Saw: This sign annoys me way more than it should. It’s grand re-opening, not re-grand opening! What is re-grand???

Heard: A man sitting on a stoop playing music for his dog, who looked unimpressed

Smelled: Thai food delivery

Tasted: A Cornelian cherry (identified with the Seek app) from a tree on Foster between Clark and Glenwood. I read far enough on the Wikipedia page to see that it was edible before I took a bite, but not far enough to learn that the unripe berries are very astringent. Can confirm.

Touched: A tiny white dog named Chloe with pink bows on her ears

Happening Around Town

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Monday, August 10

  • Canasta, 1–3 PM: Cards at the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway.

  • Monday Matinee: Song Sung Blue, 2–4:15 PM: A film screening at the Edgewater Branch Library.

  • Edgewater Monday Market, 3–7 PM: "Chicago's ONLY Monday farmers market," with more than 40 vendors — food, activities and entertainment — in the Broadway Armory parking lot. Free, no registration, and EBT/Link, Match Link vouchers, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Coupons are accepted.

  • Edgewater Glen Association Board Meeting, 6:30–7:30 PM: EGA's monthly board meeting at St. Gertrude's Ministry Office, 6214 N. Glenwood Ave. Open to all residents.

  • Movies in the Parks: A League of Their Own, 8:30–10:18 PM: "During World War II, two sisters (Geena Davis, Lori Petty) join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed." Free, all ages, at Park No. 599, 1624 W. Edgewater Ave.

Tuesday, August 11

  • Science Is Fun: Bubble Science, 4–5 PM: "Dive into the science of bubbles through some hands-on experiments that will explore how bubbles form, why they float and what makes their colorful surfaces so strong." At the Edgewater Branch Library.

  • Bingofesten, 7 PM: "Grab a bingo card, sip a drink, and get ready to win awesome prizes from your favorite local shops." $5 per card, with proceeds to ASCA; bar service and light snacks available. At Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 N. Clark.

Wednesday, August 12

  • Nature Play Workshop with Families Together Nursery School, 10:30–11:30 AM: "'Nature play' means joyful play that encourages children to explore and learn about the natural world. This workshop includes sharing stories about nature and creating art with natural materials." At the Edgewater Branch Library.

  • Music in the Garden, 6–8 PM: John Neafsey and Ron Sorrin play the garden behind the Edgewater Historical Society Museum, 5358 N. Ashland Ave. "Children and pet friendly. Free and open to the public." Runs every Wednesday through August 19.

  • HamBINGO Wednesdays, 7 PM: "Drag Queen Bingo, supporting local charities and organizations" at Hamburger Mary's. Reservations begin at 6 PM.

Thursday, August 13

  • Tech Talk, 1–2 PM: "This monthly program helps older adults and new users understand their personal computer, phone or tablet." At the Edgewater Branch Library.

  • Edgewater Community Music Jam, 4–5 PM: An open jam at the Edgewater Branch Library.

  • Knitting Class, 6:30–7:45 PM: "Learn to knit, increase your knitting skills" at the Edgewater Branch Library.

  • EEC Monthly Meeting, 6:30–8 PM: The Edgewater Environmental Coalition's monthly meeting, in person at 6018 N. Kenmore and on Zoom.

  • Colvin Concerts: Los Perros Cubanos, 6:30–8:30 PM: Cuban music in the courtyard of the historic Chicago Landmark Colvin House, 5940 N. Sheridan. $15 on Eventbrite, $20 at the door.

Friday, August 14

Saturday, August 15

Sunday, August 16

  • Park 559 Monthly Volunteer Day, 11 AM–1 PM: "Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference?" The Edgewater Environmental Coalition's third-Sunday volunteer day at Park 559, 6151 N. Sheridan Rd.

  • Back-to-School Supplies Drive Drop-Off, 11 AM–1:30 PM: "Unity Chicago is helping the families of Centro Romero get ready for the upcoming school year," collecting unused school supplies and monetary donations. Free and open to all, at 5959 N. Sheridan Rd. Final Sunday of the drive.

  • Project Sidewalk Workshop, 1–3 PM: A 48th Ward workshop using the Project Sidewalk tool to flag sidewalk repairs, at the ward office, 1129 W. Bryn Mawr.

  • Color Me Relaxed, 2–4 PM: Adult coloring at the Edgewater Branch Library.

  • Jackson Wolff Band at Waterfront Café, 7 PM: Contemporary classics on the Berger Park patio.

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