Saw: “The devil told me” graffiti near the Berwyn red line stop
Heard: A snippet of conversation walking west on Berwyn:
“But no cities have green roofs.”
“Yeah, some buildings actually have plants and trees up there.”
“I doubt that.”
“…Okay?”
Smelled: Wildfire smoke from Canada 😬
Tasted: The pasta salad from Sfera. So summery and so hearty at the same time!
Touched: Care for Real’s “Donations accepted here” sign. Solid plastic texture 10/10
Happening Around Town
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Monday, July 20
Mother Goose on the Loose, 10:30–11:30 AM: An interactive program with Ms. Anne featuring read-aloud books, songs, and movement activities for little ones. Edgewater Branch Library.
Greek World Dance Class, 12:30–1:30 PM: Learn to dance to beautiful music from Greece and around the world. Edgewater Satellite Senior Center, free.
Monday Matinee: Wuthering Heights (2026), 2:00–4:15 PM: A free screening of the new adaptation. 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, no cover. Whiskey Girl Tavern.
Tuesday, July 21
LT the Medium, 3:00–5:00 PM: Free readings from LT, "a medium that wants to share the love they receive with the world." Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
LEGO® at the Library, 4:00–5:00 PM: Design challenges and open play with the library's LEGO brick collection. Edgewater Branch Library.
Magic the Gathering Night, 4:00–10:00 PM: Commander play hosted by Tim — a $15 ticket gets you a booster pack, 2 raffle tickets, and a free draft beer. Beard & Belly, 6157 N Broadway.
CAPS Beat 2433 Community Meeting, 7:00 PM: Neighborhood police-beat community meeting. 6060 N Clark St.
Open Jam at Fritzy's, 8:00–11:00 PM: First-and-third-Tuesday open jam session hosted by house band the Edgewater Rhythm and Blues Experience. Fritzy's Tavern, 6156 N Clark.
Wednesday, July 22
Natalie Is Your Psychic, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM: Readings from a psychic medium and tarot reader with over 300 sessions behind her. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
Storypalooza, 10:30–11:30 AM: Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, books, and movement with Mr. Chris, for kids 2–5. Edgewater Branch Library.
Red Blue and You: A CTA Adventure, 3:30–4:30 PM: Explore the CTA Red and Blue Lines through fun interactive stations about Chicago's most famous transportation system. Edgewater Branch Library.
48th Ward Mid-Year Town Hall, 6:30 PM: The ward reviews its work from the first half of 2026 plus stats from its first three years. Berger Park Cultural Center, 6205 N Sheridan.
Artist Business Dinner, 7:30–9:00 PM: Professional business advice and networking with local up-and-coming artists, featuring Rafael Rivera of Transistor — $35 ticket includes an entree. Beard & Belly, 6157 N Broadway.
Thursday, July 23
Reiki with Megan, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM: Sessions with intuitive energy healer and Level III Reiki Master Megan Brand. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
Knitting Class, 6:30–7:45 PM: Learn to knit at the library's free evening class. Edgewater Branch Library.
All-Star Jersey Party, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM: DJ Mary Mac spins for WNBA All-Star weekend — wear a jersey, no cover. Whiskey Girl Tavern.
Friday, July 24
Sing and Soar with Nanny Nikki, 11:00–11:45 AM: Grammy®-nominated artist Nanny Nikki brings classic children's songs and original music to life. Edgewater Branch Library.
Tarot with Bianca, 3:00–7:00 PM: Readings with Bianca Alba, "an intergenerational psychic witch." Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
Lakefront Live: Second City Jazz, 7:00–9:30 PM: A jazz ensemble on the lakeside patio. Waterfront Café, Berger Park.
Whitney Peyton: All Star Friday, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM: A live performance for All-Star weekend, no cover. Whiskey Girl Tavern.
Saturday, July 25
Mack's Mystic Musings, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM: Get your tarot read by MACK at the sober, queer-owned bakery. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
Edgewater Community Music Jam, 1:00–2:00 PM: A community jam session, offered in partnership with Edgewater Village Chicago. Edgewater Branch Library.
WNBA All-Star Watch Party, 6:00 PM: Watch the WNBA All-Star game with the neighborhood, no cover. Whiskey Girl Tavern.
Lakefront Live: Swing 33, 7:00–9:30 PM: A jazz ensemble on the lakeside patio. Waterfront Café, Berger Park.
Sunday, July 26
EEC Beach Clean Up, 10:30 AM: The Edgewater Environmental Coalition's last-Sunday-of-the-month beach cleanup — no sign-up necessary. Kathy Osterman Beach.
Back-to-School Supplies Drive Drop-Off, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM: Unity Chicago collects school supplies for the families of Centro Romero — free and open to all. 5959 N Sheridan Rd.
Drag Brunch, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM: Drag brunch with DJ Nikki V — limited tickets. Whiskey Girl Tavern.
Letters to America: Celebrating 250 Years of America, 2:00–3:00 PM: A program marking the American semiquincentennial. Edgewater Branch Library.
Lakefront Live: Jackson Wolff Band, 7:00–9:30 PM: Contemporary classics on the lakeside patio. Waterfront Café, Berger Park.
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