James Beard Eats Week Sneak Peek Soiree

Venue One 1034 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL, United States

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…

$100 – $150

Prince Happy Hour Tribute Weekend

Beauty Bar 1444 W. Chicago Ave, Chicago , IL, United States

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…

James Beard Eats Week

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…

A Tribute to Prince & Purple Rain f/ Purple Xperience

Arcada Theater 105 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL, United States

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…

Randolph Street Market

Plumbers Union Hall 1340 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

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…

$8 – $10

The Release of A Heart that Breaks and Flutters by Sarah Corday at Leigh Gallery

The Leigh Gallery 3306 N Halsted Street, Chicago , IL, United States

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…

Prince Tribute Set

The J. Parker 1816 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

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)

Purple Music: A Prince Tribute

Punch House 1227 W. 18th St, Chicago, IL, United States

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…

Sometimes it Snows in April

The Promontory 5311 S. Lake Park Avenue West, Chicago, IL, United States

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…

Acquired Taste Cult Movie Night: Purple Rain

Virgin Hotels Chicago 203 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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…

2016 NFL Draft

Grant Park 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

This April, the NFL welcomes the newest members to the NFL family when the NFL Draft returns to Chicago from Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30. Several components of the Draft will be housed in our historic theatre while a three-day football festival for fans of all ages, Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple…

Free

STYLE by Chicago Humanities Festival

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The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) announces the launch of the 2016 Spring Festival, Style, with more than 20 programs taking place in and around Chicago April 28-May 1. Exploring how style shapes who we are as individuals and what we value across cultures, CHF is making the bold statement, “style matters.” “In the new annual spring…

Prince, Michael Jackson, and James Brown performed by SUPERNATURAL BEINGS! Opening set by special guests, SPREAD!

Emporium Arcade Bar 1366 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Emporium Arcade Bar and Otter Presents... SUPERNATURAL BEINGS The Music of Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Prince -Marcus Rezak (Digital Tape Machine, FlightWave, Stratosphere All-Stars) -Todd Stoops (RAQ, Rhythmatronix) -Mike Greenfield (Lotus, Electron) -Clay Parnell (Particle, Brothers Past) -Emily Nichols (Woo Park) -Marty Gierczyk (Chicago Funk Mafia) -Christian Rogala (Fluid Minds) plus more special guests!…

$18

Baconfest

UIC Forum 725 W. Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL, United States

Baconfest Chicago is a nationally renowned, locally beloved festival dedicated to America’s favorite cured meat: bacon! At Baconfest, Chicago’s best chefs concoct and serve brilliant bacon dishes to thousands of passionate bacon lovers. Liquor sponsors provide cocktails, beer and wine designed to complement a bacon meal. Bacontrepreneurs and bacon-friendly brands exhibit their wares and connect…

$100 – $200

2016 James Beard Awards Gala

Lyric Opera of Chicago 20 North Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Ever since James Beard appeared on television’s first cooking show, food has been one of the most popular subjects in American broadcasting. Coinciding with the Foundation’s 30th anniversary, the 2016 James Beard Awards will honor the country’s top culinary talent and celebrate the role of cuisine in television.​ The 2016 James Beard Awards Gala, hosted…

$500