What's Happening in West Town this May

What's Happening in West Town

May 2020

A monthly round-up of neighborhood business events & news!

The West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce releases TWO monthly newsletters. One (this one) "What's Happening in West Town" is a promotional summary of neighborhood happenings and business events, and the other newsletter is informational for Chamber Members announcing meetings and chamber programs. If you would like to continue to receive the Chamber Member's monthly newsletter, we encourage you to join the chamber by clicking here .

Due to the ongoing measures taken to combat the spread of COVID-19, our local business community is in need of your support. This month, we are dedicating our newsletter to showcasing ways you can support and stay connected during these uncertain times. On behalf of the entire West Town community, we thank you for your support.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for ongoing updates!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

West Town Bingo

Takeout & Delivery

Virtual Classes & Resources

Shopping

Fundraisers

WEST TOWN BINGO

Haven’t you heard? #WestTownBingo has officially begun! Show your support while sheltering in place and join in on the #WestTownChicago fun. You can even enter to win gift cards to businesses in the neighborhood!

Here’s all you need to do to play:

Save this card and fill it out over the coming weeks!
Once you have a bingo, submit your card to [email protected], along with the five businesses/actions you supported.
We’d also love to see your bingo cards in action! Share pics of you completing a bingo with your card submission on your channels with our hashtag for a chance to be shared on our pages.
For a free entry, email [email protected] prior to May 31 confirming your subscription to this newsletter.

Full sweepstakes rules below. You have until May 31, 2020 to play to win!

TAKEOUT & DELIVERY

From Cinco de Mayo to Mother's Day to just another day dining in, enjoy your favorite West Town restaurants and breweries from the comfort of your home! As April 30, the below eateries and breweries are offering delivery and/or curbside pick-up.

From pre-fixe meal boxes to groceries and even your favorite craft brews, follow the links for up-to-date information on their menus, hours, details on delivery, and more ways you can support:

VIRTUAL CLASSES & RESOURCES

Stay entertained and connected to the community while practicing social distancing with a variety of virtual tours, classes and digital resources brought to you by West Town businesses. Be sure to check their websites for the latest schedules and up to date information!

Agitator Gallery | Figure Drawing Sessions: Offering weekly virtual figure drawing classes on Tuesdays. For more information or to sign-up for a future class, click here.
Catherine Edelman Gallery | Artist Talks Video Series: Check out the ongoing series here.
ChiMe Chicago Center for Music | Remote Music Lessons: Interested in early childhood music lessons or private digital lessons? Check out the website for details on the current offerings.
Club Pilates Wicker Park | Virtual Classes: To view the live donation-based class schedule, click here.
Chicago Truborn | Virtual Gallery Tour: Click here to tour the gallery virtually.
Grassroots Chicago | Live Streaming Series: Check out their ongoing live stream series featuring work out classes, performances and more here.
Janell Elis - Zip & Fit | Virtual Training & Program Creation: For more information, contact Janell here.
Levin Law Ltd | Remote Legal Services: Offering remote legal services, including discounts! For more information, visit the website.
Monique Meloche Gallery | Digital Exhibition: View the current exhibition entitled The Transcendence of Time by Nate Young here.
Nova Driving School | Online Classes: To sign up or learn more, visit their website.
Sana Vita Studio | Virtual Classes & Private Sessions: For more information on the yoga and pilates classes and schedules, click here.
Spanish Acueducto | Zoom Classes: Offering Spanish classes virtually, learn more here.
Spudnik Press | Drink & Draw Classes: Join the fun every Wednesday! For more information on the classes and suggested materials, click here.
The Movement Guild | Virtual Classes: To view the class schedule, click here.
Through The Body | Virtual Classes: Offering a select schedule of free Facebook live classes, as well as virtual classes for just $10. For more information, visit their website.
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art | Virtual Resources: Offering select digital offerings and screenings, for more information click here.
West Town Physical Therapy | Virtual Sessions: Offering new and existing patients one-on-one Zoom sessions, sign up here.
Western Exhibitions | Digital Exhibition: View the current exhibition Homo-entanglement by Miller & Shellabarger digitally, here.
Wolcott School | Accepting Applications: The school is currently accepting and reviewing applications for the school year remotely. Click here to learn more.

SHOPPING

Many West Town neighborhood businesses have been forced to close their brick and mortar operations. Shop small by purchasing gift cards, merchandise or even pre-paying for a future or rescheduled appointment! The following online businesses & storefronts are open:

FUNDRAISERS

Provide relief to various West Town businesses and their staff by making direct donations. The below businesses have set up donation options. For ongoing updates, visit the West Town Chic ago Facebook page w hich is dedicated to the fundraising efforts of #WestTownChicago businesses seeking any financial assistance toward the continued care and employment of their teams.

West Town Chamber of Commerce | 1819 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago IL 60622 |[email protected] | www.westtownchamber.org