Chicago’s Pride Parade canceled for second year in a row

Chicago’s 2021 Pride Parade has been canceled.

In May, organizers announced the parade would be held October 3.

The parade, traditionally held on the last weekend in June, was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic. In May of 2021, organizers announced the parade would be held on Oct. 3.

But on Wednesday, coordinator Tim Frye said they had to cancel the parade for a second time.

“We really wanted and hoped that there could be a parade in 2021. We don’t feel, though, that we can do it safely for everyone in the parade and the people watching,” Frye said in a statement posted to the event website. “We must cancel the parade for the second year.”

Frye said 2022’s Pride Parade has been scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Touring Chicago’s Southport Corridor – Addison to Grace Street

A tour around Lakeview’s Southport Corridor neighborhood in Chicago during the Early Fall of 2021

Tour Time! Shopping, eating and playing between Addison and Grace Streets along Southport Avenue during the early Fall of 2021.

Vaccine Policy for the Vic Theatre

From the Vic Theatre:

Vaccine Policy and Mask Mandate for the Vic Theatre:

VACCINE POLICY

With our return to live concerts and our commitment to producing safe events, all patrons will need to show proof of vaccination (must be 2 weeks past final dose) or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours from the time of entry along with a government issued photo ID.

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MK NOODLE now open

New restaurant alert!

Vietnamese restaurant MK Noodle Pho opened in early August with an expansive menu ranging from egg rolls and “doughnut shrimp” (made with taro and coconut powder) to banh mi, pho, and fried rice, according to the Tribune.

Dalgona milk tea, Vietnamese iced coffee, and other beverages are also available. 

MK Noodle Pho, 3341 N. Lincoln Avenue, Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

For sale: 1616 West Cullom Street #2

All the details at the link:

http://mredllc.com/smyl/myListing/?id=MTExNjk1NDc6MTg0MjQz

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Wrigley BBQ is now closed

Smoked meat spot Wrigley BBQ closed permanently this month at 3555 N. Broadway, owner and pitmaster Mitch Liebovich announced on the restaurant’s website.

Founded in 2017, it featured brisket, ribs, wings, pulled pork, and smoked chicken. Liebovich writes online that he plans to move the entire operation to Palm Springs, Florida.

This is what is replacing Zia’s Lago Vista at 3817 N. Ashland Avenue

From YIMBY Chicago, “The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a residential development at 3817 N Ashland Avenue in Lake View. Located along N Ashland Avenue, the site is bordered by alleyways to the south and east. Zia’s Lago Vista currently occupies the site, which is for sale by the owner. Mavrek Development is the developer behind the proposal.

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Grand Opening: The Men’s Room Chicago

Thursday, August 26 marks the grand opening of The Men’s Room at 3343 N. Halsted. The Barbershop opens Thursday with complimentary hot towel and razor service.

You can book Barber services in their full, old school Barbershop at www.shopthemensroom.com

Dine Out on Southport this weekend

Image by Coalfire Chicago

This Friday – Sunday is the last weekend of Dine Out on Southport this summer! Enjoy this beautiful weekend dining outdoors and shopping the sidewalk sales at local boutiques on Southport Ave from Waveland to Grace.

DETAILS:

Southport Ave from Waveland to Grace will be closed from 4pm on Friday through 11pm on Sunday.

https://lakeviewroscoevillage.org/dineout: @coalfirechicago

Is Southport Fitness leaving?

Real estate gets shopped around a lot, and it’s not 100% a sign that a retailer is leaving (i.e., FedEx a few years back).

However, it’s never a good sign when real estate listings show a prominent property for lease. The latest space now being marketed is Southport Fitness at 3415 N. Southport Avenue.

The space is being marketed by Seneca Real Estate, listing agent is Joe Padorr (who leases much of the space on Southport) on LoopNet.

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