As snow removal and clean up from recent storms continue along the lakefront, Chicago Park District crews will begin opening public access points to parkland east of Lake Shore Drive. Lakefront parks will be open during normal operating hours. Regulations on lakefront parking will also be lifted. Parking fees will be required and enforced. Masks are mandatory. Large gatherings are strictly prohibited and social distancing must be observed at all times.

Curious about development along the North Branch? North Branch Works recently hosted developers and brokers for a roundtable discussion about future development including infrastructure and transportation upgrades that will impact Lincoln Park such as reconstruction of the Division Street Bridge, reinstating CTA Bus service on Elston and Clybourn Avenues, and plans to build a transitway connecting the Central Business District and the North Branch.

Chef Taryn Huebner, owner of The Kismet Table, was recently featured on ABC 7 Chicago. Chef Taryn was Oprah Winfrey's chef for more than a decade and she grew up in Chicago, trying to recreate recipes from the city's most iconic restaurants. Enjoy small batch to-go meals and freshly baked goods from her beautiful storefront at 2142 N. Halsted.

Sports and Ortho Physical Therapy is a women-owned private practice that is proud to be part of the Lincoln Park community for over 10 years! They provide direct access to Physical Therapy services which are like no other in the area. Visit their studio at 1148 W. Diversey.

The Chicago History Museum (CHM) will reopen on Thursday, March 4. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online. Tickets will be timed-entry. To help keep everyone healthy, all visitors over age 2 and CHM staff are required to wear masks at all times and observe social distancing.

Lincoln Park Zoo is coming out of hibernation and reopening to the public March 5! The re-opening weekend includes the Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo’s Beers & Bears event featuring the “best of the best” of Chicago with an exclusive beer with DryHop Brewers and a virtual improv show with The Second City.

The federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will be open only to businesses with fewer than 20 employees through Tuesday, March 9. During this time, lenders will be able to focus on our smallest and most vulnerable businesses.

DoorDash has launched Main Street Strong Accelerators, a $2 million initiative to provide financial support and education resources to women-, immigrant- and BIPOC-owned restaurants that have been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19. Small restaurants from Chicago can apply until March 2. 

Athletico Physical Therapy's Lincoln Park East location at 2350 N. Lincoln recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. Athletico Lincoln Park East offers a variety of physical therapy, rehabilitation and work comp services to help you get back to doing what you love to do.

Join us in wishing a happy 2nd anniversary to Jacob Young Custom Clothiers! Jacob Young is a high end men’s formal clothier brand that provides timeless, functional, and sophisticated custom made suits. They offer a variety of selections to choose from, throughout their personalized process.

Get your tickets! This week and every week until one lucky winner reveals the Queen of Hearts. The Queen of Hearts raffle benefits the vital programs and services at Marillac St. Vincent. Click here to learn more.

Join Chicago Sun-Times culture and entertainment reporter Evan F. Moore as he shares his family’s placemaking story, recounting his first visit to Boley and his journey through the archives that led him to affirmations and discovery.

Sunday, February 28

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Get rid of the winter blues and join the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce and Old Town Merchants & Residents Association for a night of classic pub trivia from the comfort and safety of your home! Get ready to put your random knowledge to the test, while connecting with Lincoln Park and Old Town residents. Sign-up solo or with a team. The winning team will receive two tickets to the incredible Immersive Van Gogh Experience!

Monday, March 8

7:00 p.m.

Join the Associate Board of JPA for a night of food, drinks, and games in support of Chicago's youth! While they are not able to host their annual in-person Casino Night fundraiser this year, they've put together another fun event with their first-ever Virtual Game Night.

Thursday, March 11

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

During Chicago Restaurant Week, diners can enjoy special prix fixe menus from March 19 - April 4. Participating Lincoln Park restaurants include:

Cafe Ba Ba-Reeba

Casati's Modern Italian

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Stella Barra Pizeria & Wine Bar

Summer House Santa Monica

Takito Street Lincoln Park

Tandoor Char House

The Lakefront Restaurant

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is now open at NEWCITY (1457 N. Halsted). Enjoy classic cafe fare alongside globally influenced coffees and teas in an environment that is both classic and community-friendly.

You deserve a celebration! Stay tuned to lincolnparkchamber.com for our 2021 St. Patrick's Day Guide featuring a mix of ways to celebrate.

Looking for something new? Use the Lincoln Park Business Directory to find great neighborhood restaurants.

KINGS Dining + Entertainment is now re-opened at NEWCITY! Offering a safe and sanitized space to play, eat and drink, KINGS has all that you need to socially distance and get back together with your closest friends and family. Reservations are not required but are recommended.

Come embrace winter with ice carvers, curling, fire pits, shot luge, martini bar, DJ, flaming appetizers, and more! Socially distanced and adhering to all safety protocols.

Sunday, February 28

1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

1320 W. Fullerton

Where Did We Sit on the Bus? Now Available from Victory Gardens Theater

Originally recorded during its performance run in spring 2017 as part of VG’s Up Close and Personal Series, Where Did We Sit on the Bus? is an electric one-man show pulsing with Latin rhythms, rap, hip-hop, spoken word, and live looping. 

Zanies has reopened and has a full line-up of laughs in March.

February 26 - February 28

March 3 - March 31

The Second City’s Happy Hour features Second City’s stellar talent of today with their fabulously funny alumni streaming weekly laughs right into your own personal quarantainment zone!

Every Thursday

7:00 p.m.

Duchess! Duchess! Duchess! at Steppenwolf

A Royal Wedding is looming. The Duchess and The Soon-to-be-Duchess are meeting face-to-face for the first time to go over everything you ever needed to know to become a duchess. There are rules. There’s a way of doing things. Remember, everybody is watching.

We recently hosted an interactive lunch break session to learn tips and strategies to enhance your work-from-home space, prevent soreness and build healthy habits. Our panel of experts joined us from Athletico Physical Therapy, Club Pilates and Robin Goldberg Nutrition.

Did you miss it? Please email events@lincolnparkchamber.com to receive a complimentary copy of the recording.

Use the Lincoln Park Business Directory to find gyms, physical therapists and more to help you take care of your health and wellness in 2021.

Schedule a massage last minute and drop your child off at Play2Day without the hassle of hiring a nanny or sitter ahead of time. The classes and activities are always included in the price of care, so you can be sure your child is engaged and learning throughout their visit.

Learn through doing with artist lessons that help your kids build skills, knowledge and self-esteem all at once. Registration is now open for the Spring Session which runs March 1 - April 30.