Lakeview East News & Updates | | |
Mark your calendars! This September, we're proud to host the 21st Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, our largest event of the year! Taking over Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne, our beloved neighborhood tradition will feature more than 150 juried artists showcasing their original work. From stunning paintings and photography to sculptures, jewelry, fashion, ceramics, and more, these talented artists travel from across the country and around the world to share their creativity. The full artist lineup has just been announced, and you can browse each artist's virtual portfolio now on the Festival of the Arts website.
Beyond the incredible art, the festival offers something for everyone. Enjoy two stages of live music, explore the Family Zone filled with fun activities for kids, grab a bite from delicious local food vendors, and raise a glass at one of our beer tents. Whether you're planning a family outing, a weekend with friends, or a solo stroll through the festival, join us for a weekend celebrating art, music, community, and creativity!
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Love the neighborhood? Love the arts? Want to get a sneak peak behind the scenes? We are looking for volunteers to help make the festival a success! If you feel like donating some time, PLEASE send an email out to info@lakevieweast.com!
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There is ONE more weekend of Dine Out on Broadway for 2026- happening the second to last weekend in August! Join us one last time as Broadway shuts down from Belmont to Wellington. We are ending this year's Dine Out on Broadway with a bang. We have a full entertainment schedule for the weekend:
Friday Night:
6 PM to 9 PM: Katy on Keys. Live pianist & singer who takes requests!
Saturday:
9 AM to 7 PM: Carnival Blow Up Games!
7 PM to 10 PM: Live Outdoor Comedy Show, co-hosted with Laugh Factory. For the first time ever, we are setting up a live comedy show, that will happen right outside the Laugh Factory, at 3175 N Broadway!
Sunday:
11 am to 2 pm: Free face painting & balloon art!
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Pianist & Singer Neil Sherman
8 to 10 pm: Live DJ spinning, DJ Heily Beatz
| | | | Our local tiki karaoke bar is celebrating 25 years of fun! Trader Todd's has been Chicago's Karaoke Destination for a quarter of a century now, and they are throwing a Anniversary party to celebrate. On Thursday July 30th, they are serving up $2.50 margaritas, and will be hosting karaoke with no cover fee, from open to close! Warm up those vocal cords, get your weekend started early, and come have some fun. | | | | |
BottlesUp has been committed to supporting women in business since day one, which is why owner Melissa Zeman began the BeyoU Fund, an annual grant awarded to a local female entrepreneur! Thanks to generous customer donations and community partnerships, the fund always grows past its starting $1,500 amount. The 2026 total is $2,700 so far! Applications are now being accepted and the recipient will be announced at BottlesUp's annual summer event (a Girl Dinner Party on September 10!).
If you are a female-owned business or know one who deserves this funding, email melissa@bottlesupchicago.com!
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If you're already missing the excitement and celebration of Pride Month, Market Days is the perfect way to keep the festivities going! This iconic three-day festival takes over Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison, celebrating the vibrant culture, history, and community of Northalsted and Lakeview.
Throughout the weekend, bars, restaurants, and businesses across the neighborhood host special events, parties, and performances. Discover all the ways you can join in the Market Days fun!
| | | | Nothing is worse than hearing about an amazing event after it already happened. Say goodbye to FOMO and hello to your new go-to guide for fun in the neighborhood! Every week, our local businesses share the latest events, specials, happy hours, deals, and promotions happening around Lakeview East. We update the page weekly so it’s always fresh, up-to-date, and packed with things you definitely do not want to miss. | | |
COMING SOON
Club Studio | 3030 N Broadway
D.A's Corned Beef Stand | 3774 N Clark
Gangnam Market | 802 W Belmont
Big John's BBQ | 947 W Addison
Le Jardin | 3114 North Broadway
SemSem Mediterranean | 964 W Belmont
BowWow Behavioral | 614 W Belmont
NOW OPEN
Aura Coffee | 2845 N Broadway
Hooley Market | 2947 N Broadway
Tilly Bagel Shop | 3162 N Broadway
Face Foundrie | 3401 N. Broadway
404 Burgers & Barbeque | 1020 W Belmont
Cielito Paradise Coffee | 1134 W Belmont
Élevé Aesthetics | 2835 N Halsted
Burger Nation | 3467 N Clark
Apothecary Lounge | 3242 N Clark
Clover Late Nite | 3714 N Clark
No Matter What Recovery | 3151 N Halsted
FARE | 614 W Diversey
| | | | Cielito, a cozy international coffee shop at 1134 W. Belmont Ave., is built on a passion for Colombian coffee, direct trade, and community. This Friday, July 31, they're celebrating their first 100 days in Lakeview East with 20% off all day long! Stop by between 7 AM. and 7 PM to enjoy a handcrafted coffee or bite to eat while supporting this local, family-owned business and helping them celebrate this exciting milestone. | | |
Lakeview East is now home to the newest FARE location! Built on the belief that fast food can be real food, FARE has quickly become one of the city's fastest-growing restaurant brands. Now celebrating the opening of its 10th location in Lakeview East, the brand continues to stay true to its original mission: serving simple ingredients, bold flavors, and thoughtfully crafted meals that fit seamlessly into everyday life. Every bowl, every bite, and every seasonal menu update reflects FARE's commitment to keeping food fresh, flavorful, and seriously delicious.
Open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., FARE serves its entire breakfast menu all day, featuring favorites like scrambled egg bowls, overnight oats, toasted almond breads, and more. Looking for an easy meal solution? Guests can also order individual proteins and sides or purchase family-sized portions of four, perfect for feeding the whole family or meal prepping for the week. FARE makes eating well effortless, delicious, and something you can actually look forward to.
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Wrigleyville, hold your horses! This September, for the first time EVER, we are hosting a brand new music Festival in the heart of Wrigleyville, Clark Street Live. A little bit country, a little rock and roll, and a whole lot of fun, Clark Street Live invites Chicago to dance, dine, drink, and celebrate the grand finale of festival season. Taking over Clark Street just steps from historic Wrigley Field, Clark Street Live will feature an exciting mix of genres, great food and drinks from our neighborhood bars, and an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment. Warm up your vocal cords, dust off your cowboy boots, and come hungry! The lineup will be announced soon, be sure to follow our Wrigleyville Accounts for updates!
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When: Saturday, Sept 26 and Sunday, Sept 27
Where: Clark Street from Newport to Addison
Why: We love to party
| | | | This past Saturday, July 25, Chicago's largest bar crawl, The Mustache Crawl, took over Wrigleyville! Huge neighborhood love for The Mustache Crawl, which just donated $25,000 to the Lakeview Community Partnership! The Lakeview Community Partnership supports local projects and neighborhood initiatives that help keep Lakeview vibrant, welcoming, and connected. This donation helps that work continue long after the fake mustaches come off. Big thanks to The Mustache Crawl team for showing up for Lakeview in a big way. | | | | Pop Quiz! What ballpark is the second oldest in the United States? Answer: Wrigley Field of Course! Opening in 1914, it is second oldest to Fenway Park, that opened two years prior in 1912. Love fun facts, and showing off in front of your friends? hit up a Trivia night in Wrigleyville! Scroll below to see who hosts Trivia on each day of the week. | | | | Sometimes life can be ruff, so it's important to pawty. This Friday, July 31st, Gallagher Way is hosting a Dogs Night Out Party! Bring your four legged BFF for pet portraits, adoptable puppies, giveaways and photo ops, and more! | | Cubs Current Standings: 61-46 | | Business & Government Webinars & Affairs | | Check out all the BACP Webinars Here! | | |
Accessing your Business Support System
July 31st 2026, 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Owning and operating your own business can leave you feeling isolated when you find yourself facing unfamiliar challenges. BACP has cultivated a cohort of BSOs (business support organizations) to provide business owners in the City of Chicago with industry-specific technical assistance. Learn how to access and establish supportive relationships with key partners whose primary mission is helping you!"
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