Community Events
There’s always something happening in Lakeview and Roscoe Village, including neighborhood festivals, farmers markets, and other community events. View upcoming community events below or explore our list of some of the most popular annual traditions.
Spring Wine Walk
Taste 20 different wines while strolling through shops along Southport Ave or Roscoe St! Find your new favorite bottles and shop special discounts from participating stores to welcome spring with new apparel, home goods or services! Choose from three different routes and enjoy candy pairings curated by Candyality with some of the wines along each route!
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, April 7 from 5:30 - 8:30PM | At Businesses along Roscoe St from Damen to Western and Southport Ave from Belmont to Grace
Each Wine Taster will receive a commemorative tasting glass, wine samples at businesses along their ticketed route, and an event guide listing business locations and special discounts. If you are on one of the Roscoe routes, you are welcome to visit businesses on the other Roscoe route to shop their discounts, but you will only be able to receive wine tastings at the businesses along your ticketed route.
COVID-19 Guidelines*:
Proof of vaccination is required at the event check-in
Masks are optional inside businesses unless otherwise noted at the business entrance
*Our COVID-19 guidelines are subject to change based on the city of Chicago regulations.
Roscoe South Route Businesses: Winnie Cooper Boutique (partnered with Garfield’s Beverage), Cubbington’s Cabinet, A Pied Shoe Boutique, Denim Lounge in Motion, The Denim Lounge, Ellie Thompson + Co, DSPA Pet Services, Kenneth Ludwig Chicago, Le Sud Chicago
Roscoe North Route Businesses: Birch Road Cellar, Volo Restaurant Wine Bar, Moondance Chicago, Reach Pilates, Ki House, Cinnamon Boutique, CustomEyes, RoscoeBooks, LUSH Wine & Spirits
Southport Route Businesses: Candyality, Baby Dolls Boutique, The Guild, StretchLab Lakeview (partnered with Bright Smiles Pediatric Dentistry), The Denim Lounge for Men, Discover CBD Lakeview, Galleria Liquors, The Sill (partnered with Pioneer Realty Group), Aura Candle Bar, Southport Beer, Wine & Spirits, Konbini & Kanpai
Thank you to our event sponsor, Capital One Café. Thank you to our wine curators, Konbini & Kanpai, Galleria Liquors and Brix Catering.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois Free Live Webinar
“What Can We Learn about Our Ancestors from Jewish Surnames Adopted in the Russian Empire?” will be the topic of a virtual presentation by scholar and author Alexander Beider for the Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, meeting of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois at 2 p.m. CST.
Register/RSVP at http://jgsi.org/event-4545169. He will explain how Jewish surnames adopted in the Russian Empire reflect a panorama of Jewish life at the beginning of the 19th century including: languages used and their peculiarities, occupations, given names, and places of settlement.
Nurtured by Nature Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra
For many, this pandemic has brought us closer to nature
Enjoy the rustic countryside of Vienna, a heartfelt and moving symphonic poem by Strauss, and hear the sounds of nature in Beethoven’s inspiring and soulful ‘Pastoral’ symphony.
Saint Andrew School Tour & Open House!
Join us for an in person School Tour & Open House on Sunday, Jan 30th at 11:30am! Come learn about what makes our Blue Ribbon School so special. Contact Mrs. Anne Japsen in Admissions at annejapsen@gosaintandrew.com for more information. We look forward to meeting you!
The Sill Winter Plant Care Workshop
Join us for a Winter Plant Care In-Person Workshop on Tuesday, January 25th at 7pm CST at our Chicago shop in Southport. Level up your plant care knowledge alongside our shops’ plant experts and meet local plant parents!
This class includes an interactive presentation on lighting and environment changes, troubleshooting, followed by a Q&A session and a hands on neem oil application. You will bring home a new neem oil, mister, and neem oil solution that you mixed during the demonstration. All you need is to bring a notebook if you want to take notes!
Free Virtual Music Class
Join Miss Erin online from the comfort of your home for a LIVE, interactive music class, lead by one of our super talented and energetic teachers! This class features non-stop singing and dancing activities designed for children ages 0-6 to enjoy with their parents or caregivers. Gather up your instruments and get ready to move and groove!
Saint Andrew School In-Person Tour
Join us for an in-person tour of Saint Andrew School on Tuesday, January 11th at 9am! We look forward to sharing our Blue Ribbon School with you. Please contact Anne Japsen in Admissions at annejapsen@gosaintandrew.com to register. We look forward to meeting you!
Chicago Northside AARP Community Group
Register to attend virtually by emailing NorthsideAARPCommunityGroup@gmail.com
Free TGIF Wine Tasting at Konbini & Kanpai
Free TGiF Wine Tasting from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Come learn more about wines that would be great for your holiday celebrations.
Kanpai!
Premiere of MOODS OF NĀYIKĀ: a South Asian dance & drag film!
Who is She? MOODS OF NĀYIKĀ is a celebration of the nāyikā - the heroine - who is etched into ancient Indian literature. In eight dynamic episodes our ashta nāyikā emerges with agency, and all at once uncertain, sexy and powerful. Created by Chicago South Asian performers, dancemaker Ashwaty Chennat and drag performer Abhijeet, this is an explosion of South Asian queer artistry and the rising scene of local digital performance.
Join us for the world premiere! This presentation will include a themed cocktail hour in the Music Box lounge with snacks, live music, dance and drag performances by ABHIJEET, ASHWATY CHENNAT, LAKSHA DANTRAN, MASALA SAPPHIRE, CHETHAN ANANT. Q&A Panel discussion will follow the screening.
Plant Care 102 at The Sill Chicago
Join The Sill shopkeepers for a fun night out full of plant care tips and tricks. We will cover plant care processes, plant taxonomy, and tips on pruning, fertilizing, propagating, and how to handle pests.
This workshop is held at The Sill Chicago at 1351 W Roscoe Street. Tickets are final sale.
Class includes a live demonstration on mixing neem oil and spraying with tips and tricks, followed by a group hands-on workshop. All plant care questions are welcome.
Saint Andrew School In-Person Tour!
We are pleased to announce that we are resuming in-person Admission Sessions! Contact Anne Japsen in Admissions at 773-248-2500 or by email at annejapsen@gosaintandrew.com to reserve your spot. We look forward to sharing our Blue Ribbon School with you!
BLK + BRWN Holiday Market
December 11th & 12th from noon to 5 pm
BLK + BRWN Market is hosting local artisans from all across the city of Chicago and brings them to you this holiday season! Stop by early for coffee and mimosas.
BLK + BRWN Holiday Market
December 11th & 12th from noon to 5 pm
BLK + BRWN Market is hosting local artisans from all across the city of Chicago and brings them to you this holiday season! Stop by early for coffee and mimosas.
Finding Moments of Joy During the Holidays
Holidays can be stressful enough on their own, however, caring for someone with dementia can add a whole new element of stress. This program will provide tools for engaging the individual and discuss ways in which you can adapt holiday traditions to include the individual with dementia both at home and in a community.
All participants will be entered into a drawing, and 5 participants will be chosen at random to receive a Holiday Basket.
Southport Holiday Stroll & Cocktail Crawl
Enjoy holiday decorations, carolers, photos with Santa, holiday-themed cocktails, treats, special offers & other festivities!
The Southport Holiday Stroll is a longstanding tradition in West Lakeview where break out the holly and stay open late offering special holiday deals and festivities. The Southport Holiday Stroll is free to attend and includes special deals from local businesses, carol singers, photos with Santa, holiday treats, and other surprises!
You can choose between two routes for the ticketed Cocktail Crawl and taste 10 different holiday-themed cocktails on your route while you enjoy the festivities of the Southport Holiday Stroll and shop for gifts at local stores!
The Cocktail Crawl ticket includes a commemorative tasting glass, event guide listing stops along the route, and tastings of the holiday-themed cocktails. Purchase here.
Free Beer Tasting with Around the Bend Beer Co.
For NOMiMONO Thursday, our featured brewery will be Chicago's own Around the Bend Beer Co. They take classic styles and imbue them with an experimental edge. Some of our beers are a little goofy. Others are delicate and refined. But every single one is delicious.
Join us from 6-8 p.m. for a FREE beer tasting with Around the Bend. No need to RSVP. Feel free to stop by any time between 6-8 p.m.
Suvarna Ribbon Cutting
We may have been helping people get back to balance since 2007, but never with an experience like this! We would love for you to celebrate and enjoy the SUVARNA flagship on Thursday, December 2nd with an evening of cocktails and canapes. Kicking off with our official ribbon cutting at 5pm, followed by music, drinks, and appetizers.
Please RSVP by November 19th to LGarcia@SuvarnaChiropractic.com
Free Wine Tasting & Brown Box Cheesecake Pop-Up
Every Wednesday, we feature a free wine tasting from 6-8 p.m.. Join us this Wednesday to sample the following wines and bubbles for free:
1. Domaine de la Solitude, Côtes du Rhône Rouge (2019)
2. Rombauer Vineyards, Chardonnay Carneros (2020)
3. Stolpman Vineyards, Syrah Estate Grown Ballard Canyon (2019)
4. Thomas-Labaille, Sancerre Chavignol Les Monts Damnés (2020)
5. Avinyó, Cava Brut Reserva (2018)
No RSVP is required. Feel free to join us any time throughout the 6-8 p.m. time frame.
Brown Box Cheesecake will also be popping up in-store. Wines and cheesecakes sound pretty good for some Wednesday night fun!
Lakeview Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with Chabad in West Lakeview at their West Lakeview Menorah Lighting Ceremony!
Sponsored by SSA 27.
Small Business Saturday
Visit our commercial corridors in Lakeview and Roscoe Village on Small Business Saturday to support small businesses in our community. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop for the holidays while showing your appreciation for our local businesses who bring so much vibrancy, charm and personality to our neighborhood. Thank you for shopping small!
Low-Line Market
The Low-Line Market is a conveniently located and carefully curated farmers market, with the goal of creating an experience where neighbors can meet and gather while having greater access to a collection of high-quality produce, proteins, flowers and artisanal foods from local farms and vendors. By providing an increased availability of local food sources within walking distance of a high traffic, residential area, the Low-Line Market aims to contribute to an increase in sustainability within our community.
Low-Line Market
The Low-Line Market is a conveniently located and carefully curated farmers market, with the goal of creating an experience where neighbors can meet and gather while having greater access to a collection of high-quality produce, proteins, flowers and artisanal foods from local farms and vendors. By providing an increased availability of local food sources within walking distance of a high traffic, residential area, the Low-Line Market aims to contribute to an increase in sustainability within our community.
Low-Line Market
The Low-Line Market is a conveniently located and carefully curated farmers market, with the goal of creating an experience where neighbors can meet and gather while having greater access to a collection of high-quality produce, proteins, flowers and artisanal foods from local farms and vendors. By providing an increased availability of local food sources within walking distance of a high traffic, residential area, the Low-Line Market aims to contribute to an increase in sustainability within our community.
Low-Line Market
The Low-Line Market is a conveniently located and carefully curated farmers market, with the goal of creating an experience where neighbors can meet and gather while having greater access to a collection of high-quality produce, proteins, flowers and artisanal foods from local farms and vendors. By providing an increased availability of local food sources within walking distance of a high traffic, residential area, the Low-Line Market aims to contribute to an increase in sustainability within our community.
Low-Line Market
The Low-Line Market is a conveniently located and carefully curated farmers market, with the goal of creating an experience where neighbors can meet and gather while having greater access to a collection of high-quality produce, proteins, flowers and artisanal foods from local farms and vendors. By providing an increased availability of local food sources within walking distance of a high traffic, residential area, the Low-Line Market aims to contribute to an increase in sustainability within our community.
Low-Line Market
The Low-Line Market is a conveniently located and carefully curated farmers market, with the goal of creating an experience where neighbors can meet and gather while having greater access to a collection of high-quality produce, proteins, flowers and artisanal foods from local farms and vendors. By providing an increased availability of local food sources within walking distance of a high traffic, residential area, the Low-Line Market aims to contribute to an increase in sustainability within our community.
Low-Line Market
The Low-Line Market is a conveniently located and carefully curated farmers market, with the goal of creating an experience where neighbors can meet and gather while having greater access to a collection of high-quality produce, proteins, flowers and artisanal foods from local farms and vendors. By providing an increased availability of local food sources within walking distance of a high traffic, residential area, the Low-Line Market aims to contribute to an increase in sustainability within our community.