On July 14, 1790, French revolutionaries stormed the Bastille, a prison where tortured, miserable inmates dreamed of freedom.
Which makes it trés approprié that the weekend kicks off tomorrow with Bastille Day, a chance to throw off your chains and celebrate France's national holiday.
Pop-up artistes La Flamme are hosting a party tomorrow night at Forage Kitchen, and Michel's Bistro is serving a four-course prix fixe meal for $60 that includes a wine, cocktail or champange pairing.
Otherwise, we've got a robust roundup of low and no-cost events that will let you enjoy liberté, égalité and fraternité like a local.
Thursday July 13
Friday July 14
Saturday July 15
Sunday July 16
For a full list of what's going on around town this weekend and beyond, don't forget to check hoodline.com/events.
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