Rock Around the Block, PICKnic Menu, renaissance fairs,top your weekend: Time Out Chicago
Posted:
Updated:
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
Time to plan your perfect weekend with Good Day's friends from Time Out Chicago magazine. Marissa Conrad spoke on picnics, Lakeview's Rock Around the Block and renaissance fairs.
Friday-Sunday
PICKnic Menu at theJW Marriott 151 W Adams St (312-660-8200). $35, or $25 for repeat customers who bring back the original cooler. $14 additional for wine.
The Loop hotel just launched a takeaway menu perfect for toting to concerts in Millennium Park and more. Get three shareable picnic dishes, plus an optional half bottle of wine, all in a portable cooler.
Saturday-Sunday
Bristol Renaissance Faire 12550 120th Ave, Kenosha, WI (847-395-7773, renfair.com/bristol). 10am-7pm; $19.95, advance $17.95, kids $9.50, advance kids $7.50.
Have a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you engage in live-action fantasy play, enjoy interactive riddles, cheer on your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574. The festival takes place Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day in July, August and early September.
Saturday-Sunday
Rock Around the Block 3200 N Lincoln Ave (773-665-4682, starevents.com). Noon-10pm; $5. More than 30 bands play on three stages at this Lakeview fest.
Sunday
Much like Chicago's famous river boat tours, Chicago River Canoe & Kayak's Skyscraper Canyon gives you a unique view of downtown architecture. An added perk: Start at the Chinatown dock and paddle through Pilsen's frozen-in-time industrial corridor. Dock behind Lawrence's Fisheries, 2120 S Canal St (chicagoriverpaddle.com). 6pm; $50, canoe or tandem $40.
Sumo champion Kelly Gneiting, 430 lbs, holds the world record for heaviest human to run a marathon and plans to swim the English Channel! Byamba and Soslan of LivingSocial's Sumo and Sushi tour gave an exhibition!
Sumo champion Kelly Gneiting, 430 lbs, holds the world record for heaviest human to run a marathon and plans to swim the English Channel! Byamba and Soslan of LivingSocial's Sumo and Sushi tour gave an exhibition!
Friday, May 17 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:13:24 GMT
On Friday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Laura Schwartz and Anna Davlantes spoke with Donald Trump, discussed Preckwinkle's judgment of the school closings and emphasized the importance of stroke awareness.
On Friday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Laura Schwartz and Anna Davlantes spoke with Donald Trump, discussed Preckwinkle's judgment of the school closings and emphasized the importance of stroke awareness.
Chicago police take on Chicago firefighters this Sunday in the "Battle of the Badges" Football Bowl! EJ Zbikowski of the Chicago Blaze explained who benefits from their charity game against the Chicago Enforcers.
Chicago police take on Chicago firefighters this Sunday in the "Battle of the Badges" Football Bowl! EJ Zbikowski of the Chicago Blaze explained who benefits from their charity game against the Chicago Enforcers.
Car seats are sometimes clunky and hard to figure out. Consumer safety expert Julie Vallese shared the do's and don'ts of car seat safety and outlined how to install one properly.
Car seats are sometimes clunky and hard to figure out. Consumer safety expert Julie Vallese shared the do's and don'ts of car seat safety and outlined how to install one properly.
Usually when you think makeover, you think of revamping your wardrobe or beauty routine. Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi wants to show you how to do a different kind of makeover – a cell phone makeover!
Usually when you think makeover, you think of revamping your wardrobe or beauty routine. Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi wants to show you how to do a different kind of makeover – a cell phone makeover!
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
Fitness guru and NBA wife Larsa Pippen showed how you can get long and lean for bathing suit season with help from her favorite Midtown Athletic Club trainer Diane Gillis and a pair of hand weights.
Fitness guru and NBA wife Larsa Pippen showed how you can get long and lean for bathing suit season with help from her favorite Midtown Athletic Club trainer Diane Gillis and a pair of hand weights.
Summer is almost here, and that means spending time outside, in the sun! Baby Gizmo's Hollie Shultz shared some sun safety tips to protect your little one's skin this summer.
Summer is almost here, and that means spending time outside, in the sun! Baby Gizmo's Hollie Shultz shared some sun safety tips to protect your little one's skin this summer.
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:22:46 GMT
On Thursday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Patti Vasquez, Anna Davlantes listened to how Angela Rose overcame sexual assault and discussed domestic violence with Dr. Daniela Schreier.
On Thursday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Patti Vasquez, Anna Davlantes listened to how Angela Rose overcame sexual assault and discussed domestic violence with Dr. Daniela Schreier.
205 N. Michigan Avenue Ground Floor Chicago, IL 60601
