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7994Chicago’s 2021 Christkindlmarket in Two Locations
November 18,2021ByDAVID VEGA

Chicago’s 2021 Christkindlmarket in Two Locations

Here’s What to Know. The 25th annual Chicago Christkindlmarket will return in-person this year, with two locations, both opening Friday. Admission to both markets is free. The holiday markets feature traditional German and European live music, shopping, and food and drinks, including stuffed gourmet pretzels, spiced wine, schnitzel, Belgian hot chocolate, and more. For a sit-down meal, you can reserve an alpine-themed Stammtisch table in the heated Timber Haus for up to 8 people for 90 minutes at the downtown Chicago location. This year, the souvenir mug design is a boot shape. It’s accompanied by a dark emerald green color to match the logo and a Chicago skyline. The Peppermint the Penguin mug is also back for the market’s 25th anniversary this winter. More info, pictures, and pre-ordering: http://christkindlmarket.com/shop The Christkindlmarket’s first location, in downtown Chicago at the Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington Street, will be open Nov. 19 through Dec. 24. The market’s second location, at Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville, at 3635 N. Clark Street, opens Nov. 19 and runs through Dec. 31. Downtown Chicago Christkindlmarket hours: Nov. 19 – Dec. 24 Sundays – Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Fridays – Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve holiday hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day Wrigleyville Christkindlmarket hours: Nov. 19 – Dec. 31 Saturday, Nov. 20: 4pm – 10pm Mondays – Thursdays: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fridays – Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve holiday hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day The Christkindlmarket Chicago is the most authentic traditional holiday market of its kind outside of Europe, offering a unique shopping experience, family-friendly events & intercultural activities. Note: The Christkindlmarket’s number one priority is the safety and health of all market visitors, vendors, and staff. Review the Health and safety policy by clicking here: https://www.christkindlmarket.com/health-and-safety/...

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7975Chicago Pride Fest returns for three days: October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. – 2021
September 23,2021ByDAVID VEGA

Chicago Pride Fest returns for three days: October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. – 2021

The festival features live music by headline artists and local favorites, three stages, food and drink, 100+ arts/crafts vendors, DJs and dancing, drag shows, pet parade, sponsored presence, games, giveaways, and more. A great line-up in Chicago for Chicago Pride Fest. Admission: $15 Suggested Donation – All Ages Location: Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St. Hours: Fri Oct 1: 4pm-10pm, Sat Oct 2: 11am-10pm, Sun Oct 3: 11am-10pm Weather: Open rain or shine, please be advised that severe conditions may delay or cancel performances Security: No large bags/backpacks allowed; all bags will be inspected before entry. No coolers or outside beverages. Clear plastic sealed bottled water is allowed. COVID-19: Attendees are encouraged to be fully vaccinated or will be issued a mask to wear. Free testing and vaccinations will be offered before and at the festival. Indoor establishments in the area will require proof of vaccination (digital copy allowed) or recent negative test results for entry....

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7858Lollapalooza Chicago Lineup – 2021
May 19,2021ByDAVID VEGA

Lollapalooza Chicago Lineup – 2021

It’s here. The Official 2021 Lineup has arrived! Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Tyler, The Creator, Miley Cyrus, DaBaby, Marshmello, Illenium, Journey, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, and many, many more will be taking over Downtown Chicago this summer and we can’t wait to be back there with you. Tridence Like what you see? Check out the 4-Day Ticket options and get ready to grab GA, GA+, VIP, or Platinum Tickets at 12PM CT today! With 8 stages and 170+ bands from all over the world. Website: https://www.lollapalooza.com/...

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7852Chicago Mayfest In Lincoln Park – 2021
April 14,2021ByDAVID VEGA

Chicago Mayfest In Lincoln Park – 2021

Chicago’s Mayfest is the annual kick-off event for the summer festival season. This event is known for showcasing some of the best music, entertainment, and festival food in all of Chicago. Now, going on their 25th anniversary. Formerly a parking lot block party in Lakeview, Mayfest has moved to its new home in the heart of Lincoln Park! Mayfest will be located on Armitage at Sheffield, less than one block from the Armitage Brown line stop, from May 21-23, 2021. THE FULL LINEUP COMING SOON! 3 DAYS OF LIVE MUSIC! Friday May 21, 2021 | 5PM – 10PMSaturday May 22, 2021 | 12PM – 10PMSunday May 23, 2021 | 12PM – 10PM Admission is a $10 suggested donation at the gate (cash only). LocationLincoln Park: 1000 W Armitage Ave. CHICAGO, IL Event info: https://www.starevents.com/event/mayfest/ APPLY TO BE A VENDOR FOR 2021: APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2021($50 Late Fee for any application turned in after deadline) ACCEPTANCE EMAILS: APRIL 17, 2021LOAD IN DETAILS:  MAY 19, 2021 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicagomayfest...

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7847Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton. Opening
March 17,2021ByDAVID VEGA

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton. Opening

Sable at Navy Pier, a new hotel on Chicago’s iconic lakefront, will open this week, pier officials announced. Opening Thursday, the hotel will house 223 rooms with views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan, situated in the heart of Navy Pier at 900 E. Grand Ave. “I could not be more thrilled to be at the helm of such a unique and monumental hotel. The Sable will truly serve as an international destination in Chicago, considered one of the top cities in the world,” Laurent Boisdron, general manager of Sable at Navy Pier, said. The individual rooms are decorated in a nautical fashion resembling the inside of a ship’s cabin to capture the pier’s naval history, according to a release. Blue and blue-green colors are in each room, the hotel said, to pay homage to Lake Michigan. The 4,300 square feet of meeting and event space at the hotel are equipped to host weddings, parties, and functions overlooking Chicago and the lakefront. Because the structure is built with three towers, guests can book an entire hotel’s entire wing for an event, Sable said. Fantastic addition and will be another staple destination stay that makes the city of Chicago unique....

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7805Chicago Holiday Train Is Coming This Year — But You Can’t Ride It – 2020
November 20,2020ByDAVID VEGA

Chicago Holiday Train Is Coming This Year — But You Can’t Ride It – 2020

Chicago – The traditional Christmas (holiday) train will still be decorated, but people won’t be able to board. Instead, Santa will wave at children and their families. The holiday train and bus are beloved traditions in Chicago, bringing holiday cheer to travelers around the city. The train will return on Nov. 27, complete with decorations and Santa. But there will be a big change due to the coronavirus pandemic: People won’t get on board. Instead, the heavily decorated bus and the train will roll by, with Santa waving to children and families as they watch. CTA Press release: “We agreed to make the following temporary changes to the 2020 CTA Holiday Fleet: The CTA Holiday Train and CTA Holiday Bus will travel “out of service”, meaning that customers will not be able to board. All photo sessions with Santa will be temporarily suspended this year. Fortunately, as many can attest, the mere sight of the CTA Holiday Tran & Bus is enough to brighten anyone’s day – and we couldn’t agree more, which is why we felt this was the best approach to keeping the tradition of delivering holiday cheer and goodwill throughout the city. “Because our No. 1 priority is the health and safety of our customers and employees, we wanted to find a way to spread holiday cheer across the city, but do so responsibly,” CTA President Dorval Carter Jr. said in a news release. “Though customers won’t be able to get on board, we know that seeing the CTA Holiday Train and Bus in neighborhoods throughout the city will bring much-needed smiles, joy, and hope for everyone.” The train will feature six cars festooned with thousands of lights, signs, and other decorations. Santa and his reindeer will ride on the outside, as usual.” Train schedule In 2020, the CTA Holiday Train will travel out-of-service, meaning that customers will not be able to board the train. The train will travel all eight rail lines beginning Friday, November 27 (the day after Thanksgiving) through Monday, December 21 In order to help avoid crowding at stations and on platforms, look for the CTA Holiday Train during afternoons on the dates and rail lines listed below: Green Line: November 27-28, December 1 Brown Line: December 2-5 Orange Line: December 2-5 Red Line: December 8, 10 and 12 Purple Line: December 9, 11 and 12 Pink Line: December 15, 16 and 19 Blue Line: December 17-19 Yellow Line: December 21 Up to date information can be viewed at https://www.transitchicago.com/holidayfleet/ Everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday in these unprecedented times. We will get through this....

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7795Chicago Restaurants With Cold-Weather Outdoor Dining
November 2,2020ByDAVID VEGA

Chicago Restaurants With Cold-Weather Outdoor Dining

CHICAGO — The continuous targeted towards hospitality and restrictions placed on restaurants due to the China Pandemic in Illinois, as indoor dining and drinking banned, many Chicago restaurants had to improvise. They made heated patios, tents, or other alternatives a priority. Chicago, let’s keep supporting local restaurants. Below is a map showing restaurants around the city that offer heated patios or other cold-weather outdoor dining forms. #protectlocal Note: The above map is a work in progress, and they intend to add suburban restaurants. If you have an addition to make to the list, follow the CBS link and add the info below. https://tridence.link/chicago-outdoor-restaurants...

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7790Chicago will once again shut down indoor bar service.
October 22,2020ByDAVID VEGA

Chicago will once again shut down indoor bar service.

Chicago will once again shut down indoor bar service and force non-essential businesses to limit hours as city officials warn a second surge of the coronavirus is underway. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the new restrictions during a Thursday briefing, suspending indoor bar service just weeks after reopening such establishments as colder weather begins to limit outdoor options. The newest restrictions, which take effect at 6 a.m. Friday and continue for at least two weeks, include: Business curfew on non-essential businesses beginning at 10 p.m. In effect nightly from 10 p.m. -6 a.m. Last call for serving liquor at 9 p.m. Take-out and curb-side pick-up at restaurants still permitted Bars, breweries, and tavernswithout a food license are prohibited from operating any indoor service Increasedemphasisof current guidelines Max. 6 people in your personal bubble(e.g., no household gatherings >6 people of non-household members) Face coveringsin all indoor and outdoor public settings Once again, the lack of leadership and mayor’s Lightfoot incompetence will undoubtedly kill the remaining businesses, still trying to operate in already razor-thin lines....

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7780Chicago newest bar and restaurant on Jewelry Row
October 13,2020ByDAVID VEGA

Chicago newest bar and restaurant on Jewelry Row

There’s a new gem in the area after all the destruction and mayhem. An Upscale sports bar called Row Tavern featured Mama’s Kitchen as its home cooked dining specials. This is not your typical sports bar! All class and their very own home cooked meals from mother’s kitchen brings a tasty experience like no other – food just like your mama or grandma used to make. And if the delicious, home cooked meals aren’t enough to entice you, The Row Tavern’s extensive tap and bar menu and 50 televisions including 2 big screens should do it! With 12,000 square feet of space available, there is plenty of room to spread out and catch your favorite team’s win, celebrate with friends and family or simply enjoy a drink or two after work. Personally, a great local addition to watch all sports games and mingle with business professionals. Website: https://therowtavern.com/...

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7775Puttshack’s new Social Mini-Golf venues are first of many to come stateside
October 13,2020ByDAVID VEGA

Puttshack’s new Social Mini-Golf venues are first of many to come stateside

The world’s first super-tech mini golf experience ⛳️. Tee Up | Eat Up | Drink Up – This Mini golf concept Puttshack is coming to Oakbrook Center and has its River North HQ in Chicago. Puttshack is part of a ground-breaking social entertainment brand founded by Adam Breeden, founder of Acebounce and co-founder of Flight Club, and Steve and Dave Jolliffe, founders of Top Golf. Chicago’s Oakbrook mall space in the city’s western suburb will be the first of many of 25k+ sq ft fun, with another in the works in Miami and Atlanta expected to open in 2021 as more plans for others in the same year. Puttshack uses space-age technology called Trackaball™, so it knows exactly who the ball belongs to, how many times it’s been hit, how far it has traveled, and so on. Your scores will then immediately appear on the leaderboard, so you can see how your skills compare to your mates’, your work colleagues’, and random strangers who played last week. Puttshack offers a full kitchen, a cocktail menu, and refreshments. While the menu has yet to be released for its coming US locations, the company promises edible options “from vegans to omnivores to craft cocktail connoisseurs.” LinkedIn profile, Puttshack launched in June 2018, bringing the world’s first super high-tech indoor mini-golf course and ultimate social entertainment venue to West London. Brought to you by the brains behind London and Chicago’s favorite ping pong venues, Bounce, dart venues of Flight Club, and the founders and tech whizzes behind global phenomenon Topgolf. Puttshack is the world’s first mini-golf venue to feature sophisticated ball tracking and scoring technology, Trackaball™. The brand-new technology means pencils and scorecards can be thrown away and you’ll never get away with cheating again! Puttshack features four interactive and innovative nine-hole courses alongside a 750-capacity rum bar and restaurant, which boasts a refined, hand-crafted menu curated by Richard Edney. Puttshack has further plans to expand across the UK and the US within the next 24 months. Visit the locations on their website: https://www.puttshack.com/...

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