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Name of Event:
Hair Food Bike Brigade
Date:
Saturday & Sunday, June 13-14
Location:
Wells St. between North Ave. & Division, Chicago
Email Address:
malmeida@mahercomm.com
URL:

Description

Hair Food is taking the Chicago streets by storm June 13 & 14! We’re ready to take nourishment to the next level in Chicago this coming weekend with a “Hair Food Bike Brigade” at the Wells Street Art Festival on June 13 & 14 from 11am - 6pm.

Name of Event:
PRIDE LAKEFRONT PARTY & 5K RUN/WALK
Date:
June 25, 2015
Location:
Fullerton & Lake Shore Drive
Email Address:
info@starevents.com
URL:
http://starevents.com/events/pride-5k/

Description

Kickoff PRIDE weekend at one of Chicago’s most colorful events in Boystown! The PRIDE lakefront party near Diversey Harbor is the perfect way to kickoff your PRIDE weekend in style. Bring your friends, dance, walk, and run!

Name of Event:
The Adventure Run
Date:
May 13th, 2015
Location:
1435 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago IL 60642
Email Address:
chicagoadventurerun@gmail.com
URL:
www.adventurerun.com/chicago

Description

You’re in for one mind-blowing evening of FREE, prize-tastic fitness FUN when you join runners LIKE YOU for the nation’s BIGGEST group fun run at your Chicago Road Runner Sports retail store!

Name of Event:
Andersonville Wine Walk 2015
Date:
May 17, 2015
Location:
Andersonvile, 5211 N. Clark St., Chicago IL 60640
Email Address:
craig@bigbuzzideagroup.com
URL:
http://andersonville.org

Description

The Wine Walk will begin with check-in at the Swedish American Museum. Event tickets cost $35 per person in advance or $40 the week of the event. Tickets include event admission and a one-of-a-kind wine glass.


Wish Ball
May 16, 2015
600 E. Grand Ave.
http://www.illinois.wish.org/wishball

Description

Jay Leno will appear as the special guest entertainer for Wish Ball on Saturday May 16, 2015 along with co-emcee's Zoraida Sambolin and Stefan Holt, NBC 5 Chicago's morning team. This annual black-tie gala will be held at Navy Pier at 6 p.m. & includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, a raffle, & live and silent auctions.
All proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Illinois & will help enrich the lives of hundreds of children with life-threatening medical conditions each year by bringing them hope, strength, & joy. Tickets are $600 per person or $6,000 per table of ten. Premium tables can be reserved for $12,000. Tickets are available online at www.illinois.wish.org/wishball or by calling 312.602.WISH (9474).

 
 

5th Annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival
April 25th 2015
Chicago French Market
http://www.pastoralartisan.com/events/save-the-date-pastorals-5th-annual-artisan-producer-festival

Description

The 5th Annual Pastoral Artisan Producer Festival (APF), presented by The Specialty Food Association will take place on Saturday, April 25th, 2015, from 11am-3pm at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago), which co-produces the festival with Pastoral. Greg O’Neill & Ken Miller, co-owners/co-founders of Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine, created the APF to showcase the talents of local, national & international producers of high quality artisan foods & beverages. The APF is now one of the largest free events in the Midwest and honors almost 100 artisan producers who are dedicated to craft food & beverage production.


"The Power of Community" Benefit
 
6/25/2015
 
The Mid-America Club, 200 E. Randolph, 80th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601
 
http://www.nahospital.org/index.php/about-us/hospital-foundation

Description

Annual fundraiser gala to support NAH Foundation's mobile health and dentistry service units to low-income and impoverished children in underserved Chicago neighborhoods, as well as other community health initiatives by Norwegian American.Hospital.



Clark Street - 2015 Lincoln Park Events


Scott Smith's All Animal Expo
1st Sat and 3rd Sun each month
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL
AllAnimalShow@aol.com
URL:
http://www.allanimalexpo.com/

REPTILES, REPTILES, and more REPTILES! BIRDS from canaries to parrots. small exotic mammals, such as SUGAR GLIDERS, HEDGEHOGS, and FERRETS fluffy favorites CHINCHILLAS and RABBITS your favorite creepy crawly TARANTULAS and SCORPIONS and a few PUPPIES and KITTENS (no puppy mills) Plus, small livestock (CHICKENS and DUCKS) Food items, too! CRICKETS, MICE and RATS (both live and frozen), and pelleted food Did we mention we've also got all your supplies - cages, tanks, bedding, toys, and decorative items?


Antique - Collectibles - More info Click here

Collectible Toy & Doll Show

Kane County Fairgrounds Illinois


Ribfest Chicago 2015
 
June 12-14, 2015
 
For more information visit http://www.Ribfest-Chicago.com
or call the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce at 773.525.3609

Description

70,000 Fans/50,000 Pounds of BBQ/25 Hours of Food, Fun & Music After being selected & featured on the Food Network’s 2014 “Eating America, with Anthony Anderson” & televised to 100 million households & 150 countries, Ribfest Chicago returns with more smokin’ music and barbecue as we cook up Chicago’s favorite food & music festival. Ribfest Chicago celebrates its seventeenth summer this year & we couldn’t be more excited. From humble beginnings in a local parking lot, Ribfest relocated to Lincoln Avenue and eventually grew from three blocks to five blocks, from a two-day party to a three-night event, and from 5,000 attendees to 70,000 fans (in 2014). The BBQ component has grown from five local restaurants to thirty Chicagoland rib & non-rib vendors, while the quality of entertainment has made Ribfest an internationally-recognized music festival that hosts premier touring bands. But despite its impressive growth and success, the fest has maintained its neighborhood feel. Music, BBQ, Chicago and summer fun doesn’t get any better. More highlights include the celebrity-judged “Best Ribs” award, an amateur rib-eating competition & “RibMania,” the Midwest’s only professional rib-eating competition featuring several top ranked eaters and sanctioned by IFOCE/Major League Eating. For more information or to purchase an exclusive Ribfest Chicago VIP pass, visit www.Ribfest-Chicago.com. Like us on Facebook @RibfestChicago or follow us on Twitter @RibfestChicago WHAT: It’s no wonder that Ribfest Chicago has been recognized as Chicago’s “Best Food Fest” for the past three years.


Square Roots - Craft Brew & Music Experience
Date:
July 10-12, 2015
http://www.SquareRoots.org

Description

Featuring Alt-Country, Americana, Indie Rock, World Music, Roots, Soul and Kids Music July 10-12, 2015 in Lincoln Square Summertime brings plenty of interesting options for festival entertainment in the city and the suburbs, with each event highlighting a neighborhood or various foods or music or wine tastings. But very rarely does one find an event that challenges the norm of typical fest food, tribute bands and carnival rides. The Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce (LSRCC) and Old Town School of Folk Music (OTSFM) present the 4th Annual Square Roots Craft Beer and Music Experience in Chicago’s Lincoln Square. Over 30,000 fans attend Square Roots each year to enjoy more than 40 local craft brews (including special batch and limited release taps), great food and the diverse genres of entertainment that only the Old Town School of Folk Music can provide. Square Roots isn’t your typical food and music festival; we provide a multidimensional event that appeals to music, food and craft beer enthusiasts. Live entertainment: 70 acts including music, jams, dance and family activities on 4 stages (2 indoor and 2 outdoor). Craft Beer: More than 40 tasty selections (plus private batch and limited release special tastings) from the best local and regional craft breweries. Cuisine: Eclectic fare from amazing Lincoln Square and Ravenswood restaurants. Family Entertainment: Fun family activities, children’s entertainment, games and crafts. Suggested donation $10 for Adults, $5 Seniors/kids, $20 for Families. July 10-12, 2015 Friday, July 10 from 5 - 10pm Saturday, July 11 from 12 - 10pm Sunday, July 12 from 12 - 9pm 4400 – 4560 N Lincoln Avenue (from Wilson to Montrose), Chicago. Proceeds from Square Roots benefit small business workshops and community place-making efforts, and fund the Old Town School of Folk Music scholarship programs for underprivileged students throughout the Chicago area. For more info, visit www.squareroots.org facebook.com/SquareRootsChicago twitter.com/squarerootschi


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