WICKER PARK — If you've not already mapped out screenings for CIMMFest, selected which home movies you want to share at a BYOB festival or figured out a plan for Record Store Day, here are some other ideas for stuff to do this weekend in the Wicker Park area.
Enjoy Miko's Italian Ice. With weather in the 60s, it's a great weekend for flavored ice, either at Miko's Italian Ice's Bucktown location, 1846 N. Damen Ave., or in Logan Square, 2236 N. Sacramento Ave., both opening for the season at 2 p.m. Friday. You can select from five flavors, including banana with chocolate chips and coconut mango. Hours are 2-6 p.m. Friday; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Savor a Bloody Mary Topped With a Chicken Wing. Set to close on April 25, there is not much time left to indulge in a Bloody Mary at Max's Wine Dive, which is hosting a "going-out-of-business" wine sale to clear out its inventory. 1484 N. Milwaukee Ave. Hours are 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Bloody Mary at MAX's Wine Dive (DNAinfo/Alisa Hauser)
Celebrate Earth Day, Win Local Stuff at a Great Lakes Fundraiser. Bucktown's eco-conscious Karen Marie Salon, 1859 N. Milwaukee Ave. will be hosting its 6th annual Earth Day Party from 6-10 p.m. Saturday. In addition to complimentary wine and appetizers, Zen Yoga Garage, The Winchester and Meow Lounge, among others, have donated prizes, which will be raffled off. Proceeds from raffle tickets ($5 each; or 5 for $20) benefit Alliance for the Great Lakes. For more info, visit the event's Facebook page.
Shop for Pottery and Beard Oil. Promising "loads of fresh new local vendors," Bitter Betty Bazaar's lineup includes pottery, art, vintage clothing, dog accessories, baked goods, beard oil and more. Innertown Pub, 1935 W. Thomas St. from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Photo courtesy of Bitter Betty Bazaar
Buy Books at The Empty Bottle. Independent publishers including Featherproof, Midwestern Gothic and Dark Horse Press (see full list) are teaming up to sell books. Hosted by Curbside Splendor, the Pop-Up Book Fair runs from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western Ave. Free with online RSVP or $8/door.
Be Among the First to Try Out The Pasta Bowl's New Spot. Specializing in pasta and sandwiches, The Pasta Bowl will open its second location on Sunday, following a pre-opening party from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, where you can sample some of the eatery's popular dishes, the Insider Guide reports. Hours, beginning Sunday, are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The Pasta Bowl, 1852 W. North Ave.
Interior photo courtesy of The Pasta Bowl
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