What's going on in Chicago in July?

[MahiraRaqs]

Hey everyone! I have searched and maybe I'm using the wrong search terms but I'm curious what's going on in Chicago and surrounding areas in July.

[indigostars]

I'd consult chicagomecda.com, but I don't really recall a lot happening, besides normal classes. I know at Arabesque, someone named Moxie is teaching an expressions workshop and there's a skirt making workshop.

[Egyptdancer]

Sat- July 4th, parades! Antioch, Bensenville (no Sphinx Hafla)
Sat- July 11th, 1st day of Faire,
Fri- July 17th- Arabian Nights Hafla

I am sure much more...

[ANISAHDANCER]

July 12th---Don't forget the "Shimmy in the Backyard" aka Shimmy for the Cure /Summer Style, fundraiser by DonnaDiva, in Bartlett

[loloup]

Jasmin Jahal's shimmyfest is happening in July. 5 days of class, big show with a live band and a fashion show... it's great- hard, fun, intense

here's a link: Chicago Shimmyfest: Jasmin Jahal

[MahiraRaqs]

Originally Posted by ANISAHDANCER

July 12th---Don't forget the "Shimmy in the Backyard" aka Shimmy for the Cure /Summer Style, fundraiser by DonnaDiva, in Bartlett

Got that in my schedule. ;-) Thanks.

[Fotia]

Originally Posted by ANISAHDANCER

July 12th---Don't forget the "Shimmy in the Backyard" aka Shimmy for the Cure /Summer Style, fundraiser by DonnaDiva, in Bartlett

Is this on her website?

[ANISAHDANCER]

Originally Posted by Fotia

Is this on her website?

Not yet---she just firmed up the date--I got the scoop on
Friday nite
But's it's definately July 12th, in the afternoon.

[Slave]

lame question, but would anybody be able to tell me which upcoming events for July and beyond in Chicagoland are actually near the city?? ordinarily i don't drive and it would be stellar to be able to make a show or other event via non-day-consuming public transit.
it sounds so damned selfish, i know! sorry!

[Fotia]

Slave, Jasmine Jahal's shimmyfest is in the city; these other events are in the not-so-near suburbs.

[indigostars]

Originally Posted by Slave

lame question, but would anybody be able to tell me which upcoming events for July and beyond in Chicagoland are actually near the city?? ordinarily i don't drive and it would be stellar to be able to make a show or other event via non-day-consuming public transit.
it sounds so damned selfish, i know! sorry!

I'm the same way. I don't even have a license! I figure, though, if I just limit myself to stuff in Chicago, I've saved myself a lot of money.

Sometimes, you can carpool with people. Obviously, be safe with that.

[donnadiva]

The Shimmy in the Back Yard is definitely ON!! July 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. I'll have deets up on my website soon Diva Ventures || Chicago Suburban Belly Dance Classes | Workshops | Hula | Roselle, but if anyone wants info prior to that, email me at donnadiva at sbcglobal dot net, and I'll send you the flyer that is going out to everyone tonight.

For you Chicago ladies, the venue is at Banbury Fair in Bartlett -- right across the street from the Bartlett Metra train station! Not sure which Metra line it is that runs from the city to Bartlett (I rode the West line for 22 years), but I'm sure you could go to Metra's website and download the weekend schedule. Banbury Fair's website is Banbury Fair Antique Barn Painting folk art classes Gifts Boutique Ice cream Parlor Window Screen Repair for directions. The address is 211 Rail Road Avenue, Bartlett, IL.

I'll post the flyer for this event on Bhuz later this evening. Hope to see some of you at Shimmy in the Back Yard!

Donna

[1shadylady]

BTW....Metra is $5 on weekends...