Andersonville Wine Walk on May 15
The 10th annual Andersonville Wine Walk will take place Sunday, May 15, 3-6 p.m.
This event will feature two routes, each including 12 retail stores transformed into tasting destinations. Each route ( North and South ) features 36 wines provided by participating distributors such as H2Vino, Cream, Heritage, Vinejoy, Winebow, Candid and more.
The Andersonville Wine Walk will begin with check-in at the Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St. Event tickets cost $35 per person in advance, or $40 per person if purchased the week of the event.
See Andersonville.org .
Taste of Randolph June 17-19
StarEvents, the West Loop Community Organization and Silver Wrapper have revealed the music and restaurant lineup for the Taste of Randolph Festival 2016, which will take place June 17-19 at 900 W. Randolph St.
Just a few of the participating restaurants are Wishbone, Alhambra, Vivo, City Winery, Gus's Fried Chicken, La Sardine and Publican Quality Meats. Peter Bjorn & John, Sunsquabi, Kevin Garrett, Cornmeal, Atlas Genius and Earphorik are some of the musical acts slated to play during the festival.
A $10 donation is suggested for admission to benefit the West Loop Community Organization.
See TasteRandolph.com .
'Chefs and the City' June 2
Heartland Alliance and Heartland Health Outreach, Inc. ( HHO ) announced the return of its annual Chefs and the City tasting event at the Montgomery Club, 500 W. Superior St., on Thursday, June 2, at 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Some of this year's chef participants include RL Restaurant's Ryan Pitts, Enolo Wine Bar's Felipe Ospina, Tanta's Jesus Delgado and Swirlz Cupcakes' Marissa Meyer.
Attendees can take a chance in the premier and grand raffles to win an array of fabulous prizes, including a trip to New York City.
Each ticket purchase includes access to an exclusive after-party at Bull & Bear, 431 N. Wells St., at 9;30-11 p.m. to enjoy a cocktail and a more intimate social atmosphere. A $20 donation at the door is encouraged.
Proceeds from Chefs and the City and the After Party will support Heartland Health Outreach's HIV/AIDS services, providing medical care and food and nutrition to homeless and low-income Chicagoans.
Complimentary cocktails from Bombay Sapphire and fine wines are included with each ticket purchase. Early-bird tickets for the event are $100 until May 20 at 5 p.m. ( $125 after the date ). To purchase tickets, visit secure3.convio.net/ha/site/Ticketing .
More upcoming events at the link: www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/chicago/events/upcoming.php.