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Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 12 p.m.

Dining

Get your taste buds ready for a weekend of diverse flavors and dishes at the annual fundraiser, which features more than 250 vendors, 40 musical acts (lineup TB... READ MORE

Wacky Pirate Cruise

Date: Fri., Jul. 12, 11 a.m.

Mercury, Chicago's Skyline Cruiseline

Kids & Family

Kids enjoy time with Buccaneer Bob aboard this 60-minute cruise, which includes singing, storytelling games and photo opportunities. READ MORE

Zoovies

Date: Tue., Jun. 18, 7 p.m.

Lincoln Park Zoo

Film

Snack on drinks and food (available for purchase) while watching a classic movie on the zoo's South Lawn. READ MORE

Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival

Date: Sun., Jul. 21, 12 p.m.

Sheffield and Webster Avenues

Fair/Festival

More than 100 residential gardens are open for exploration during the 45th annual neighborhood festival, which also features live music from Poi Dog Pondering (... READ MORE

Learnapalooza-Lakeview

Date: Sat., Jul. 20, 10 a.m.

Next Door

Class

Share any knowledge and experience at this free volunteer-run community learning festival. READ MORE

Beer Academy

Date: Wed., May. 29, 6:30 p.m.

Goose Island Brewpub

Dining

A Goose Island brewer teaches guests about types of beers and brewing styles. Tickets include beer samples. READ MORE

Drop-In Improv Class

Date: Sun., May. 26, 6 p.m.

Donny's Skybox Theatre

Class

Try your hand at comedy--or practice your technique--at this two-hour class for aspiring and established comics. READ MORE

Kids Concert Series: Mindy Hester & The Time Outs

Date: Sat., Jul. 27, 10 a.m.

Wilmette Theatre

Concert

Mindy and her group perform a variety of kid-friendly rock parodies, such as "Juice Box Hero" and "Keep On Rockin' In The Pre-School." READ MORE

Kids Concert Series: Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies

Date: Sat., Aug. 17, 10 a.m.

Wilmette Theatre

Concert

The family-friendly musical group performs a variety of original songs and classics. READ MORE

Saige’s Celebration

Date: Sat., Jun. 29, 7:30 p.m.

American Girl Place

Kids & Family

Celebrate the arrival of the newest American Girl of the Year, Saige. Learn about the character, make crafts and enjoy a meal. Tickets also include an American ... READ MORE

TribU: Digital Lunch: Google Plus

Date: Tue., Jun. 18, 12 p.m.

Tribune Tower

Other

Why is Google Plus so important, and why should you be using this social network? Is there more to it than just a social network? The Tribune’s social media/SEO... READ MORE

TribU: Photographing your Travels with Chris Walker

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 6 p.m.

Tribune Tower

Other

Travel photos are more than just something to look back on when your trip is complete. They can be used to portray a land, remember its people and capture a for... READ MORE

TribU: Intro to Facebook Part 1

Date: Tue., Jul. 16, 9 a.m.

Tribune Tower

Other

You are finally ready to jump in and see what everyone is talking about. In this introductory class, we’ll walk you through the leading social network—Facebook.... READ MORE

TribU: Facebook and Privacy: What You Need To Know Part 2

Date: Tue., Jul. 23, 9 a.m.

Tribune Tower

Other

You want to use Facebook, but you also want to protect your privacy. In this intermediate-level class, we show you how to customize the privacy settings of your... READ MORE

TribU: Understanding Facebook’s Advanced Features Part 3

Date: Tue., Jul. 30, 9 a.m.

Tribune Tower

Other

You understand how Facebook works—now make Facebook work for you. In this intermediate class, we will walk you through Facebook’s many features and applications... READ MORE

TribU: Pinterest for Beginners

Date: Wed., Jul. 17, 6 p.m.

Tribune Tower

Other

Pinterest is the fastest growing website of all time. Join the Tribune’s social media/SEO manager Amy Guth as she explains how to use this online bulletin board... READ MORE