THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Summer Still Hanging in There!

I thought having to hibernate in the winter was bad enough, but having our summer pretty much canceled takes the cake! It’s a good thing though that summer is still hanging in there for us even if we do have to wear masks and social distance. Here’s what this summer weekend has in store for us!

Join Curious City for their very first citywide scavenger hunt Chicago Eats Edition through September 13th. Participants receive clues that will lead them to nearly all of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods and specific restaurants within them, which have been recommended by WBEZ staff. There are three options to choose from to compete in: the Team division, the Family division, or the Virtual division. Once registered, you will receive instructions on how to participate in the hunt. First, second and third place winners in each division will win a gift card to a local restaurant of their choosing! What better way to get to know the city than through the food served up in every corner!!

Join Porchlight Music Theatre at its three-day celebration this weekend in honor of its 25th anniversary with PorchlightPalooza. This event includes performances, shared memories and more with each evening culminating in a virtual program celebrating a different theme leading up to Sunday night’s interview with Broadway icon and legend Joel Grey, and recipient of the 2020 ICON Award as well. PorchlightPalooza will be broadcast free on Porchlight’s Facebook page, YouTube Live, and its event page. In addition, there is also a raffle featuring four great prizes!

Itching to get out and do some shopping? Head on down to Navy Pier’s South Dock in front of Harry Caray’s outside patio (600 E. Grand Ave.) in the Streeterville neighborhood for its Neighborhood Artisan Market, which runs through the month of August and showcases vendors from a different neighborhood each weekend. This market is the best place for unique pieces of art and one-of-a-kind collectibles for your home where you’ll be able to scoop up souvenirs like embroidered masks, body butter, artworks, and much more! On a sad note, Navy Pier will close its doors after Labor Day and plans to reopen in Spring 2021 due to the loss of tourism dollars amid the COVID-19 pandemic. So, this is your last opportunity to enjoy one of the city’s hottest attractions until next year!

Get out and enjoy some great baseball and entertainment this weekend at Impact Field in Rosemont as the Chicago Dogs host the St. Paul Saints. Whether you’re having fun with family and friends or entertaining clients and coworkers, they’ve got you covered with plenty of great options to choose from!

Enjoy your weekend evening at Chi-Together: Drive-in Movies & Music featuring Charlie’s Angels (Saturday) and The Karate Kid (Sunday) at Soldier Field (1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.) in the South Loop. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a drive-in movie plus live music in a socially distant event. Ticket includes a 90-minute music showcase by a locally featured musician or DJ, followed by the movie on 3 jumbo screens for up to 6 people, and includes a free bucket of popcorn!!

Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago