April Mixer at Urbanbelly
When:
Wed., April 12th, 6-8pm
Where:
Urbanbelly, 1542 N. Damen
Join us for our monthly networking mixer, this month at Urbanbelly. There will be food, drinks and opportunities to meet dozens of members and residents from the Wicker Park Bucktown area. RSVP here.
Urbanebelly is also part of one of Chicago's top food tours. When you come tomorrow ask about Chicago Food Planet and their food tours.
Be A Sponsor at One of Our Many Events
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce puts on numerous events every year including, but not limited to Wicker Park Fest, Green Music Fest, ChillFest, WPB Fall
DinnerCrawl and many other events that your For advertising options, talk to Anthony.
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Neighborhood Guide Release Party
When: Thur., May 4th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: The Den Theatre, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Save the Date for our annual WPB Neighborhood Guide Release Party! Where Magazine is producing our guide again this year after all the compliments we received on how great it turned out last year. Come out to The Den Theatre, who is helping us celebrate on Thursday, May 4th from 6:30-8:30pm. Local businesses, residents, community partners and Chicagoland concierges are encouraged to attend for a first look at the guide and a night of neighborhood revelry.
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Wicker Park Fest 2017 Call for Artists
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce & SSA #33 are accepting proposals for the Arts Section of Wicker Park Fest on July 29-30th, 2017. We are seeking visually-compelling performance and/or installation art for the duration of the music festival. Proposals are due Friday, April 21. For more information, see the Call for Artists on our
website.
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News from the Committees
On Wednesday. April 19th the Marketing Committee will meet at 9am at the WPB Chamber office, 1414 N Ashland Ave. Please
email us
and let us know you will attend.
Wicker Park Fest Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities Available!
Vendor and sponsor opportunities are now available for Wicker Park Fest 2017!
As one of Chicago's most anticipated summer
festivals
, and dubbed "Chicago's Best Street
Festival
of the Summer " by the Chicago Tribune,
Wicker
Park
Fest
is one of Chicago's top-drawing
festivals
, attracting visitors from across Chicagoland and the country with its fantastic music line-up.
Wicker
Park
Fest
is Chicago's longest two-day neighborhood street
festival
and
presents a unique opportunity to get your brand in front of 70,000
fest
-goers on
July 29-30, 2017
! For more info, email Pamela Maass.
Apply for Green Music Fest 2017!
Leveraging live music and a discerning crowd of over 30,000 people, Wicker Park's Green Music Fest demonstrates the power of biking as alternative transportation, and introduces the community to eco-minded lifestyle products, resources and ideas. Green Music Fest offers more affordable opportunities to participate in the neighborhood's vibrant fest scene. Contact
Pamela Maass for details.
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NEW Neighborhood Safety & Façade Rebate Programs
WPB SSA #33 now provides rebates for security cameras, exterior lighting, repairing broken or graffiti'd windows, and installing anti-smash or anti-graffiti window film. Businesses in the SSA district are eligible for a rebate of 50% of the cost of a neighborhood safety measure, up to $1,000 per measure.
Additionally, SSA rebates are available for façade improvements, up to $5,000. However, the business or building owner MUST now contact the WPB Chamber and get pre-approval before beginning these improvements.
Read the policies and applications here
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Green Message
In anticipation of Arbor Day next month, the WPB Chamber and SSA #33 are once again hanging tree tags on the trees in commercial districts. These information tags advertise the sometimes unknown benefits that trees provide to our neighborhoods! If you'd like to volunteer to help with this effort please contact
michael@wickerparkbucktown.com.
Call for Commissioners
News from the Committees
Transportation Committee- April meeting is CANCELLED!
SSA #33 Commission meeting- Wednesday, April 19th, 7 pm at the Wicker Park Field House, 1425 N Damen
Arts Committee- Tuesday, April 25, 9 am, WPB office, 1414 N Ashland
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Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya Hosts April Anime Nights
When: Tue., April 11th - Wed., April 12th, 7:00pm
Where: Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya, 1482 N Milwaukee Ave
Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya in Wicker Park has unveiled the April schedule for their popular Japanese anime movie nights. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, Kizuki features a different film beginning at 7 p.m.
Kizuki has also partnered with a different local charity each week including Meals on Wheels, One Tail at a Time Dog Rescue, and the Children's Place Association. On movie nights, 10-percent of proceeds from a select "Kizuki Care Item".
Click here for more information.
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Spring Art Exhibit
When: Fri., April 14th, 10am-11:30am
Where: Ukrainian National Museum, 2249 W Superior St
We have hundreds and hundreds of eggs filled with candy hidden around the church, and we need your help finding them! Join us after our 10 a.m. service on Palm/Passion Sunday (4/9) to help us hunt for them. All are welcome!
Brewyasa
When: Sat., April 15th, 10am-12pm
Where: Fatpour, 2005 W Division St.
Join Fatpour, Kenza Collection, and Ridges and Stitches Saturday April 15th for a full SATURDAY FUNDAY!! Starting at 10am with Yoga, followed by shopping, brunch, & beer! Complimentary Kombuchamosa post class. Please bring your own mats. Class is free, and brunch buffet is available for purchase. So claim your spot today! More info here.
Bizarre Bucktown Walking Tours
When: Sat., April 15th - Oct. 15th
Where: Flat Iron Building, 1579 N Milwaukee Ave
Small group guided walking tours of the Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods. Experience interactive mysteries, forgotten history, and surprising secrets, all expertly presented by a neighborhood local.
Days and hours vary by the season. Private tours are also available. Advance ticket purchase is required.
For more info,
click here
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Open Mic Night at Pork & Mindy's
When: Thur., April 20th, 9am-1pm
Where: Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen
Check out our monthly open mic nights on the third Thursday of every month. They are the third Thursday of each month.
2nd Ward Shredding Event
When: Sat., April 22nd, 9am-12pm
Where: State Street Parking Lot, 1254 N. State
You are invited to join Alderman Brian Hopkins for a 2nd Ward Shredding Event on April 22nd. The event will also feature electronics recycling and prescription drug take-backs, through the Cook County Sheriff's Office. For more info,
click here
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Wine Bottle Painting - Dragonflies
When: Thur., April 27th, 7pm-9pm
Where: Arts N Spirits, 1921 N Damen Ave
Not sure what to do with empty wine bottles after a fun night? Arts N Spirits presents, wine bottle painting. Acrylic painting on wine bottle. Includes one prepped wine bottle. Paint a second wine bottle for just $10!
Sign up here.
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Chicago City Markets Bag Design Contest
Chicago high school students who have a passion for art and local foods have a chance to showcase their creativity this spring. COUNTRY Financial® and Chicago City Markets are encouraging students to submit a design for the market's tenth annual reusable bag design contest.
The top design will earn the artist a scholarship and their artwork will grace hundreds of reusable bags to be given to shoppers during the market season. For details, click here.
Sponsor or Donate to the Music/Theatre Series in the Park
Support the The Music/Theatre Series in the Park!
We invite you to help support the performing arts in the park this year. The performing arts in the park have enhanced your
experiences at the WPB Farmers Market for many years. This year, on eight Sundays at the WPB Farmer's Market in Wicker Park, the Wicker Park Advisory Council (WPAC) will present 4 Music Performances and 4 Theatre performances for the neighborhood's enjoyment as part of the WPAC CREATE SERIES. For more info,
click here
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Wicker Park Bucktown
Chamber of Commerce
and WPB SSA #33
1414 North Ashland
Chicago, Illinois 60622
get directions
P (773) 384 2672
F (773) 384 7525
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Your Neighborhood Network
Strengthen Loyalty. Increase Sales. Pay Nothing. Promote your business to your in-store audience with YNN's sponsored (i.e., free!) retail media technology. What do you want your customers to know about your business after they visit?
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5411 Empanadas
Argentinean empanadas & special sauces in a casual, contemporary offshoot of a food truck.
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Chicago Food Planet
Be it a corporate team-building event or a social gathering for 10 or 100 people, we create fun and unique bonding experiences for your group that enable you to eat and drink your way through Chicago!
The World's Fare Food & Beverage experience features the best bites from top Wicker Park restaurants: Urban Belly, 5411, Chop Shop, and Lillie's Q. Contact Gina for more information on how to book your Private Group Outing and opportunities to receive a discount,
gina@chicagofoodplanet.com.
Book a food tour.
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