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Salsa Wednesdays

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:30 p.m.

CLOSED: Cuna

Learn how to salsa dance for free while enjoying drink specials and half price appetizers. READ MORE

Taste of Melrose Park

Date: Fri., Aug. 30, 6 p.m.

25th Avenue and Walton Street

The 32nd annual event features more than 70 food items priced at $3 or less, plus kids activities, three stages of entertainment and fireworks. READ MORE

Kids in Danger Best Friend Award Night

Date: Thu., May. 23, 6 p.m.

Fulton's on the River

Dining

Enjoy small plates prepared by renowned Chicago chefs, a live and silent auction as well as a raffle while honoring Shawn Kasserman, a trial attorney and father... READ MORE

Windy City Ribfest

Date: Fri., Jul. 5, 5 p.m.

Lawrence Avenue and Broadway

With an annual attendance of over 40,000, this festival proves that Chicago doesn't take its ribs lightly. Taste a variety of different ribs from renowned barbe... READ MORE

Roscoe Village Burger Fest

Date: Sat., Jul. 13, 11 a.m.

Belmont and Damen Avenues

The fourth annual burger extravaganza appeals to burger connoisseurs of all types, with beef, turkey, and veggie burgers with every imaginable topping available... READ MORE

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

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

Lincoln and Fullerton Avenues

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

Naperville Ribfest 2013

Date: Wed., Jul. 3, 4 p.m.

Knoch Park

Taste ribs from over ten different vendors - such as Howling Coyote BBQ and Smokin' Joes Hog Wild BBQ - while participating in family activities, watching firew... READ MORE

Memorial Day Lunch at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

Date: Mon., May. 27, 11 a.m.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Dining

Celebrate your day off from work with Spanish-themed specials, such as ahi tuna with lemon and capers, Spanish olives and goat cheese with tomato sauce. READ MORE

Memorial Day at Hub 51

Date: Sun., May. 26, 10 a.m.

Hub 51

Dining

The restaurant celebrates the national holiday by staying open until 2 a.m. the night before (May 26) and offering brunch specials, such as apple french toast a... READ MORE

Beer Academy

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

Goose Island Brewpub

Dining
Class

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

Wine and Cheese Boat Ride

Date: Wed., Jun. 19, 5:45 p.m.

Wendella Sightseeing Boats

Dining

Sample wines paired with cheeses and appetizers while on a boat on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. READ MORE

Wine Soiree

Date: Thu., Jun. 13, 7 p.m.

Nia Mediterranean

Dining

A monthly tasting features wine and spirits from a different global region each month. READ MORE

Grilling 101 BBQ Class

Date: Thu., May. 23, 6 p.m.

Fireplace and Chimney Authority Lisle

Dining
Class

Learn how to grill on gas grills, pellet grills and charcoal grills. Participants make apps, burgers, kabobs, pizza and more and taste their creations (with dri... READ MORE

Brooklyn Brewery Beer Tasting

Date: Wed., May. 22, 6 p.m.

Ground Control

Dining

Sample beers from Brooklyn Brewery and meet the brewery's Chicago sales representative Andrew Maxson. Guests receive buttons from Busy Beaver Button Co. and pro... READ MORE

The Lounge

Date: Sat., May. 25, 10 p.m.

Tavernita

A late night party features national DJs, themed promotions and other special events. An after-hours menu includes limited servings of paella ($17) and other sh... READ MORE

Live Blues at French Quarter

Date: Sat., May. 25, 8:30 p.m.

French Quarter New Orleans Kitchen

Enjoy live blues music every Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. READ MORE

French Cocktail Cooking Party

Date: Thu., May. 23, 6:30 p.m.

Cook Au Vin

Dining
Class

Learn how to cook six small-plate dishes, including beef fillet wellington with maitre d' butter, Spanish sweet & spicy evil dates, tuna & raisin bourbon-soaked... READ MORE

Tommy Gun's Garage

Date: Wed., May. 22, 7:15 p.m.

Tommy Gun's Garage

Known as the longest running interactive dinner show, Tommy Gun's Garage features gangsters and flappers performing a musical comedy revue set in a 1929 Chicago... READ MORE

Beef Wine Dinner

Dining

A special five-course menu with pairings, showcasing Akaushi (a type of Japanese Wagyu beef) meats. On the menu: grilled sirloin and red pepper soup with citrus ... READ MORE

Working Chefs Dinner

Date: Sun., Jan. 8, 6 p.m.

416 W. Ontario St.

Dining

Dine on a 10-course meal prepared by 5 different chefs, including Chris Curren from host restaurant Blue 13, John Manion, Michael Noll of Elate, Matt Troost fro... READ MORE

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Events

Salsa Wednesdays

Taste of Melrose Park

Kids in Danger Best Friend Award Night

Windy City Ribfest

Roscoe Village Burger Fest

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Naperville Ribfest 2013

Memorial Day Lunch at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba

Memorial Day at Hub 51

Beer Academy

Wine and Cheese Boat Ride

Wine Soiree

Grilling 101 BBQ Class

Brooklyn Brewery Beer Tasting

The Lounge

Live Blues at French Quarter

French Cocktail Cooking Party

Tommy Gun's Garage

Beef Wine Dinner

Working Chefs Dinner