Tim Hardaway Hall of Fame inductee event @Windy City Cigar Lounge

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Roc Parker and Mike Reese hosts an event honoring NBA Hall of Fame inductee and hometown Chicagoan Tim Hardaway, Sr., "An Evening with Burbon & Cigars," 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Windy City Cigar Lounge, 4310 S. Prairie; $40. 

Mixologist Josh Davis will be on hand while Taco Bar Chef Tyson serves up the eats. Plasencia Cigars will be while Mark Flava brings on the tunes.

Proceeds will benefit Hardaway's foundation. Limited tickets still available here. 

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Alton Jazz & Wine Festival, September 3

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Alton Jazz & Wine Festival takes place 6-10 p.m. September 3, Liberty Bank Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Dr.,   Alton. Purchase tickets here.

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Estelle's Late Night Labor Day burger special, September 5

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Estelle's, 2013 W. North Ave., is featuring half-price burgers and special hours Labor Day—opening at 10 p.m. September 5 for late night bites for partygoers.

The restaurant will feature a half-price build-your-own burger barbecue special for the occasion. Call: 773-782-0450. PHOTO: Estelle's 

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6th Annual Beer in the Woods, LaBagh Woods, September 24

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More than 35 regional brewer will participate in Friends of the Forests 6th Annual Beer in the Woods event taking place 2-6 p.m. September 24, LaBagh Woods, 5275 N. Cicero Ave. Grove 4.

Tickets (non drinking, general and VIP admission, 1 p.m.) ranges from $15-$90. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Forest Preserves' initiatives to insure land, water and life thrives in Cook County forest preserves. 

Must be 21 and over to attend. Purchase here.

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Cody's Public House's afternoon grilling party and pooch hangout event

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Cody's Public House, 1658 W. Barry Ave., takes an early approach to its Labor Day celebration opening at 1 p.m. September 5.

Patrons will be feted to a b-y-o-m (bring your own meat) beer garden grilling party.

Dogs will be welcome indoors and out. The beer garden features televisions and dart and bean bag activities. Call: 773-779-8217. 

PHOTO: Papergirl PR.

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Pizzeria Uno opens in Schiller Park, August 26

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Pizzeria Uno opens 11 a.m. August 26 at 4200 N. River Rd, Schiller Park. The pizzeria marks the occasion with a host of special events that includes an official  ribbon cutting ceremony by the mayor of Schiller Park at 2 p.m.

The first 100 customers will receive complimentary individual deep dish pizza for dine in. In addition, raffles will be held 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A grand prize giveaway announcement will be made at 3 p.m. 

Hours for days event are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. More details available here.

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Potbelly perks

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Sign up for Potbelly perks and get a complimentary sandwich after your first purchase of $5 or more.  Also earn points toward future purchases. More details on the program available here.

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Sixteen Pearls Foundation Alpha Kappa Alpha Wine event

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Sixteen Pearls Foundation, in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Soroity, Gamma Psi Omega Chapter, hosts a wine tasting fundraiser, 7 p.m. September 9, The Aquatorium, 6918 Oak Ave, Gary IN. Must be 21 and over. 

Live music provided by Sayyes. Proceeds from the event benefit the organization's scholarship fund and community-based programs. Tickets can be purchased via Zelle via Sixteenpeaerlsfoundation@gmail.com. Or register here.

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Toppers pizza now open in Gurnee

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Toppers Pizza now open at 5572 Grand Ave, Unit 3 in Gurnee. Closes at 1 a.m. Delivery and carry-out service. Call: 224-480-2900. 

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Chocolate Sanctuary August Chef Dinner, Aug 24-25

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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 1501 Washington St., Gurnee, hosts its August Chef's Dinner "County Fair, 6 p.m. August 24-25.

The featured meal starts with grilled corn chowder paired with cotton candy cocktail; waffle battered fried chicken paired with Arnold Palmer; cocoa stout barbecue glazed smoked turkey leg paired with Summer Shandy and big kid root beer float served with coffee. Reservations available at OpenTable. Call: 224-944-0808.

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Taste of Greektown returns August 26-28

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Taste of Greektown takes place August 26-28 in the heart of Greek food mecca down Halsted St. from Adams to Van Buren Sts. 

Opens 4 p.m. August 26; opens at noon August 27-28. Tickets. 

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Get your tickets early for Bar Crawl Live's Halloween Bar Crawl Oct, 22; 28; 29 and 31

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Bar Crawl Live's Halloween bar crawl takes place Oct. 22 (3 p.m.); Oct.  28 (6 p.m.); Oct 29 (3 p.m.) and Oct. 31 (6 p.m.) in River North. 

More details and tickets available here.

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Ribfest Chicago 2022, August 19

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Ribfest Chicago 2022 takes place 5-10 p.m. August 19 at 4000 N. Lincoln Ave. Tickets available here.

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Pete's Tiki Tiki Bar official opening in Rosemont tonight

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Pete's Tiki Tiki Bar, opens at 6 p.m. today next door to the operations Dueling Piano Bar, 5501 Park Place Blvd., Rosemont.  

Festivities include a ribbon cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. and opening celebration featuring hula and fire dancers 6-8 p.m.

The establishment opens at 5 p.m. daily. 

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Texas de Brazil's back to school promotion underway

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Texas de Brazil, participating locations, is offering free meals for kids 12 and under August 15-18. More details available here.

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Leslie Goddard discusses the history of Chicago foods

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Author and food historian Leslie Goddard discusses the history of Chicago's iconic and bountiful food dishes during a presentation 2 p.m. August 28, Elmhurst History Museum, Education Center, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Admission is free for Elmhurst Heritage Foundation members; $5 for non members. 

More details and tickets available here.

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Waukegan celebrates Ray Bradbury during Dandelion

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Waukegan salutes native son Ray Bradbury during the 22nd Annual Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine, Arts & Music Festival noon to 4 p.m. August 20 in Bowen Park, Waukegan. 

Complete list of details on the day's activities available here.

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Festival Polonaise hosts kids' ham sandwich making competition

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Children between age 8-12 are welcome to enter Festival Polonaise's Krakus ham sandwich making  competition 4 p.m. August 20 at Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid, Arlington Park.

More details and registration available here.

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Paramount Events' summer drop-off solution

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Paramount Events' seasonal August drop off specials include: grilled vegetables, a refreshing cucumber, corn, and  tomato salad, or assorted kabobs are available along with other options. 

More details and and view all drop-off menu items available here. Orders are for minimum of 10 people. Call: 773-880-8044.

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Schaumburg Festival of Spirits & Wine, August 13-14

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The Schaumburg Summer Show of Spirits, Wine & Gourmet Delicacies takes place August 13-14, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr., North, Schaumburg.

In addition to mixology tips there will be culinary exhibitions. Live music and art displays will also be featured.

Hours are 11 a.m to 6 p.m. August 13; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 14. Purchase tickets.

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TPAN executives at Ed Devebic's Dining Out for Life event

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TPAN executives will be on hand from 10-11 a.m. August 11 to discuss the organization as part of Ed Debevic's, 159 E. Ohio St., Dining Out For Life Chicago event.

TPAN is one of the oldest community-based HIV services organization, funds from participating restaurant will go directly to supporting it efforts.

Find complete list of participating restaurants here. 

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Chicago Firehouse Piattelli wine dinner @Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, Aug. 18

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Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1402 S. Michigan, is a reception and five-course dinner paired with selections from Piattelli Vineyards, 6 p.m. August 18; $150. 

Special guest Alejandro Nesman from Piattelli will be on hand for the occasion. For reservations call: 312 786-1401.

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Andersonville Farmers Market and Taste of Anderson events, August 10

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Andersonville Farmers Market salutes National Farmers Market Week with a host special events 3-7 p.m. August 10.

Activities include: cooking demom (3 p.m.); performance by accordionist Heather Riordan (3:15 p.m.); Meet the Bees with beekeeper Konni Vukelic of Three Bees Honey (3:45 p.m.); cooking demo Chef Annette Licitra of Passionette Palate (4:30 p.m.) Marching band Clamor & Noise Brigade rings out the day's festivities (6:30 p.m.). More details available here.

The Taste of Andersonville takes place 5-8 pm. August 10. More details and tickets available here.

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Dining Out Four Life Chicago, August 11

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Dining Out For Life Chicago benefitting TPAN, takes place August 11. Find list of participating restaurant here.

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Three new restaurants opened in Aurora over the weekend

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Aurora home to three new restaurants that opened over the weekend: Alice's Corner, 37 W. New York, St. (Bolivian cuisine); Kathryn's Place, 61 S. Stolp Ave. (health oriented crafted food and juice and cocktail options) and Craft Urban Aurora, 41 S. Stolp Ave. (breakfast., lunch and dinner menus from chef Bernard Laskowski). 

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ZooBrew @Brookfield Zoo, August 27

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Chicago Zoological Society presents ZooBrew, 10 a.m. August 27, Brookfield Zoo, 8400 W. 31st, Brookfield.

Three sessions will be held: VIP (all day admission to the zoo; exclusive access to the Discovery Center and and early admission to ZooBrew event; exclusive food and specialty brew sampling and visit with animal ambassadors); ZooBrew full session (all-day admission to zoo; admission to ZooBrew pavilion events from 3:30-7:30 p.m.;  sampling of more than 80 beers and commemorative glass) and ZooBrew half session: (all-day admission to zoo; admission to ZooBrew pavilion events from noon to 2 p.m. and commemorative glass.

Animal builds will be open during the event. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ages 21 and over, Must provide valid ID. Zoo grounds close at 6 p.m. More details and tickets available here.

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Freddy's serves up National Frozen Custard Day treat

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers celebrates National Frozen Custard Day with a $1 off discount for all customers on August 8.

The shop is also offering a complimentary single-topping sundae to patrons signed up for the reward program. Proceeds from each sundae redeemed will benefit the Kids in Need Foundation. Guests have until August 14 to redeem the offer.

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Diva Licious brunch Aug. 6-7 @Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club

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Market Days weekend at Kit Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted, Diva Licious Brunch with Shantell D'Marco, August 6-7, two seatings (11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.) both days

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Texas de Brazil annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital fundraiser is underway

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Texas de Brazil has a special offer for patrons in support of its annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital fundraiser. For every $5 donated (up to $25) to St. Jude guests will receive a $5 gift certificate now through September 30. Certificate redeemable through November 30. More details available here. 

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Busch Light goes DIY with guitar project

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Busch Light is reaching out to fans with a inspiring DIY project to build their own Busch Light can guitar, full instruction available here.

The brand is also giving one fan the opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind Busch Light guitar designed by country music artist Jordan Davis (Davis performs 6:45 p.m. August 6 at Windy City Smokeout).

Entrants are invited to share their favorite Busch Light and country music moment. Interested parties should submit their entry on the brand's Facebook page using the hashtags #BuschCountry and #Contest between August 9-11, 2022.  https://www.busch.com/CountryGuitar/.

Must be 21 and over to enter. Find complete details on both here.

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