Fourth of July Happenings

Why go out of town when Lakeview East has everything you need to celebrate the Fourth of July in true American style? Enjoy a day by the lake, savor delicious oversized BBQ, and relax with friends on a bar patio. We’ve gathered all the LVE Fourth of July happenings in one convenient place, so you can skip the commuter traffic and celebrate Independence Day right here in the neighborhood!

Bottomless Brunch Guide

Life Brunch is better bottomless! We recently found ourselves looking for a bottomless brunch in the neighborhood, and we were pleasantly surprised by all our options. Our Bottomless Brunch Guide highlights every restaurant that serves bottomless brunch, what days of the week it's offered, and how much it costs. Lakeview East always knows how to party, even at noon. Discover it all by clicking the link below!

The Last Dine Out of the Year is NEXT WEEKEND!

Mark your calendars, book your reservations, and come hungry, the FINAL Dine Out on Broadway of 2024 is July 12-14! This neighborhood favorite event closes off the street to traffic and allows restaurants to expand their patios into the street. Bring the kids, the pups, and your appetite!

Friday: 3 PM – 11 PM

Saturday: 9 AM – 11 PM

Sunday: 9 AM – 10 PM

Get ready for a fantastic Family Fun Day at the Dine Out on Saturday afternoon! From 1 to 4 pm, enjoy an amazing lineup of entertainment: a face painter, a dazzling balloon artist, a hilarious clown, and a talented caricature sketch artist. All these delightful activities are complimentary so bring the little ones out and join the fun!

$1,600 to a Female Entrepreneur from BottlesUp!

BottlesUp is now accepting applications for their 2024 BeyoU Fund, a grant they created to support women in business! Interested applicants should email melissa@bottlesupchicago.com for the questionnaire and send it back to her by July 31. For full details, read their most recent newsletter!

Figo Wine Bar (3207 N Sheffield) is the ideal destination for those looking to indulge in unique wines, signature cocktails, and delectable appetizers and dinners. Embracing the best elements of an Italian wine bar, Figo offers an exciting experience with a menu that blends traditional Italian dishes with international flavors, all complemented by a sommelier-curated wine list.

At Figo, guests can craft their own charcuterie boards, savor freshly shucked oysters, and share delicious tapas such as meatballs, arancini, dates, pork belly, and bistro fries. Entrée options include exquisite pasta dishes, Branzino, duck breast, and hanger steak. Finish your meal with desserts like flan or cheesecake topped with homemade berry sauce. As a wine bar, Figo boasts an impressive selection of wines, including sparkling, rosé, white, red, and natural wines, each carefully chosen by a sommelier and available by the glass or bottle. Don't know which wine to get? Ask the knowledgeable wait staff! If wine isn't your preference, Figo's signature cocktails—like the espresso martini, Negroni, old-fashioned, and sangria—are sure to delight. They also offer a limited beer menu and a range of non-alcoholic wines and mocktails.

Enjoy all that Figo has to offer on their intimate patio, located at the front of the restaurant near the sidewalk. There's nothing like sharing a bottle with friends on a summer evening!

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, 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! This year's FOTA is on September 14th and 15th. If you're interested in applying to be a food vendor, send an email to info@lakevieweast.com

COMING SOON

Btone FitnessLakeview | 556 556 W Diversey Parkway

Steingold's of Chicago | 3630 N Clark

SALT burgers + fries | 851 W Belmont

Dentologie | 963 W Belmont

Noori Chicken Chicago | 3223 N Clark

NOW OPEN

Jennivee's Bakery (second location) | 2925 N Halsted

SWAY Cannabis Dispensary| 3340 N Halsted St

Little Village Café Turkish Kitchen | 2845 N Broadway

Craveworthy Kitchen at Lakeview | 3332 N Broadway

Pure Green | 3333 N Broadway

Rangoli Kabob | 1023 W Belmont

Crumbl Cookies | 1111 W. Addison

KpopMerch | 608 W Briar Pl 

Billy Goat Tavern | 3724-3726 N Clark Street

We were already fortunate to have Jennivee's Bakery in our neighborhood, a late-night dessert haven offering decadent cupcakes, cookies, and custom cakes. Now, Lakeview East is home to TWO Jennivee's locations! This second spot at 2925 N Halsted continues to serve all the favorites from the flagship store and now features homemade gelato, specialty coffee, matcha drinks, and an even wider array of pastries to satisfy your sweet tooth. The owner, Jenni Vee, is as delightful as her renowned desserts, with many menu flavors inspired by global tastes. From classic American favorites to Filipino flavors like ube and pandan, her creations pay tribute to her Filipino heritage.

The new location is open seven days a week, from 6 am to 7 pm. If you're craving something sweet late at night, the original location at 3301 N Sheffield is open from 4 to 11 pm on Mondays, noon to 11 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and from noon to 9 pm on Sundays.

Chicago's Largest Bar Crawl is Three Weeks Away

Don't let the name fool you, you DON'T need a mustache to participate in the Mustache Crawl, Chicago's largest Annual Bar Crawl! ​If you've never been, you’ve heard about this crawl since you were a little kid. It’s always been a myth, a legend that you might some day experience. Well, my friend, the time has come. Let's crawl!

When: Saturday, July 27th, from 10 am to 8 pm

Where: All over Wrigleyville, hopping from bar to bar

What's Included: Access to all bars, an offical crawl t-shirt, breakfast buffets, gift cards to use during the crawl, a mustache to wear, drink specials, and more!

Def Leppard and Journey, Joined by Steve Miller Band Takes Wrigley Field

Get ready to party on a Monday. Rock legends Def Leppard and Journey are headlining the first Wrigley Field Concert of the year on Monday, July 15th! Joining them for the evening is the Steve Miller Band, making this the ultimate Dad Rock night out. Don't miss out on seeing a summer show at one of the largest outdoor stages in Chicago. No tickets yet? Don't Stop Believin', tickets are still on sale!

Uncommon Ground Celebrates 33 Years

July 1st marked 33 years in Wrigleyville for Uncommon Ground! Owners Helen and Michael Cameron began their Uncommon Journey in 1991 at 1214 W Grace St in a 850 sq ft space. By 2005, they expanded into 3800 N Clark, taking over all six commercial spaces in the building. Uncommon Ground was founded to create a space of comfort and happiness, focusing on high-quality ingredients and fostering community. The name "Uncommon Ground" reflects its mission of being distinctly different and beyond the ordinary. Over the years, it has expanded to include the first certified organic rooftop and sidewalk farms in Chicago, and Greenstar Brewing, the FIRST certified organic brewery in Illinois! Committed to sustainability, Uncommon Ground earned the title of "Greenest Restaurant in America" in 2012, implementing various eco-friendly practices. The success of Uncommon Ground over 30 years is attributed to the support of family, friends, artists, musicians, staff, purveyors, local farmers, and loyal guests, all contributing to its mission to nourish the community and nurture nature. Uncommon Ground hosts multiple intimate seated dinner shows a week! Sip on local organic brews and enjoy live music by bands and musicians. Cheers to 33 years!

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Capitalizing Your Small Business: Tips for Financial Success

July 19th 2024, 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Presented by Women’s Business Development Center Associate Director Emma Westfall, M.B.A.

Is your business positioned to weather financial challenges, adapt to changing market conditions and take advantage of expansion opportunities? External capital may be a necessary tool. But what should every business owner know about preparing for accessing capital? This session is a must for any business owner hoping to acquire external capital such as grants, lines of credit, business credit cards and/or term loans. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge for navigating the capital landscape successfully. Join Women’s Business Development Center Associate Director Emma Westfall, M.B.A. for this

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