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🍷 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 🍷
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🎭✨ Steal Alert: Holiday at the Goodman — 50% Off Tickets! 🎟️🎶
🎭✨ Steal Alert: Holiday at the Goodman — 50% Off Tickets! 🎟️🎶
Let's check out this stunning adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play that inspired the beloved 1938 film starring Cary Grant & Katharine Hepburn!
From Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling, contemporary take on Philip Barry's classic. In the wealthy world of the Upper East Side Setons, matters of the heart are a family affair — until a romantic prospect from a very different background throws privilege, class & personal fulfillment into sharp relief. Directed by Robert Falls, this fresh production asks the eternal question: work to live, or live to work? 💛
📅 DATE & TIME Friday, March 6, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM | Arrive ~7:00 PM to grab a drink & get settled
🕐 Runtime: 2 hours 20 minutes + one intermission
📍 LOCATION Goodman Theater 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago (Loop Theater District)
🎟️ TICKETS — DEEP DISCOUNT, NO CODE NEEDED
🥇 BEST OPTION — TodayTix: $27–$45 + fees (Normally $49–$94 — save 44%–50%!)
👉 https://www.todaytix.com/chicago/shows/44131-holiday-chi
✔️ Select: Friday 3/6/26 | Assigned Seats | 7:30 PM
🪑 I'm in Main Floor Right, Row A, Seat 5 Seats still open right next to me: A2, A3 & A4! Also available: Row C & plenty of mezzanine seats (Cheaper seats further back — your choice!) I purchased my tickets here
🥈 BACKUP if above is sold out — HotTix: $41–$51 (Still a great deal but no seat selection — you won't know your seat until check-in)
👉 https://hottix.org/shows/the-goodman/holiday/
📞 HotTix Help Desk: (312) 977-9483
📧 help@chicagoplays.com
⚠️ Value-priced tickets WILL sell out — buy ASAP!
⚠️ IMPORTANT TICKET RULES
✅ You must purchase your own ticket
✅ DO NOT RSVP YES until your ticket is purchased
✅ Assigned seating — we'll meet in the lobby beforehand 🚨 High probability value-priced tickets sell out — don't wait!
🍽️ FOOD & DRINKS
- No outside food allowed & no food served inside
- Full bar available 🍷 wine, spirits & non-alcoholic drinks welcome in the theater
- Plan to eat beforehand — tons of great nearby options!
- Some of us may grab a bite before the show — I'll post a comment with where I'm heading so you can join! Check back for updates 🍴
🎶 ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Holiday began as a 1928 Broadway play by Philip Barry, running 229 performances under director Arthur Hopkins. It was twice adapted into films, most famously the beloved 1938 screwball comedy starring Cary Grant & Katharine Hepburn. The story centers on a self-made young man who falls for a free-spirited woman — only to find himself at odds with her wealthy, tradition-bound family.
This Goodman production is something genuinely rare — a well-known title that has been truly, aggressively, and yet respectfully reimagined from the ground up by playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain). He kept Barry's original structure but rewrote nearly all the dialogue in his own voice — full of wit, rhythm and sharp edges. The result feels both faithful and completely fresh.
🎭 The Story: Up-from-nothing lawyer Johnny Case (Luigi Sottile) falls for Julia Seton (Molly Griggs) — only to discover she comes from those Setons, one of New York's wealthiest old-money families. Johnny has a plan: earn his first real pile of cash, then take a "holiday" from work to figure out what truly makes him happy. He wants money — just not too much.
Julia and her demanding father Edward (Jordan Lage) are baffled. But Julia's freer-spirited older sister Linda (Bryce Gangel) and her oft-intoxicated younger brother Ned (Wesley Taylor) are firmly on Johnny's side. A sparkling battle of values, class and the meaning of happiness ensues.
The dialogue is pure Greenberg — witty, sophisticated, alive. There are even Broadway aspirations for this production, which raises a delicious question: does it qualify as a revival or an entirely new play? 🎬✨
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🏛️ ABOUT GOODMAN THEATER
Chicago's oldest and largest not-for-profit theater, the Tony Award-winning Goodman Theatre is celebrating its centennial this year! 🎉 A world-renowned institution in the heart of the Loop, the Goodman is known for landmark new works, bold musicals, and reimagined classics — as well as its beloved annual production of A Christmas Carol.
🏠 Two Venues:
- Albert Theatre — 856-seat mainstage
- Owen Theatre — 400-seat intimate stage
📜 Legacy & Achievements:
- Founded in 1925 in memory of playwright Kenneth Sawyer Goodman
- Originally housed within the Art Institute of Chicago
- Became an independent non-profit in the 1970s; moved to its current Loop location in 2000
- First theater to produce all 10 plays in August Wilson's American Century Cycle
- Nearly 200 world & American premieres
- Winner of the 1992 Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre
- 22 Tony Awards & 160+ Jeff Awards 🏆
🚗 PARKING Metered street parking nearby SpotHero or ParkWhiz recommended — it's a busy theater district!
🚇 CTA Fully accessible by public transit transitchicago.com/planatrip
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❗ NO-SHOW POLICY 3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month event freeze Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend!
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🎭✨ This is a true Chicago theater steal at an unbeatable price — grab your ticket before they're gone!
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🎭✨ Steal Alert: Holiday at the Goodman — 50% Off Tickets! 🎟️🎶
Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, US🎭✨ Steal Alert: Holiday at the Goodman — 50% Off Tickets! 🎟️🎶
Let's check out this stunning adaptation of the Tony Award-winning play that inspired the beloved 1938 film starring Cary Grant & Katharine Hepburn!
From Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling, contemporary take on Philip Barry's classic. In the wealthy world of the Upper East Side Setons, matters of the heart are a family affair — until a romantic prospect from a very different background throws privilege, class & personal fulfillment into sharp relief. Directed by Robert Falls, this fresh production asks the eternal question: work to live, or live to work? 💛
📅 DATE & TIME Friday, March 6, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM | Arrive ~7:00 PM to grab a drink & get settled
🕐 Runtime: 2 hours 20 minutes + one intermission
📍 LOCATION Goodman Theater 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago (Loop Theater District)🎟️ TICKETS — DEEP DISCOUNT, NO CODE NEEDED
🥇 BEST OPTION — TodayTix: $27–$45 + fees (Normally $49–$94 — save 44%–50%!)
👉 https://www.todaytix.com/chicago/shows/44131-holiday-chi
✔️ Select: Friday 3/6/26 | Assigned Seats | 7:30 PM
🪑 I'm in Main Floor Right, Row A, Seat 5 Seats still open right next to me: A2, A3 & A4! Also available: Row C & plenty of mezzanine seats (Cheaper seats further back — your choice!) I purchased my tickets here🥈 BACKUP if above is sold out — HotTix: $41–$51 (Still a great deal but no seat selection — you won't know your seat until check-in)
👉 https://hottix.org/shows/the-goodman/holiday/
📞 HotTix Help Desk: (312) 977-9483
📧 help@chicagoplays.com⚠️ Value-priced tickets WILL sell out — buy ASAP!
⚠️ IMPORTANT TICKET RULES
✅ You must purchase your own ticket
✅ DO NOT RSVP YES until your ticket is purchased
✅ Assigned seating — we'll meet in the lobby beforehand 🚨 High probability value-priced tickets sell out — don't wait!🍽️ FOOD & DRINKS
- No outside food allowed & no food served inside
- Full bar available 🍷 wine, spirits & non-alcoholic drinks welcome in the theater
- Plan to eat beforehand — tons of great nearby options!
- Some of us may grab a bite before the show — I'll post a comment with where I'm heading so you can join! Check back for updates 🍴
🎶 ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Holiday began as a 1928 Broadway play by Philip Barry, running 229 performances under director Arthur Hopkins. It was twice adapted into films, most famously the beloved 1938 screwball comedy starring Cary Grant & Katharine Hepburn. The story centers on a self-made young man who falls for a free-spirited woman — only to find himself at odds with her wealthy, tradition-bound family.This Goodman production is something genuinely rare — a well-known title that has been truly, aggressively, and yet respectfully reimagined from the ground up by playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain). He kept Barry's original structure but rewrote nearly all the dialogue in his own voice — full of wit, rhythm and sharp edges. The result feels both faithful and completely fresh.
🎭 The Story: Up-from-nothing lawyer Johnny Case (Luigi Sottile) falls for Julia Seton (Molly Griggs) — only to discover she comes from those Setons, one of New York's wealthiest old-money families. Johnny has a plan: earn his first real pile of cash, then take a "holiday" from work to figure out what truly makes him happy. He wants money — just not too much.
Julia and her demanding father Edward (Jordan Lage) are baffled. But Julia's freer-spirited older sister Linda (Bryce Gangel) and her oft-intoxicated younger brother Ned (Wesley Taylor) are firmly on Johnny's side. A sparkling battle of values, class and the meaning of happiness ensues.
The dialogue is pure Greenberg — witty, sophisticated, alive. There are even Broadway aspirations for this production, which raises a delicious question: does it qualify as a revival or an entirely new play? 🎬✨
***
🏛️ ABOUT GOODMAN THEATER
Chicago's oldest and largest not-for-profit theater, the Tony Award-winning Goodman Theatre is celebrating its centennial this year! 🎉 A world-renowned institution in the heart of the Loop, the Goodman is known for landmark new works, bold musicals, and reimagined classics — as well as its beloved annual production of A Christmas Carol.🏠 Two Venues:
- Albert Theatre — 856-seat mainstage
- Owen Theatre — 400-seat intimate stage
📜 Legacy & Achievements:
- Founded in 1925 in memory of playwright Kenneth Sawyer Goodman
- Originally housed within the Art Institute of Chicago
- Became an independent non-profit in the 1970s; moved to its current Loop location in 2000
- First theater to produce all 10 plays in August Wilson's American Century Cycle
- Nearly 200 world & American premieres
- Winner of the 1992 Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre
- 22 Tony Awards & 160+ Jeff Awards 🏆
🚗 PARKING Metered street parking nearby SpotHero or ParkWhiz recommended — it's a busy theater district!
🚇 CTA Fully accessible by public transit transitchicago.com/planatrip
***
❗ NO-SHOW POLICY 3 no-shows without updating your RSVP = 3-month event freeze Please update your RSVP if you can no longer attend!
***
🎭✨ This is a true Chicago theater steal at an unbeatable price — grab your ticket before they're gone!
6 attendees
🍷🍴 Savor Lincoln Park 2026: The Ultimate Indoor Food Fest! 🥂🌆
Theater on the Lake, 2401 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, US🍷🍴 Savor Lincoln Park 2026: The Ultimate Indoor Food Fest! 🥂🌆
✨ Savor Lincoln Park 2026 (We’re going back!)
We did this last 4 years and LOVED it — totally worth it! This one-of-a-kind indoor neighborhood food festival celebrates Lincoln Park’s amazing restaurants, bars, and hospitality scene. Expect tons of bites & sips, great energy, raffles, and a silent auction — plus those unbeatable lakefront + skyline views! Beer & wine included!! 🍽️🍷🎟️
📅 Wednesday, 3/18/26
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM (Meet at 5:45 PM)
📍 Theater on the Lake – 2401 N. Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
🎫 Buy tickets here:
https://lincolnparkchamber.ticketsauce.com/e/savorlp2026/tickets
More info: https://www.lincolnparkchamber.com/savor/🐦 EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS 2/4/26 — price goes UP after that, so buy soon!
💲 Ticket Pricing:
• Early Bird (through 2/4): $60
• General (2/5–3/14): $65
• It’s Not Too Late (3/15–10:30 AM on 3/17): $70
• At the Door (if available): $75🎟️ BUY TICKETS NOW — THIS EVENT ALWAYS SELLS OUT!
🍺🍷 Ticket includes:
• Sample bites from participating restaurants
• Beer tastings from local breweries
• Complimentary beer, wine, soft drinks
• Silent auction access + vintage photo booth 📸
• Some restaurants also pour signature cocktail samples 🍸🍽️ 2025 Participating Restaurants (2026 list coming soon!)
27 restaurants included:
• Avli Taverna
• Azul
• The Bad Apple
• Candlelite Chicago Lincoln Park
• Cedar Palace
• Ceiba
• DeNuccis
• Don Pez Fish Tacos
• Firecakes
• Geja’s Cafe
• Gemini
• KINGS Bowl of NEWCITY
• The J. Parker
• The Lakefront Restaurant at Theater on the Lake
• Lunch Heroes
• Old Pueblo Cantina
• Pretty Cool Ice Cream
• Pure Green
• Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
• Roggenart European Bakery, Bistro & Cafe
• Sapori Trattoria
• Suda’s
• Sushi Nova
• Sushi-san
• Tandoor Char House
• Tropical Smoothie Cafe
• Vanille Patisserie🍺 Participating Drink Partners:
• Eris Brewery & Cider House
• Funkytown Brewery
• Goose Island Beer Co.
• Revolution Brewing
• Sketchbook Brewing Co.
• Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits🍴 2026 restaurant list coming soon! (I’ll update once finalized.)
🏛️ About the venue: Theater on the Lake
This event takes place inside the iconic Theater on the Lake, a historic lakefront destination with a full restaurant and bar (The Lakefront Restaurant). The space is gorgeous, right on the water, and this year the festival will use more of the building — meaning MORE space, MORE seating, and MORE areas to hang out comfortably! 🌊✨🚇 CTA Trip Planner: https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/
🚗 Parking is limited (lakefront). Valet $30 + meters/nearby lots. Best apps: SpotHero / ParkWhiz⚠️ NO-SHOW POLICY:
• 3 no-shows (no RSVP update) = 3-month freeze
• RSVP cutoff = event start time
• Must check in with host
• Repeat no-shows may be removed16 attendees
🍷🍝 Sip Northern Italy for $10 @ Binny’s Lakeview🍇🍾
Binny's Beverage Depot - Lakeview, 3000 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, US** Sip Northern Italy for $10 @ Binny’s Lakeview**
$10 Wine Tasting at Binny’s Lakeview – Northern Italian Wines
Explore the flavors of Northern Italy at this relaxed and affordable walk-around tasting featuring wines from Piedmont, Veneto, and beyond. Expect interesting grape varieties, light bites, and great deals on featured bottles.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Binny's Beverage Depot – Lakeview
3000 N. Clark St., Chicago
️ $10 Wine Tasting Registration Required (for drinkers):
https://binnys.thundertix.com/events/259043
Event info:
https://www.binnys.com/events/?locations=store_chicago-lakeview***
** Northern Italian Wine Tasting**
Discover Northern Italy's most famous wine regions — from Piedmont to the Veneto — in a casual walk-around tasting.
Charcuterie will be provided.
I have not been to this Binny’s location before, so I’m not 100% sure how they run their tastings. If it’s like other Binny’s events, it should be informal and easygoing.
You must register if you plan to taste wine ($10).
Registration is not required if you just want to come socialize.***
️ About the Location
This Lakeview store occupies the historic site of the former Ivanhoe Theatre, a classic neighborhood movie palace that once served as a major entertainment venue in the area.Today, Binny’s continues that tradition as a lively gathering place — now dedicated to wine, spirits, and beer. The large open interior makes it ideal for tastings and special events.
Binny's Beverage Depot is one of the Midwest’s best-known wine and spirits retailers, famous for knowledgeable staff, extensive selections, and frequent in-store tastings.
Often there are special discounts on featured wines during tastings, plus additional store sales.
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✨ Event Highlights
• Casual walk-around tasting format
• Light bites / charcuterie included
• Wines often discounted
• Chocolates and snacks available for purchase
• Great for wine newbies and wine nerds
• Relaxed and social atmosphere
• Optional dinner nearby afterward ️***
** Getting There**
CTA Trip Planner:
https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/***
** Parking**
• Metered parking on Clark & Halsted
• Limited side-street parking (check signs)
SpotHero:
https://spothero.com/
ParkWhiz:
https://www.parkwhiz.com/***
⚠️ RSVP & No-Show Policy
• 3 no-shows without updating RSVP = 3-month freeze
• RSVP updates allowed until event start time
• Running late? Message the host
• Repeat no-shows may be removed***
Come solo or bring a friend! Whether you're wine-curious or wine-obsessed, this is a fun and easy way to sip and socialize. Cheers!
9 attendees
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