August 17, 2012

 

Hello and welcome to this week's edition of your Insider Weekend Guide.

This weekend we're featuring everything from Mannequin Men to Soul Summit to gallery exhibition openings and festivals. We're also running a contest for you to win a 2-for-1 Brunch this Sunday at Bucktown's Riverside Cafe. So be sure to check our Twitter and/or Facebook pages for announcements on how to win.

But that's not all. We've also highlighted several great deals you can take advantage of now and a sneak peek into Wicker Park's hottest new bar - Fatpour - still under construction.

Thanks, as always, for joining us.  Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the neighborhood.

 

 ART

         

 

This weekend Wicker Park's LVL3 opens their newest Exhibition "Wobbly Misconduct". Three artists adopt non-traditional uses of traditional forms and materials to allow for a glimpse of the thin line between stability and uncertainty. Opens Saturday at 6pm. Wobbly Misconduct.

 

 

  BARS

         

 

 

COMMUNITY  

 

 

 

 

  MUSIC

 

Mannequin Men- Final Show?

Mannequin Men's final show with bassist and Chicago Reader music critic Miles Raymer is this weekend at The Empty Bottle. Raymer is heading to New York and the rest of the band will stay in Chicago. Is it the last show for Mannequin Men? The band won't commit either way. Time will tell. Catch Mannequin Men Tonight.

 

 

Soul Summit's FREE Dance Party Friday

This weekend do not miss Soul Summit's Dance party with a special free live performance that will include San Fran based vocalists Myron & E.Their first singles were backed by The Soul Investigators from Finland and you can catch them live tonight at Double Door.

 

 

 

 RESTAURANTS

 

50% Off Wine Mondays - Tuesdays

This is a great deal. Every Monday and Tuesday you can get 50% of a bottle of wine at Blue Star Bistro & Wine Bar at 1209 N. Noble. Blue Star has quite an extensive wine list. So you won't want to  miss this. They also have an outdoor patio and free parking across the street. 50% Off Wine.

 

 

2nd Annual Food Truck Social

We know this is a tiny bit out of the neighborhood but with 30 food trucks heading to West Town, we just had to let you know. Next weekend the 2nd Annual Food Truck social will arrive with music, retail vendors ... and of course ... food. The details.

 

 

Your Family Friendly Favorites

With so many great restaurants in the neighborhood, it's hard to know which ones are truly kid-friendly. So we asked you. Which spots are your favorites for families. We received a lot of fantastic recommendations and created an easy directory so you can find a fun, easy and delicious spot to bring the kids. Family-Friendly

 

 

Win 2 for 1 Brunch in Bucktown - Sunday!

Bucktown's Riverside Cafe would like to thank their customers for their ongoing loyalty and support for almost 30 years. So this weekend they're giving away 2-for-1 Sunday Brunch. Just head to our Facebook or Twitter pages for details. We'll be picking 2 winners on Friday. Brunch Giveaway.

 

 

 

 RETAIL/SHOPPING

 

Building Block Toys Sale

Building Block Toys is a favorite local business in both the Lakeview and Wicker Park neighborhoods and, as we mentioned last week, they suffered very serious storm damage. Next week they'll be hosting a big sale to help generate a little extra income to help pay for their repairs. So mark your calendars now and you can help to support this terrific neighborhood business. Building Block Toys.
 

 

Chrome Bag Sale- 25% at Futurgarb

Everyone loves Chrome Bags. And right now Wicker Park's Futurgarb is hosting a clearance sale. All Chrome Bags are currently 25% off. The sale will continue until the bags are gone. So don't wait. This is a great deal and you know these bags are going to sell out quickly. Chrome Sale.

 

 

 

ORA Dental Celebrates 2 Years - Great Offer

Not only is ORA Dental the 1st certified green dental office in Chicago, they're light years ahead in terms of overall technological advancements. And this month ORA Dental is celebrating their 2 Year Anniversary in Wicker Park with a very special deal for you. New Patients now pay only $129 (reg. $330). Hurry! This offer ends soon. And Happy Anniversary ORA Dental.

 

Second Time Around - 50% Off Clearance Sale

As if getting designer duds for 50% off isn't enough. Right now you can take another 50% off Summer Merchandise. Just head to Second Time Around this weekend at 1543 N. Milwaukee Avenue. Clearance Sale.  

 

 

Urba Baby Grand Opening This Weekend

We're excited to report that the very talented team behind Lincoln Park's Urba Baby is now opening a 2nd store at 1751 W Division Street in Wicker Park. And they'll be kicking off their Grand Opening this weekend. So be sure to stop by and welcome them (back) to the neighborhood. They also happen to be former residents of Wicker Park. Grand Opening.

 

Those are the highlights for the week. If you have news or an event to share, please don't hesitate to let us know. And last but not least, if you're a Wicker Park or Bucktown business, be sure to sign up. We'd love to include you.

 

 

Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the neighborhood.  

 

 

 

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