If you find yourself suddenly surrounded by endless, delicious barbecue and craft cocktails, you're not dreaming. Nor are you in heaven. You're actually at Thursday's Chef's BBQ Benefit thrown by Green City Market. The event features barbecue tastings and cocktails from close to 100 local chefs and restaurants. Basically, you're eating yummies, sipping spirits, and mingling with fierce foodies, all while raising money for a market Chicago can't live without. We can't think of a better reason to get sauced. Tickets available online.
South End of Lincoln Park, 1750 North Clark Street (at Menomonee Street).
Photo via Green City Market.