WICKER PARK — It's another big weekend in the neighborhood.
Here are our picks for fun things to do and see.
Imbibe on a Serene Back Patio. Americano 2211 recently added evening hours, offering pintxos, grilled chicken and porterhouse lamb, among other dinner menu options. And a new liquor license adds beer, wine and unique drinks (view the cocktail menu) to the mix. Weekend hours are to 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. At 2211 W. North Ave
Stand in Line, Get a Gift Bag. The first 50 shoppers at the new Arc'teryx on Saturday morning will receive gift bags as part of the rugged outdoor apparel maker's grand opening, which will also offer free food, drinks and music to celebrate its first Chicago shop. Party hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, at 1630 N. Damen Ave.
Shop for Handmade Goods. The Renegade Craft Fair will offer over 400 booths, plus dog adoptions, screen printing workshops, food, music and more revelry. Organizers advise taking public transit, walking or cycling, as many streets will not allow parking. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. On Division Street, between Damen and Ashland Avenues.
Celebrate The Hideout's 20th Year. Musicians Jon Langford, White Mystery, Eleventh Dream Day, Kelly Hogan, Devil in a Woodpile and more including the Girl Talk interviewing team with DNAinfo's Jen Sabella are on the schedule for an action packed anniversary party, held in lieu of the bar's block party. From 12 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Tickets are $20. At 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.
Get Rid of Sensitive Papers, Electronics Responsibly. Old love letters and that 18-pound laptop can all be recycled in the Wicker Park Bucktown Taxpayer No. 33's Community Paper Shredding and E-cycling day, which is really a two-hour window, 10 a.m. to noon, A.N. Pritzker School parking lot, 2020 W. Evergreen St.
Meet "Chicago P.D." Stars at Fundraiser Honoring Slain Teen. Actor LaRoyce Hawkins and stars from two other NBC shows head to Wicker Park's Chop Shop to raise money for Patrick Lives On, a nonprofit group focused on combating gun violence in the city and suburbs. Organizer Patricia Frontain's son, Patrick Boswell, lost his life to gun violence last year. VIP tickets have sold out but general admission, $100, are available online on the Patrick Lives On website under the "events" tab. Starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at Chop Shop's 1st Ward Events, 2033 W. North Ave.
Go for a Dip in Bucktown or Humboldt Park. Due to a heat wave and community feedback, the city has extended hours at two public pools and beaches. Holstein Park pool, 2200 N. Oakley Ave., and Humboldt Park beach, 1400 N. Sacramento Ave., now open through the end of the month. Hours at both spots are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Sunday Brunch at Harvest Moon. Harvest Moon, A farm-to-table restaurant that replaced Bob San will launch its first brunch this Sunday. Brunch menu highlights include a fried duck and sweet potato waffle and a surf 'n turf skillet along with a $5 Bloody Mary and $18 Bottomless mimosas. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 1805 W. Division St.
Buy a Gourd at the Farmers Market. Score fresh veggies, meats, eggs, pastries, pasta, fruit, jam, coffee from Half-Wit Roasters, and fresh crepes made onsite at the weekly Wicker Park Farmers Market, every Sunday in the park. See the full vendor list. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the park, 1425 N. Damen Ave.
