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Halloween Baddie Brunch and birthday celebration for Prince Hassan, 2-8 p.m. October 31, Luxur, 5505 W. Cermak Rd., Cicero. Reservations must be made by phone: 815-585-6000. More details and tickets here.
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Irie Jerk Bar and Grill, 3404 N. Clark St., Halloween Brunch, 1-6 p.m. October 31. More details and tickets available here.
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Nightmare on Randolph Street Brunch Party takes place, noon to 5 p.m. October 31, Alhambra, 1240 W. Randolph.
A best costume contest will take place with $500 in prizes being awarded. Must be 21 and older. More details and tickets available here.
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If you missed this one you have one last chance to get in on the fun in the final River North bar crawl 3-11 p.m. October 30. The last check-in for the date is 6 p.m. More details and tickets available here.
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Trick or Drink Hallow Party, 3-8 p.m. October 31, Persona, 408 S. Wells.
Free before 4 p.m. Drink specials include 2 for 500 Patron bottle special. A costume contest will take place. More details and RSVP here.
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Moe's Cantina; Tunnel Tree House's Halloween brunch party takes place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 151 W. Kinzie St. More details and tickets available here.
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The Wrigleyville Halloween Crawl takes place 7 p.m. to midnight October 30.
Bars include: Old Crow; Deuce's; Moe's Cantina; Country Club; Cubby Bear Diver at the Park; HVAC; Vines; Irish Oak; Stretch; Roadhouse; Merkle's; Sandlot; Nola; Murphy's; Sport's Corner and others.
Meet at 3658 N. Clark St.. More details and tickets available here.
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Elizabeth Restaurant, 4835 N. Western Ave, Unit D. new fall dishes are now being served. Reservations available here.
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There's still time to drop into McCormick and Schmick's to support the restaurant's breast cancer awareness month initiative going on through October 31.
The restaurant is spotlighting a special dish (Pink Ladies Oyster) with a portion proceeds for each dish sold benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundations. Reservations available.
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Central Park Bar, 2924 N. Park Ave., opens October 30. Pegged as a classic corner bar (at the intersection of Milwaukee and Central Park Avenues), the establishment sports a retro look and feel. One of the highlights of the establishment is the 3,500 square ft. backyard bar outfitted in what formerly was a vacant lot adjacent to the building.
The establishment, owned and operated by Four Entertainment Group: aliveOne; Easy Bar; Estelle's; Remedy and The Owl)) will have the vibe of a bygone Chicago era when bars and lounges were cool and definitely the hits of popular thoroughfares. The space has also retained the original 80-year-old bar that dates back to the 1940s.
Exposed brick walls and green vinyl bar stools add to the ambience. Cocktails include the bar's signature libation "The Wildflower," Polish Zibrwoka Bison Grass vodka; Singhai 63; St. Germain; Dolin Dry vermouth and lemon.
Hours of operation are 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday-Friday; 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday. PHOTO: Ryan Gac
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Glenwood Sunday Market, 1233 W. Pratt Blvd., closes out the season with a Halloween Celebration October 24. Guests are encouraged to come in costume.
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Lori Seay of Soul Veg City, 201-209 E. 75th St., hosts a virtual brunch and cooking lesson centered around the restaurant's plant-based methods live from her home kitchen, noon October 23 via zoom.
The family owned business has been on Chicago's restaurant map for more than 40 years. Tickets.
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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, presents the Princess and the Monster tea, spotlighting Benjamin Tea, 2-4 p.m. October 30; $25, per person, doesn't include tax or gratuity. Reservations available. Call: 224-944-0808.
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Chicago Sport and Social Club presents Bloody Mary Fest, featuring an array of the popular cocktail, takes place October 24, Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. Lake Shore Dr.
In addition to sampling some of the Bloody Mary cocktails in town, guests get to judge a heated Bloody Mary competition, sample foods; contest, Tickets include Bloody Mary contest judged by guess; engage in lawn games and more.
Hours are noon to 4 p.m. A pre-event Early Morning Bloody Mary kicks off ant 8:30 a.m. featuring a run on the lake and yogas sessions is 8:30 a.m. to noon. More details here.
General and VIP tickets available. A portion of the proceeds benefit K94Keeps. Purchase here.
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Texas de Brazil, Schaumburg, 5 Woodfield Mall, is now open for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Reservations available. Call: 847-413-1600.
Chef Jordan Adino, the creative talent at Flip Sigi in New York and host of Late Nite Eats on the Food Network presents a three-course traditional Filipino communal feast (Kamayan feast) ) during a special event 6 p.m. October 24 at the Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted. Adino will share the history as each dishes during a brief introduction as it arrives. Dishes will be paired with Villa One tequila cocktails. Kit Kat's Divas provide entertainment. Purchase tickets. Call: 773-525-1111. Purcha |
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The Graystone Tavern, 3441 Sheffield Ave., is hosting a Viking-themed Halloween party featuring drink $5-$25 specials beginning 6 p.m. October 31.
Guest are encourage to come dress in Viking costumes, The bar will host a costume contest with a $200 Graystone gift certificate going to the winner. A game-day raffle will also take place with proceeds benefitting the Lynn Sage Foundation. Reservations recommended. Call: 773-666-5450. PHOTO: Papergirl PR
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The Taste of Fulton Market takes place 5 p.m. November 4, Morgan's on Fulton, 952 W. Fulton Market. The event, commemorating the building's 100th anniversary, is in support of raising funds for the Chicago restaurant workers.
Participants include: Swift & Sons; The Publican; The Goat Group; Joe's Imports; Publican Quality Meats; Beatrix; Marvin's Food and Fuel among others.
Proceeds will be donated to Illinois Restaurant Association's Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. Purchase tickets.
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Chicago Wings and Rings, 3434 S. Halsted, is offering deals on its new fall menu through October 31.
Items include beer-inspired items such as drunken nachos and chicken tenders, which are covered in a beer cheese: Oktoberfest-inspired chicken ringer sandwich, made with beer-battered chicken, beer cheese and smoked bacon (25-cent from each chicken ringer sandwich will be donated to the American Cancer Society). In addition #hopeherd koozies will be sold for $5 each, with all proceeds benefiting ACS as well.
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The Rambler Kitchen + Tap, 4128 N. Lincoln Ave., hosts a Big 10 Football Spooktacular for the Iowa vs Wisconsin game beginning 11 a.m. October 30.
Halloween activities will be going on throughout the day including the "Monster Bash, 'Til Death Do us Part" party, 8 p.m. to midnight October 30. A $40 drink package that includes: drafts, import and domestic beer as well as call liquor. Reservations are encouraged for both events. events@theramblerchicago.com
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Uvae Kitchen, 5553 N. Clark St., hosts a five-course Halloween Murder Mystery Wine Dinner, 6 p.m. October 31, $138, includes dinner/wine pairing and show.
Dinner starts with an argula and fennel salad with warm brie croutons; honey crisp apples; candied walnuts and fennel frond vinaigrette, pumpkin soup with crème fraiche.
A choice of entrees are: pan seared scallops; roasted duck breast; braised short ribs or roasted Maitake mushrooms with truffle risotto and black currant reduction.
Dessert is a salted caramel apple tart. Reservations available here.
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What do you think of Chicago's Northwest Side brewers? Not sure, come check them out during the Northwest Brewfest taking place October 23 at Twisted Hippo Taproom & Eatery, 2925 W. Montrose Ave.
Three 80-minute sessions will be held. Sessions are noon to 1:20 p.m.; 1:30-2:50 p.m. and 3-4:50 p.m. Limited tickets available. Purchase tickets.
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Greektown comes alive with the spirit of ancient Greece, where marathons originated, during an event celebrating Chicago Marathon runners at miles 14 and 17.
During the event spectators will have the opportunity to make signs while enjoying coffee and pastries. A DJ station will be on hand to keep things lively.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. October 10. The main point is Halsted and Gladys streets. More details available here.
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Texas de Brazil, is serving up a complimentary decadent dessert for its 23rd birthday.
The treat, chef's choice, will be available October 11-14 to guests dining at a participating location. Some restrictions may apply. Reservations available.
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Bar Roma's, 5101 N. Clark St., Executive Chef Fred Ramos' newly curated fall menu includes two CBD-infused dark hazelnut truffles served with vanilla gelato; $12. A single truffle is $5.
Other new seasonal desserts include: rum and espresso soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, chocolate and Kahlua crème ($9); warm bread pudding with dark chocolate, tart cherry, vanilla gelato and salted caramel sauce ($9); panna cotta (chocolate hazelnut cream, strawberries, Frangelico cream ($9); vanilla gelato drowned in hot espresso served with a homemade biscotti ($9); house-made lemoncello and seasonal sorbet ($8); gelato or sorbet ($5).
Hours of operation are: 4:30-10 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday; 4:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
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The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market closes for the season October 10 at Mike Rylko Park, 1000 Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove. Hours are 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In addition to locally grown products guests can enjoy fresh-brewed coffee and artisan pastries during the visit as well as family-oriented entertainment.
Denali Foxx of "Ru Paul's Drag Race Season 13" pops in Marvin's Food and Fuel's, 954 W. Fulton Market, Haunt and Flaunt Halloween Rooftop party October 28.
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