THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – PRE-SUMMER FESITVALS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE!
THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – PRE-SUMMER FESITVALS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE!
If you didn’t have the opportunity to attend the American Beer Classic last weekend held at Soldier Field you still have a chance to sample craft beers from Chicago’s finest breweries during Chicago’s Craft Beer Week at any one of the following events –
The Chicago Craft Beer Week 5K Run starts at 8:30 a.m. (Saturday) on the corner of Beach Avenue and Wood Street and will course through the streets of Wicker Park and the Fulton market area. The run will end at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery (737 W. Randolph Street) in the West Town neighborhood where participants will be able to sample 5 craft beers hear an educational beer talk and receive their very own "ONLY Run For Craft Beer" t-shirt!
The Chicago Beer Geeks Tap Takeover takes place at the Bottom Lounge (1375 W. Lake Street) in the West Town neighborhood from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Not only will the entire Chicago Beer Geeks Crew be on hand to pour your favorite rare and limited edition beers being offered but burlesque performances with music provided by DJ Eternal but "Rockin Ray" will be photographing everything as well!
The 25th Anniversary Block Party takes place at the Goose Island Beer Co. (1800 W. Fulton Street) on the Near West Side from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. This is a celebration of our city and our beer with numerous craft brewers on-site along with music and local food favorites! Proceeds benefit the "Illinois Craft Brewers Guild."
Finally the Beer Prom Two Brothers Tap Takeover takes place at Seven Ten Lounge (2747 N. Lincoln Avenue) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. It’s an 80’s prom theme where guests can enjoy 80’s music dancing balloon arches Polaroid photos and much more throughout the night!
Next up there’s the Chicago Green Festival at Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Avenue) in the Streeterville neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday. This event features over 300 exhibitors; local organic foods at the organic vegetarian and vegan food court; an organic beer and wine garden; an eco-fashion show; 125 speakers and leaders in the environmental and social justice community and much more!
Also this weekend at Navy Pier in honor of Armed Forces Day military families will receive special discounts this weekend and can watch a patriotic-themed fireworks show at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Also a Chicago native attempts to break the world’s longest Ferris wheel ride as well!
The Lakeview neighborhood will be hosting its 17th annual Chicago Mayfest at Ashland and Barry Avenues (3100 N. Ashland Avenue) on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This fest features food beer and music under a giant tent along with an outdoor beer garden arts and crafts vendors a Chicago Kids Day (Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) and a pet pageant and expo (Sunday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)!
The Jefferson Park neighborhood will be hosting its Jefferson Park Spring Celebration at the play lot of Jefferson Memorial Park (4822 N. Long Avenue) on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This family-friendly bash features free food provided by the Gale Street Inn live music provided by Beatles tribute band American English along with a bounce house face painting and a home run derby!
Finally there are two great family-friendly charity events taking place this weekend –
Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a three-mile walk along the Chicago Lakefront to raise money for autism awareness this Saturday at 8:00 a.m. at Soldier Field (1410 S. Museum Campus Drive) in the South Loop with a family-friendly after party and resource fair!
Chicago Great Strides Walk is an annual walk benefiting the "Cystic Fibrosis Foundation" in its journey to find a cure this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at Arvey Field Grant Park (Columbus Drive and Roosevelt Road) in The Loop. Special guests Eric and Kathy from The Mix 101.9 will be at the walk as well along with food beverages music and many other exciting activities!
How Will You Be Wetting Your Pre-Summer Appetite?
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