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• The Croatian Fest features a huge roast of 75 lambs and over 10 whole pigs at the St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church. The festivities include homemade foods, ethnic dancing, and a beer garden. (Aug 15)
• This weekend marks the 50th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show. Arrive early and claim your spot at either […]
• The Pitchfork Music Festival is a 3-day event featuring over 40 independent bands and artists on three stages at Union Park. (July 18-20)
• Two stages of live music entertain thousands of visitors at the Old St. Patrick’s World’s Largest Block Party. Tickets include five drinks (bottled water, soda, wine, beer). (July 18-19)
• The Chicago […]
• The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival at Douglas Park features live music, food booths, carnival rides, games, and a parade at 12 noon on Sunday. (May 2-4)
• The 75th annual SAIC Fashion Show is produced by School of the Art Institute of Chicago students and faculty. Located at the Sullivan Center, the exhibition is […]
• Jerry Seinfeld will be performing his stand-up routine at The Chicago Theatre. (Apr 11-12)
• At the Ibeji African Market Days, you can browse through handmade baskets, handbags, silk scarves, silver jewelry, and more on the ground floor of the James R. Thompson State of Illinois Center. Profits benefit orphans and women with HIV/AIDS in […]
Your precious pooch is your best friend. You wish you could take him everywhere, don’t you? But something tells me your fellow office workers wouldn’t look too kindly on a cubicle “accident” or chewed up files. The grocery store is enough of a zoo with all those screaming kids. And we won’t even talk about […]
Celebrate the reopening of the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies in its new facility at the Grand Opening Gala Benefit, including cocktails, dinner, and entertainment. (Nov 29)
The annual World of Chocolate benefit for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago is held in commemoration of World AIDS Day. Guests will sample scrumptious chocolate creations from many of […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Friday, October 19, Y-ME Illinois will honor all those that have been affected by breast cancer and their supporters. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., The Big Night Out at Union Station will raise funds that will allow Y-ME to continue their work in the community, supporting and educating women. […]
Welcome to Lifestyles of the Rich and Furry! Pooches who expect only the best in luxury shop at Tails in the City. This upscale pet boutique in the Gold Coast neighborhood carries an extensive collection of the finest pet accessories. Designer pet carriers, embellished dog collars, unique toys, luxurious beds, fashionable clothes and accessories, harnesses […]
In the heart of Lincoln Park is a huge $4-million hotel with exercise facilities, spa treatments, air purification systems, a heated pool with ionized water, heated floors, and a concierge service. Sounds wonderful, right? Don’t start packing your bags just yet though. This place is for your dog.
Pooch Chicago is a sophisticated canine boarding hotel […]
From the beach party to a formal dinner, you have the perfect outfit for every occasion. But what about your pooch? Snob Hounds wants to make sure your dog doesn’t get left behind in the fashion dust.
Snob Hounds provides pets with a performance clothing and accessory line, which includes overcoats, raincoats, fleece pajamas, and Lycra […]
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