Wicker Park and Bucktown Chamber of Commerce
Events
« May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 »

Business of the Month:
Bravo Tapas and Lounge

Located on Division Street in Chicago’s Wicker Park, Bravo Tapas and Lounge offers traditional Spanish entrees and over 40 global tapas selections in sophistocated dining experience. Bravo’s wine list offers over 55 bottles from vineyards around the world. Open for lunch, dinner and Saturday and Sunday brunch, featuring live Latin music and Flamenco shows on selected days. For reservations call 773-278-2727.

1Bravo.gif

Bravo Tapas and Lounge
2047 West Division Street
312-259-9491
www.bravotapas.com.

Home at the Hideout!

Saturday, June 3, 2006
Sunday, June 4, 2006

The Hideout
1354 W. Wabansia

A weekend of music benefiting HOW (Housing Opportunities for Women)

Make the Hideout your home this weekend, with two days of music, advocacy, prizes and fun benefiting Chicago’s homeless women and children.

On Saturday, an evening 21+ show will feature several well known Chicago musicians beginning at 8:00 pm. The sets will be followed by DJ dance music at 11:30 pm.

On Sunday, the Hideout will host an all ages Kid’s Show benefit. Musicians will play songs for all ages of children, from rockabilly and folk music to rock music for children by children. There will be snacks and raffle prizes, too!

www.how-inc.org

Farmers Market

Sunday, June 4th
7:00 am - 2:00 pm

In Wicker Park
at the corner of Wicker Park Avenue and Damen Avenue

Ribbon Cutting!

Wednesday, June 7, 2006
5:00 pm

New Century Bank
1554 W. North Ave.
corner of North and Ashland

Join us as we celebrate completion of construction on New Century Bank’s newest branch!

Chamber Innovators Breakfast

Thursday, June 8th
9am-10am
Kohl’s
2140 North Elston Avenue

Join us for coffee and morning treats and bring plenty of business cards to exchange with your fellow chamber members.

Free to Chamber Members.
$15 for non-members.

Farmers Market

Sunday, June 11th
7:00 am - 2:00 pm

In Wicker Park
at the corner of Wicker Park Avenue and Damen Avenue

Farmers Market

Sunday, June 18th
7:00 am - 2:00 pm

In Wicker Park
at the corner of Wicker Park Avenue and Damen Avenue

Hot Time, Summer in the City

Chamber Interlude
“Hot Time, Summer in the City” Cocktails and Silent Auction
Tuesday, June 20th
6pm- 9pm

Iggy’s Rooftop
1840 West North Avenue

$35 per person for Chamber Members and their guests at the door

Put on your shades and party till the sun goes down on Iggy’s rooftop. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and summer appetizers and be sure to bid on special merchandise during our hot silent auction. Goodie bags for everyone.

RSVP by June 16th- 773-384-2672.
Flip Flops are optional!

Art Walk

Art Walk Presented by the Evening Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago

Thursday, June 22
5:30pm-8:30pm Art Walk
8:30pm-10:00pm Post Party at Subterranean

Check in for tickets: Subterranean at 2011 W. North Avenue

What else do you call a night of art, shopping, dining and partying at one of the Evening Associates’ favorite events?

Discover Bucktown and Wicker Park’s boutiques, galleries and more. Many participating shops and galleries are also offering exclusive discounts to attendees.

Tickets:
$40 for Evening Associates
$45 for general public
$35 for new Evening Associates Members

Tickets include the walk, discounts, gift bag and post-party fun (appetizers, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soda)

Contact eveningassociates@artic.edu or (312) 443-3710.

Special thanks to National City Bank, Carlos Jimenez, Subterranean and the Wicker Park and Bucktown Chamber of Commerce

Cans 4th Anniversary Bash

Cans Bar and Canteen
1640 North Damen

Friday and Saturday, June 23rd and 24th
Doors open at 4:00pm both days

Cans Bar and Canteen turns four this summer and promises classic old school fun with its live music stage out the bar on Friday and Saturday. Featuring special guests

A Flock of Seagulls and Tone Loc, the music scene goes retro with such hits as “I Ran So Far Away” and “Funky Cold Medina”. For more details call 773-227-2277.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wicker Park and Bucktown Chamber of Commerce.

Farmers Market

Sunday, June 25th
7:00 am - 2:00 pm

In Wicker Park
at the corner of Wicker Park Avenue and Damen Avenue