Weekend Happenings April 22nd-24th
We hope everyone had a great Easter weekend! Have you checked the weather for this weekend yet? If not, we recommend checking, it might make the rest of your week more tolerable. Here are some of the best events this weekend in Wrigleyville and Lakeview East.
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Record Store Day
If you think the best way to enjoy music is by spinning a vinyl record from start to finish, you may want to listen up.
This Saturday is National Record Store Day. A day where fans who appreciate the “real way music should be enjoyed” can come together at their local record shops, discuss albums, enjoy some live shows, and hopefully even score some deals. Fortunately for us, have three great record stores in the area!
Groovin High is an eclectic record store tucked away on Belmont that is a record hunter’s dream. Groovin High will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM and the first 100 customers will receive goody bags and there are 100s of new releases for the day! 1047 W. Belmont
Reckless Records Doors open at 10 am at this iconic record shop. We recommend getting there early, for there is going to be a large amount of very exclusive records only available for the holiday! Special inventory is likely to sell out before closing at 7 pm. 929 W. Belmont
Gramaphone Records Opening up at noon, Gramaphone Records will have 10% off all used records, and staff will be DJing the day away! Open till 6 pm. 2843 N. Clark
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Cheer on the Cubbies
Wrigley Field
It’s time to make your 2022 Wrigley Field debut. The Cubs are playing the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All games start at 1:20 pm, which means plenty of bars are opening early to ensure your pregame is a homerun. Just to name a few, Deuce’s MLB opens at 10 am, Graystone Tavern and The Stretch will be open at 11am, and Murphy’s Bleachers are opening bright and early at 9am. Check your favorite bar or restaurants website to see what time they open for home games! See you on the field.
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Get Crafty
3247 N. Broadway Ave
Let your creative side go wild this Sunday. Plant Stand Collective is collaborating with Las Crafty Anties for a wooden earring DIY workshop. From 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, attendees will have the opportunity to create an original, one of a kind set of earrings. When asked “where did you get those awesome earrings?!” you can proudly respond, “I made them myself!” Registration is required to participate, and it cost $35 per person.
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Go All Out at Full Shilling
3724 N Clark St
Full Shilling has combined the iconic duo of Irish roots and sports, to create an experience which is unsurpassed in the sports bar environment. With big flat screens are all around the bar, every seat in the building is ‘the best seat’ in the house. This weekend, check out the Irish pub that has been providing the people of Wrigleyville daily deals that are in true Chicago fashion. An hour before and an hour after all Cubs home games, stop in for a FREE hot dog with the purchase of any beverage.
Friday Night: $7 Chicago Handshakes from 6 – 9 pm
Saturday Night: $5 Jameson Shots and $5 Bombs
Sunday Night: $15 Domestic buckets, $5 Makers Mark shots
When you’re in Full Shilling, you’re in a second home, no matter what day it is, and no matter what game is on.
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Post Passover with Chitribe
3441 N. Sheffield
Chitribe is a Jewish organization that hosts events throughout Chicago. This Sunday evening, Graystone Tavern is hosting the latest Chitribe event, Not so K4P Event (kosher for Passover). Connect with friends, bite into some not-so-kosher for Passover foods, sip on some hops (other drink specials more), and connect. Your ticket price includes access to the event, a bag of Mahtzee (flavor of your choice), drink specials, and some famous Graystone bites. Drink specials for the event will include $8 Miller Lite 22oz Stein, $8 Old Style 22oz Stein and $7 Proper 12 Shots. Mahtzee, a chocolate Matzah Toffee company is cohosting the event, and there will be drinks especially created for the Mahtzee flavor profiles. Try the Midnight Mahtzee Martini made with Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur, Tippy Cow Milk Chocolate, Deep Eddy Vodka, that pairs well with their dark chocolate peanut toffee. The night is sure to be sweet.
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Black Pistol Fire is Lighting Up The Metro
3730 N Clark St
Candian rock duo Black Pistol Fire is coming to town this Saturday, and will be lighting up The Metro stage. See their newest album Look Alive, the bands 6th full length album, be performed live in Chicago. The title track Look Alive debuted at #2 on the alternative albums chart in the US, and #5 on the alternative albums chart in Canada. “A far reaching sonic landscape, venturing out beyond traditional rock touchstones, Look Alive finds the acclaimed group refining their singular two-man approach, outfitting explosive, impassioned rock n roll with an expansive, ethereal and cinematic soundscape” (Black Pistol Fire for Spotify).
Tickets are still available for the show for $25 in advance, or $30 at the door if it doesn’t sell out. Doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm.
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Rupaul’s Drag Race Finale Viewing Party
3356 N Halsted
Start your engines! The last episode of Season 14 of Rupauls Drag Race is this Friday, and there is no better place to watch the finale then at Roscoes Tavern, your home for all things Drag Race. Performances for the night will be by Thorgy Thor, Heidi N Closet, and Kornbread Jete. See which one of the remaining five finalists will snatch the crown, make herstory, and lip sync for their life. The show is airing at 7 pm, but stay for a Q & A with the guests and show stopping performances. Hosts for the evening will be the flawless Naysha Lopez and Batty Davis. Do not miss out on a night of entertainment, looks guaranteed to turn heads, and enjoyment.
Pro tip: Show up early to get a good spot, and don’t miss out on the $5 jello shots.
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Bunny Yoga for Serenity
2901 N. Clark St
Cuddle Bunny in Wrigleyville is hosting a yoga class this Sunday, guided by a certified yoga instructor, and accompanied by adorable fluffy bunnies! “In this class, we will explore gentle postures and soothing meditation. Embodying the sweet and gentle characteristics of the bunnies who will join us, you are sure to feel a sense of relaxation both on and off the mat.”
Registration is required to participate in this enchanting class, and bringing your own mat is highly encouraged. The class cost $20 per person and is from 7:15 – 8:15 pm.
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Starlight City at Cubby Bear
1059 W Addison
Dance the night away at The Cubby Bear this Saturday! Starlight City is playing live, and are known for bringing a high energy show to all their performances. “Starlight City brings an array of pop & rock providing the ultimate party, ranging in music from Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Miranda Lambert and Dua Lipa, all the way to Bruno Mars, The Killers, Backstreet Boys, Sir Elton John, Panic! At The Disco, and more!” Starlight City makes music for people who love to dance, sing and party. If you fit the bill, we will see you on the dance floor on Saturday. Tickets are available in advance for $7.
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Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show
956 W Newport Ave
420 may have been Wednesday, but The Newport Theater is celebrating this Saturday. “This THC induced extravaganza is packed with tricks so trippy that you’ll be asking “what the —?!” Caricatures will come to life, phones will vanish and reappear in impossible places, minds will be read, and both the stoned and sober will love the high that is Smokus Pocus.” Tickets are just $25, and the show begins at 9:30 pm. Don’t miss out on this smoke show.
Future Events Worth Planning Ahead For:
Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl, Saturday April 30th
Tacky Tank Top & Yacht Club Bar Crawl, Saturday May 14th
All You Can Eat Crawfish Boil, Saturday May 14th
Pup Prom on Sunday, May 15th
The Mustache Crawl on Saturday, July 30th
