About us
🍷 Welcome to Windy City Wine+!
We’re a social crew of wine, food, and spirits lovers exploring Chicago’s best sips and bites—plus fun excursions to new venues and festivals around the city (and sometimes beyond 🍇).
I’m Giovina, your organizer as of 9/10/23, taking over from Tom Besore. We'll keep our beloved Millennium Park summer wine nights and add year-round events like wine dinners, classes, tastings, festivals, and vineyard trips.
I also run 1001 Things to See in Chicago Before You Die—an active sister group with 4–5 events weekly. Check it out!
Questions or ideas? Message me anytime on Meetup!
– Giovina Romandine, Organizer 🍷
Featured event
🎶🍷 Wednesdays on the Lawn: Millennium Park Concert Series 2026! ✨🌆
🎶🍷 Wednesdays on the Lawn: Millennium Park Concert Series 2026! ✨🌆
Weekly Wednesday Concerts at Millennium Park – Summer 2026!
Cirque: A Space Odyssey
Tonight's concert will be a special show -- the high-flying aerialists of Troupe Vertigo join the Grant Park Orchestra led by Enrico Lopez-Yañez, performing eye-popping feats to classical works and film scores, including Star Wars, Star Trek, E.T. and more. Come on over!
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/events/cirque-a-space-odyssey/
Multi-Group Event Hosted by Giovina, Tom, Susan & Nelson!
Join us all summer long for the Grant Park Music Festival Wednesday night concerts! This has become a beloved tradition for our Meetup groups—great music, good company, and plenty of shared food and wine. 🍷🌿
Whether you’ve been coming for years or it’s your first time, you’ll feel right at home!
📅 WHEN:
Every Wednesday from June 10 – August 12, 2026
(weather permitting)
📍Jay Pritzker Pavilion 201 E Randolph St · Chicago
🎵 Music begins at 6:30 PM
⏰ We start gathering around 5:45 PM
Note: Giovina won’t be hosting every week. When she isn’t there, Tom, Susan, or Nelson will be your hosts. We always sit in the same location each week.
📍 WHERE:
Millennium Park – Great Lawn
We meet WAY at the back of the lawn near the sidewalk.
✔️ Look for the large group with blankets, chairs, wine, and lots of food!
✔️ If you arrive early, just grab a nearby bench and wait for us.
📌 Group Spot Map / Pin:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/
🎟️ Gates open 90 minutes before concert time.
Please allow extra time for bag checks & security screening.
🍷 WHAT TO BRING:
✅ Wine, beer, or your favorite beverage
✅ Snacks & food to share — cheese, crackers, fruit, dips, desserts, etc.
✅ Blanket or low lawn chair
✅ Corkscrew / bottle opener
✅ Cups, napkins, plates, or toothpicks
✅ Dress for the weather — layers recommended!
✨ If anyone has a small folding table, please bring it! We can always use more space for food and drinks.
🛍️ FOOD NEARBY:
• Mariano’s (Randolph St.)
• Macy’s Food Court (State St.)
🎼 2026 Concert Schedule:
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/events/calendar/
ℹ️ Festival Information:
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/
👜 Security Details:
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/plan-your-visit/
🚗 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:
Public Transit:
• CTA trains & buses are easiest
• CTA Trip Planner:
https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
Parking:
• Grant Park North Garage
• Harris Theater Garage
• SpotHero & ParkWhiz recommended
🙌 RSVP & NO SHOW POLICY:
✅ Please update your RSVP if plans change.
✅ RSVP changes close at event start time.
✅ Running late? Message your host directly.
❗ 3 no-shows without updating = 3-month RSVP freeze.
🌟 Bring your friends, a bottle of wine, and a blanket—and let’s make the 2026 season the best yet!
See you on the lawn! 🎶🍷🌆✨
Upcoming events
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🎶🍷 Wednesdays on the Lawn: Millennium Park Concert Series 2026! ✨🌆
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601,, Chicago, IL, US🎶🍷 Wednesdays on the Lawn: Millennium Park Concert Series 2026! ✨🌆
Weekly Wednesday Concerts at Millennium Park – Summer 2026!
Cirque: A Space Odyssey
Tonight's concert will be a special show -- the high-flying aerialists of Troupe Vertigo join the Grant Park Orchestra led by Enrico Lopez-Yañez, performing eye-popping feats to classical works and film scores, including Star Wars, Star Trek, E.T. and more. Come on over!
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/events/cirque-a-space-odyssey/Multi-Group Event Hosted by Giovina, Tom, Susan & Nelson!
Join us all summer long for the Grant Park Music Festival Wednesday night concerts! This has become a beloved tradition for our Meetup groups—great music, good company, and plenty of shared food and wine. 🍷🌿Whether you’ve been coming for years or it’s your first time, you’ll feel right at home!
📅 WHEN:
Every Wednesday from June 10 – August 12, 2026
(weather permitting)
📍Jay Pritzker Pavilion 201 E Randolph St · Chicago
🎵 Music begins at 6:30 PM
⏰ We start gathering around 5:45 PM
Note: Giovina won’t be hosting every week. When she isn’t there, Tom, Susan, or Nelson will be your hosts. We always sit in the same location each week.📍 WHERE:
Millennium Park – Great Lawn
We meet WAY at the back of the lawn near the sidewalk.
✔️ Look for the large group with blankets, chairs, wine, and lots of food!
✔️ If you arrive early, just grab a nearby bench and wait for us.📌 Group Spot Map / Pin:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/🎟️ Gates open 90 minutes before concert time.
Please allow extra time for bag checks & security screening.🍷 WHAT TO BRING:
✅ Wine, beer, or your favorite beverage
✅ Snacks & food to share — cheese, crackers, fruit, dips, desserts, etc.
✅ Blanket or low lawn chair
✅ Corkscrew / bottle opener
✅ Cups, napkins, plates, or toothpicks
✅ Dress for the weather — layers recommended!
✨ If anyone has a small folding table, please bring it! We can always use more space for food and drinks.🛍️ FOOD NEARBY:
• Mariano’s (Randolph St.)
• Macy’s Food Court (State St.)🎼 2026 Concert Schedule:
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/events/calendar/ℹ️ Festival Information:
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/
👜 Security Details:
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/plan-your-visit/🚗 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:
Public Transit:
• CTA trains & buses are easiest
• CTA Trip Planner:
https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/Parking:
• Grant Park North Garage
• Harris Theater Garage
• SpotHero & ParkWhiz recommended🙌 RSVP & NO SHOW POLICY:
✅ Please update your RSVP if plans change.
✅ RSVP changes close at event start time.
✅ Running late? Message your host directly.
❗ 3 no-shows without updating = 3-month RSVP freeze.🌟 Bring your friends, a bottle of wine, and a blanket—and let’s make the 2026 season the best yet!
See you on the lawn! 🎶🍷🌆✨
11 attendees🎶🍷 Wednesdays on the Lawn: Millennium Park Concert Series 2026! ✨🌆
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601,, Chicago, IL, US🎶🍷 Wednesdays on the Lawn: Millennium Park Concert Series 2026! ✨🌆
Weekly Wednesday Concerts at Millennium Park – Summer 2026!
Multi-Group Event Hosted by Giovina, Tom, Susan & Nelson!
Join us all summer long for the Grant Park Music Festival Wednesday night concerts! This has become a beloved tradition for our Meetup groups—great music, good company, and plenty of shared food and wine. 🍷🌿
Whether you’ve been coming for years or it’s your first time, you’ll feel right at home!
📅 WHEN:
Every Wednesday from June 10 – August 12, 2026
(weather permitting)
📍Jay Pritzker Pavilion 201 E Randolph St · Chicago
🎵 Music begins at 6:30 PM
⏰ We start gathering around 5:45 PM
Note: Giovina won’t be hosting every week. When she isn’t there, Tom, Susan, or Nelson will be your hosts. We always sit in the same location each week.📍 WHERE:
Millennium Park – Great Lawn
We meet WAY at the back of the lawn near the sidewalk.
✔️ Look for the large group with blankets, chairs, wine, and lots of food!
✔️ If you arrive early, just grab a nearby bench and wait for us.📌 Group Spot Map / Pin:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/🎟️ Gates open 90 minutes before concert time.
Please allow extra time for bag checks & security screening.🍷 WHAT TO BRING:
✅ Wine, beer, or your favorite beverage
✅ Snacks & food to share — cheese, crackers, fruit, dips, desserts, etc.
✅ Blanket or low lawn chair
✅ Corkscrew / bottle opener
✅ Cups, napkins, plates, or toothpicks
✅ Dress for the weather — layers recommended!
✨ If anyone has a small folding table, please bring it! We can always use more space for food and drinks.🛍️ FOOD NEARBY:
• Mariano’s (Randolph St.)
• Macy’s Food Court (State St.)🎼 2026 Concert Schedule:
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/events/calendar/ℹ️ Festival Information:
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/
👜 Security Details:
https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/plan-your-visit/🚗 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:
Public Transit:
• CTA trains & buses are easiest
• CTA Trip Planner:
https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/Parking:
• Grant Park North Garage
• Harris Theater Garage
• SpotHero & ParkWhiz recommended🙌 RSVP & NO SHOW POLICY:
✅ Please update your RSVP if plans change.
✅ RSVP changes close at event start time.
✅ Running late? Message your host directly.
❗ 3 no-shows without updating = 3-month RSVP freeze.🌟 Bring your friends, a bottle of wine, and a blanket—and let’s make the 2026 season the best yet!
See you on the lawn! 🎶🍷🌆✨
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