Father’s Day is almost here! Wondering what to get the dads in your life? Check out our blog post for some ideas, including special Father’s Day discounts at neighborhood businesses and local spots to find the perfect gift for dad!

Have fun slinging beers and supporting your community by volunteering at the Roscoe Village Burger Fest beverage tents on Sunday, July 17! Tips raised from the beverage tent where you’ll be volunteering supports the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber and local business community. Volunteers must be 21+. Learn more and sign up for a shift time today!

As you gather with friends and family on Memorial Day, take time to honor the amazing people who sacrificed their lives while bravely serving in the military. Memorial Day weekend also marks the kick-off of summer, so we put together some ideas on how to enjoy the weekend in Lakeview and Roscoe Village.

Join us for PorchFest Lakeview taking place on Sunday, June 5 from 1-5pm where 40 local musicians will perform across 15 front porches throughout Lakeview. Get your ticket today before ticket prices rise on Monday, May 30! Receive an event guide with porch locations, music schedule, local business discounts and an itinerary of what to do in the neighborhood.

Shop and dine in Roscoe Village for the kick-off weekend of Roscoe Street-ery on May 27-29, organized by local restaurants, offering on-street dining on Roscoe St from Damen to Seeley on the 2nd & 4th weekends from May - October. Shop at local businesses during Roscoe Street-ery weekends and present your receipt to receive specials at participating restaurants!

The Roscoe Village Farmers Market returns on Sundays from 8am - 12pm at Jahn Elementary (3149 N. Wolcott) from June 12 - October 9, 2022. Shop the market weekly for high-quality produce, proteins, cheese, fresh baked bread, specialty drinks, ready to eat meals, sweets, flowers, and more from local farms and vendors. Plus, enjoy special programming, such as free workouts, family-friendly activities and live music! Check out the list of vendors coming to the market this summer and sign up to the Roscoe Village Farmers Market Newsletter to receive updates on market happenings, the weekly vendor schedule & more!

Low-Line Market Opening Day is less than two weeks away! This year's market takes place every Tuesday from 3-7pm from June 7 - October 11 at the Southport Brown Line Station. Shop delicious local produce, meats, cheese, flowers, honey and so so much more! The market is proud to accept Illinois LINK cards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program.

Konbini & Kanpai opened in August 2021 by wife & husband pair Naomi Hattori & Jun-Jun Vichaikul. The couple wanted to bring together what they love about the Japanese Konbini (convenience store) with a curated selection of craft beers, wine and sake in Lakeview. Kanpai (“cheers” in Japanese) is a play on how you can purchase alcohol to go and also drink in the store.

Attend this Cook County Assessor’s race candidate forum on Thursday, June 9 from 6-7:15pm via Zoom. The candidates will talk about their views on stability, fairness, equity, and transparency as it pertains to the Cook County property tax system. We will also discuss the candidates’ views on reforms needed to improve the property tax system. Property taxes are a crucial issue for small businesses, property owners and commercial corridors throughout Cook County. This forum will be moderated by SBAC President Elliot Richardson.  We hope you can join us for this important candidate forum!

Shop art for the home art including fabulous paintings, sculptures, and fiber pieces, as well as décor, jewelry and more at the Spring Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair taking place on Sat, May 21 & Sun, May 22 from 10am - 5pm on Lincoln Ave from Roscoe to School, sponsored by Lakeview SSA 27! Along with shopping from a variety of vendors, enjoy live music, delicious food, kids art activities hosted by local businesses and drinks from Great Central Brewing curated by Bitter Pops at the beverage tent raising funds for Friends of Lakeview!

Have you seen progress on the new community mosaic outside the UPS Store at 3501 N. Southport Ave? We are inviting the entire community to help us bring this masterpiece to life at open community workshops, held on May 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20 from 3-6PM. These workshops will be held onsite and our project partner Green Star Movement will be present to instruct on the tiling process. This mosaic is fully funded by Special Service Area 27.

Now in its second season, the Roscoe Village Farmers Market provides local, sustainably produced foods to the Roscoe Village community on Sundays from 8am - 12pm starting June 12th through October 9th, 2022 at Jahn Elementary School. Get ready to enjoy local produce along with vendors offering fresh breads, pastries, cheeses, coffee, and even ice cream! Vendors will be announced soon - sign up to the Roscoe Village Farmers Market eNewsletter to be the first to know and get weekly updates on market happenings throughout the season.

Shop local and celebrate moms for Mom’s Night Out on Wed, May 4 from 5-8pm at stores along Roscoe St, Southport Corridor and Paulina Station! Enjoy sips & bites, special promotions, spin to win prizes & discounts, pop-up vendors, and more! It’s the perfect chance to shop spring and summer collections, support local stores, and treat yourself with a gift for Mother's Day. Thank you to our event sponsor, Rush University!

Shop local for your Mother’s Day gifts at stores in Lakeview and Roscoe Village! Check out the below stores where you’ll find a variety of lovely gifts for mom such as cards, flowers, accessories, jewelry, candles, bath & body products, clothing, artisanal foods, books, CBD, plants and so much more! Plus, you can shop gift ideas on the Lakeview Roscoe Village Online Marketplace.

Lakeview and Roscoe Village businesses are hiring! Check out our website to find new job opportunities available at local businesses, such as Swim Instructor and Life Guard at Goldfish Swim, Pediatric Office Nurse at Lakeview Pediatrics, Sales Associate at a specialty grocer & deli, Assistant Director of Music School, and more!

Did you know that women account for 51% of all people worldwide who have experienced a stroke? Rush University, sponsor of Mom’s Night Out, is hosting a blog takeover to share 7 facts women should know to prevent and recognize a stroke. Read here to learn more.