Insiders know that spring is officially here when the Antiques, Garden & Design Show opens at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The Show promises to inspire stylish living, while offering beautiful gardens and objects in a way that transcends the ordinary. Those attending the Preview Evening will be the first to experience the Show as they enjoy…
Featuring the finest in Artisan Chocolate, Artisanal Foods and Wine, with demonstrations and more. *The Chicago Artisan Chocolate Festival supports BEAR NECESSITIES PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION. Saturday 11am - 7pm; Sunday 11am - 6pm More info: http://www.fineartisanevents.com/choc/
Pinot Days Chicago is our most intimate event, but it has the biggest heart. 65 wineries fly into the Windy City and we paint the town pinot with Winemaker Dinners, "Meet the Winemaker" pinot and food pairings at local wine bars and restaurants, tastings at boutique retail stores and finally, the Grand Festival at beautiful…
Every spring, Chicago Chef Week returns, with more than 100 restaurants offering a three-course prix-fixe menu for lunch or a four-course prix-fixe for dinner. Each year CCW adds trendy newcomers to a long list of fine-dining standbys, drawing bargain-hunting Chicagoans to try out the latest culinary hotspots and revisit old favorites. From Asian or Argentinian…
What is the Vintage Garage Chicago? The Garage is literally a parking garage in Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Each month welcomes 75 to 100 vendors selling vintage and antique goods on the first two levels, and ramps, of the structure. It’s covered, so vendors don’t need tents and customers won’t get rained on. You’d be surprised…
CS magazine has teamed up with Choose Chicago, Illinois Restaurant Association and James Beard Foundation to host the ultimate culinary celebration at Venue One in honor of the James Beard Foundation Awards. Over 500 Chicago foodies and influencers will gather in anticipationof the most exciting culinary event happening in Chicago. The event will kick-off the second annual Eats…
By extremely popular demand Beauty Bar has decided to change their regular weekend Happy Hour. For 3 Nights they will be celebrating the life & music of PRINCE. $4 Champage Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7pm-9pm Custom PRINCE Nail Decals No cover, 21+ Thursday 7pm-9pm Music by DJ Rene Romero, Movie on the screen: Under the Cherry…
Celebrate James Beard and Chicago’s vibrant culinary scene with a week of exclusive restaurant menus and dishes inspired by James Beard's American Classic recipes. Nearly 100 top Chicago restaurants will honor the man known as the "Dean of American cookery" through their food. Join them during the second annual James Beard Eats Week! Browse the…
The Purple Xperience, a five-piece tribute band hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been zig-zagging around the country since February of 2011, bringing the memories of Prince and The Revolution to audiences of all generations. Led by Matt Fink (a/k/a Doctor Fink), a member of Prince and The Revolution from 1978 to 1991, The Purple Xperience…
The Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market,Modern Vintage Chicago and the Holiday Market. As seen in Travel & Leisure, the NY Times, Lucky Magazine and featured on TV news shows and web casts, the Randolph Street Market Festival is considered “a mecca of cool”, “the best…
A Heart that Breaks and Flutters is a compilation of sixteen original essays that encompass the range of an ordinary American existence. Set to the backdrop of 1990’s Midwestern suburbia, Corday recounts her failure to embody simple Girl Scout virtues, confesses to years of “Math Unreadyness,”and describes her magnetic awe toward shiny red bubble-wrap. Says…
A special set by the rooftop’s own resident DJ Kareem to honor the genius, spirit, mystery and music that is Prince! Come take a shot of Purple Rain and say farewell to a legend whose music will live on forever. More info: The J. Parker (Facebook)
Punch House is dedicating Saturday night to this man and his music. His sound defied genres. From his many side projects with artists like Sheila E., The Time, Vanity 6, The Family and many more. To all of his original work as the one we all know as Prince. Playing all the rare songs/b-sides and…
A Special Healing Edition of LOVESEXY Celebrating the Life of Prince Join DJ Kwest-On for a special edition of his long-running Prince dance party LOVESEXY celebrating the life of one of the greatest musical innovators of all time. This free event will feature the best music, video and artifacts of Prince's prolific career. Relive the…
In honor of the late great Purple One, Scott Lucas of Local H is hosting a special screening of Purple Rain at Acquired Taste, Virgin Hotels Chicago's Cult Movie Night. It's free and starts Upstairs at Virgin Hotels Chicago at 7:00pm. Join Virgin Hotels in honoring Prince and his classic film over snacks and beer provided by…
