Old Town School of Folk Musichello
celebration of music and cultural expressionshello
Wide range of music since 1957. Classes, private lessons, workshops, visual arts and concerts for all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Two locations; combined facilities include 425-seat and two 150-seat concert halls, 64 classrooms, two music stores, café and a resource center.
Baker Millerhello
stone mill bakery and restauranthello
Bake house using house-ground grains and flour; Grain focused cafe with toast bar. Flour milled on-site.
Magic Inc.hello
magic institution since 1926hello
Oldest continuously family-run magic shop in North America. Prepare to be amazed. Shop has been frequented by Harry Blackstone Sr. & Jr., Penn & Teller, Lance Burton, David Copperfield and many more legends.
Cafe Selmariehello
all day dining & bakeryhello
Pleasant cafe featuring all day dining in the heart of Lincoln Square and overlooking the fountain and plaza. Particularly charming to sit outdoors. Excellent bakery features exceptional cakes, tarts, breakfast danish, brioche and apple strudel.
Critical Masshello
group of riders take back the streetshello
Yes, you might be lucky enough to capture this event, or better yet, participate in it. It moves all over town so the chances you will see it are slim… and only once a month! Celebrate your bike and explore neighborhoods of Chicago you never knew existed. Grab some Dew&JD and your favorite candy to share with this vibrant community. Plan to attend the last Friday of every month at Daley Plaza for an energy-charged ride. “Happy Friday!”
Sweatlodgehello
old world saunahello
Russian sauna, Turkish sauna, plunge pool and massage. Restaurant specializing in Eastern European foods fresh juice, pelmeni, pierog and beer. Men only.
Amy’s Candy Barhello
old school candieshello
Intimate candy boutique which ranks at the top of the cuteness and charming scale as a place to purchase your confections. In addition to the standards, imports and licorice, shop also crafts their own caramels, nougat and chocolate bars.
Gene’s Sausage Shop & Delicatessenhello
sausages galorehello
Old world, two-level shop in the epicenter of Lincoln Square with rooftop beer garden and knowledgable staff. Fully stocked meat and deli counter with house-made sausages and more ham than anywhere in Chicago. Lovely assortment of European groceries, breads, beer and wine. Occupies site or former Delicatessen Meyer. Look for the cow hanging on the facade.