Saw: The beautiful tributes at the Dolly mural ❤️. Illinois is an Imagination Library state and I know what a massive impact Ms. Parton had on thousands of people who may not have even realized it. (Photo credit to K. Michelle Burgess since the staff photographer at the Observer was out of town)
Heard: Truly earsplitting cicadas! I love the sound and even I am like, should I be wearing earplugs?
Smelled: The ever-present marijuana smoke wafting from my neighbor’s patio
Tasted: The sourdough brioche from Banter at the Monday farmer’s market, aka the bread I want to eat for the rest of my life
Touched: A guy on the street stopped me to point out the little white butterflies floating around a bush on the sidewalk 🥹 (this touched me in my SOUL!)
Happening Around Town
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Monday, August 31
Monday Matinee: Project Hail Mary (2026), 2:00–4:30 PM: A free afternoon screening at the Edgewater Branch. 6000 N Broadway.
Edgewater Monday Market, 3:00–7:00 PM: Chicago's ONLY Monday farmers market, with more than 40 vendors — produce, prepared food, baked goods, plants and flowers, plus live music and kids' activities at select markets. EBT/Link, Match Link vouchers, WIC and Senior Farmers Market coupons accepted. Broadway Armory parking lot, 5917 N Broadway.
Flesh & Blood: Learn to Play, 5:45 PM, Dice Dojo. 5550 N Broadway.
Drink! Drank! Draw!, 6:00–10:00 PM: "Artists come together can have a drink and work on their artwork or collaborate with other artists!" Every Monday. Randall's Pub, 6341 N Clark.
Monday Night Trivia, 7:00 PM: Trivia with Stewpendous Productions. No cover. Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N Clark.
Tuesday, September 1
Coffee & Conversation, 9:00 AM: Lively exploration of each week's topics in the Broadway Armory dining room, with moderators to facilitate. This week's topics: In selecting a source for news, how do we decide? And: Why the current mistrust of vaccines? 5917 N Broadway.
LEGO® at the Library, 4:00–5:30 PM: Free build time at the Edgewater Branch. 6000 N Broadway.
Pie Sessions — Key Lime, 6:00 PM: Learn to bake a pie like a professional, with a professional — key lime on a graham cracker crust. Your ticket includes all ingredients, guidance from a Honeypie baker, a drink ticket at the B&B bar, and a pie to take home. Beard & Belly, 6157 N Broadway.
Ward Night, 6:30–7:30 PM: The 48th Ward's hybrid ward night meeting; RSVP in advance. 1129 W Bryn Mawr Ave.
"Whaddayaknow" Trivia, 7:30 PM: Free pub trivia every Tuesday at the Broadway corner pub. Burke's Public House, 5401 N Broadway.
Outlaw Tuesdays: live music, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM: Live music every Tuesday. Randall's Pub, 6341 N Clark.
Wednesday, September 2
Storypalooza, 10:30–11:30 AM: Stories, songs and rhymes at the Edgewater Branch. 6000 N Broadway.
Board Game Night!, 5:00 PM: Free entry — bring your own game or try one of the demos (they have over 1,000 in store). Dice Dojo, 5550 N Broadway.
Magic w/ Brielle, 6:00 PM: Make your Wednesday magical with free table-side magic by Brielle. Beard & Belly, 6157 N Broadway.
Luciano Antonio | Brazilian Jazz, 7:00–9:30 PM: Soulful renditions of some of Brazil's greatest compositions, on the lakeside patio. Waterfront Café, 6219 N Sheridan.
Wine & Whiskey Wednesday: live music, 8:00 PM: Live music every Wednesday, alongside half-price wine bottles. Randall's Pub, 6341 N Clark.
Thursday, September 3
Reiki with Megan, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM: Walk-in sessions. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
Chess on the Edge, 5:30–7:30 PM: Open chess at the Edgewater Branch. 6000 N Broadway.
Knitting Class, 6:30–7:45 PM: Learn to knit, increase your knitting skills, or just come to chat with other knitters. BYO yarn & needles. Edgewater Branch, 6000 N Broadway.
Lakefront Social Dance Party, 7:00–9:00 PM: Learn to dance with a partner the chill way, outdoors — every Thursday through the end of September (weather permitting). The concrete steps south of the Hollywood Beach pier, 5700 N Lake Shore Dr.
Movie in the Park @ Park 599 — Lilo & Stitch, 7:45 PM: WEAR (West Edgewater Area Residents)'s outdoor movie night, beginning at dusk. Free slushies and popcorn start an hour before. Park 599, 1623 W Edgewater Ave.
Friday, September 4
Trans Up Front IL, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM: First-Friday tabling by the group working to educate, advocate and support the trans and gender-nonconforming community, with an emphasis on youth and young adults. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
48th Ward Mobile DMV, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM: Driver's licenses, state IDs, vehicle registration and license plate stickers at the library for one day only. Timeslot sign-up required. Edgewater Branch, 6000 N Broadway.
Green TTea & the Tempos, 7:00–9:30 PM: Live music on the patio at Berger Park. Waterfront Café, 6219 N Sheridan.
Love, The Sinners, 7:00 PM: Opening night of a new play about queer teenagers at an all-girls Catholic high school meeting new anti-LGBTQ+ rules with malicious compliance. The Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway.
Fabulous Fridays Drag Show, 8:00 PM: Dinner, drinks, and the Friday Divas. Hamburger Mary's, 1055 W Bryn Mawr.
Saturday, September 5
Berger Park Monthly Volunteer Day, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Gardening and community work in the park, first Saturday of the month, June through November. Berger Park, 6205 N Sheridan.
Magic Junior League and Pokémon Junior Club, 11:00 AM: Players 12 and under welcome — sign up here. Dice Dojo, 5550 N Broadway.
Candle-making class, 12:00 PM and again at 3:00 PM: Pour your own at the shop. These sell out — check availability. Edgewater Candles, 1050 W Bryn Mawr.
Divination with Monet, 3:00-7:00 PM: Whether you're brand new to divination or an experienced practitioner in your own right, Monet gives their most honest, thoughtful & accurate advice with grounded clarity. Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
The Point du Sable Hot Club | Gypsy Jazz Quartet, 7:00–9:30 PM: Gypsy jazz on the lakeside patio. Waterfront Café, 6219 N Sheridan.
Love, The Sinners, 7:00 PM: The Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway.
Sunday, September 6
MTG Jumpstart Open House / Learn to Play, 1:00-3:00 PM: Come and learn the game of Magic the Gathering with your friends. Each participant will receive two Jumpstart packs, a participation pack, and promo for playing. Dice Dojo, 5550 N Broadway.
Candle-making class, 12:00 PM: Edgewater Candles, 1050 W Bryn Mawr.
Screen and Stitch: Somewhere in Time (1980), 2:00–3:45 PM: Bring your handwork and watch a film. Edgewater Branch, 6000 N Broadway.
Numerology with Grace, 2:30–5:00 PM: Loaves & Witches, 6034 N Broadway.
Love, The Sinners, 7:00 PM: The Edge Theater, 5451 N Broadway.
Karaoke Sunday Funday, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM: Karaoke on the first and third Sunday of the month. Randall's Pub, 6341 N Clark.
Times and details are as listed by the organizers — verify before you go.
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