Meet the bees Earth Day event

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Beekeeper Steve Duncan Meet the Bees Earth Day event, with beekeeper Steve Duncan 4:30-6:30 p.m. April, 22, at 4815 N. Sacramento. More details.

Easter brunch @Brookfield Zoo

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Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield, hosts Easter brunch April 29 and 20. Each date offers three times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. in the Savanah Ballroom Discovery Center.

In addition to brunch there will creative activities.

In addition to brunch buffet guests can enjoy activities that include: coloring book tables; interactive DJ; and the opportunity to explore the zoo grounds. Tickets include: admission, brunch with the Easter bunny, admission and parking. Entry locations are at 3300 Golf Rd. and 31and Golfview Ave., Brookfield. More details.

Adult Easter egg hunt and bar crawl in Wrigleyville

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Adult Easter egg hunt and bar hop, 11 a.m. April 19 in Wrigleyville. Tickets include admission to all bars, breakfast buffet, bunny ears and a few surprises. Earlybird discount going on now. More details and tickets.

 

Food not Bombs event March 30 in Rogers Park

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Feed Each Other, Free Each Other “Food not Bombs,” event 12 p.m. March 30 in Rogers Park, 6900 N. Glenwood Ave. More details.

Bistronomic hosts Taste of Iceland today

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Chef  Martial Noguier, Bistronomic, 840 N. Rush St., hosts Taste of Iceland today featuring multiple seatings throughout the day. More details. 

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny @Shabbona Park Fieldhouse

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Shabbona Park, 6935 W. Addison St., includes light breakfast and interaction with the Easter Bunny, including picture with the Easter Bunny. More details and tickets.

 

Taylor Swift Bar Crawl in Wrigleyville, April 12

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Taylor Swift Bar Crawl at multiple Wrigleyville bars, 12-6 p.m. April 12. Admission includes admission to all stops:  Taylor Swift inspired drinks, and an evening of Taylor Swift music. Hours are 12-6 p.m. More details and tickets here.

Chicago on Tap Fest @Theater on the Lake

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Chicago on Tap Fest, 6 p.m. April 10, Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Hours are 6-10 p.m. Tickets. $45. More details.

Woodies Flat Happy Hour Monday-Friday

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Woodies, 1535 W. Wells St., happy hour deals 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Deals include: specialty cocktails, $8; Hetel One Espresso martinis, $8, Goode Island Buckets, $25; Lil Chicken Littles, $20; Half Baked Nachos, $7 and Pretzels, $2. More details.

Chef Fred Ramos’ Book Launch Brunch Party

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Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clarkson St., hosts Book Launch Brunch, celebrating Chef Fred Ramo’s new cookbook—The Balls (Le Polpette) 11:30 a.m. March 30. 

The menu features an array of dishes from his new cookbook “The Balls,” a culinary journey chronicling Chef  Ramos’ new cookbook. The event also includes a performance by drag queen Aurora Divine.

Hours for the event are: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets available here.

Happy Lobster Food Truck in Norwood Park for a day

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Happy Lobster Food Truck touches down April 11, Winestyles, 6182  Northwest Hwy, Norwood Park. Hours are 9-5 p.m. More details.

Lenten dishes @Low Country

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Low Country (all three locations) featuring a fried fish dish (two 4oz pieces of battered cod with French fries and coleslaw; $18.

The offer is available Fridays through April 18. Locations: Lakeview, 3343 N. Clark St. (312) 866-6161; South Loop: 1132 S. Wabash Ave. (312) 866-8633; Chinatown, 2359 S. Wentworth Ave. (312) 900-7770; Milwaukee, 1114 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI. and Merrillville, IN., 8239 Georgia St., Merrillville. (219)  299-9228. More details here.

Exploring Wine Styles:

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ExploringWine Styles,  2025 Educational Wine Tasting Series, March 21. More details and tickets.