Pencil This In

By Staff in Arts & Entertainment on Jun 17, 2011 5:20PM

Art Exhibits

Carlos and Dominguez Fine Art Gallery presents the work of Saul Aguirre and Miguel Cortez. Born in Mexico City, Aguirre has been exhibiting nationally and Internationally, in several Museums and Galleries since 1990. Cortez studied filmmaking at Columbia College and art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He currently runs Antena, an alternative art space located in Pilsen. (1538 W. Cullerton, 6-10 p.m.)

Beer Tasting

The Bavarian Lodge has set up a special treat tonight for smoked beer fans. A wooden gravity-fed cask of Aecht Schlenkerla Marzen. This is a dark, bottom fermented rauchbier, brewed with copious amounts of Schlenkerla's house smoked malt and lagered in ancient caves deep under ground. They'll be tapping this beer according to Franconian tradition, directly from the gravity-fed oakwood cask, just as it is served in the historical brewery tavern in Bamberg, Germany. The tapping commences at 6 p.m. Get there early (1800 Ogden Ave., Lisle)

Free Admission at the Shedd Aquarium

Today is the last day to take advantage of the Shedd Aquarium's free admission week. Remember: it's only limited to original galleries. Exhibits like the "Jellies" exhibit do not count.

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