry Inch – Belasco Theatre parking

A bizarre 100 minute intermissionless show that focuses on Hedwig, an East German transgender lead singer and her trials with growing up in a war-torn area. The story features great glam rock music sung by Hedwig onstage with her live band. With Hedwig breaking the fourth wall the whole show it allows you to truly connect with the show.

Date: Now – 11/23

Rockefeller Plaza – Ariana Grande – Rockefeller Plaza parking

Teen pop sensation Ariana Grande will be taking the Today Show stage at Rockefeller Plaza for their Summer concert series. The Florida native made her claim to fame starring in a Nickelodeon show and soon segued into her recording career. Though she is only 21 Ariana is already be compared to veteran pop stars like Mariah Carey.

Date: 8/29

San Francisco

North Shore – Paddleboarding – North Shore parking

Recently Paddleboarding has become of craze in the US. You now have a chance to see what the hubbub is all about. The basic gist is you’re standing on an extra large “surfboard” while using a paddle as a guiding rudder to coast from wave to wave. This water activity provides great workout for your core.

Date: 8/29 – 8/31

The Garage – LV Dance Collective – The Garage parking

The Garage is uniquely a dance only theatre featuring performers on a weekly basis so you can always get your dance fix.. CODE, presented by LV Dance Collective, is a collection of new works about the search of truth and identity and how that is influenced by cultural expectations. The performances are part of RAW (resident artist workshop).

Date: 8/29 -8/30

Chicago

Millennium Park- Chicago Jazz Festival – Millennium Park parking

The nations largest and hippest Jazz Fest in held right in the heart of Chicago’s Millennium Park. See 100’s of bands across 10 stages. This years headliners include Dave Holland w/ Kevin Eubanks, Tom Harrell, Gary Burton, Terence Blanchard w/ Ravi Coltrane, Cecile Mclorin Salvant, and Sun Ra Arkestra. This is the can’t miss fest of Chicago.

Date: 8/28 – 8/31

Union Park – North Coast Music Festival – Union Park parking

If you are looking for a more angsty music fest then North Coast Music festival is only second to Chicago’s Riot Fest. With DJ headliners like Bassnectar, STS9, Alesso, DADA Life and rappers like Kid Cudi and Snoop Dogg this 3 day festival promises to dominate your ear holes and headspace. Union Park plays host to you and thousands or your closest friends.

Date: 8/29 – 8/31

Soldier Field – Luke Bryan with Dierks Bentley – Soldier Field parking

The music weekend in Chi-town continues with a Country music bash at Soldier Field. Luke Bryan brings his buds along for the “That’s my kind of night” tour. What country show would be complete without a full out tailgate party before the live music featuring food, games, and even more live music.

Date: 8/31

August 29, 2014 0 comment

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Weekend events in San Francisco, Chicago, New York City

written by Rick Foresee

San Francisco

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – Jack White and Curtis Harding – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium parking

Up and coming Garage Rock/R&B artist Curtis Harding will be opening for Punk-Blues/Garage Rock mainstay Jack White this weekend in San Francisco. Jack White has pulled off some epic long concerts this tour filled with songs from all of his side projects and his 2014 release. If there is one Bay Area concert to go to this summer, this is it.

Dates: 8/22 – 8/23

Admission: $49.50

Curran Theatre – Buyer & Cellar – Curran Theatre parking

Buyer & Cellar, starring “Ugly Betty” star Micheal Urie, follows Alex More as he gains employment as the sole proprietor in Barbara Streisand’s mall sized basement. This hilarious one man show highlights the wonders of “what if” regarding fame and what it means to confront your idol.

Dates: Now – 8/31

Admission: $60 – $80

SFJAZZ – Summer Series – SFJAZZ parking

Big Band legend Doc Severinsen performs with the Tommy Igoe Big Band in the last installment of the SFJAZZ summer series. Severinsen is one of the most sought out jazz trumpeters having been the leader of the Tonight Show Orchestra for 25 years. The Grammy winning performer will be performing in the Miner Auditorium.

Date:8/24

Admission: $25 -$65

Chicago

Millennium Park – Robyn & Royksopp – Millennium Park parking

Robyn is undeniably amazing! There is no way you can not like the Scandanivian pop artist; fun, energetic, tells it like it is. What can make a concert better than that? Well, the downbeat electro-pop duo Royksopp can. This trio has been dominating the summer concert market with their exciting spectacle filled tour.

Date: 8/24

Admission: $25 – $59.50

Metro – Deer Tick – Metro parking

Rhode Island local John McCauley started making his signature blend of alt-country, bar blues, and lo-fi garage rock since a young teen. Now traveling with a full band Deer Tick has big in the Indie music scene for half a decade. Nashville band, The Weeks start the night of with some Southern Rock.

Date: 8/23

Admission: $21

South Loop – Bash on Wabash – South Loop parking

Grab the family and head to the South Loop this weekend for Bash on Wabash. This street fest, Now in it’s eleventh year, has great live bands, food with complete cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, and an area specifically for kid-friendly activities and entertainment. The event takes place on Wabash between 13th and 14th Sts.

Dates: 8/23- 24

Admission: $5 suggested donation

New York City

Commodore Barry Park – Afropunk Fest – Commodore Barry Park parking

Celebrating non-conforming diversity of urban culture, the 10th Annual Afropunk Fest will be bigger and better than ever. Focused on the music scene this Fort Greene festival really rocks; from Hardcore punk to Electronic DJ’s. This fest offers a full market for the looking to dress for the occasion.

Date: 8/23 – 8/24

Admission: $25 suggested donation

Playwrights Horizons – BootyCandy – Playwright Horizons parking

This new play by Robert O’Hara focuses on the events connected to growing up gay and black. This play is sketched out in vignettes of encounters that deal gay home-life and beyond. It portrays tough subject matter in a light-hearted manner. Due to Graphic content BootyCandy is suggested for audiences 17+.

Dates: 8/23 – 10/12

Admission: $75 – $95

Bryant Park – Bryant Park Putting Green – Bryant Park parking

Putt in the heart of NYC at Bryant Park. Practice perfecting your power, distance, and reading the breaks at this free event for the family. Putters and golf balls will be available for those that don’t want to lug their clubs downtown. Bring on the next Tiger – it’s putting time.

Date: 8/23

Admission: free

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