Chicago Neighborhood News: Uptown, Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square
Uptown: Today, take part in a virtual beer fest that supports a great cause. An Exceptional (Virtual) Beer Fest takes place today, September 17, from 6 pm to 7 pm. Register now to join the fun and grab some brews and wine from participating partners Middle Brow and Uvae Kitchen & Wine Bar. Middle Brow offers their crisp Yard Work brew for purchase, and Uvae is selling bottles of their Rio Madre Rioja Rosé. All drinks can be purchased today, so it’s not too late. Proceeds from this event go to support Sarah’s Circle, which helps homeless women. Registered guests will also enjoy music from the Exception of Northern Trust, a silent auction with competitive online bidding, and more. Registration for this event is free. Find more info here.
Wicker Park: Live concerts have taken a backseat due to the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and enjoy live performances from the past in a socially distanced environment. Head over to Whiskey Business, located at 1367 North Milwaukee Avenue, on Wednesday, September 23, for their rooftop concert film series featuring the legendary Woodstock performances of The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and more. The film kicks off at 8:45 pm on the Whiskey Business 3,000 square-foot rooftop and also features a laser light show. Ticketed reservations are $60 for a party of four and $90 for a party of six and include preferred seating, one White Claw Hard Seltzer for each guest, and more. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time. Find more info here.
Lincoln Park: On Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, enjoy a drive-in movie experience on a 30-foot blow-up screen with all proceeds supporting research at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital. Taking place at the Lincoln Yards, located at 1684 North Throop Street, Friday will have a screening of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Saturday features Guardians of the Galaxy (vol. 1). Both films start at 7:30 pm each night. Concessions can be preordered from the Davis Theater, and dinner can be preordered from Ada Street. Ample social distancing will be provided for each vehicle. Tickets are $100 per car, and a minimum $65 donation is included in the admission price for this great cause. Find more info here.
Logan Square: Comedy returns to Chicago but not in the typical venues we are used to. This Friday, September 18, make your way to Logan Boulevard in Logan Square for the outdoor Stoop Comedy Show kicking off at 7 pm. Taking place literally on a stoop, this comedy show features a new lineup of comedians every week in a socially distanced, safe outside setting. Tickets are $12 and include a free drink. Masks are required. Find more info here.
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