THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Looking Forward to the Summer Season!
Are you looking forward to the summer season? Well, we’re getting closer so it’s time to begin our transition for the upcoming summer season beginning with this weekend’s festivities!
Gallagher Way (3635 N. Clark St.) in collaboration with Reduce Waste Chicago will be wrapping up Earth Month this Saturday (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) with The Trashy Earth Market 2024 in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. This homemade craft fair features artisans who transform reclaimed materials into one-of-a-kind goods which include home goods, art, fashion, body care, and more. New this year will be a live art installation (LOOM360) where attendees can bring one article of unwearable clothing or scrap textile to cut into ribbons and weave them into the 4-sided loom to create large and small tapestries. Plus, you can drop off unwanted items for repurposing at the Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up. Come show some love for our one-and-only planet!
Are you a Pickleholic? If so, this Saturday (11 a.m.-6 p.m.) is for you as the Chicago Pickle Fest takes place at some of Wrigleyville’s top bars. In honor of this tangy delicious treat, this street fest style party features pickle beer, pickle cocktails and mocktails, pickle-focused food, pickleback shots, live music, photo ops, and much more! While wearing green is not required to attend this Fest, here in Chicago we like to do things right, so wearing green would be more fun and the right thing to do. In fact, there will be so much food and fun to choose from, you’ll relish this day forever!
One of the largest pop culture conventions in the country returns to is old stomping grounds at McCormick Place (2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.) in the South Loop this Saturday (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) with the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2). This Expo brings together creators, brands, and content creators to help celebrate pop culture where attendees can wander through a massive wonderland filled with comics, games, toys, movies, and television; attend live panels featuring the biggest names in the industry; meet your favorite C2E2 celebrities and voice actors for a photo op or autographs; search for one-of-a-kind merch; and much more. Be sure to don your most creative and exquisite cosplay outfit because that’s what we do here in Chicago!
Join the 4th annual Run for Rosé 5K this Sunday (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) at BottlesUp! (3164 N. Broadway) in the Lakeview neighborhood as they raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter. This 5K is a fun run/walk along the lake front with an after party at BottlesUp! All participants will receive a Rosé tasting after the race with a commemorative wine glass, a “Run for Rosé” t-shirt, a Rosé swag bag, and more. Time to lace up for a great cause!
Join the Solemn Oath Brewery (2919 W. Armitage Ave.) in the Logan Square neighborhood for their 5K Fun Run this Sunday at 11 a.m. As part of the 2024 Illinois Brewery Running Series™, this 5K-ish course will take both seasoned runners and beginners through scenic routes before crossing the finish line where a refreshing brew awaits them. All participants will also receive a choice of a collector’s pint glass or a seasonal swag item from the Brewery Running Series, a chance to win prizes, have access to event festivities like live music, games and goodies, and more. Enjoy a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
