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Markets and Festivals happening all Memorial Day W Markets and Festivals happening all Memorial Day Weekend! #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago #chicagoevents #do312 #chicago 

FESTIVALS:
🫔 Mole de Mayo Festival @moledemayofest 
🎶 Suenos Festival @suenosfestival 
🎵 Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest @lakevieweast 
🍺 Malt Row Mayfestiversary in Ravenswood (dog & family friendly) hosted by @begylebrewing & @dovetailbrewery 

MARKETS:
🛍️ Randolph Market @randolphmarket 
🛍️ Summersalt Market @saltshedchicago 
🛍️ Maxwell Street Market (opens this weekend for the season)
Memorial Day Weekend Part 1: Openings this Weekend Memorial Day Weekend Part 1: Openings this Weekend! #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago #chicagoweekend #chicagoevents #chicagogram 

🏖️ Beaches open May 26

💥 Weekly @navypierchicago Fireworks - May 27

🛍️ Maxwell Street Market opens May 28

🌳 Of the Earth at @mortonarb Exhibit opens

 🧗‍♀️ @maggie.daley.park Climbing Wall opens May 26

🎶 Live on the Lake at @navypierchicago May 27-29
They say the best way to learn about wine is by... They say the best way to learn about wine is by....learning it from the best sommeliers at @lecordonbleulondon & @terlatowines! 🍷 

Today, I got to experience a lunch with @lecordonbleulondon featuring @terlatowines. I learned a TON about the wine making process & even tried a new wine, @loveblockwine made from green tea extract! 

@lecordonbleulondon is offering a week long summer course in London where you can learn from the best in the wine industry! Thanks for having me today at Tangley Oaks! (partner) #terlatowines #winetasting #lecordonbleu #wine #lakebluff
#AD I recently got to try the new @thecocacolaco S #AD I recently got to try the new @thecocacolaco Simply Mixology line! These mixers are refreshing, fruit forward and there are 3 flavors to make your favorite alcohol free beverage or cocktail this summer. My favorite was the Strawberry Guava Mojito Mocktail and the recipe is below!! #cocacola #mocktails

Strawberry Guava Mojito
5 oz Simply Mixology Strawberry Guava Mojito
½ oz Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative
½ oz Monin Mojito Syrup
Just 💛 HIGHLIGHTING 💛 your feed First MNO e Just 💛 HIGHLIGHTING 💛 your feed

First MNO event with @mamafreshchi @almahotelzachary ✔️ more pics loading next week...

So where's our next MNO?? #chicagomoms #chicagoblogger #chicagogram
Events this weekend May 19th-21st! 🐶 Dog Day Events this weekend May 19th-21st! 

🐶 Dog Day at @gallagherwaychi 
🛍️ @renegadecraft in Andersonville Sat/Sun 
🎭 London Road by @shatteredglobe at @theaterwit 
🍹 Margarita & Sangria Fest @lincolnparkzoo Friday
🩰 Hubbard Street Dance at Harris Theatre @facetschicago x @hubbardstreet Fri-Sun. 
🚶‍♀️ Pullman Railroad Days @historicpullman Sat/Sun
💃🏼 Drag Brunch at @lnfchicago Sunday
🍺 Pilsen Cantina Crawl Saturday @pilsen_fest 

#chicagoevents #chicagobucketlist #chicagogram #chicagothingstodo #chicago
Cheers everyone. We made it to VPR Finale night 🎉✨

Happy hour @tantachicago Monday-Friday from 5-7pm. Empanadas, ceviche, baos and more! #chicagohappyhour #happyhourchicago #chicagodrinks #chicagorestaurants
Tuesday with a side of brunch @breakfasthousechica Tuesday with a side of brunch @breakfasthousechicago 🍳 I love their chorizo hash & fried chicken sandwich with an egg 

#chicagobrunch #chicagobreakfast #chicagodiner #chicagofoodauthority
Weekend Events! 🎉 🍳 Rooftop Brunch at @tanta Weekend Events! 🎉
🍳 Rooftop Brunch at @tantachicago 
🥕 Lincoln Square Farmers Market @lsrcc_chicago 
5/13 
🌱 Kilbourn Park Greenhouse Plant Sale 5/13
🪴 Garfield Park Conservatory Plant sale 5/13 @gpconservatory 
🖼️ Roscoe Lincoln Craft Fair @amdurproductions 
5/13-5/14th
🛍️ Vintage Bazaar at Lo Rez @lorezbrewing 5/13
💐 Logan Square Farmers Market @lsfarmersmarket 
🖼️ Mayfest in Lincoln Park @starevents 5/13-5/14

#chicagoevents #chicagothingstodo #do312 #chicagobucketlist #choosechicago
@tantachicago, located in River North, focused on @tantachicago, located in River North, focused on regional Peruvian specialities but also includes dishes influenced by other cultures. My favorites were the classic ceviche and sweet corn empanadas. I recommend getting the ceviche trio so you can try them all. They host many events like their Mother’s Day buffet! Their seasonal rooftop is also awesome ☀️☀️#chicagorestaurants #rivernorthchicago #rivernorth #downtownchicago #chicagobrunch
Calling ALL Moms! We are keeping the Mother’s Da Calling ALL Moms! We are keeping the Mother’s Day party going on Thursday, May 18 from 7-11 p.m. for a mom’s night-off @almahotelzachary inside @hotelzachary! 

Dance the night away to a live DJ with drinks and food curated by  @mamafreshchi and @thechicagogoodlife! 

Tickets to the event include:
🍹 A signature welcome cocktail
🧀 A salumi board station 
🍴 Passed small bites
🎁 A giftbag with items from some of your favorite Chicago brands
📸 Photos by @belenaquinophoto 
🎈 Photo opp by @seventwentyfive.events.llc 
🩵 and a charitable donation.

Wine, cocktails and additional menu items will be available for purchase. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to @everymom_chicago See more details below!

To round out this night out on the town, guests who purchases tickets to the event will also be provided special access to the rest of Hotel Zachary for the evening. Grab your girlfriends and head on a tour of the hotel (with cocktails in hand, of course) to enjoy a photobooth moment with a in one of our suites facing iconic Wrigley Field. 

🎟️Tickets for this event are $40. Please visit the link in stories and bio to book! #chicagomoms #chicagoparent #chicagoevents

Ticket purchasers will also have access to a special rate to book a room for the evening (link to book will be emailed after ticket purchase).
Manny’s Monday Meals! I’m trying the habanero Manny’s Monday Meals! I’m trying the habanero margaritas from @hellacocktailco and it was very good! Had a kick 🌶️ 

Arrachera Recipe 🌮  meat from @tonysfreshmarket 

1-2 lbs carne asada
1 bunch cilantro
½ beer (any lager will do)
2-3 limes
1 Jalapeno, sliced
4 tbsp adobo seasoning
1 packet sazon Goya
4 tbsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
 
Directions:
-Combine all the ingredients in a shallow baking dish and mix
-Place meat in there and ensure meat is in marinade. -Add more beer if needed
Thick: Marinate for 1-2 hours
Thin: Marinate 1 hour
 
Tips:
🌮 If you like it very thin, get it cut and passed through the machine. This will make it very tender. If you like it thicker, make sure you marinate for longer or else it will be chewy
🌮You can play around with the seasoning, but ALWAYS have beer and the acid (limes, lemon, oranges) to break down the meat. Onions add great flavor too #chicagoparents #chicagomom #chicagocouple #homerecipe #chicagoblogger
Sundaze without 👦👧 #chicagoriverwalk #rivern Sundaze without 👦👧 #chicagoriverwalk #rivernorth #rivernorthchicago #choosechicago #chicagogram
Get your calendars ready 📅 🎵 This week, we Get your calendars ready 📅 🎵 

This week, we’ve been sharing upcoming street festivals (saved to ✨highlights✨) & today is all about the music. 

This is part out of 3 coming soon! Save it. Share it. And yay for warmer weather & live music ♥️ 

MAY
🎵 @semevents 
🎵 @suenosfestival 
🎵 @navypierchicago 
🎵 @ssjcjazz 
🎵 @millennium_park 

JUNE
🎶 @avillechamber 
🎶 @heatwavechicago 
🎶 @hydeparksummerfest 
🎶 @thesummersmash 
🎶 @prideintheparkchicago 
🎶 @chicagodcase 

#chicagofestivals #chicagobucketlist #chicagosummer #choosechicago #chicagogram
Things to do this Weekend! May 5th-7th 🎉 @taco Things to do this Weekend! May 5th-7th 🎉

@tacotlantacos Cinco de Mayo DJ 5/5

@apidaarts Arts Festival 5/6-7

Maifest at @metrobrewing 5/6

Bollywood Brunch at @bargoachicago 5/6 

Downtown Sounds with @chicagosymphony for kids co-hosted by @6figga_dilla 5/6

Andersonville Wine Walk @avillechamber 5/6

@chicagovintagefestival in Wicker Park 5/6-7

@urbankayaks Open! 5/6

#chicagothingstodo #chicagobucketlist #chicagoevents #chicagoblogger #chicagogram
This indulgent tea time is a partnership between @ This indulgent tea time is a partnership between @thepeninsulachi and Peter Rabbit. They have come together to create a luxurious tea experience, just in time for Mother’s Day. The menu takes you along with Peter and his adventures in Mr. Mcgregor’s garden. The desserts are a standout. There’s a classical duet and children get a Peter Rabbit stuffed animal and cupcake to-go. I’d recommend reading the tale before you come too! 🫖 It’s here for a limited time only. Thanks for the invite @thepeninsulachi! #chicagotea #chicagohotel #chicagohotels #magmile #chicagomom
It’s a 3-peat for me on the @nbcchicagotoday sho It’s a 3-peat for me on the @nbcchicagotoday show! 📺

We filmed a Mother’s Day gift segment with Chicagoland businesses! I love allllll these places for gift ideas! 

👗 @shopmeredithjaye 
🍭 @leilalovesmacarons 
🏠 @katemarkerhome 
💐 @inflorescence312 
🧖‍♀️ @aireancientbaths_us 
💍 @adornmentandtheory 

It airs next Friday, May 12th at 11:30am! Thanks @rodriguesmatt and @cortneyhall for having me! #chicagomom #chicagoparent #chicagolandarea #chicagobuisness #chicagobuisness
New park alert! There is a new 1.5 acre park that New park alert! There is a new 1.5 acre park that will be having lots of free events starting May 1st, @thegreenat320! It’s at the corner of Van Buren and Canal and even connected to the Pedway to Union Station. You can check out their schedule below and we will be back for one of the events! 

Free Events at The Green at 320
Mondays: Poetry Readings & Open Mic Night, 6pm @chicagopoetrycenter 
Tuesdays: The Farmer at The Green farmers market, 3-7pm 
Wednesdays: Live at Lunch with See Chicago Dance, Noon-1pm @seechicagodance 
Thursdays: Tunes at Noon, 11am-1pm
Movies in the Park – 5/17, 6/14, 7/12, 8/16, 9/13
Comedy Shows – 6/7, 8/10
Wine/Cocktail Classes with Canal Street Eatery – 6/28, 7/26, 8/23 @canalstreetchicago 
PLUS free yoga, pilates and fitness classes every Monday-Thursday
AND MORE 

AD #thegreenat320 #chicagofarmersmarket #westloopbestloop
May events!! Weekly weekend event roundups are als May events!! Weekly weekend event roundups are also back in stories/reels, so you can check more things to do there too! 

Harry Styles Paint & Sip at Lost Never Found 5/1 @lnfchicago 

Maifest at Metropolitan Brewing 5/6 @maifest_chicago 
 
Andersonville Wine Walk 5/7 @avillechamber 

Bidi Bidi Boom Boom: The Selena Tribute Dance Party at NMMA 5/11 @explorenmma 

Tea & Bouquet making at Flowers for Dreams 5/14 @flowersfordreams 

Pullman Railroad Days at Pullman Exhibit Hall
 5/20-21 @historicpullman 

Summersalt market at 
The Salt Shed 5/27-28 @saltshedchicago 

Disco Brunch at Tanta Chicago (every Sat) @tantachicago 

#chicagobucketlist #choosechicago #do312 #chicagothingstodo #chicagoismyboyfriend
This special makes me feel extra, extra special 🍝🥂

$25 lunch 3-Course Prix Fixe meal @allavitachicago. You get a choice of 3 options for each course & the vodka rigatoni is absolutely delicious! It’s Monday-Friday only and I recommend making reservations! #chicagofoodauthority #312food #downtownchicago #westloop #chicagofoodscene
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