Chicago Neighborhood News: The Loop, Navy Pier, Near North Side, and Hyde Park

The Loop: Always been a fan of wine but never really knew what to order when you’re at a restaurant? Broaden your horizons with Wine Fest on the River! You’ll get 12 different wine tastings at a private table on the patio. Each wine will be different from the last and will help educate your tastebuds on the wonders of wine. You’ll learn about wine while enjoying the beautiful Chicago skyline and summer sun. This is a great summer event to enjoy with friends and family! Located at Rivers Restaurant on South Wacker Dr., the event will take place Saturday, July 10, 17, and 31. Tickets are starting at $35 so book your table now! Find out more information here.

Navy Pier: Join us at Navy Pier this weekend and experience Fresh Fest. Fresh Fest is a free, family-friendly festival featuring young performers. The festival will showcase musicians, dancers, and spoken word artists. It will take place on July 8and 9 and is completely free! Performances will go from 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on both days. Get out and experience Navy Pier with some unique performances from Chicago’s youth! It will be a one-of-a-kind opportunity and truly a weekend to remember. Find more information here.

Near North Side: Calling all fans of architecture, you need to get a ticket to Edgar Miller’s Handmade Homes Walking Tours. It will be a two-hour walk through Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park where you will get to see some of Miller’s best work. Some of the buildings include the Newberry Library, Washington Square Park, the Frank Fisher Studio Apartments, the West Burton Place, and many more. The entire tour will last about two hours and you will learn all about Miler’s history and the history behind his work. It will be a great way to get out and about and experience a part of Chicago that not many people know about. Tickets are starting at $18, and the tour will take place every Saturday in July. Find more information here.

Hyde Park: On Friday, July 9, come out to Harold Washington Park for BBQ in the Park with Drew Estate. With musical guest DJ Brain Gunn and food made by Chef V, this will be one delicious and exciting barbeque. There will be a lot of free giveaways, and the event is being hosted by Hyde Park Cigars. There will be a lot of merchandise to win including backpacks, cigar cutters, flasks, and more. The barbeque will begin at 4 p.m. and everyone is welcome. It will be a fun event featuring great food, upbeat music, and decadent cigars – a perfect place to enjoy this summer weather! Find out more information here.