Los Amante open house, March 16

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Los Amante, 4743 W. 47th St., open house and food tasting, 4 p.m. March 16. DJ Julio will be on board to keep the joint jumping.

Hours are 4-6 p.m. More details here.

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Hello Weekend @115 Bourbon St.

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Hello Weekend, 9 p.m. March 14, 3359 W. 115 St., Merrionette Park. More details and tickets

St. Patrick’s Day @Buffalo Creek Brewing

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Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove,  hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Shindig  March 15.

The celebration includes, food, live music, Irish folk dancing, games and more. In addition there will be special deals on pints as steins of Burning Red Irish Ale and Shamrock shaped pretzels. 

Hours are 5-8 p.m. More details available here.

Maple Tree Festival @North Park Village Nature Center Park Village

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Maple Fest, Tree Festival 9 a.m. March 10, Red Oak Nature Center, 930 N. River Rd. Aurora. 

Hours are 1-2 p.m. Tickets $5, required for ages 3 and up. tickets.

The 30th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit

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The 20th Annual Chicago Food Policy Justice Summit takes place March 12-14.

Savor two days of virtual workshops taking place March 12-13, followed by an in person session March 14, South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Dr. More details and Tickets.

Wine event@ Hinsdale Wine Shop

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Spring cleaning wine tasting, 5:30 p.m. May 20, Hinsdale Wine Shop, 12 E. Hinsdale Ave., Hinsdale. More details.

Bradley Lions Club Easter Dinner

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Bradley Lions Club, 428 W. Broadway St., Bradley, IL, hosts an Easter Ham Dinner, 4 p.m. March 29. Adults, $12; ages 6-10, $6; 5 and under free. More details and tickets.