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It’s official… brat summer is over.

Welcome to the Northalsted Business Alliance Weekly Newsletter! Get ready for another week filled with excitement and entertainment in our vibrant neighborhood. Charli XCX may have announced that we must bid adieu to “brat summer”, but that doesn’t mean we stop having fun! Whether you’re up for a fabulous drag brunch, trying your luck at bingo, belting out your favorite tunes at karaoke, or dancing the night away to the hottest DJ beats, we’ve got something for everyone. Join us and make the most of all the fun activities happening right here in Northalsted!

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Stroll through Northalsted this fall 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 sampling a variety of beers, spirits, and cocktails. Tickets are just $20 in advance, making it an affordable way to experience the best of Northalsted’s vibrant food and drink scene.

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The spook-tacular Annual Haunted Halsted Parade has resurrected from the shadows, ready to cast its spell over Chicago’s Proudest Neighborhood this All Hallow’s Eve! Join Northalsted in our ghoulish gala, marking the most spine-chilling holiday of them all. Show off your cookiest, scariest, and most creative costumes and enter the cryptic costume contest, or simply revel in the parade that is simply to DIE for. Registration for the Costume Contest is now open and absolutely FREE. Don’t miss this bewitching spectacle!

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Bring your pooch out in their best Halloween costume to strut their stuff along North Halsted for treats, giveaways & prizes from Aldine to Cornelia (3300 N. to 3400 N. Halsted)! Stop at our Miss Foozie photobooth for professional holiday pic. Have brunch on Lark’s awesome patio at 3441 N. Halsted, which will be open for all dogs. At 2pm Miss Foozie will be hosting a raffle drawing and fun Q&A to win prizes. Your $10 registration for each dog is your entry for a raffle prize, you need not be present to win.

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In Northalsted, game night is every night! From the thrill of Bingo night to the challenge of themed trivia, there’s always something to test your skills and knowledge. Plus, don’t miss the retro arcade fun at Replay, where you can relive the classics while enjoying a drink with friends. With so many game options available every week, Northalsted is the ultimate playground for both casual and competitive gamers!

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Around every corner in Northalsted, you can find a spot to see the incredible spectacle Chicago drag has to offer! Whether you’re going to a watch party, supporting your favorites in a friendly competition, or just want to support local drag, come on down to the strip and get your tips ready for our kings and queens!

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Sing us a song at one of our many karaoke nights in the Gayborhood. Bop into Replay for their weekly Wednesday night karaoke or kick off your weekend at Lark with even more Karaoke. 

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Start your weekend mornings off right in Northalsted with everyone’s favorite meal! Our restaurants are offering enticing food specials, bottomless mimosas, and the iconic drag brunch. Whether it’s a weekly tradition or you are treating yourself, brunch on our block is tastier than ever!

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Shake your groove thing this weekend to Power Hours from your favorite artists, guest DJs, theme nights, and more all up and down our favorite block!

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Hungry for more? Stop in to one of our many restaurants for dinner or a quick bite with deals you cannot beat! Northalsted offers a wide range of cuisine options that not only caters to our typical weekend visitors but also to our weekday night owls, industry workers and more. 

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Sales, packages, and deals are sprouting up everywhere this week! Here’s a little taste of other happenings in Northalsted. We hope to see you soon! 

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