Filtering by: 2019 August Events

GRAND OPENING: Tone Deaf Records!
Aug
31
12:00 PM12:00

GRAND OPENING: Tone Deaf Records!

Tone Deaf Records is open but we haven't partied yet to celebrate this!! We will be having an all day (noon to whenever) grand opening party on Aug 31st!! The party is free and everyone is welcome.

We will be having the following live performances:

2:00 PM - John Langford (Mekons, Waco Brothers)
3:15 PM - The Siderunners
4:30 PM - Jessica Risker

We will be featuring a number of killer DJ's all day including The Dirty Hunch, DJ John Bunnheddy, DJ Golden Wilson (Mississippi Records), DJ Hub, and a whole bunch more!!

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Keeping Your Back Healthy Workshop
Aug
31
11:30 AM11:30

Keeping Your Back Healthy Workshop

If you are tired of dealing with nagging low back pain that can leave you bed-bound, having to take pain pills, feeling stiff all the time, tweaking your back with the smallest activities or going "light" so your back doesn't flare up....THEN THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!

This workshop will cover
-Proper postures and mechanics to decrease the risk of back injury
-Mobility drills and stretches to decrease your stiffness
-Stability and strength drills to help keep your back strong and ready lift any odd object without worry
-Self maintenance strategies if you do experience a flare-up in the future

The event will be free to Crossfit Chisel and Crossfit Park Ridge members and will be $10 for non-members (to be collected at the door)

About the presenter:
Dr. Fred Sampang is a physical therapist and board certified orthopedic specialist who specializes in treating fitness athletes. Dr. Sampang is passionate about injury prevention with athletes and is on a mission to spread health and wellness through different avenues such as clinics and workshops to educate the general population

More info here.

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Muevelo Thursdays: Free Samba Class!
Aug
29
7:00 PM19:00

Muevelo Thursdays: Free Samba Class!

Tatas Tacos Muevelo Thursdays.png

Tatas Tacos will be hosting its annual summer dance series, this year called Muevelo Thursdays, every Thursday in August! Join them for a free class on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant at 7pm and then free dance with a partner or some new friends until 9pm.

Each class will feature a different style of dance⁠—salsa, bachata, merengue, and samba⁠—a related snack food, and an expert dance instructor. The final class is this Thursday at 7pm with a free samba class by Bryan Blanco!

Don’t miss this free opportunity to snag some tacos and enjoy the most summery thing of all: dancing in the street!

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Jefferson Park Sunday Market
Aug
25
9:30 AM09:30

Jefferson Park Sunday Market

The summer market takes place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of June through October near the corner of Long Avenue and Lawrence Avenue in the beautiful Jefferson Memorial Park. A variety of vendors sell produce, meats, baked goods, cheese, specialty items, sauces, jams, handmade body products, crafts, dog food and treats, and a variety of outreach as well as prepared, ready to eat items.

There will be music from a different performer each week, as well as a children’s story-time at noon at our Ursborne book vendor. In addition, Wildlight Yoga will be conducting Farmer’s Market Yoga at 11:30am on each market date.

Details may be found at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market website..

Future Dates:

  • September 8, 22

  • October 13, 27


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GRAND OPENING: Fearless Cooking!
Aug
24
to Aug 25

GRAND OPENING: Fearless Cooking!

After a crazy long wait with too many hurdles to count, Fearless Cooking is thrilled to be celebrating their opening in grand fashion! Here is the full schedule of events and you’re cordially invited to every part of it.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH

10am The Grandest of Openings with the Four Star Brass Band

12pm Ribbon Cutting with Alderman Jim Gardiner

1-2pm Cooking Demo with local food bloggers We Cook Books

1-4pm Trunk Show with Jenny Guidry of Auburn & Arrow

*Including debut of FC exclusive Old Irving Park wine & beer glasses!

3:30-4:30 Tea Tasting by SenTEAmental Moods

5-7pm Beer Tasting by Printers Row Brewing

8pm Close

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH

10am Open

12-1pm Cooking Demonstrating by Joey Beato of Community Tavern

2-6pm Knife Sharpening by Sharpening by Dave

2-4pm Coffee Tasting by Veteran Roasters Cup o' Joe

5-7pm Cocktail Demonstration by Robbie Malinowski of Foundation Tavern

8pm Close

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Muevelo Thursdays: Free Merengue Class!
Aug
22
7:00 PM19:00

Muevelo Thursdays: Free Merengue Class!

Tatas Tacos Muevelo Thursdays.png

Tatas Tacos will be hosting its annual summer dance series, this year called Muevelo Thursdays, every Thursday in August! Join them for a free class on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant at 7pm and then free dance with a partner or some new friends until 9pm.

Each class will feature a different style of dance⁠—salsa, bachata, merengue, and samba⁠—a related snack food, and an expert dance instructor. The third class is this Thursday at 7pm with a free merengue class!

Don’t miss this free opportunity to snag some tacos and enjoy the most summery thing of all: dancing in the street!

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Fight for the Title: Battle of the Barbers
Aug
20
to Sep 15

Fight for the Title: Battle of the Barbers

All three barbers at Jesse’s Barbershop are in an epic one month fight to see who is the best barber in Chicago’s Northwest Side.

Jesse, Rhett, and Mike are boxing it out by getting as many clients as possible and cutting their hair between August 15 and September 15. After each hair cut, the client will be able to cast their vote for the BEST barber!

Jesse's Barber Shop Chicago will also be making a donation to a local school. Clients will also cast a vote for the school of their choosing. The school with the most votes will get the donation.

Book your haircut to participate!

https://jessesbarbershopchicago4851.com/

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Brew + Asana: Yoga You Can Drink To
Aug
18
11:00 AM11:00

Brew + Asana: Yoga You Can Drink To

Wildlight takes yoga into the barrelroom this summer with Brew + Asana in a collaboration with Lake Effect Brewing Co. Wildlight will provide a 60-minute all levels Vinyasa class that will wrap up with a beer tasting and a free Lake Effect pint glass!

what you need to know

  • Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event.

  • Bring your own mats.

  • Students will be required to sign a waiver prior to practice.

  • Students must be 21+ and have a valid ID present.

  • Students will receive a complimentary beer sampling and a Lake Effect pint glass.

  • Cost is $25.

Class is held at Lake Effect Brewing Co., 4727 W. Montrose Ave. No refunds or credits.

Purchase Tickets Here.

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Kilbourn Park Summer Festival
Aug
17
10:00 AM10:00

Kilbourn Park Summer Festival

This is a free community-wide outdoor event held in Kilbourn Park, (3501 N Kilbourn Avenue, Chicago IL) that encourages the enhancement of the neighborhood through friendly, lively and neighborly interaction from the entire community, all while bringing the park to life with music, food and fun. This event is produced by the volunteers of the Kilbourn Park Advisory Council in partnership with the Chicago Park District.

Contact information: kilbourncouncil@gmail.com

Besides attending, here are other ways you can get involved:

  1. SHOWCASE: The Kilbourn Park Advisory Council (KPAC) would like to invite you to become a community partner at this year’s Kilbourn Park Summer Festival (for free)! They just ask that you also include some simple element of engagement or entertainment at your table for the kids in the community attending the festival. Some suggestions for this could be: Arts & Crafts, Bead/Pasta Necklaces, Bounce House, Bubbles, Coloring Pages with Crayons, Dirt & Garden Play, Face Painting, GAMES: (Bag Toss, Bozo Buckets, Giant Lawn Matching Game, Lawn Twister, Limbo, Ring Toss, Mini Golf, Obstacle Course, Potato Sack Race, Simon Says, Water Balloon Toss), Musical Instruments, Sensory Water Pool with Rocks & Shells, Sidewalk Chalk, Sprinkler or Slip 'n Slide, Temporary Hair Coloring, Temporary Tattoos, Wish Tree OR your very own custom creative idea!

  2. DONATE: KPAC is also seeking donations to assist in making this free neighborhood event possible. As a registered 501c3 non-profit and subsidiary of the Chicago Parks Foundation, all donations to the Kilbourn Park Advisory Council are tax deductible. After making a charitable contribution you will receive a written acknowledgment from KPAC of your donation for tax filing purposes under our public charity EIN number 45-4866050.

  3. FOOD AREA SPONSORS

  4. IN-KIND FOOD DONATIONS: Hot Dogs, Burgers, Cheese, Buns, Snacks, Plates, Napkins, Bottled Water, Juice Boxes, Soft Drinks, Condiments, Charcoal or anything used at a community BBQ)

  5. VOLUNTEERS (with food handler certification)

  6. SERVICE/ARTS SPONSORS

  7. DEMONSTRATIONS/PERFORMANCE/SAMPLING OF COMPANY’S SERVICES

  8. RAFFLE PRIZE SPONSORS

Contact information: kilbourncouncil@gmail.com

Your donation will directly enhance this free community-wide event by supplying the Summer Festival with some key entertainment components. By becoming a community partner with the Kilbourn Park Advisory Council Summer Festival, KPAC will proudly display your logo on future Kilbourn Park Summer Festival promotional materials distributed throughout the community...

KPAC Summer Festival Promotional Materials Include:

  • Recognition on the Summer Festival Posters, Postcards, Table Tents, Promotional Tickets, Website

  • Recognition on the KPAC Social Media Platforms

  • Recognition on the Summer Festival Signage at the event

  • Recognition in the Announcements made at the event over the Public Address System

The Kilbourn Park Advisory Council is a voluntary group of individuals whose mission is to build a stronger community in our neighborhood and the city as a whole. Our dedication to supporting, conserving and enhancing Kilbourn Park and it's facilities enriches the lives of the park’s neighboring residents and the park’s visitors alike. Each and every event that the volunteers of the Kilbourn Park Advisory Council plan, develop and implement for the area's residents, deeply enriches the sense of communal bond and feeling of brotherhood all while raising awareness for our park. When we invest in our park, we improve the community that depends on it. Because it’s the people who make our park great both here and in every Chicago community. We hope you’ll consider donating and/or participating in this year’s Kilbourn Park Summer Festival, August 17, 2019. We appreciate your time, support and look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Muevelo Thursdays: Free Bachata Class!
Aug
15
7:00 PM19:00

Muevelo Thursdays: Free Bachata Class!

Tatas Tacos Muevelo Thursdays.png

Tatas Tacos will be hosting its annual summer dance series, this year called Muevelo Thursdays, every Thursday in August! Join them for a free class on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant at 7pm and then free dance with a partner or some new friends until 9pm.

Each class will feature a different style of dance⁠—salsa, bachata, merengue, and samba⁠—a related snack food, and an expert dance instructor. The second class is this Thursday at 7pm with a free bachata class by Confidence Moves!

Don’t miss this free opportunity to snag some tacos and enjoy the most summery thing of all: dancing in the street!

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Yoga at the Jeff Park Sunday Market
Aug
11
11:30 AM11:30

Yoga at the Jeff Park Sunday Market

Wildlight Yoga will bring its yoga practice out of the studio and into the neighborhood by offering free 60 minute community yoga classes at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market. 

Students should bring their own mats and will be asked to sign a waiver before class. Cash donations will be accepted to benefit the JPFM.

Click here to register!

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Yoga at Independence Park Farmers Market
Aug
11
10:00 AM10:00

Yoga at Independence Park Farmers Market

Wildlight Yoga will bring its yoga practice out of the studio and into the neighborhood by offering free 60 minute community yoga classes at the Independence Park Farmers Market.

No experience necessary. Students should bring their own mats and will be asked to sign a waiver before class. Cash donations will be accepted to benefit the IPFM.

Purchase tickets here.

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Jefferson Park Sunday Market
Aug
11
9:30 AM09:30

Jefferson Park Sunday Market

The summer market takes place every 2nd and 4th Sunday of June through October near the corner of Long Avenue and Lawrence Avenue in the beautiful Jefferson Memorial Park. A variety of vendors sell produce, meats, baked goods, cheese, specialty items, sauces, jams, handmade body products, crafts, dog food and treats, and a variety of outreach as well as prepared, ready to eat items.

There will be music from a different performer each week, as well as a children’s story-time at noon at our Ursborne book vendor. In addition, Wildlight Yoga will be conducting Farmer’s Market Yoga at 11:30am on each market date.

Details may be found at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market website..

Future Dates:

  • August 25

  • September 8, 22

  • October 13, 27


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Brewasana
Aug
10
10:00 AM10:00

Brewasana

Wildlight Yoga introduces our newest micro-adventure yoga series, Brew + Asana, where the poses and the beer will both flow freely as we take our mats out of the studio and into the bar. We're collaborating with Fischman Public House, 4058 N. Milwaukee, and will provide a 60-minute all levels Vinyasa class that will wrap up with a cold beer just in time for brunch.

what you need to know

  • Doors open 30 minutes prior to the event.

  • Bring your own mats.

  • Students will be required to sign a waiver prior to practice.

  • Students must be 21+ and have a valid ID present.

  • Students will receive a discount on a lunch special including soup, sandwich/salad, and may place their order before class begins. Orders may be prepared to go.

  • Students will receive their first drink free and complimentary snacks post-class.

  • Cost is $25 and includes one drink at each class.

Classes are held at Fischman Public House, 4058 N. Milwaukee Ave. No refunds or credits.

Purchase Tickets here.

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Muevelo Thursdays: Free Salsa Class!
Aug
8
7:30 PM19:30

Muevelo Thursdays: Free Salsa Class!

Tatas Tacos Muevelo Thursdays.png

Tatas Tacos will be hosting its annual summer dance series, this year called Muevelo Thursdays, every Thursday in August! Join them for a free class on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant at 7pm and then free dance with a partner or some new friends until 9pm.

Each class will feature a different style of dance⁠—salsa, bachata, merengue, and samba⁠—a related snack food, and an expert dance instructor. It kicks off this Thursday at 7pm with a free salsa class by DanceRoom Chicago!

Don’t miss this free opportunity to snag some tacos and enjoy the most summery thing of all: dancing in the street!

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2019 Fall Community Leaders Roundtable
Aug
8
8:30 AM08:30

2019 Fall Community Leaders Roundtable

  • BATL - Backyard Axe Throwing League (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Six Corners Association invites business owners and neighborhood stakeholders to our bi-annual Community Leaders Roundtable. The event will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 8:30a-10:00a at BATL, The Backyard Axe Throwing League. There will be a speaker from the Women's Business Development Center who will discuss writing a business plan while in business.

Please join us for a morning of networking, a light breakfast and learning!

Event sponsors: SSA 28, Women's Business Development Center, Wintrust Bank in Mayfair and BATL.

Purchase tickets here.

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6th Annual Old Irving Park Beer & BBQ Challenge
Aug
3
1:00 PM13:00

6th Annual Old Irving Park Beer & BBQ Challenge

Chicago's Old Irving Park neighborhood is hosting its 6th annual Old Irving Park Beer & BBQ Challenge on Saturday, August 3 from 1pm to 5pm in the St. Viator campus lot located at 3644 N, Kedvale Avenue.  The event has raised over $110,000 so far benefiting student programs, facilities, and athletics at St. Viator School & Parish. Tickets start at $65 and are available at www.beerbbqchallenge.com

The showdown will feature 20 pit-master and local craft brewer teams who will present unique BBQ pork and beer pairings for attendees to sample and then vote for their favorites. This year, teams will also compete for votes from expert judges like pit master and restauranteur Barry Sorkin of Smoque BBQ, chef and restauranteur Lisa Fosler Kelly, and craft beer pairing expert Jennifer Brechner of Brooklyn Brewery.  

Attendees and judges will cast their votes across 40 beer samples and 20 BBQ tastings for the best beer, BBQ, and beer & BBQ pairing!

See the 2018 video: https://youtu.be/FMeftYGI15w

Tickets Details

Both General Admission and VIP tickets are good for event entry (VIP is one hour early) plus one (1) BBQ sample from each of the 20 teams, one (1) beer pairings from each, one (1) additional beer offering, and a commemorative glass.

General Admission ticket holders ($65 advance purchase; $75 at the door) have an event entry of 1pm while VIP ticket holders ($100 advance purchase; $110 at the door) have an event entry of 12pm and are also the first to try the beer and BBQ, as well as mingle with the celebrity judges.

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