The weekend wants you to hold out for more.
You never need much of an excuse for rooftop cocktails at this River North summer staple, so a bevy of Ford Models parading around during the launch of its globally inspired fashion series seems like extra mint in your caipirinha.
You've been known to wriggle out of your share of sticky situations, but for the muggy August weather that awaits, the only rescue is a crisp new wardrobe. Get first dibs on Friday when summerwear from Hugo Boss, Victorionix and C'N'C drops by as much as 50 percent.
River North's minimalist lounge finally introduces mojitos this weekend with a $175 Bacardi Mojito bottle service package. You save $75 from the regular price, and, for no extra charge, they'll throw in the muddling.
Know what white people like? Ironic blogs. Know what they love? Ironic blogs made into books. And if you want to see their eyes really roll back into their heads, check out White People author Christian Lander at the Book Cellar.
You may prefer the death race otherwise known as finding a parking spot in Chinatown Square, but the spectacle of 28 ornate dragon boats churning down the South Branch of the Chicago River isn't exactly without its charms, if not the dents.
You may be a Sunday duffer, but you'd still never miss an opportunity to get that edge on the green. Hit up 27-year-old PGA player Aaron Baddeley for backswing tips when he makes an in-store appearance at the new Penguin shop.
Join the Chicago Beer Society as they close out this week's American Cheese Society Conference and Competition with a pairing party. Wait—there's a Chicago Beer Society? We do like that cheese is now a competitive sport.
