This festival ran for 4 days until Mon, Sep 7. Parking wasn't so bad... parking in the neighborhood…read moreand took 20 mins to walk to the stage. I listened to the LP Vinyl band and they were pretty good playing rock music. There is no admission charges. Food trucks were around a few appeared popular, and the lines were not long. It's a super nice neighborhood surrounded by Mike Rylko community park with lots of police presence. Note that the pool toilets are closed so you have to use the porta potty but at least there are the touchless water and there is soap. Worth attending if you live close by.

Another typical suburban festival -- carnival rides, mixed with music stages, and food tents, and…read moresometimes, business vendors. To be honest, I enjoy em, and this one, called Buffalo Grove Days, or what the cool kids call it -- "BG Days" is A-OK with me. I do like how this is well laid-out. There are shuttle buses to take/drop you to where you need to be. I didn't bother looking for parking and ended up parking at wherever the Buffalo Grove Days parking signs pointed to, which ended up being at the Buffalo Grove Metra station, which was free. I do have to say that the offering of carnival rides BG Days have, compared to the other copious amounts of suburban festivals, was less. It was actually hard to use up our 22-tickets (this year it was 22-tickets for $25) and I'm glad I didn't go with the unlimited rides for $25 each. The carnival games included pop-a-shot, lucky ducks, and other typical games. Food-wise, the food tent was actually pretty big. Lots to choose from, from pizza, to Mexican, to Dairy Queen. Food prices were A-OK and definitely not like the $40 for a piece of lettuce prices you'd find at the Taste of Chicago. BATHROOM REVIEW: The couple of port-a-potties we visited were actually pretty clean! Many to choose from and there was no line on the evening we went. Sit or squat? It's still a port-a-potty after all. Squat.

My family loves driving through this neighborhood to see both the uniqueness of each home's…read moredecorations as well as the design and style of the exterior of the house itself. We even saw some Hanukkah decorations, so cool!

A little off season now, I know - I had been wanting to finish this review during the holidays but…read moregot a little bit busy. So here it is, if you're wanting the experience of enjoying Christmas lights, at a really slow pace while you're in the comfort of your car - come here and drive around the Lincolnwood Towers Subdivision (still thinking of Rush). But of course, come in the evening to get the full effect. I promise you that it'll become tradition, especially if you have little kids or even big kids. They in turn, will eventually take their kids. It only takes about 20 minutes, at the most. I've actually picked up folks at O'Hare from outta the country and have taken them directly here for a quick tour - before going home. They were amazed!! The decorations and displays are over the top and my favorite of all time...drum roll please...is the house with the Christmas tree seemingly protruding through the roof. How clever!! Ahem, these are our Lincolnwood neighbors sacrificing their privacy and convenience, so please be courteous to those driving their Range Rovers and G Wagons. Pretentiousness aside, this is a really nice neighborhood that puts on a great display of the Christmas spirit and therefore, a big thank you to these folks!!

We had a very fun experience, Rick is informative and entertaining. The property is such an oasis…read morein the city, the food was amazing and I highly recommend a tour.

Wonderful tour with Rick and his gardener. We had plenty of time to explore and ask questions and…read morethe margaritas were delicious. Highly recommended.

It's the kind of place where you can catch incredible up-and-coming bands one night and seasoned…read moreindie legends the next. The sound quality is excellent for such an intimate space, and the atmosphere is pure rock-and-roll -- raw, unpolished, and full of energy. Drinks are affordable, the lighting sets the perfect underground vibe, and the crowd is always lively and diverse. It's a place that celebrates real music and creativity without the pretension, making every show feel like a genuine Chicago experience.

October-April. It is…read morethe second Saturday of the month. noon to 4:00 PM free to the public 21+ and parents with kids (same goes for sellers) Parking: Street Transit: #49 Western bus - http://www.transitchicago.com/riding_cta/busroute.aspx?RouteId=198 Transit Chicago - http://www.transitchicago.com Handmade Market is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. Featuring more than 30 amazing sellers at the market, selling jewelry, purses, knitted items, clothing, paper crafts, and more! The Empty Bottle starts serving at noon, so feel free to shop with mimosas in hand. (We do encourage relaxed shopping.) You can also grab brunch at the tasty Bite Café next door. Markets include funky jewelry, glass pendants, knitted items, handbags, clothing, paper crafts and more. Did you know that in the city there are many makers who create jewelry, clothing, scarves, handbags, journals, greeting cards, and more? Do you want your money to go directly to the people that make the things you buy? Here you can establish a personal connection, and our makers are even encouraged to demonstrate or make their products during the event. Sustainable crafterness this is a regular monthly event. We strive to create a crafter's market, with affordable handmade, mostly local items. There are a ton of crafters in the city, and we try to make this accessible to up and coming designers, jewelry makers, and others. Come out and help support your monthly crafter's market.

Walking into Smith Park, the only thing that led me away from the assumption that I was crashing a…read morereunion was that I paid $5 admission. Ukrainian Days, in a nutshell, is a giant family picnic in the park. That is if your family is all Ukrainians. I've been to Ukraine a couple of times before. And the country itself is not that friendly to outsiders. Not that the people are especially surly or anything, but the rate of English being spoken - even in the tourist industry - isn't very high (except in Kiev). The closest someone can get to this experience in Chicago, besides going to the consulate downtown, is this festival. The amount of English that I heard in the over an hour I was there could best be described as "a smattering." Even the stage announcements, let alone the acts, were in Ukrainian (completely without English translation) and even the youngest people in the crowd seemed to grasp what was going on. I, however, never quite did. Thankfully, those in the service sector of this mini-economy (just trying to keep the analogy going, I mean the people working the booths) spoke enough English to let me know the borscht was vegetarian. And it was good. And it was a $1. Sadly, the best festival food I've had all summer was a cup of warm borscht (perfect for carrying around the festival). It was just like grandma used to make (even if she was Lithuanian). The food vendors were all spectacular, in fact. Shokolad brought a large menu, including rich deserts, and two other vendors offered authentic Polish and Ukrainian fare (including the ever tempting vereneky). Though sadly, the lines for each of the food vendors were enormous and there's a reason why - there wasn't much else to do. The few merchandise stalls there were seemed to be an afterthought. And the only interesting one I saw was one selling CDs from the old country. You know, to listen to if you get tired of sitting around a picnic table and talking to your closest relatives or listening to live Ukrainian folk music from the festival stage. And Heineken and Miller beers were only $3. At least that makes it better (or more bearable) than an average family reunion.

I think that now that they have decided on a date and have stuck to it, closest to Ukrainian…read moreIndependence Day August 25th, the fair has been a success. Yes, it is a fest catering mainly to the Ukrainian community but all are welcome to attend. After all, the Ukrainians have been in this area for decades and as I recall at West Fest, I don't remember hearing any Ukrainian or Polish or Spanish spoken for those residents that have been a part of West Town for longer than the newly arrived discoverers of this now trendy neighborhood. The people that attend this fest are family yes, but the vast majority of these folks are simply related by common ethnic backgrounds and most likely attend the same church or bar. Americans or anyone else are certainly welcome, your money is green and will be heartily accepted. So, please partake and enjoy the wonderful ethnic dancing, singing and general merriment of the Ukrainian community here in Chicago. And as the other poster noted the $5. admission charge, West Fest charges the same $5 admission fee, what's he squawking about?

There is one day of the year that's been requested as a day off every year for the past seven years…read moreand it ain't my birthday and it ain't Arbor Day. It's B-Fest. Held the last weekend in January at Northwestern University B-Fest is a 24 hour bad movie marathon spanning 6pm Friday until 6pm Saturday and has shown some of the worst films of the 20th and 21st centuries. Such heyday gems as Kingdom of the Spiders and The Magnetic Monster all the way through psychedelic 60's bombs, 70's blacksploitation, 80's classics and even contemporary used diapers like Baby Geniuses II and Battlefield Earth have seen screentime. But that's only half the story, the real attraction is the MST3K-like audience participation that takes place as well as the crowned king of B-Movies, Plan 9 From Outer Space as the perennial midnight movie at the fest. Get your tickets early as it's sold out quicker and quicker every year. Show up with comfortable clothes, a pillow, a blanket, a stack of paper plates and enough lozenges to quell your inevitable laryngitis from yelling out every quip that occurs to you. It's simply put the most fun you can have without waking up the next morning to something awkward.

B-Fest is 24 hours of cinematic mayhem - if you're coming to "enjoy the movies," you might as well…read morestay home. This is all about yelling back at the screen and making your fellow festgoers laugh. B-Fest rewards thorough preparation and caffeine consumption, so do your homework and bring a toothbrush. If you love b-movies, you don't want to miss B-Fest.

This review is really late, but I wanted to thank the staff at BloOuts for a wonderful Ladies…read moreNight. Sometimes it is nice to go out with just the girls! I had fun getting my hair curled and going out for dinner afterwords with Michele B and Valerie W. I loved the ice cream that had alcohol in it. I am going to have to contact the lady who makes it!

Very lovely and low key event…read more They took my hair from frizzy to fab and the results lasted all evening and the next day! My stylist asked how often I wash my hair and I told her about every other day or every day when I workout. She told me not to work out the next day (Friday), so I listened and waited two days. I'm pretty sure my hair would have remained flawlessly flat on the third day if I hadn't worked up a sweat on Saturday. Their Oribe products smell great, too! I couldn't stop sniffing my hair. Lots of cheese and fruits to nibble on. Drinks of the bubbly, boozy and non-alcoholic variety. Jenny S. and I combined champagne with the juices they offered to make a tasty mixed drink. They also provided Miss Dottie's Pound Cake samples and spiked gelato. Only touch-up services were part of the event. Normal blow out services are $35 and include a shampooing beforehand, so perhaps what we were shown was not the most accurate representation of what you would get. However, if they were able to make us ladies look this great without washing our hair, I imagine the results would be even more stunning if you came in as a paying customer and got the full treatment. They also offer Up Do, Braids and Ponytails. There are different prices depending on whether or not you have your hair washed and if you are under 14 vs adult. I could see this being great for anyone who needs some hair help, and as a particularly useful and affordable option for teens. Thanks Angela S. and BloOuts. I had a wonderful time! I don't live nearby, so I don't know when I'll have a chance to come back, but I'll definitely keep them in mind if I have a special event to attend in the area and I'll recommend this place to all of my local friends.

This building has offices for the administration, their arts council and the police dept. The…read morebuilding and all the grounds were all built several years ago and is very well maintained. The grounds surrounding it have a huge park that even has a giant swimming pool and playground.

Joan, who works in the Finance Department, is always DISRESPECTFUL and UNPROFESSIONAL. She gave my…read morefather and I a bad attitude so I gave her the same attitude back to her. If she continues to behave this way, then I am going to continue treat her poorly. I suggest to all the Lincolnwood residents to do the same as well. Remember, our taxpayers' money goes to Joan's paycheck and pension which she does NOT deserve. I already filled a complaint on her and unfortunately, they can't do anything about it... Shame.