Chicago Neighborhood News: Garfield Park, Virtual, Lakeview, Wicker Park

Garfield Park: While the snow is probably not done with us here in Chicago despite the amazing weather of late, you can still take in all the beautiful sights of spring at the Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Saturation. Located at 300 North Central Park Avenue, this exhibition showcases an array of blooming flowers representing the spectrum of the rainbow, which is sure to be a sight for sore eyes for Chicagoans. Admission is free to the flower show, but you must make reservations to enjoy your visit since the conservatory is still operating at a limited capacity amid the pandemic. The show runs now until Mother’s Day, May 9. Find more info here.

Virtual: Goose Island’s 312 Day is going virtual this year and taking place on Friday, March 12 at 7 pm. Host Jaime Black kicks off the free live broadcast with a discussion on what lies ahead for the live music industry post-COVID with a handful of Chicago professionals in the music and live entertainment business. Following the discussion, the live music begins with sets by Chicago’s Ganser, Ohmme, Sen Morimoto, and Beach Bunny. Those checking out 312 Day from home can sip on Goose Island’s new Lemonade Shandy and receive $5 off your first order on Drizly by entering the code 312LEMONADESHANDY. Find more info here.

Lakeview: The award-winning comedy Schitt’s Creek is the latest loved television show to get the pop-up treatment. Replay, located at 2833 North Sheffield, is the temporary home for all things Schitt’s Creek with selfie-worthy recreations of the show’s Moira’s Wig Wall, Rosebud Motel, and more. The socially-distanced 21 and over pop-up also features a Cafe Tropical menu inspired by the show with plenty of enchiladas and cocktails. Tickets are $20 per person and include two cocktails as well as access to the plethora of arcade games (every other game is turned off to ensure social distancing) at Replay during your one-hour time slot. The fun happens daily until April 1. Find more info here.

Wicker Park: Plenty is going on this St. Patrick’s Day as far as things to do. One option is to join the celebration at Whiskey Business, located at 1367 North Milwaukee Avenue, for the St Patrick’s Day Pot O’ Gold Bing Bash. This event kicks off Saturday, March 13, from 2:30 pm to 8 pm with tons of games and, of course, green beer. Tickets start at $20 and must be purchased in four to six quantities and include a table, two Green Beers or call drinks, two Jameson shots, corn beef sandwich and fries, raffle entry, and bingo cards per person. Bingo takes place from 2:30 pm to 5 pm. The grand prize for the raffle is a Grand 55-inch Smart TV with other prizes including Yeti Coolers, Whiskey Business party packages for you and 5 of your friends, tickets to future WAMI Live events, and plenty of green beads and shamrocks! Find more info here.

ERIC KAPLAN AND DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO