Windy City Wanderers!

🌈🍷 Taste of Northalsted: The Ultimate Spring Sip & Stroll! 🍹✨

Food & Drink Sampling Crawl of Chicago's Proudest Neighborhood! 🌈

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📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🤝 OUR GROUP MEETS AT: 📍 Roscoe's Tavern — 3356 N Halsted, Chicago
✅ When purchasing your ticket, select Roscoe's Tavern as your starting location so we can all check in together!
(There are 5 other official starting locations available — but pick Roscoe's to meet up with our group!)

🎟️ TICKETS
💰 $30 in advance (highly recommended-this event ALWAYS sells out!)
⚠️ Day-of tickets may be available in very limited quantities
🔄 Refunds available through 11:59 PM, Thursday, April 23, 2026
👉 Buy tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/northalsted/2030090
OR here: https://northalsted.com/events/taste-of-northalsted-2026-spring/

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🌟 SPECIAL MULTI-GROUP EVENT! This is a collaborative gathering welcoming members from multiple Chicago Meetup groups — a wonderful opportunity to expand your social circle, meet new people, and share this incredible experience together! Come ready to make new friends! 🤝😊

🎉 ABOUT THE EVENT
Celebrate spring in Chicago's Proudest Neighborhood with a culinary adventure through Northalsted! Stroll between 20+ participating locations, sampling signature dishes, craft beers, creative cocktails & spirits from the area's top restaurants, bars & businesses. 🍔🍸

This year's crawl includes an extra hour and six starting locations for smoother check-in. Grab your glass, wristband & tasting guide at Roscoe's — then head out to eat, sip & explore with the group! 🥂

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✅ WHAT'S INCLUDED
🥂 20+ food & drink tastings (one sample per location)
🥃 A souvenir glass & tasting guide
🗺️ Access to all participating businesses along the crawl
🎉 An afternoon of food, drinks, friends & fun!
Note: Tastings are sample-sized portions — some locations offer food, others beverages.

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📍 PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS (Partial List)
🍽️ 2d Restaurant | El Taco Cart | Pancake Cafe | AJI Omakase | El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill | The Villa Toscana | Forever Yogurt | Lark | Kit Kat Club 🍺 Roscoe's Tavern | Sidetrack | Good Times Brewery | Replay Lakeview | Big Mini Putt Club ☕ Elevate Coffee | 7-Eleven 🛍️ Out of the Closet Thrift Store | Chicago Male Salon & Spa | Kozy's Cyclery | Vesper Aesthetic 🏥 Center on Halsted | Knecht Chiropractic | SWAY Dispensary ...plus many more to be announced!

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⚠️ NEED TO KNOW

• Must be 21+ with valid ID to participate
• This is a walking event — wear comfortable shoes! 👟
• The crawl does NOT end where you start — plan transportation accordingly! 🚇🚖
• Select Roscoe's Tavern as your starting location when purchasing tickets to meet up with our group!
• Check in at Roscoe's to receive your glass, wristband & tasting guide

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🚇 TRANSIT Easily accessible by CTA bus & train! 👉 transitchicago.com/planatrip

🚗 PARKING SpotHero or ParkWhiz recommended for safest & cheapest options Metered parking & nearby lots also available

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❗ NO-SHOW POLICY
3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month event freeze Please update your RSVP by event start time if you cannot attend!

🌈🍷 Come hungry, come thirsty & come ready to explore the very best of Northalsted this spring! 🍹✨

🥂🌸 Wine, Strolls & Good Souls: Toast of Uptown 2026! 🍷✨

8th Annual Toast of Uptown: Buena Park & Sheridan Park Wine Walk!

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📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Check-in: Le Village Cowork Lakeview 4021 N Broadway, Chicago
✅ We are doing the BUENA PARK ROUTE!

🎟️ TICKETS — BUY EARLY & SAVE!
💚 Early Bird: $35 (available now through end of day Tuesday, March 31, 2026)
💛 Standard: $40 (available starting Monday, April 1, 2026)
🔴 Door: $50 (based on availability)
⚠️ Buy early — price goes up & this event CAN sell out!
👉 Buy tickets here: https://partners.exploreuptown.org/events/details/toast-of-uptown-2026-6355 -OR- https://uptownchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/6355
(Click "not a member" to register — and be sure to select the BUENA PARK ROUTE!)

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🌟 SPECIAL MULTI-GROUP EVENT! This is a collaborative gathering welcoming members from multiple Chicago Meetup groups — a wonderful opportunity to expand your social circle, meet new people & share a fantastic afternoon together! Come ready to make new friends! 🤝😊

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🍷 ABOUT THE EVENT
Join us for the 8th Annual Toast of Uptown Wine Walk — an afternoon of strolling and sipping through the beautiful Buena Park & Sheridan Park neighborhoods in Uptown! 🌸

Sip and stroll your way through local shops & restaurants along Broadway & through the Buena Park neighborhood. All attendees receive a wristband & souvenir wine tasting glass — simply present these at each stop for delicious wine samples! 🥂

Wine selections have been curated by North Buena Deli & Wine and Rayan's Fine Liquors & Spirits. Small bites from local eateries provided at some stops too! 🍴

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📍 2026 BUENA PARK ROUTE — PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
🏁 Check-in: Le Village Cowork Lakeview — 4021 N Broadway

• 💪 All Strength Training — 4117 N Broadway
• 🍷 Epic Wine & Spirits — 4411-13 N Broadway
• 🦷 First Dental Center — 4108 N Sheridan Rd
• 🛒 GNS Foods — 4092 N Broadway
• 🏠 IRPINO Real Estate — 4234 N Broadway
• 🐶 Jake's Pup in the Ruf — 4401 N Sheridan Rd
• 🥐 Klein's Bakery & Café — 4155 N Broadway
• 🥋 Lakeside Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — 4101 N Broadway
• 🍷 North Buena Deli & Wine — 4200 N Broadway
• 🏢 State Farm Insurance — 4083 N Broadway 🍺 The Reservoir — 844 W Montrose Ave

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⚠️ NEED TO KNOW

• Check in first at Le Village Cowork to receive your wristband & glass!
• 🚶 This is a walking event — wear comfortable shoes!
• 🚗 The walk does NOT end where it starts — you'll finish 4–5 blocks from check-in! Plan accordingly if you drive — you'll need to walk back to your car!

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🚇 TRANSIT Easily accessible by CTA bus & train! 👉 transitchicago.com/planatrip

🚗 PARKING

• Metered parking on Broadway & Sheridan
• Some nearby lots available
• Limited free side street parking — watch for permit-only & tow zones!

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❗ NO-SHOW POLICY

1. 3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month event freeze
2. RSVP cutoff = event start time — if you miss it, message the host directly
3. Always check in with the host upon arrival
4. Continual no-shows may result in removal from the group

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🍷🌸 A fantastic spring afternoon of wine, bites, great company & local neighborhood charm — cheers! 🥂✨

🎤🍹🎶 Karaoke Night in Lincoln Park! Multi-Group Meetup! 🎶🍹🎤

⭐ Hosted by Deanna (musiclovermay18) ⭐

Come out for a super fun Sunday night karaoke hangout—we’re joining multiple Meetup groups for a lively, social, feel-good evening at The Arrogant Frog Bar in Lincoln Park!

Whether you’re a seasoned karaoke star or someone who just wants to sip a drink, laugh, and cheer people on, this night is all about relaxing, having fun, and enjoying great company.

No pressure, no judgment—just good vibes, friendly people, and lots of laughs!

📍 Dog-friendly venue! Bring your friendly pups—they’re welcome inside and add even more fun to the night! 🐶💖

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## ✨ WHAT TO EXPECT:

✅ Regular karaoke (not live band)
✅ A fun, upbeat crowd from several Meetup groups
✅ Great drinks & a laid-back Lincoln Park atmosphere
✅ Friendly, supportive people—sing or just enjoy the show!
✅ Dog-friendly bar
✅ Expect a bigger turnout than the RSVP list—these events draw 10–12 people from our group alone, plus others

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## 📅 WHEN:

Sunday night!
🕗 8–11 PM
Arrive early to grab seats, order drinks, and settle in before the singing gets going.

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## 📍 WHERE:

The Arrogant Frog Bar
1365 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
🔗 Website: https://arrogantfrogbar.com/
🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArrogantFrogBar/
🔗 Menu: https://arrogantfrogbar.com/menu/

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## 🚗 PARKING INFO:

Street parking available on Fullerton, Southport, and nearby side streets.
(As always in Lincoln Park—watch for permit-only and no-parking signs!)
⭐ SpotHero or Parking Whiz recommended for easy options.

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## 🚇 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Near the Fullerton Red/Brown/Purple Line and several CTA bus routes.
Plan your route here: CTA Trip Planner

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## ⚠️ OUR NO-SHOW POLICY:

✅ Please update your RSVP if you can’t make it
❗ 3 no-shows without updating = 3-month hold from events
✔️ Cut-off to update is event start time
✔️ Message the host if running late
✔️ Always check in with the host when you arrive

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🎤✨ Come sing, relax, meet new people, and have a blast with us this Sunday night!