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2025 Lakeview East Holiday Party at Merkle’s

Lakeview East Holiday Party at Merkle’s Lakeview East Holiday Party at Merkle’s Tuesday, December 16th • 6–8 PM Celebrate the season with cocktails, apps, live music, and the people who understand your year better than anyone: your fellow Lakeview East and Wrigleyville business owners. It’s that magical time when [...]

2025-12-06T14:03:06-06:00December 2nd, 2025|

Giving Tuesday in Lakeview East: Meet the Locals Turning Good Intentions into Big Impact

Giving Tuesday in Lakeview East: Meet the Locals Turning Good Intentions into Big Impact If Black Friday is for deals and Cyber Monday is for clicking "add to cart" without thinking too hard, Giving Tuesday is our annual reminder to do something that actually warms the heart instead of [...]

2025-12-02T10:22:13-06:00December 2nd, 2025|

The Regular Spot: Lakeview’s Laid-Back Bars Perfect for Private Events

The Regular Spot: Lakeview’s Laid-Back Bars Perfect for Private Events Not every private event needs white tablecloths and a skyline view. Sometimes all you need is your go-to neighborhood bar, a round of craft beers, and a crew that knows how to have fun. These Lakeview favorites are where birthdays turn into karaoke [...]

2025-11-07T13:33:45-06:00November 7th, 2025|

Champagne Taste, Neighborhood Charm: The Most Bougie Private Event Spots in Lakeview & Wrigleyville

Champagne Taste, Neighborhood Charm: The Most Bougie Private Event Spots in Lakeview & Wrigleyville Some occasions call for a little extra sparkle, the kind of night where every glass clinks, every plate looks like art, and the vibe is impeccable. Luckily, Lakeview and Wrigleyville have no shortage of upscale spots that make celebrating [...]

2025-11-07T12:18:27-06:00November 7th, 2025|

Raise a Glass: The Best Beer-Lover Hangouts for Private Events in Chicago’s North Side

Raise a Glass: The Best Beer-Lover Hangouts for Private Events in Chicago’s North Side Chicago’s Lakeview and Wrigleyville neighborhoods know their way around a good pint — and they’re full of breweries and beer-centric hangouts that double as incredible event spaces. Whether you’re planning a birthday bash, corporate happy hour, or post-game gathering, [...]

2025-11-06T17:07:09-06:00November 6th, 2025|

Fiesta Mode: The Best Mexican & Latin American Spots in Lakeview for Private Events

Fiesta Mode: The Best Mexican & Latin American Spots in Lakeview for Private Events If your party vibe involves tacos, tequila, and a guaranteed good time, you’re in the right neighborhood. Lakeview and Wrigleyville are packed with vibrant Mexican and Latin American restaurants that know how to turn dinner into [...]

2025-11-06T16:44:16-06:00November 6th, 2025|

Mic Drop Moments: The Best Private Event Venues in Lakeview Where You Can Literally Take the Stage

Mic Drop Moments: The Best Private Event Venues in Lakeview Where You Can Literally Take the Stage If your dream event involves a live band, a karaoke mic, or the kind of laughter that fills a room, you’re in the right neighborhood. Lakeview and Wrigleyville are packed with venues that make hosting a private party [...]

2025-11-06T16:08:49-06:00November 6th, 2025|

Cuddle Up! The Cutest (and Fuzziest) Places to Host a Private Event in Lakeview

Cuddle Up! The Cutest (and Fuzziest) Places to Host a Private Event in Lakeview Looking for the cutest private event spaces in Chicago? Lakeview has some of the most unique venues in the city — and they come with fur, whiskers, and wagging tails. From cat lounges to bunny cafés and puppy playrooms, [...]

2025-11-06T15:07:00-06:00November 6th, 2025|

Everybody Marches, Nobody Watches: 2025 WOOGMS Labor Day Parade Returns

Lakeview East has a lot of traditions, but few are as wonderfully quirky, or as deeply beloved, as the WOOGMS Parade. That mouthful stands for the Wellington-Oakdale Old Glory Marching Society, a do-it-yourself neighborhood parade where strollers, scooters, wagons, and even dogs in bandanas take center stage. Since 1963, the motto has been [...]

2025-08-23T14:56:07-05:00August 21st, 2025|

Game Day Gourmet: Cubs vs. Sox and the Ultimate Food Fight

Game Day Gourmet: Cubs vs. Sox and the Ultimate Food Fight It’s game day, Cubs fans, and we’ve got something that will make your day even better: Game Day Gourmet at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 25th. If you’re a fan of delicious food, great drinks, and, of course, cheering [...]

2025-07-17T10:07:22-05:00July 14th, 2025|
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