THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Anticipating Fest Season & Some Green Around Here!
Just knowing that the official start of spring is just 15 days away now has most Chicagoans getting out more in anticipation of fest season and getting some green around here!
Come out and celebrate all things wings at this year’s Chicago’s Best WingFest 2017 on Sunday (1:00 p.m.) at the UIC Pavilion (525 S. Racine Ave.) in the University Village/Little Italy neighborhoods. There are four categories of chicken wings – Mild, Hot, BBQ & Exotic – which are judged by the patrons and Chicago celebrities using a truly Blind Taste Test system as Chicagoland restaurants vie for the title of “Best of Fest.” Not to mention, patrons get to munch on as many wings as they like while taking in some live blues music, being entertained by the host, a chance to win prizes at numerous raffles, and possibly receiving a T-shirt as they are tossed out throughout the event. And, if you wish to join in the Wing Eating Competition, just toss your name in on their website, and while you’re there, check out the WingFest Hall of Fame (past winners)!
Another Fest taking place this Saturday is the 5th annual Windy City Brewhaha at Revel Fulton Market (1215 W. Fulton Market) in the West Loop neighborhood with two sessions (1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.). This celebration of beer is for beer lovers of all levels! Whether you’re a connoisseur or a novice, this event will educate and/or expand your beer knowledge and palate. So, come on out for both classic tastes and new brews sure to warm your insides!
If you happen to be in the vicinity of north Wolcott Avenue & west Hubbard Street (Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village neighborhoods) this Saturday around 12:00 p.m., look out for CHIditarod! It’s an epic urban shopping cart food drive race for charity, a costumed beauty pageant, a talent show and more all rolled into one. Teams return year-after-year with new theme ideas and grander & more elaborate shopping carts; all to have fun while helping others through charity. A little FYI, sabotaging other teams (check out the rules) is condoned so be prepared to give and receive. There’s even a Dick Dastardly award for Best Sabotage! So, dress up, cause some chaos and do good because Everyone’s a Winner!!
I did mention “green”, didn’t I –
Unofficial In Chicago – Bar Crawl is this Saturday (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) at the Old Crow Smokehouse (3506 N. Clark St.) in the Lakeview neighborhood. This warm-up to St. Patrick’s Day and reunion with your college buds is in its 8th season which includes a t-shirt, breakfast buffets at Old Crow Wrigley and Deuce’s, two $4 gift cards for use during the crawl, giveaways and more!
ShamRockopelli 2017 is this Saturday (12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) at Motor Row Brewing (2337 S. Michigan Ave.) on the Near South Side. This pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration features live bands, some of the best brews around and benefits Murph’s Gift of Music. So, grab your friends and don your best green attire for an afternoon of practicing for St. Patrick’s Day!
Edison Park Irish Sunday Funday is this Sunday (11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) at 6730 N. Olmsted Ave. in the Edison Park neighborhood. Celebrate this pre-St. Patrick’s Day event with live music, amazing food & drink specials, a visit from the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Queen and her Court, as well as performances by Irish dancers and bagpipers. They’re turning green!
Are You In Anticipation Mode?
