CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – NORWOOD PARK LOOP LINCOLN PARK RAVENSWOOD EVANSTON
CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS – NORWOOD PARK LOOP LINCOLN PARK RAVENSWOOD EVANSTON
What do bikes art and fashion have in common? Fratelli Bikes! Along with Leader Bikes they are hosting a 2014 preview event with artwork by Andrew Leonardo and special guests Wild Onion Villains and COXO. Purchase $5 raffle tickets for a chance to win a $1950 Leader Kagero Complete Bike. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Saturday 11/23 at 7:00 p.m. at Fratelli Bikes located at 6126 North Northwest Highway. Please call 312-436-0349 for more information.
LINCOLN PARK
Nom nom nom! Galway Arms is hosting their 4th Annual Ribsfest featuring their award winning ribs slow cooked beef brisket beer can chicken and served with tons of finger licking good sides. Think you have what it takes to be a rib eating machine? Enter the all you can eat ribs competition and see if you can beat reigning champion Eric Del Carmen. No cover. Saturday 11/23 at 6:00 p.m. at Galway Arms located at 2442 North Clark Street. Please call 773-472-5555 for more information.
LOOP
It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas! Check out the Holiday Hub in the heart of downtown. The scene is straight from a festive winter cottage decked out in holiday decor. Many family friendly activities are included along with all kinds of arts and crafts. Friday 11/22 through Tuesday 12/24 (except Thanksgiving day) during business hours at Block Thirty Seven’s pedway concourse located at 108 North State Street. Please call 312-782-9160 for more information.
RAVENSWOOD
Ready to get started on your Christmas shopping? Check out Lillstreet Holiday Art Fair and Free Holiday Workshop. Over 60 local artists will be displaying their wares for your gift purchasing pleasure. If you are interested in making your gift Lillstreet Loft is hosting a holiday greeting card and garland making extravaganza. Friday 11/22 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 11/23 at 10:00 a.m. at Lillstreet Art Center and Gallery located at 4401 North Ravenswood Avenue. Please call 773-769-4226 for more information.
EVANSTON
It is time to deck the halls! The Annual Downtown Evanston Holiday Bash and Tree Lighting is a lovely event for kids of all ages. There will be live music shopping discounts storytelling trolley rides refreshments in addition to the tree lighting and even a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Friday 11/22 at 4:00 p.m. at Fountain Square located at 1700 Sherman Avenue. Please call 847-866-6319 for more information.
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