Welcome to the Northalsted Newsletter!
September has been treating us right this year! The autumn equinox is just around the corner, welcoming in the coziest season of the year, but the Chicago weather has decided to give us one last hurrah of summer. If you and your crew are planning one last beach day or heading out to an outdoor concert or festival, be sure to make Northalsted part of your festivities! We have so many ways to celebrate the end of summer, including checking out one of the many Summer themed drag brunches or partying on one of our many patios. Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood is your one-stop-shop for ending this summer with a BANG!
Photo by Steven Koch
Calling all plant lovers! As autumn descends and leaves begin to drop, we have something to add a splash of green to your indoor spaces. SSA #18 is hosting a plant giveaway event at Space Park on Roscoe, where Brightview Landscapes will be on hand for a portion of the event to provide plant care instruction to anybody who wants to provide these beautiful summer plants a cozy winter home. The beautiful foliage in our planters up and down Halsted can be a part of your plant family! Mark your calendar for September 26th, from 1pm to 6pm, and come down to adopt a plant. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to enrich your green collection!
The Taste of Northalsted is BACK!
Stroll through Northalsted on October 4th and indulge in a culinary adventure with the Fall Taste of Northalsted! Featuring over 20 locations, you’ll have the chance to savor selected dishes from the neighborhood’s top restaurants while visiting many of our other retail and service-based businesses to sample a variety of beers, spirits, and cocktails. Tickets are just $30 in advance, making it an affordable way to experience all that Northalsted has to offer.
🧙 Halloween is Coming! 🎃
Can you sense the eerie chill wafting through the night air? The spectral shenanigans of Haunted Halsted have descended upon us! All through October’s phantom-filled weeks, we have a parade of ghoulish gatherings. From the charmingly creepy Pup Crawl that showers love on our neighborhood’s four-legged frights to the city’s one-and-only Halloween Day parade, Northalsted is your one stop shop for all your haunts and horrors. And that’s not all! We will be back with our annual Family Trick-or-Treat event and the ooky-spooky Final Cut Drag Competition as well, so keep your eyes peeled for more details on those. Don your best Halloween guise and join us all October long for Haunted Halsted!
Looking for the perfect place to unwind? Swing by the gayborhood and make a toast. Northalsted is your #1 stop for cocktails hours and more. Stop by next week for a tasty bite at one of our many top grub spots.
From themed dance parties to renowned DJs at Hydrate, Scarlet, Progress, to Musical Monday at Sidetrack, we got you covered if you want to get down and dance through the week in style!
Get ready for a dazzling week of drag in Northalsted! From high-energy performances to fabulous themed shows, there’s no shortage of entertainment to spice up your plans.
Nothing brings family and friends together better than game night! Visit Northalsted for Bingo, Trivia, Karaoke, or some old fashioned video games!
Discover the vibrant shopping scene in Northalsted, where there’s something for everyone! From unique thrifting finds and must-have self-care essentials to bold fetish gear, our eclectic mix of shops offers it all. Don’t miss out on the current member specials—these deals won’t last long! Whether you’re refreshing your wardrobe, pampering yourself, or spicing things up, Northalsted’s one-of-a-kind boutiques have you covered.
Northalsted is the ultimate destination for pop culture enthusiasts looking to celebrate their favorite shows and musicals in style. With an array of lively bars hosting watch parties and sing-alongs, there’s always a place to gather for RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, and so much more. Whether you’re belting out show tunes, quoting iconic movie lines, or cheering for your favorite TV moments, you’ll find the perfect spot to vibe with fellow fans. Pair the fun with delicious food, creative cocktails, and an atmosphere brimming with energy, making every viewing party an unforgettable experience.
The beginning of the year is always the perfect time to reset with new habits to treat yourself. Lucky for you, we got what you need to get in shape and feel your best!
