Saw: It’s hard to read but I love this “GAY THOUGHTS” graffiti in the tunnel under Lakeshore Drive to the north side of Foster Beach
Heard: two women speaking in Spanish; my Spanish is only good enough to catch “Here’s your problem.” I desperately wished I knew enough to eavesdrop on the rest of the conversation.
Smelled: zinnias (or possibly marigolds?) in the Edgewater Beach Community Garden.
Tasted: the House Breakfast Wrap at Fried Egg Cafe on Bryn Mawr 😍
Touched: bark of a friendly mulberry tree on Kenmore.
Happening Around Town
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Monday, July 13
Mother Goose on the Loose, 10:30–11:30 AM: Nursery rhymes, songs, and interactive activities for babies and toddlers. Edgewater Branch Library.
Monday Matinee: Roofman (2025), 2:00–4:00 PM: A film screening about an escaped inmate who hides out in a toy store. Edgewater Branch Library.
Edgewater Monday Market, 3:00–7:00 PM: Chicago's ONLY Monday farmers market — 40+ vendors of food, activities, and entertainment. Broadway Armory lot, 5917 N. Broadway.
Monday Night Trivia, 7:00 PM: Trivia hosted by Stewpendous Productions. Whiskey Girl Tavern.
Tuesday, July 14
RTA & Public Transit Accessibility, 1:00–3:00 PM: A session on regional transit services and accessibility. Edgewater Branch Library.
Science Is Fun: Chicago Pizza Dough Fermentation, 4:00–5:00 PM: Hands-on exploration of yeast fermentation in pizza dough, ages 6+. Edgewater Branch Library.
Colvin Concerts: Julia Smulson, 6:30–8:30 PM: Julia Danielle, a dynamic vocalist, arranger, and composer on the Chicago and New York scenes. Colvin House, 5940 N Sheridan Rd.
Lakefront Live: Danny G. Felix & Friends, 7:00 PM: Live lakeside music on the patio. Waterfront Café, Berger Park.
Chicago Cellar Boys, 8:00 PM: Hot jazz at the historic Green Mill. 4802 N Broadway.
Wednesday, July 15
Storypalooza, 10:30–11:30 AM: Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, and movement for preschoolers. Edgewater Branch Library.
Mosaic Workshop, 7:00–9:00 PM: Make your own 4"×4" mosaic to take home, drink ticket included. Beard & Belly, 6157 N Broadway.
HamBINGO Wednesdays, 7:00 PM: Weekly drag queen bingo supporting local charities. Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N Clark.
Lakefront Live: Luciano Antonio, 7:00 PM: Brazilian jazz on the patio. Waterfront Café, Berger Park.
CAPS Beat 2013 Community Meeting, 7:00 PM: Neighborhood police-beat community meeting. 5437 N Clark St.
Thursday, July 16
Chess on the Edge, 5:30–7:30 PM: Open chess play, game analysis, and tactics for ages 8–80. Edgewater Branch Library.
A MIC of Their Own, 6:30 PM: Open mic on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Whiskey Girl Tavern.
Beard & Belly × Old Irving Brewing Beer Dinner, 7:00–9:00 PM: Four special courses with four beer pairings you won't want to miss. 6157 N Broadway.
Lakefront Live: Spencer Schillerstrom Jazz Duo, 7:00 PM: Live lakeside jazz on the patio. Waterfront Café, Berger Park.
Let's Make A Diva!, 8:00 PM: A weekly drag competition, hosted by Rachel Slurrz. Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N Clark.
Friday, July 17
Edgewater Memory Café, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM: A supportive space for people with memory loss — games, crafts, and music. Edgewater Branch Library.
Sapphic Board Game Night, 6:00–8:00 PM: A queer board-game night at the sober, queer-owned bakery. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
Lakefront Live: Second City Jazz, 7:00 PM: A jazz ensemble on the patio. Waterfront Café, Berger Park.
Fabulous Fridays Drag Show, 8:00 PM: Start the weekend with dinner, drinks, and Mary's "Fabulous Friday" Divas. Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N Clark.
Eric Schneider Quintet, 8:00 PM: Live jazz at the historic Green Mill. 4802 N Broadway.
Saturday, July 18
Paper Machete, 3:00–5:00 PM: A free live "living magazine" of comedy, music, and commentary at the Green Mill. 4802 N Broadway.
Lavender Laugh Lounge, 6:00–8:00 PM: Sober-friendly queer stand-up comedy. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
Sensational Saturdays Drag Show, 8:00 PM: A showcase of Mary's most stunning drag entertainers. Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N Clark.
Sunday, July 19
Tarot with Lillie From Philly, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM: Drop-in tarot readings at the sober, queer-owned bakery. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
NOSTALGIA Brunch Trivia!, 11:30 AM: Test your knowledge of coming-of-age '90s TV & movies. Beard & Belly, 6157 N Broadway.
Glam & Eggs Drag Brunch, 1:00 PM: Mary's weekly Sunday drag brunch, served sunny-side up. Hamburger Mary's, 5400 N Clark.
Uptown Poetry Slam, 3:00–5:00 PM: The original poetry slam, founded by Marc Smith, every Sunday at the Green Mill. 4802 N Broadway.
Lakefront Live: Jackson Wolff Band, 7:00 PM: Contemporary classics on the patio. Waterfront Café, Berger Park.
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