Lakeview East Guide to Pride 2026 June is the most colorful month of the year- it's Pride Month! Lakeview East is home to the most LGBTQ+ businesses in Chicago, and we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community 365 days, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In our Guide to Pride, meet the [...]
Where to Sing Karaoke Almost anyone can have a great time belting out “Dancing Queen” or “No Scrubs” at the top of their lungs, right? Or, at the least, watching other people go for it. There’s no shortage of karaoke spots in Lakeview East to become the next star among your friends. Next time [...]
Opening Day Guide 2026 We've been waiting all winter to say this... let's play ball! Cubs Opening Day is on Thursday March 26th this year, against the Washington Nationals. Wrigleyville is where Chicago goes to play, and there's no other neighborhood better to soak up Cubs season than the one that surrounds [...]
Cast a Line for Flavor: Find out where to reel Fish Fry in Lakeview East! Almost Home Tavern: Almost Home Tavern has a ton of stuff for Lent! Try the fried shrimp basket, juicy shrimp tacos, and their Wisconsin style fish fry, made with pollock, and served with fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce! Available [...]
All Things Saint Paddy's 2026 Saint Patrick’s Day in Chicago is more than a holiday, it’s a citywide tradition that signals the start of spring and sets the tone for patio season ahead. From festive bar crawls and themed brunches to limited-time menus and can’t-miss parties, the energy is unmatched, and Lakeview East [...]
Note About T-Shirt Pick Up An email was sent to all the 2026 Lakeview East Dive Bar Classic participants who qualify for the t-shirt on March 4th. The email was titled "Lakeview East Dive Bar Classic 2026 T-Shirt Pick Up". The people who paid the $10 registration fee, and uploaded the photos correctly, all [...]
Trivia in Lakeview East! Pop quiz! Why is Lakeview East named Lakeview East? If you answer that because you view the lake from the East, you are sadly mistaken. Legend has it Lakeview East got its name from “Hotel Lake View,” built on the lake shore in 1853 by James H. Rees and [...]
Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 In Lakeview East Chicago foodies rejoice! Chicago Restaurant Week is a week of unity for the whole city, where we celebrate Chicago's award-winning culinary scene. There are over 500 participating restaurants in this years Restaurant Week, and a hand full are in Lakeview East! Participating restaurants offer special prix [...]
Discovering the Best Cafés in Lakeview East — A Coffee & Tea Lover’s Ultimate Guide A cup of coffee can make or break your day, and in our neighborhood, we take our coffee very seriously. That's why we've compiled a list of all the best cafes in Lakeview East to help you find [...]
January 1, 2026 New year, same fabulous neighborhood. Whether you partied hard last night and need a pick me up, or even a little hair of the dog, make your first purchase of 2026 a local one! Brunch & Cafes Barcocina: It's getting bottomless at Barcocina! [...]
