Still Underground: 30 Years of Wrigleyville’s Beloved Basement Bar Underground Lounge You do not exactly stumble into Underground Lounge. You descend into it. Down the stairs at 952 Newport, tucked below street level in Wrigleyville, Underground Lounge has spent the last 30 years being exactly what its name promises: [...]
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! [...]
After 81 years tied to Belmont Avenue, Ann Sather’s longtime Belmont chapter came to a close at the end of June as the restaurant gets ready for its next chapter. And while we are absolutely having a small emotional moment over it, this is not goodbye to Ann Sather. The Broadway location is staying [...]
AI Tools for Your Business | How to Choose What’s Actually Worth the $July 7 at 11 AM | Register HereWith Katelyn Jones, PhD – Founder of NoeticEvery small business owner is being pitched AI tools right now, but most don’t have a clear way to determine whether they’re actually worth the investment. This webinar cuts through [...]
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, [...]
A New Community is Forming in Lakeview East: Introducing Boomer Fitness What started as a tri-weekly strength training class for adults 65 and older at Archetype CrossFit, 3161 N. Broadway, has evolved into something much more. Affectionately nicknamed "Boomer Fitness" by its participants, the program has become a gathering place where neighbors build [...]
Celebrating Father's Day in Lakeview EastLooking for the perfect gift or activity for this year's Father's Day?Father's Day is on June 21st this year. We've got some ideas for every kind of dad. Find the perfect gift to show your love and appreciation this Father's Day while shopping local. [...]
Dine Out On Broadway Returns for the 2026 Season! Back by EXTREMELY popular demand- Dine Out On Broadway is Returning For Its Sixth Season Sunglasses, carafes of mimosas, SPF, and patio season, our feature summer event is back for the 2026 Season! Started in 2020 to [...]
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 [...]
