Four Entertainment Group hosts Hurricane Helene and Milton relief fundraiser, Oct. 22

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Four Entertainment Group Chicago locations join forces to host a Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Relief Fundraiser, October 22.

Participating bars: aliveOne (Lincoln Park); Central Park Bar (Avondale); Easy Bar and Estelle’s in (Wicker Park); Remedy (Bucktown); The Getaway (Lincoln Square) and The Owl (Logan Square). 

A $1 from every drink sold at all locations will benefit The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

and the Community Foundation Tampa Bay.

Four Entertainment Group (4EG) has a long history of hosting fundraisers for organizations in need throughout the year from

local to international. In 2022 the Chicago locations were able to raise over $4,500 for United Help Ukraine, and most recently

they raised $6,722 from a Maui Relief Fundraiser to support the Maui Strong Fund.

About The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina 

The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1978 to build a permanent pool of charitable capital.

They work with individuals, families and corporations to create and manage charitable funds and make grants to

nonprofits or public agencies in the region.

About Community Foundation Tampa Bay

Community Foundation Tampa Bay is a 501 (C)(3) public charity that connects people, ideas and resources to create meaningful,

lasting impact. Across our region — Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties — they are

philanthropic partners, connectors and advisors. 

PHOTO Credit: Central Park Bar: (Four Entertainment Group)

AliveOne 

Location: 2683 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614 | (773) 348-9800 | www.aliveone.com

Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Friday: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Saturday: 4 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Central Park Bar 

Location: 2924 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 | (773) 698-6063 | www.centralparkbarchicago.com

Hours: Sunday - Friday: 4 p.m.- 2 a.m. | Saturday: 4 p.m.- 3 a.m.

Easy Bar

Location: 1944 W Division St., Chicago, IL 60622 | (773) 227-4644 | www.easybarchicago.com

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 5 p.m - 2 a.m. | Friday: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.  | Saturday: 4 p.m. - 3 a.m. | Sunday: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Estelle’s 

Location: 2013 W North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 | (773) 782-0450 | www.estelleschicago.com

Hours: Sunday - Friday: 4 p.m - 4 a.m. | Saturday: 4 p.m. - 5 a.m.  

Remedy

Location: 1910 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647| (773) 698-7715 | www.remedybarchicago.com

Hours: Sunday - Friday: 4 p.m - 4 a.m. | Saturday: 4 p.m. - 5 a.m.  

The Getaway

Location: 4530 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 | (773) 654-1302 www.thegetawaychicago.com

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Saturday: 3 p.m. - 3 a.m. | Sunday: 3 p.m. - 2 a.m. 

The Owl

Location: 2521 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647| (773) 235-5300 | www.owlbarchicago.com

Pumpkin Carving Party @Easy Bar

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Easy Bar's, 1944 W. Division St., Halloween New Belgian pumpkin carving event, gets underway 7 p.m. October, 30. 

Pumpkins, scooped out, will be provided and ready for carving. The event is first come-first served until supplies run out.  Swag bags will be given to the best carved, most creative and ugliest pumpkins. 

A New Belgium beer sampling will take place. The bar's Wednesday specials, that include Malort shots ($4) and hard seltzers ($6) will be available. 

Seasonal selections include: Pumpkin Spice Margarita (Espolon Blanco Tequila, pumpkin syrup, and lime; $12), Purple Drank (Empress Indigo Gin, Veev Acai, lemon, simple syrup and soda ;$12), and the Pain Ke'iller (Plantation Pineapple Rum, Keke Key Lime Liqueur, Orange juice, nutmeg and a gummy worm ;$11).

Patrons can also take advantage of free pool all evening. Those who arrive early can kick off the evening with half-price happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

More details. PHOTO: Easy Bar

Thanksgiving to go package for two @Prairie Grass Cage

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Prairie Grass Cafe, located at 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, offers a stress-free Thanksgiving dining experience with its popular Thanksgiving To-Go options. 

Customers can enjoy a festive a la carte menu or opt for a convenient Thanksgiving Dinner Package for Two. 

The diverse menu ensures flexibility, catering to both large family gatherings and intimate dinners. Preorders are open and must be received by November 21. Availability is limited.

The last day to place an order is November 21 or until dinners sellout. Pick-up is 3-5 p.m. November 28.

To order, please call (847) 205-4433. Note: An 18% taxable service fee applies to all orders. PHOTO Credit: Cindy Kurman

Menu:

Thanksgiving Dinner Package for Two ($168):

Butternut Squash Soup (soup will be cold with reheating instructions) 

Organic Mixed Green Salad (Pumpkin Seeds, Parmesan, Pomegranate, and Balsamic Dressing)

Oven Roasted Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Homemade Gravy (all white meat available upon request)

Apple Chestnut Stuffing

Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash with homade marshmallow topping

Green Beans

Cranberry Sauce

Choice of Dessert: Mom’s Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, or Double Chocolate Cake

 

 

Halloween events@ Cody's kick off Oct. 26

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Cody's, Halloween inspired events get underway with the Quentin Tarantino themed "Once Upon a Time in Cody's: Halloween bash October 26.

Dog-Friendly Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest Benefitting ALIVE Rescue

Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest for dogs and their owners. The contest kicks off  3 p.m. October 27. Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Doggy Costume ($100) and Best Dog + Human Combo Costume ($200). There will be raffles benefiting ALIVE Rescue, free pup cups and free dog swag. Drink specials will include $5 Lagunitas Pints, $7 Tito's Cocktails, and Cody’s Pup-Tail Menu in which 50-percent of the proceeds will benefit ALIVE Rescue. Guests are invited to come early for the Bears vs Commanders game at 12 p.m. 

A pumpkin painting contest rounds out the seasonal fun, October 29

The venue partners with Surfside to host a pumpkin painting contest, October 29. Surfside supplies all of the items to be used, including the pumpkin.  Prizes include $100 Cody's gift card for the best pumpkin.

Drink specials include:  $25 Surfside buckets and $6 Stateside Vodka cocktails. Space is limited: RSVP at 

Cody’s has partnered with Surfside to host a Pumpkin Painting Contest on Tuesday, October 29. Pumpkins, paint and all supplies will be provided by Surfside and the best pumpkin will receive a $100 Cody’s gift card. Specials will include $25 Surfside buckets and $6 Stateside Vodka cocktails. Limited space is available, RSVP toevents@codyschicago.com. PHOTO: Cody's Public House

Bar Roma's Halloween event

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Bar Roma, 5101 N. Clark St., host halloween party beginning 4 p.m. October 31. Among the activities will be a costume contest (8 p.m.) with guests competing for prizes, including a $100 gift card (first place); $50 gift card (second place) and a bottle of Italian wine for the third place winner.

A happy hour, featuring select small plates ($8-$12) and drink specials that includes carafes of wine;  $9 takes place 4-6 p.m. In addition Chef  Ramos' new fall menu will be available for the evening.

All guests arriving in costume will receive a complimentary chef's choice dessert. Hours for the event are 4-9 p.m. 

Chef Ramos' new fall dinner menu will be available as well. For more information call 773-942-7572. PHOTO: FACEBOOK

Bloody Mary Fest @Theater on the Lake, October, 20

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Bloody Mary Fest: Bloodies, Brunch and Beyond, 9 a.m. October 20, Theater on the Lake, 2401 N. DuSable lake Shore Dr. 

Hours are 2:30-6 p.m. Must be 21 and older with valid ID. 

More details and tickets.  

Green City Market Sustainable Supper Series @Longman & Eagle

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Green City Market Sustainable Supper  Dinner, 6 p.m. October 29, Longman & Eagle, 2657 N. Kedzie Ave., 

Hours 6-9 p.m. More details and tickets. 

Selena Drag brunch @Lark Restaurant and Bar

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Selena tribute drag brunch, featuring Venus Carnagi, offers  two 90 minute bottomless drink sessions featuring canned cocktails, Bud Light specials and other selections, October 13, Lark Restaurant & Bar, 3441 N. Halsted St. 

Seatings are 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. More details and tickets. 

Fall Tea Tasting @Matteson Public Library

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Matteson Area Public Library District, 801 School Ave., hosts a Fall Tea Tasting, 4 p.m. October 17, Admission is free but must reserve a spot here. 

Espresso Extravaganza, October 16 @433 W. Van Buren St.

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Espresso Extravaganza, 5 p.m. October 16, 433 W. Van Buren St. Hours are 5-7 p.m. Admission is free. Must be 21 and over to attend. More details and tickets.

Lowcountry now open in Merrillville

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Lowcountry expansion now includes a Merrillville location, 8239 Georgia St., Merrillville, IN.  

Hours of operation, which opened Oct. 9, are Tuesday through Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12-9 p.m. 

More details and menu items available here. Call: 219-299-9228.

Pilsen Halloween Bar Crawl October 26

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Pilsen Halloween Bar Crawl, noon October 26. Check-in locations are: Simone's, 960 W. 18th Street and Twisted Cantina, 1640 W. 18th St. 

Hours are 12-6 p.m. List of stops and other details available here.

October Wine Fest Chicago, Oct. 14 @215 W. Wabash

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Port Wine Fest, featuring more than 40 varieties, paired with  sweet and savory bites, takes place, 6 p.m. October 14, Walden Chicago, 2145 W. Walnut St. 

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