Date Ideas that are not just Eating & Drinking Ready to shake up date night? Whether you're planning a first date or spending time with your longtime love, Lakeview East is full of fun ways to make it memorable. Sure, dinner and drinks are great- but why stop there? Discover our favorite date [...]
Fourth of July 2026 Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, which gives us the right to party all weekend long. From beachfronts, drag shows, BBQs, and a hot dog eating contest, we gathered some of the best events happening this weekend in Lakeview East! [...]
How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Lakeview East Friday, June 19th marks Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, a powerful commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Lakeview East is proud to be home to a number of incredible Black-owned businesses, offering everything from delicious food and drinks to fashion, [...]
Belmont Sheffield Music Festival Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24 2026 Fri, May 22, 2026 | 5 pm to 10 pm Sat, May 23, 2026 | 11 am to 10 pm Sun, May 24, 2026 | 11 am to 10 pm The Belmont Sheffield Music Festival returns for [...]
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 [...]
