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These amazing events this weekend are sure to fulfill your desire for entertainment.<span id="more-650"></span></p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/bjQ2L" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/bit.ly');" target="_blank">Old St. Pat’s World’s Largest Block Party</a><br /> </strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-30" style="margin-left:8px;margin-right:8px;" title="The World's Largest Block Party" src="http://newwestrealty.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/blockparty.jpg" alt="The World's Largest Block Party" width="83" height="125" />This enormous block party has an average attendance of 18,000 people! Food and beverage vendors line the streets of W. Madison as live music plays from two different stages. <strong>Gavin DeGraw</strong>, <strong>Ben Folds</strong>, Collective Soul, and other artists will be performing from 5:30 to 9pm on Friday and 5:30 to 8:30pm on Saturday. New to the event this year is its support for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. So bring some non-perishable food, your appetite, and your need for excitement to this incredible event. For ticket prices, stage schedules, and more, <a href="http://bit.ly/bjQ2L" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/bit.ly');" target="_blank"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/3NwRK" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/bit.ly');" target="_blank"><strong> </strong></a></p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/3NwRK" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/bit.ly');" target="_blank"><strong>Rock Around the Block</strong></a><br /> This event boasts a lineup of 25 bands playing on three stages. For a mere $5 you can see bands such as Hairbangers Ball, Mike & Joe, Wedding Banned, and 16 Candles live! This event starts at noon and doesn’t stop rockin’ until 10pm. For more information such as a complete lineup schedule and location, <a href="http://bit.ly/3NwRK" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/bit.ly');" target="_blank"><strong>click here</strong></a>.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/jHmp9" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/bit.ly');" target="_blank">Volleywood Beach Bash</a><br /> </strong><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-35" style="margin-left:8px;margin-right:8px;" title="Volleywood Beach Bash" src="http://newwestrealty.wordpress.com/files/2009/07/volleywoodbanner1.jpg" alt="Volleywood Beach Bash" width="254" height="119" />Put your game face on and head to the beach. This day-long tournament includes prizes and live music by <strong>MC Hammer</strong> and others. If you’re not into volleyball, there are plenty other of activities such as bikini blackjack, a boxing ring, a mechanical surfboard, and more. Not to mention the FREE day long party. RSVP at chicagosocial.com. <a href="http://bit.ly/jHmp9" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outbound/article/bit.ly');" target="_blank"><strong>Click here</strong></a> for more information.</p> <p>There are plenty more events upcoming this weekend in Chicago such as the Grant Park Music Festival, Millenium Park Workouts, the Green City Market, and numerous exhibits. 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