CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS: Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Bucktown and Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Evanston
Lakeview: So many exciting things are coming to Wrigley Field with the addition of the new Wrigley Plaza. Located just north of Clark and Addison, the new plaza is titled “The Park at Wrigley Field.” This summer, there will be a weekly farmer’s market, bi-weekly live music, and six movie nights. If you have tickets to a game, you have access to the plaza two hours before game time. There will be food and drinks for sale, as well as activities before, during, and after the game. The Music Box Theatre will be hosting the movie nights. The lineup includes “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on June 14, “The Jungle Book” on June 28, and “The Sandlot” on August 9. The first farmer’s market, hosted by Green City Market, is on June 15 and will run every Thursday until October 26.
Lincoln Park: Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts brings another world premiere to Chicago with his new play, “Linda Vista”. Showing at the Steppenwolf Theatre (1650 N Halsted St.), the show opened this past Sunday and runs until May 21. For Easter Sunday, Steppenwolf is pairing with Vinci to offer an Easter dinner special. After the 3 pm matinee, sit down for a 3-course meal at 5:30 pm for $90. If you want to see the evening show at 7:30, you can have a pre-show dinner at 5:30 pm for $75 (also 3 courses). To reserve your tickets and dinner reservation, select the “Dinner Package” price when purchasing your show tickets. You can find more information here, on the Steppenwolf website.
Bucktown and Wicker Park: A new rooftop bar is opening on May 7 in Wicker Park. Cabana Club is part of the Robey and Hollander hotel complex. There is a 160-seat outdoor deck where you can catch some rays or sip your cocktails in the indoor 60-seat lounge. However, the rooftop pool is for hotel guests only. The Cabana Club is located at 1616 N. Milwaukee Ave. The food and drink menus are being kept under-wraps for now, but rumors say they will be “Mexican inspired” and may include “Latin bites”. Hours are 5 pm to 1 am nightly. Find more information about this hot new spot here.
Logan Square: Empanadas are coming to Logan Square! “Arepas Empanadas” will be taking over the space at 1552 N. Kedzie Ave, formerly occupied by Grandma J’s Local Kitchen. The empanada shop will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The opening date and menu have not been released yet, so the neighborhood is in suspense for now. Signs have been posted on the storefront, so keep your fingers crossed for empanadas sooner rather than later!
Lincoln Square: Mark your calendars quickly! The Old Town School of Folk Music is hosting an open house tomorrow night, Friday April 14. You can listen to (or join!) jam sessions, workshops, and performances from current students. The open house is from 7 to 11 pm at 4545 N. Lincoln Ave., free of charge.
Evanston: The Unitarian Church of Evanston is hosting an Easter brunch this Sunday, April 16. Their youth group, Journeys, along with their mentors have organized this event as a fundraiser for an upcoming trip to Boston. Brunch will include homemade breakfast casseroles, pastries, baked ham, and more. The meal will be served from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm. Directions available here.
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