Belmont Sheffield Music Festival Celebrates 40 Years!

This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the Belmont Sheffield Music Festival—making it bigger, bolder, and more unforgettable than ever. As we gear up for an epic Memorial Day Weekend celebration, we’re also taking a moment to reflect on how far this iconic neighborhood festival has come. Click here to read about the origins of the festival, as we reminisce on 40 years of partying on one of Lakeview's busiest streets!

This year's headliners include Chicago favorites 16 Candles, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, and Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press! Dust off those dancing shoes, and get ready for festies with your besties.

Fri, May 23, 2025 | 5 pm to 10 pm

Sat, May 24, 2025 | 11 am to 10 pm

Sun, May 25, 2025 | 11 am to 10 pm

Istmo Mezcal Tasting Supper Club

Some like it smoky. On Tuesday, June 10th, Istmo (3231 N Clark St) is hosting the June Lakeview East Supper Club, a four course meal with mezcal pairings and a mezcal cocktail! Chef Carlos Lopez Munoz has created a four course menu to pair with mezcal tastings from Prolijo Mezcal, an award-winning small batch mezcal from Oaxaca! Tickets are priced at $95 per person and include a mezcal cocktail AND mezcal tastings, four courses, tax, and tip.

Menu for the Evening:

Lenguado Ceviche Tostada: Fluke | Tangy salsa de molcajete | Cucumber & jicama mix | Red onions & cilantro | Tostada tatemada

Ensalada Istmeña: Grilled little gem lettuce | Sesame seeds & honey dressing | Dried age cheese | Hueva lisa (bottarga)

Mole Negro: Oaxacan black mole | Braised Short Ribs | Arroz Verde

Pay de Queso: Oaxacan cheesecake | Whipped cream | Alegria (candied puffed amaranth & pumpkin seeds)

Oak & Honey Announces Euchre League!

Calling all card sharks and Euchre enthusiasts! Oak & Honey is kicking off its very first Summer Euchre League, and you're invited to join the fun every Tuesday evening starting June 3rd! Grab a partner and get ready for a night of friendly competition, delicious bites, and refreshing drinks. For just $40 per team ($20 per person), you'll be in the running for cash prizes—yep, all entry fees go to the top teams, with weekly prizes up for grabs too! The restaurant opens at 5pm, so you can fuel up from their special Euchre Night menu before cards hit the table at 7 pm. Ready to ante up?

Email euchre.oakandhoney@gmail.com to register!

Now Open: The Italian Greyhound Experience

The Italian Greyhound Experience is where luxury meets laughter, and the drama is always dog-friendly. Now open at Sit Social, you can pay to spend time with 10 absolutely adorable Italian greyhounds- Spaghetti & Meatball, Pesto & Polenta, Biscotti & Gelato, Ravioli & Risotto, and Pizza & Breadstick, an all-girl squad of sleek, food-inspired furballs ready to dish out joy. More than just adorable companions, these girls are trained to comfort, connect, and serve up heaping helpings of pure happiness—one cuddle at a time. Book an hour of playtime, a two hour dog walking tour of Wrigleyville, Northalsted, and the lakefront, or a private party!

Drum roll please... the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts is happening on September 13th and 14th this year! The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts is Chicago’s premier fine art festival showcasing over 125 juried artists. The festival has been rated #1 Fine Arts Festival in Chicago and #2 in the state of Illinois by AFSB. Each year the festival attracts over 45,000 attendees from all around Chicago and the northwestern suburbs as well as patrons from all around the country! We are now accepting applications for food vendors to participate in this year's Festival of the Arts!  If you're interested in applying to be a food vendor, send an email to info@lakevieweast.com

COMING SOON

Lucky Cat | 2806 N Clark Street

Club Pilates | 2835 N Clark Street

Playa Bowls | 2949 N Broadway

Reading Room Gallery | 3356 N Broadway

Broadway Smokes | 3441 N. Broadway

Just Salad | 3025 N. Clark St

McGovern’s | 2925 N. Sheffield Ave

Dat Donut | 949 W. Addison

Dad’s Place | 3369 N Clark St

Spa Ave | 935 W. Irving Park

Fairy Nail Spa | 3418 N. Sheffield Ave

Pilot Project Brewing | 3475 N Clark St

Apothecary Lounge | 3242 N Clark

Neva Hangry | 3404 N. Clark

Bar 19 | 3438 N Clark

May Therapeutic Spa | 1033 W Belmont

Hattie B’s Hot Chicken | 3649 N. Clark Street

NOW OPEN

Fred Astaire Dance Studio | 2825 N Halsted

Taco Pros | 3827 N Broadway

Grace’s Eyelashes and Threading | 3220 N. Sheffield 

Levant Coffee | 3301 N Sheffield

Felix | 3301 N Clark

Rendang Republic | 3359 N Clark

Birdman Ramen | 800 W Belmont

Chicago French Bulldog Rescue's Pup Prom 2025 Rodeo Round Up

Rein in the good times for a good cause! This Saturday, May 10th, Rizzo's Bar and Inn is hosting the Chicago French Bulldog Rescue Pup Prom! This year’s theme, Rodeo Roundup, promises a fun, Western-inspired celebration. Every ticket purchased helps Chicago French Bulldog Rescue to continue to rescue frenchies in need. Humans only need to purchase a ticket, and each ticket allows entry for one dog. All well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend. The afternoon will feature silent auctions via Gala Bid, raffles, Split the Pot, and the Lucky Duck game. The first 150 tickets purchased are guaranteed a dog-friendly “SWAG BAG”! In keeping with tradition, a fabulous prize will be awarded to the “Best Dressed” pup.

Cubs Home Game Deals

If you're going out to the game, why not make a whole day out of it?! The baseball-centric neighborhood comes alive during Cubs games, and to celebrate our beloved Cubbies, a lot of bars and restaurants have some home run deals. Check out where to get $5 shots, $1.50 oysters, and $30 beer towers. When the Cubs play at home, the whole neighborhood wins!

Every week, our neighborhood businesses send us their upcoming events, current specials, or promotions exclusive to LVE newsletter subscribers! If you hate to be the last to know about fun things happening, check this page often, as new submissions are always being added!

Check out all the BACP Webinars Here!

Small Business Development Grants

May 9th, 2025, 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Presented by the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD)

The Department of Planning and Development will host a webinar that offers an overview of the small business development grant programs within the Small Business Development Bureau. This presentation will cover key details about the Small Business Improvement Fund, the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund, and the Community Development Grant Program. Additionally, the webinar will provide important tips to consider before applying and highlight common mistakes made by applicants.

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