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5 Things To Do In Wicker Park This Weekend, From Prince To Passover

By Alisa Hauser | April 22, 2016 1:01pm
 Musician Prince performs onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Musician Prince performs onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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WICKER PARK —  It's another big weekend in the neighborhood.

Here are a few ideas for things to do. If we missed including your event, add it as a comment on Neighborhood Square.

Drink to Prince at Beauty Bar. Participate in two happy hours honoring Prince, the 57-year-old legend who died Thursday. Prince movies, DJs spinning Prince's many hits and "custom Prince nail decals" at the manicure station are all on tap. Beauty Bar, 1444 W. Chicago Ave. From 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Free, no cover, ages 21 and up.

Party for All Things Local, Including Lake Michigan. Bucktown's Karen Marie Salon will host its annual Earth Day party with an Alliance for Great Lakes fundraiser raffle offering prizes from the salon's neighbors, such as Red & White Wines, Irazu, Odd Obsession Movies and more. There will be locally sourced libations, plus snacks and a DJ. From 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, 1859 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Go Early for Sushi Burritos, Kimchi Fries. Bucktown's new En Hakkore in Wicker Park ran out of food on Monday because it was so busy, according to host Nicholas Rivera. So get there early for five varieties of sushi burritos, such as fire and ceviche, kimchi fries, poke bowls and more. En Hakkore 2.0, 1467 N. Milwaukee Ave. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Get Inspired By An All Women Variety Showcase. Female comedians will be convening in Bucktown for Ladybits, a show offering improv, sketch, storytelling, stand-up, singing, burlesque, and more. "This is meant to make the amazing talent of Chicago super accessible and with a great intimate/homey vibe," organizers say. Doors open at 7 p.m., the free BYOB show starts at 8 p.m. near the southwest corner of Hoyne/St. Paul/Wilmot.

Celebrate Passover. The Jewish holiday, which commemorates the exodus of the Jews from Egypt, kicks off 7:30 p.m. at sunset Friday. A public seder will offer a full course dinner with hand baked matzah and fine Israeli wines. Tickets are $50; no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Bucktown/Wicker Park Chabad, 1630 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Passover seder tables. [Bucktown Wicker Park Chabad/Facebook]

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