THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Enjoying Every Last Bit of Summer!
After a short work week (for some of us), it’s time again for another Chicago-style summer weekend as we inch closer to the next season! Take advantage of it while you can and enjoy every last bit of summer!!
Pairing delicious food and drinks on the Harris Theater rooftop at Millennium Park (205 E. Randolph Dr.) as well as leading restaurants and venues citywide, Chicago Gourmet has reunited for 2021 along with Go Gourmet, the Hamburger Hop, and Grand Cru x Two. Join top chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists for unforgettable cuisine and spirits throughout the month of September. Come join us in celebrating the city’s world-class and uniquely diverse restaurants for some familiar fun and new favorites!
The aromas, sounds, tastes and traditions of Greece will be brought to you this Saturday (12 p.m.-11 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m.-10 p.m.) at the Lincoln Park Greek Fest being held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (2701 N. Sheffield Ave.). This popular annual cultural celebration not only serves up authentic flavorful food, great music, dancing and pure fun, but also promises that everyone will be proudly Hellenic for at least a day whether you’re Greek or not! Opa!
You know the end of summer is near when the plaza at NEWCITY (1457 N. Halsted St.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood hosts the final Lincoln Park Summer Sundaes: Clybourn this Sunday (11 a.m.-2 p.m.). This final celebration will feature live music, activities, games, free ice cream from Yoberri Gourmet for the first 100 people who stop by and mention “Summer Sundaes,” as well as complimentary summer goody bags (while supplies last)!
Returning for its 36th year, the Printers Row Lit Fest is the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest taking place this Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) in Chicago’s historic Printers Row neighborhood. Award winning journalist and novelist Dawn Turner will open the festival on Saturday (10 a.m.) to discuss her new memoir. Plus, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and National Book Award winner Colson Whitehead will appear on Sunday (4 p.m.) to discuss his new book Harlem Shuffle with Dr. Ivy Wilson. Also, 400 pre-signed copies of Harlem Shuffle will be provided to attendees in advance of the book’s publication date!
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts returns for its 16th year this Saturday and Sunday along Broadway Street from Belmont Avenue to Hawthorne Place. Not only will this festival showcase 100+ juried artists featuring world-class original paintings, photography, sculptures, furniture, jewelry and more, but also will feature live music on multiple stages, wine, beer and food booths, an interactive garden oasis, an interactive kids’ area and much more! The festival runs from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; however, additional hours (until 10 p.m.) on Saturday have been added for live music, food, and drink tents!
Both our major league baseball teams will be home this weekend if you want to take in some baseball. The Chicago Cubs will host the San Francisco Giants (now home to Kris Bryant) at Wrigley Field this Saturday and Sunday at 1:20 p.m. and the Chicago White Sox (now home to Craig Kimbrel) will be hosting the Boston Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field this Saturday (6:10 p.m.) and Sunday (1:10 p.m.).
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
