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.

St. Patrick’s Day celebration @Chief O’Neil’s

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Chief O’Neill’s restaurant, 3471 N. Elston, kicks off a series of St. Patrick Day events, 8 p.m. March 4. complete schedule for the restaurant’s St. Patrick Day celebration and other information available here.

Jazz & Wine event @Dining on the Green, March 14

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Jazz & Wine event, featuring Carla Pather, 7 p.m. March 14, Dining on the Green, 349 Main St., Park Forest. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event officially gets underway 7 p.m. 

Tickets are $25. For more information call: (708) 283-5621.

Jackson Family Wine tastings @The Lush Vine

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The Lush Vine, 201 N. Schuyler Ave., suite 101, Kankakee, wine event, hosts tastings from Jackson Family Wines, 4 p.m. March 9.

Hours are 4-6 p.m. Must be 21 and over with valid ID. More details and tickets.

Sip and Paint event @L.K.Y.V. U. Center

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L.K.Y.V.U. Center, 3601 Grand Blvd., East Chicago, IN., hosts three post Valentine’s Day sip and paint events February 28-29. Tickets are $55. More details.

 

Spring Wine Tasting @Cork Wine Bar-Kankakee

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Spring Wine Tasting, 5:30 p.m. March 9, Cork Wine Bar-Kankakee, 351 S. Schuyler, Evanston. Must be 21 and over to attend. More details.

Charcuterie making workshop @Winestyles Norwood Park

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Charcuterie making workshop, 6:30 p.m. February 28, Winestyles, 6182 Northwest Hwy.$65. Cost includes,  custom 12x9in bamboo board; cheeses, charcuterie, discount pricing on items used, glass of wine and wine pairings suggestions. 

No refunds. More details and tickets. Photo: eventbrite

Tequila dinner @Federals, Fulton Market

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Federals Fulton Market, 180 N. Morgan St., hosts four-course Tequila Dinner, with drink pairing, 6 p.m. February 26; $40 per person.

Menu features include: 

Tlayuda: House made blue corn tortilla chorizo, black bean purée, avocado salsa, Oaxaca cheese, paired with winter Aperol spritz

Oaxacan Tamale: Lamb, Morita salsa, Oaxaca cheese, chili crunch, crema and cotja cheese paired with Oaxacan Old Fashioned

Honey glazed pork shank: Oaxaca Padilla broth, Hominey purée, cabbage, radish, served with housemade blue corn tortilla tortillas, paired with I Dream of Tiki

Nicuatole: Chocolate Anglais, Oaxacan Masa pudding, Cocoa nibs paired with Carajill (Spanish espresso martini).

Tickets available here.        

Weber Grill event @Lombard location

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Weber Grill, 2331 Fountain Square Dr., Lombard, hosts BBQ Low & Slow hands on smoking class, 12 p.m. February 23; $90. 

All attendees under 18 must attend with parent or legal guardian. More details available here.