Memorial Day Weekend: Fun for everyone

What will you do with your three-day weekend?

Chicago has so many events, it may be hard to decide!

Friday, May 27

• Prost! German Beers of Chicago
  • What? A trolley pub crawl hosted by the Chicago History Museum
  • When? May 27, 6 – 9 p.m.
  • Where? The tour will visit several of the best bierstubes in Chicago
  • Highlights include:
    • History lessons while drinking beer
    • Drink specials
  • More information: http://www.westmontbbq.com
• Nerds at Heart’s Holidate
  • What? A singles bash
  • When? May 27, 7 p.m.
  • Where? Hidden Shamrock
  • Highlights include:
    • Board games and trivia
    • Ice cream tasting
    • Beach-reading giveaways
  • More information: http://www.yelp.com
• Red, White & Bar-B-Q
  • What? A BBQ competition
  • When? May 27, 28 and 29
  • Where? Ty Warner Park in Westmont, Ill.
  • Highlights include:
    • Three days of free live music
    • Chili-tasting contest
    • Cooking demonstrations
  • More information: http://www.chicagohistory.org
• Cubs games
  • What? A baseball game against the Pirates (May 27, 28, 29) or the Astros (May 30)
  • When? May 27, 28, 29 and 30
  • Where? Wrigley Field
  • Highlights include:
    • Free T-shirts for the first 10,000 fans on Memorial Day
  • More information: http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com

Saturday, May 28

• Soldier Field 10 mile
  • What? A 10-mile race
  • When May 28, 7:30 a.m.
  • Soldier Field
  • Highlights include:
    • A race shirt and goody bag
    • Finish on the 50-yard line
    • The Hut-Hut Hike, a non-competitive walk
  • More information: http://www.soldierfield10.com
• Yoga at the Lincoln Park Zoo
  • What? Outdoor yoga at the zoo
  • When? May 28, 9 – 10 a.m.
  • Where? Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Highlights include:
    • A view of the city skyline
    • An opportunity to learn the basics of yoga
    • Connection with nature
  • More information: http://www.lpzoo.org
• Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
  • What? A music festival with entertainment, arts, crafts and food
  • When? May 28 and 29
  • Where? N. Sheffield between Belmont and School
  • Highlights include:
    • Ten bands in two days
  • More information: http://www.chicagoevents.com
• Memorial Day Parade
  • What? A parade to honor those serving and those who have served
  • When? May 28, noon
  • Where? State St. from Lake St. to Van Buren
  • Highlights include:
    • A free celebration
    • One of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation
  • More information: http://www.cityofchicago.org
• Green City Market
  • What? An outdoor food market
  • When? May 28
  • Where? Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive
  • Highlights include:
    • Products from local farmers
    • A cooking demonstration by Tim Cottini of Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
  • More information: http://www.greencitymarket.org
• Navy Pier Fireworks
  • What? Fireworks fun
  • When? May 28, 10:15 p.m.
  • Where? Navy Pier
  • Highlights include:
    • Music by B96
    • Proximity to restaurants, shopping and Lake Michigan
  • More information: http://www.navypier.com

Sunday, May 29

• Bike the Drive
  • What? A 30-mile bike ride
  • When? May 29, 5:30 – 9:30 a.m.
  • Where? Lake Shore Drive
  • Highlights include:
    • A car-free bike ride
    • A festival from 8 a.m. – noon
    • Fruit, water and snacks at rest stops
  • More information: http://www.bikethedrive.org
• Boozehounds
  • What? A chance to enjoy a drink while your dog plays and enjoys treats
  • When? May 29, 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Where? Uptown Lounge
  • Highlights include:
    • Drink specials
    • Socializing with friends and pooches
  • More information: http://www.yelp.com

Monday, May 30

• New Music Monday
  • What? A concert in the park
  • When? May 30
  • Where? Millennium Park
  • Highlights include:
    • Justin Townes Earle
    • Andre Williams and the Goldstars
    • A chance to discover new music
  • More information: http://explorechicago.org