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	World Music Wednesdays at Old Town School of Folk Music Make the mid week go by a little faster - stop by the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square for World Music Wednesdays. The event has a $5 suggested donation and offers the opportunity to... more
	Summer Reading Since moving to Chicago, I've been doing a lot more reading - mostly during my 40 minute commute. One thing I've come to love is my local library branch, the <a href="http://www.... more
	Great Irish Pub in North Center I visited Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro for a friend's birthday this weekend - great experience, highly recommended! The Bistro has a great outdoor seating area, which was packed when we... more
	Wine + Books: Discounted flights at the Book Cellar I'm not sure how they do it, but The Book Cellar in Lincoln Square somehow compiles a stock of books that are 100% interesting. You know how in some book stores there are entire sections you... more
	50% Off All Coffee Drinks at Cafeneo Cafeneo, a cute little coffee shop in the heart of Lincoln Square, recently switched to using Lavazza Coffee to make all their coffee drinks, and in conjunction with the change is offering 50% off... more
	Recession-Proof Monday Nights Head over to Bowman's Bar & Grill in North Center and enjoy $3 burgers and fries and $3 drafts every Monday night. Plenty of TVs, outdoor seating, and after a few beers, the idea of ordering... more
	Get your weekend soccer fix This weekend is the Chicago beach soccer tournament at Montrose Harbor. Won't lie - I wasn't aware of the existence of beach soccer until about 15 minutes ago, but it seems interesting... more
	Cincinnati-Style Chili in Lincoln Square Cinner's is tucked away on a quiet street in North Lincoln Square - it's one of those places that you probably wouldn't find if you weren't looking for it. They serve authentic... more
	Thursday Night Wine Tastings - Free! While you're enjoying the <a href="http://www.thelocaltourist.com/blog/lincoln-square/free-music-lincoln-sq... music in Lincoln Square</a> tonight, head a block south from Giddings... more
	Free Music in Lincoln Square Tomorrow Night If you're tired of sitting around at home and looking for something fun (and free!) to do tomorrow night (7/23), head over to Lincoln Square for a night of free music. There's authentic... more

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