Chicago Spritz Fest @The Godfrey

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Chicago Spritz Fest Bubbly Cocktail Tasting, 1 October 5, I/O on the Godfrey Rooftop, 127 W. Huron St.

Hours are 1-5 p.m. More details and tickets. 

Sunflower Paint Party @Crow and Calico Tavern

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Sunflower Paint Party, 2 p.m. October 6, The Crow and Calico Tavern, 25956 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee.

Hours are 2-5. Doors open at 1:40 p.m. More details and tickets. 

El Tapeo tasting event Sept 26

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Chef William of El Tapeo, 2100 Spring RD., Oak Brook, hosts premier tasting event, featuring the unveiling of its private label bourbon Charred Oak Brook, 4 p.m. September 26, $55.

Guests will be feted with a tasting flight of curated cocktails paired with passed tapas. Guests purchasing a bottle of the Charred Oak Brook will receive a souvenir bottle etching.

Featured tapas include:

• Bourbon cured salmon, cucumber, fried capers, egg yolk jam, served on pumpernickel
• Sweet potato pave, maple aioli, bourbon smoked salt, sage crumble
• Corn fritter, cr譥 fraiche, basil, caviar
• Shaved Serano ham, mostarda
• Beef empanada, guindilla pepper aioli

Tasting sessions are: 4-6 p.m; 6-8 p.m; and 8-10 p.m. September 26.

In addition to the tasting guests can enjoy live music and other planned events. Reservations required, space is limited. More details and tickets $55 available Open Table.

 

 

Mark your calendar: Pickle Fest early bird tickets available now

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Early bird tickets for the highly anticipated Chicago Pickle Fest, April 12 2025,  are on sale now. Early bird pre-sale tickets include a complimentary pickle-back whiskey shot. 

In addition to a slew of pickle related items, there will be live bands and photo ops. More details and tickets available here.

Taylor Swift Wrigleyville Bar Crawl, November 9 (bars to be announced)

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Eras and Ex's Everything Bar Crawl, 12 p.m. November 9, Bars to be announced.

More details and tickets.  

Chicago Beer Festival @Field Museum

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Chicago Beer Festival, 8 p.m. October 5,  Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Tickets $55-$70.

Hours are 8-11 p.m. Early Admission available at 7 p.m.  More details and tickets. 

Wedtoberfest: Beer & Bubbly Wedding Show @Artifact Events

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The tenth annual Wedtoberfest: Beer & Bubbly Wedding show, takes place 6 p.m. October 2, Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.

Brewers and wedding vendors will be in attendance. Guest can sample beer tastings and visit wedding vendors. 

Tickets ranged from $20 single; $35, couples in advance online. VIP tickets available $30 per person; $50 couple in advance online. VIP entry 5:30 p.m. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Must be 21 and over with valid ID to attend. All IDs will be checked at the door.  Swag bags will be handed out to guests. Proceeds from tickets sales will benefit People for Community Recovery. More details and tickets.

8th Annual Pints and Pork Challenge @St. Joseph School

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The Eighth Annual Pints and Pork Challenge, 5 p.m. September 28. St. Joseph School, 275 W. North St., N St, Manhattan, IL

Hours are 5-9 p.m. Designated driver tickets available. More details and tickets.

Park Supper Club: Fresher Friday

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Park Supper Club, 65 E. 55th St., Fresher Fridays @The Park, hosted by The 300Group, 5 p.m. Septmenber 20. 

A weekly rotation of DJs include: DJ Mello; DJ Big Al; DJ Roc; DJ Surprize; DJ J. Imani and DJ Kayleaux; 5.0 Sko.

Space is limited: Hours are 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. More dates, details and tickets here.

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Brunchville: Chicago Brunch Festival @The Promontory

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Brunchville: Chicago Brunch Festival, 1 p.m. October 6, The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave., West.  Brunch spread provided by multiple vendors. Must be 21 and over. 

Doors open at 1 p.m. Hours are 1-6 p.m. Must be 21 and over with valid ID. 

More details tickets.

Long Grove Apple Fest gets underway September 20

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The highly anticipated Long Grove Apple Fest returns September 20-22 along Robert Parker Coffin Rd. in the historic downtown Ling Grove Old Mc Henry Rd. 

The apple-centric event includes a wide range of vendors offering traditional as well as specialty apple inspired items. 

The 2024 edition includes dozens of vendors peddling apple items, along with specialty apple inspired items on participating restaurant menus. An apple pie eating contest will also be a part of the festivities. Other highlights of the event include live music and family friendly activities and games. 

 

Every ticket includes the option to participate in the highly anticipate dapple pie-eating and apple bobbing contests. More details and tickets here.

Live music (on three stages) kicks off at 9 p.m. This year’s main stage schedule is as follows: 

 

Friday, September 20

09:00PM – 11:00PM – LynSkynyrd Tribute

06:30PM – 08:20PM – Midnight Rider – Allman Bros Tribute

04:30PM – 05:50PM – Pipe Dream

02:30PM – 04:00PM – Lara Bell Band

12:00PM – 02:00PM – Joe Fascetta Duo

 

Saturday, September 21

09:00PM – 11:00PM – 7th Heaven

06:30PM – 08:20PM – Beyond the Blonde

04:30PM – 06:00PM – Deadfest

02:30PM – 04:00PM – South of Disorder – Buffett Tribute

12:00PM – 02:00PM – Kevin Mileski

 

Sunday, September 22

04:00PM – 06:00PM – American English

01:30PM – 03:15PM – Chicken Dolphin

12:00PM – 01:00PM – BOTB Winner

 

Admission is $5 per person per day. Or, three day pass, $10.Hours: Fri, 12 pm – 11 pm; Sat, 10 am – 11 pm, Sun, 10 am – 6 pm

Oktoberfest @Timothy O'Toole's, Libertyville

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Timothy O’Toole’s Pub, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Oktoberfest kicks off September 20 offering an array of German menu items. Call: 847-984-2599

On September 30, the Streeterville pub, 622 Fairbanks, will,  offer an array of Oktoberfest bier and German-inspired fare. The celebratory event will also serve up  a heaping of oom-pah-pah music. For more details visit here. Call: 312-642-0700 

In addition to the regular menu, special dishes will include a giant Bavarian pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces; pork schnitzel with mashed potatoes and broccoli; and bread pudding with vanilla ice cream (outlined below). Bob McDermott, O'Toole's Pub Group's Beer Ambassador, will feature Oktoberfest brews from Paulaner, Revolution Brewing, Samuel Adams, Dovetail Brewery, and more.

O'Toole's Oktoberfest Menu

Giant Bavarian Pretzel $19
served with beer cheese, beer mustard and honey mustard

Pork Schnitzel $18
mashed potatoes, broccoli, natural jus, lemon

Pretzel Bread Pudding $7
vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

Oktoberfest Party at Timothy O'Toole's Pub 

German Eats, Polka Beats, Contests and More

Saturday, September 30
1-5 p.m.

Bolingbrook Food Truck Festival

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Bolingbrook Food Truck Rally, 4 p.m. October 3, Bolingbrook High School, 365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook. More than 12 food trucks will be on hand.

In addition there will be sports games and a vendor village. The will be an opportunity to win a homecoming ticket. 

Free admission and free parking along with an opportunity to win a ticket to BHS' homecoming. Hours are 4-7 p.m. More details and tickets.

Hamburger Hop @Harrison Theater rooftop

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Hamburger Hop, 6 p.m. September 27, Harrison Theater, 205 E. Randolph. Hours are 6-9 p.m. More details and tickets.  

Hyde Park Pizza Fest 2 @The Promontory

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Hyde Park Pizza Fest 2, noon September 14, The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West. Vendors include: Bob's Pizza; Cholie's Pizza; Domino's; Giordano's; Jet's Pizza; Medici on 57th; Papa John's and Pizza Capri.

Hours are noon to 3 p.m. Get four slices and a soft drink, $15. Tickets.

Talktime Food Festival Chicago

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Food Festival Chicago: Talk Time, 7 p.m. September 11. Other dates available. Free but must reserve a spot here. 

Chicago Gourmet 2024

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Illinois Restaurant Association presents Chicago Gourmet, September 21-29. Events will be held in various locations across the city. tickets start at $75. 

More details and tickets.

Park Forest Food Truck Festival @American Legion Post 1198

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Park Forest Food Truck Festival takes place noon September 21, Park Forest American Legion Post 1198, 1631 Western Ave., Chicago Heights.

In addition to food, the family-oriented event includes a live performance by The Fabulous Fabtones. 

Hours are noon-8 p.m. The event is free to attend, but you must reserve a spot here. 

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille's Thursday special is one you don't want to miss

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, serves up a Thursday special that's hard to resist— pecan wood-fired 16 oz. caramelized prime rib topped with Perry's steak butter, served with truffle merlot Demiglacé and homemade horseradish cream; $49 (tax and gratuity not included).

The special, prepared from medium rare to well-done, is available for dine-in or to-go, from 4 p.m. to closing at Perry's three locations: Oak Brook, Schaumburg and Vernon Hills. PHOTO: Perry's

Timothy O'Toole's Pub swings into action for football season

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Timothy O'Toole's, 622 N. Fairbanks, gears up for Saturday college football, featuring more than 72 screens for viewing Saturday games.

Bud Light pints $6; Bud Light pictures $24; Goose Island Full Pocket Pils pints $7; Goose Island Full Pocket Pils pictures $28; High Noon (5) buckets $40; White Claw (5) $32; and Truly Wild Berry (5) $32.

On the Pub's  Bear Down Sundays, guests ill be feted with six specials: Miller or Coors Light Stadium Keeper Cups $8; Miller or Coors Light pints $6; Miller or Coors Light pitchers $24; Miller or Coors Light buckets of bottles $25; Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary $9; and Mimosa carafes $22. Chicago Bears swag will be raffled off on each game day.

Additional drink specials include:  Big O'Bloody Mary (25 ounce libation featuring O'Toole's private label vodka, O'Toole's Bloody Mary mix and chipotle dry rub rim). 

Reuben egg rolls, tater tots, pretzel bites, mini cheeseburger, pulled pork slider with coleslaw, chicken tender slider tossed in Irish ghost pepper sauce, two traditional buffalo wings, and three boneless BBQ wings, served with a beer chaser ($30). 

Timothy O'Toole's has your transportation covered. The subterranean Streeterville sports pub will shuttle ticket holders to and from Soldier Field ($10; departs at 11 a.m. or 6:15 p.m. on December 26). Riders must be 21+ and "road sodas" will be provided. Reserve seats at TimothyOTooles.com.

Timothy O'Toole's Pub hours are: noon to 2 a.m.  Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m-2 a.m.; Friday, 12 p.m.-3 a.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 a.m.; Sunday (10 a.m. on Bears game days) 11 a.m.-2 a.m.  

For more information call: 312-642-0700  or visit here. PHOTO: Facebook

CocolocoEvents 2nd annual Cigar Social @Gamer's Hall, Sept. 7

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Second annual end of summer Cigar Social, 5 p.m. September 7, Gamer's Hall, 3609 W. North Ave.

In addition to the main attraction guests will can enjoy an evening of food, drinks and live music.

Hours are 5-10 p.m. Tickets are $40. More details and tickets.

 

10th Annual Brewfest Kicks off 1 p.m. Sept. 14

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Berwyn Park District's 10th Annual Berwyn Brewfest, 1 p.m. September  14, Proska Park, 3001 Wisconsin Ave. Berwyn.

Hours are: 1-5 p.m.  Mores details and tickets. 

Eighth annual Beer in the Woods event @ LaBagh Woods, Sept. 21

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The Eighth annual Beer in the Woods event takes place 1 p.m. September 21, LaBagh Woods, 5275 N. Cicero Ave. Grove 3.

Participants include: Alarmist Brewing; Begyle Brewing; Black Horizon Brewing Brewer's Kitchen; Burning Bush Brewery; Burnt City Brewing; Carriage  House Ciders; Casa Humilde; CHAOS Brew Club; Chicago Home Brewers; Cruz Blanca; Dutchbag Brew Co., Eris Brewery and Cider House; Gnome Brew; Hailstorm Brewing; Half Acre; Haymarket Brew Co; Histrionic Brew Lab; Hop District Community Brewing Co.; Hopewell Brewing Co., HorseThief Hollow Brewing Co,; Industry Ales; Kishwaukee Brewing Co.; Liquid Love Brewing; Luna Bay; Maplewood Brewing; Marz Community Brewing Co.; Midwest Coast Brewing Co.; Moor's Brewing Co.; MORE Brewing Co.; Northman Cider Co.; Obscurity Brewing and Craft Mead; Off Color Brewing; Old Irving Brewing Co.; On Tour Brewing Co.; Phase Three Brewing Co.; Pipeworks Brewing Co; Printer's Row Brewing; Ravinia Brewing Co.; Right Bee Cider; SoMo's Monos Cerveceria; Soundgrowler Brewing; Tighthead Brewing Co., The Perch Kitchen and Tap; Twisted Hippo Brewing; Une Année, Hubbard's Cave and Whiner Beer Company.

VIP admission is Hours are 1-5 pm. No refunds. Regular admission is 3-6 p.m. All proceeds benefit Wonder Works fund scholarships for families who face racial, social and economic adversities. Must have proper ID to purchase.

In addition an online auction is underway.

The event also includes family fun and activities:

• Live Country Music and Square Dancing
• Raffle and scavenger hunt
• Playscapes and face painting
• Forest fun for activities

 

VIP admission is 1 p.m. Regular admission is 3-6 p.m. Must be of legal age with valid ID to purchase beer. More details and tickets.

Lost Never Found Wristband Party

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Lost Never Found Sara Null wristband party, 9 p.m. September 7, Lost and Found, 3660 N. Clark St. More details and tickets. 

Wine Fest on the Beach @Shore Club, Sept. 13

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Wine Fest on the Beach, 6 p.m. September 13, Shore Club,  More information and tickets range from $25-$60. 

Hours are 6-9 p.m. More details and tickets. PHOTO: Eventbrite.