Saturday, September 30, 2023

We Love R&B Taco Tuesday @The Wild Hare and Singing Armadillo

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We Love R&B Taco Tuesday, Virgo Bash, 7 p.m. October 3, Wild Hare and Singing Armadillo, 2610 N. Halsted St. 

Sean Mac keeps the joint jumpin' with tunes.Birthday Tables can be booked by texting "TUES" to 708-953-5898.

Select Tuesday dates and more details.

 


  





Friday, September 29, 2023

2023 Beer Fest @Field Museum

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The 2023 Beer Fest at The Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., takes place 7 p.m. October 7. More than 65 breweries featuring more than 200 selections will be on hand. Guests can stroll throughout the museum while sampling seasonal selections.

General hours are 8-11 p.m. Early access tickets available for 7-11 p.m. All attendees must be 21 and over with valid proof. More details and tickets ($50-$65) available here.

  



Thursday, September 28, 2023

Reggaeton Barbie Brunch @Gold Coast Social

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Reggaeton Barbie Brunch and Day Party, 11 a.m. September 30, Gold Coast Social, 7 W. Division St. offers the ultimate Barbie themed event experience featuring specialty cocktails and photo both with life size cutouts of stars from the summer blockbuster: Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie.

Brunch menu items include: avocado toast ($14); chicken and waffle bites ($14); yogurt bowl ($12); French toast ($12); and chilaquiles verde and sunnyside egg ($13). Side orders include bacon, pork sausage, hashbrowns and fruit bowl.

Themed cocktails include: BarbieTini (vodka; simple syrup, lime juice, cranberry and grapefruit juice, $14); Pink Me Up (espresso martini, $14) and Ready for Takeoff three margarita deal (traditional, peach and strawberry; $30). 

Addition drinks include: Let's Go Party (whiskey; peach schnapps; cranberry juice and Redbull; $12) and  Shop Til You Drop (vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice; $10).

Additional dates available, book here.

 



Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Dandy Crown's "Never Trust the Living," Halloween pop-up opens October 2

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The Dandy Crown's, 694 N. Milwaukee Ave., "Never Trust the Living," Halloween popup opens 3 p.m. October 2. 

Guests will be feted to Halloween inspired drinks such as: Corpse River No 2 (The Botanist Gin, Noilly Prat Original Dry, Cointreau Lemon); Blood and Sandworms (Johnie Walker Black Label; Blood Orange, cherry and lemon); Jungle Bird (Mount Gay Black Barrel, Campari, Pineapple, Strawberry, Lime); Widow's Kiss (Laird's Jersey Lightning, Pommeau, Genepy, benedictine) and The Ghost with the Most (Don Julio Blanco, St. Germain, lime).

Two of the The Dandy Crown's famous hot crock cocktails will also be available. 

The event October 2-30. More details available here.

 













  

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Marathon after party @Franklin Tap

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Franklin Tap, 325 S. Franklin St., hosts a Chicago Marathon after party 11 a.m. October 8. More details and reservations here.

  



Monday, September 25, 2023

Sunday, September 24, 2023

3rd Annual Taste of Fulton Market

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Third annual Taste of Fulton Market kicks off 5 p.m. September 28 at 950 W. Fulton Partcipants include: Avli; Bandit; Bar Goa; Bar Siena; Blind Barber; Bodega Taqueria y Tequila; Boqueria; Carnivale; Fora; Fulton Market Kitchen; Gemma Foods; Gus's Fried Chicken; Hide+Seek; JoJo's Shake Bar; Kuma's Corner; Marvin's Food & Fuel; Pastorelli; The Publican; Publican Quality Meats; Pure Green; Tabu and Tacombi.

Hours are 5-9 p.m. More details available.

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Jefferson's bourbon tasting

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 Jefferson' Bourbon tasting session takes place 5 p.m. September 28 at 433 W. Van Buren St. Experts will be on hand to guide guests through selections; $20

More details and tickets.

Friday, September 22, 2023

McCormick & Schmick's Caymus Vineyards wine dinner, September 28

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McCormick & Schmick's, 1 E. Wacker Dr., hosts a Caymus Vineyards wine dinner, 7 p.m. September 28. The menu features: sea scallop carpacchio; chilled prawn cocktail; salmon gravlax; espresso crusted rack of wild boar and CAB-braised short rib.

Tickets are non-refundable. More details and tickets available here.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Perry's features new three-course senior menu

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, is offering a three-course senior menu for $39, available daily before 6 p.m. only.

The first course is a choice of soup or salad; the main course Guests must be 65 or older with valid proof.

The offer is available at all Perry Steakhouse locations. Reservations required. More details available here. PHOTO: Perry's  

  


 







Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Tequila and Mezcal wine event @Reunion at Navy Pier

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Art Smith hosts a Tequila and Mezcal tasting, 5:30 p.m. September 22, Reunion, 600 E. Grand St. More details and tickets available here.

 



7th Annual Beer in the Woods @LaBagh Woods in Chicago, Sept. 30

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The 7th Annual Beer in the woods event takes place on the city's northwest side, September 30 in LaBagh Woods. 

All proceeds will benefit Friends of the Parks.

Tickets start at  $15. VIP admission available. More details here

  



Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Oktoberfest @Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, Sept 21-23

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The Chicago Firehouse, 1401 S. Michigan Ave., hosts an Oktoberfest dinner September 21-23, Food items include: homemade giant Bavarian pretzel ($12); sauerkraut and sausage platter (serves two); $33; pork loin schnitzel ($28); grilled bratwurst ($15) and apfelkuehen (traditional German apple cake; $14).

On another note: Die Musikmeisters band performs in the 104 bar, September 22.

More details here. For reservations call: 312-786-1401.

 






21st annual Oktoberfest @St. Alphonsus Church

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The 21st annual Oktoberfest at St. Alphonsus Church, 1429 Wellington Ave., takes place September 22-24. 

Guests will be feted with authentic Bavarian food beer. A celebration of craft beer takes place inside the church's basement beer hall,  6-9 p.m. September 22 and  4-7 p.m. September 23, cost of admission and souvenir cup included in ticket price. 

In addition to being feted with authentic Bavarian food and beer tasting guests can enjoy live music. Hours are: 5-10 p.m. September 22; noon to 10 p.m. September 23 and noon to 7 p.m. September 24.

A craft beer tasting nights are: 6-9 p.m. Sept 22; 4-7 p.m. September 23.

Family activities include: face painting and inflatables.

A $10 donation is suggested for general admission. Tickets for featured and special events here.

Entertainment

Main Stage on Southport
Friday
6:00pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
8:00pm – Trippin Billies

Saturday
2:00pm – Fletcher Rockwell
4:00pm – The Gingers
6:00pm – Hello Weekend
8:00pm – 16 Candles

Parking Lot Stage
Friday
5:30pm – Leslie Hunt Band
8:00pm – Stache

Saturday
2:00pm – School of Rock
4:00pm – The 77 Solution
6:00pm – Ipop
8:00pm – The Polkaholics

   


 









 


Sunday, September 17, 2023

Foxfire celebrates 20th anniversary

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Father and son owned restaurant Foxfire, 17 W. State St., Geneva, celebrates 20th anniversary with a host of events and food specials.

Also, stop in today and catch the  restaurant's National Burger Day deal today. Reservations available here.

   



Back to School Ice Cream Social @Hard Rock Cafe

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In the summer in a cool way during the Back to School Ice Cream Social, noon to 4 p.m. September 23, Hard Rock Cafe, 63 W. Ontario St. Ice cream will be scooped by guests from the Museum of Ice Cream; $15. 

More details and tickets here.

   

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Café Selmarie Chicago celebrates 40th year in Lincoln Square

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Café Selmarie, 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., which is panning to close in early 2024, invites guests to celebrate the long-time Lincoln Square fixture 40th anniversary September 21-28.

but before that  happens the restaurant salutes it's guests is celebrating it's long-time Lincoln Square legacy with 40th anniversary special menu from Chef Merriman, available September 21-28.

   



Friday, September 15, 2023

Tree House Chicago pizza-making and wine tasting Thursdays

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Chef Marco Colin of Tree House Chicago, 149 W. Kinzie St., is hosting pizza making and wine tasting events, September 28; October 19 and November 16.

The events will take place in the venue's back room and outdoor patio. Sessions begin at 6 p.m. The cost is $60, includes all required equipment and ingredients. 

Most be 21 and older, with valid identification, to participate. Register here. Call: 312-477-3983. 

 









Thursday, September 14, 2023

Michael Jordan Steakhouse serves up new brunch menu

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Michael Jordan Steak House is launching a new brunch menu available Saturday and Sunday only. Brunch menu items include: MJ's fried chicken & waffles sriracha maple syrup; Rudy's famous chilaquiles with two eggs any style and fried tortillas; salsa verde, queso fresco and pickled onion; and poached eggs with tomato sauce, olive oil peppers and onions.

Brunch hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More details here.

 





Wednesday, September 13, 2023

San Glo/Clandestina Junta event @Dandy Crown, Sept. 30

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San Glo-Clandestina Juntas event takes place 4 p.m. September 30, The Dandy Crown, 694 N. Milwaukee Ave., hosts the 

DJs Gloria; DJ Sandy and DJ Laura Branch keep the party jumping spinning tunes. Hours are 4-11 p.m. More details and tickets ($20) available here.

  



 

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Oktoberfest celebration @Metropolitan Brewing

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Metropolitan Brewing, 3057 N. Rockwell St., celebrating with Maplewood and Ravinia Brewers, hosts an Oktoberfest event, 11 a.m. September 23. 

The event features a stellar lineup of brews that include: Afterburner Oktoberfest (fresh ginger root; allspice; clove; cinnamon and nutmeg); Morning Afterburner (Metropolis coffee cold brewed by Kyoto Black); Microvolt Larger dry hop with (Citra and Huell melon hops) and Krankshaft Kölsch dry-hopped with Mandarina Bavaria and Hallertau Blanc hops).

Hours for the event are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

More details available here.

   



Monday, September 11, 2023

D.S. Tequila hosts Karol G after party, September 15

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D.S. Tequila, 3552 N. Halsted St., hosts The Karol G after party featuring DJ Daiky Gamboa, 11 p.m. September 15.

Tickets available here

   



Sunday, September 10, 2023

Oktoberfest @Millennium Hall In Millennium Park, Sept. 30

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Millennium Hall's, 11 N. Michigan Ave., Second Annual Oktoberfest kicks off 11 a.m. September 30

More than 80 local brewers will be on hand. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free to enter. More details here. PHOTO: Facebook

  



Saturday, September 9, 2023

Wake 'n Bacon now open for dinner on weekends

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Popular brunch spot Wake 'n Bacon, 420 W. Belmont Ave, is now open for dinner on weekends. Chef William Silas' new dinner menu features dishes such as: Bombazo Pambazo (Mexican Style sandwich with chorizo, potatoes, avocado, $16); Abso-Luis Delish Tacos (house-made skirt steak topped with onion, cilantro; and salsa verde served in corn tortillas; $16); South by SouthEast Ribs (house-smoked ribs with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and gojuchang, $18, half; $28, full order); Sweet salmon couscous (Asian-style & tangy glazed salmon on bed of citrus herbed couscous, $22) and the Wake 'n Bacon Burger (all beef patty; Pepper Jack cheese; caramelized onions; chipotle mayo; mustard pickles and house-made bacon jam on a brioche bun, $17).

CBD add-on available

View compete menu. Hours of dinner operation are 4-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday. More details. PHOTO CREDIT: Katie McConnell

    




Friday, September 8, 2023

Oksoberfest @Lincoln Park Zoo

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Oksoberfest, alcohol-free event 6:30 p.m. September 17, Lincoln Park Zoo, 2400 N. Cannon Dr. 

Includes: unlimited samples of non-alcoholic beverages; zero proof cocktails; after hours access to the zoo with animal viewing; free rides on the AT&T endangered species carousel; lawn games; live polka band  and more

Hours are 6-9 p.m. Must be 21 and over to attend. More details and tickets.