CHICAGO — If the forecast is correct, this weekend will be GORGEOUS. Get outside! Here are some options.
1. Take a Cobblestone Tour Through Glenwood Ave.’s Art District: Are you a fan of local art, beautiful cobblestone streets surrounded by murals and talking Chicago history? If so, then chances are you’ll want to join the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society for a walking tour of “Cobblestone Crossroads: Arts and Community in the Glenwood Avenue Arts District.” You’ll need to pre-register first. Meet outside Common Cup, 1501 W. Morse Ave., 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, $5 members, $10 nonmembers.
2. Eat Baocos on a Back Patio: Baocos, a new Latin-Asian fast casual eatery specializing in tacos made with bao bread, or baocos, opened earlier this month and offers a serene back patio behind the restaurant. Along with its namesake taco on a bao bun, the restaurant's menu also serves up salads, ramen and made-to-order rice or quinoa bowls topped with steak, ahi tuna, chicken and other proteins. Most meals are between $9 and $12. Baocos hours are 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday; 1904 N. Western Ave.
3. Ya Gotta Believe: Catch a raft of future stars (including Joseph Gordon-Levitt) in “Angels in the Outfield,” a 1994 remake of a classic from the 1950s under the stars at 8 p.m. Saturday at Chopin Park, 3420 N. Long Ave.
4. Take Out A Camera And Capture Your ‘Hood: What’s going on in your neighborhood today? Whip out your cell phone, old-fashioned Polaroid or high-res digital camera and get to work sealing all those millions of tiny moments happening in your ‘hoods happening right now into history forever. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then we know the Windy City has a lot to say. (And if you want to be featured in our Scene in the 'Hood series, make sure to tag @DNAinfoCHI!) Right in front of you, All the time, Free.
5. Get a Double-Fest Fix in Ukrainian Village: Two big neighborhood events within less than a mile from each other are on tap in Ukie Village this weekend. The popular St. Helen's carnival will have live music, rides, games and food on August Boulevard between Western and Oakley avenues, 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Days will feature cultural performances, merchandise and food vendors at Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand Ave., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Read more about the two events here.
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