Things To Do This Month: June

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Summer is so back! We’ve got new happy hours, lunches, brunches, wine and cocktail dinners, and so many more fun things to do all month long at Lettuce. Plus, the countdown to Windy City Smokeout is on, so get your wristbands now!

Updated May 29, 2026

Now – Sunday, May 31:

Burger & Barbecue Month Specials at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge

Where better to spend National Burger Month and National Barbecue Month than L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge? Enjoy the last of this month’s May rotating specials, the Prime Patty Melt with American cheese, grilled onion, garlic aioli and marble rye (available May 21-May 31); in addition to The Pitmaster Combo with 12-hour smoked brisket, baby back ribs, barbecue pulled pork, cornbread and house-made coleslaw, available May 14-May 31. Top it off with a Wisconsin Old Fashioned or Yuengling on draft! The Burger & Barbecue Month specials are available for dine-in, carryout and delivery in addition to the regular lunch and dinner menus.
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New/All-Month Long

Road to Smokeout Concert Series at Bub City – River North

Bub City – River North is counting down the days until Windy City Smokeout 2026! Every weekend in June, join Bub City, Windy City Smokeout, US99 and Busch Light to welcome country’s rising stars to the Bub City stage for four incredible concerts to get you ready for the fest.
Learn more about Road to Smokeout at Bub City – River North

Summer of Rosé at RPM Seafood

Patio Happy Hour at Mon Ami Gabi – Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park’s newest Happy Hour est arrivé! Join Mon Ami Gabi on the French bistro’s charming patio, Monday – Friday from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM for $3 bistro bites, $8 sommelier-selected wine, $5 select biére, and $10 select cocktails, including a rotating Martini du Jour! Enjoy a French twist on everyone’s favorite time of day with bites like the Tavern Style Croque Monsieur, French Onion Gougères, Deviled Eggs, and more. Mon Ami Gabi’s Happy Hour menu is available on the patio only. Patio seating is weather permitting and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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New Happy Hour at Sushi-san – Willis Tower

Sushi-san Willis Tower is already THE place for sushi in downtown Chicago, and now, there’s an unbeatable Happy Hour, too! Stop by every Monday – Friday from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM for Hand Rolls and Asahi Drafts for just $5 each, plus tax (gratuity not included), first-come-first served at the Hand Roll Bar.
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The Cellar Spotlight at RPM Italian – Chicago, Las Vegas & Washington, D.C.

Join RPM Italian every Tuesday for The Cellar Spotlight, featuring monthly selections of exclusive wines by-the-glass poured from the restaurant’s collection of magnum and jeroboams wines. Each week, RPM Restaurants’ wine teams in Chicago, D.C., and Las Vegas uncork rare, large-format bottles specifically selected to pair with RPM Italian’s hand-made pastas. May’s pours include Villa Gresti ’21, Gagliole Riserva ’19, and Barbaresco ’21.
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June Calendar

Now – Friday, June 12:

Shrimp Festival at Shaw’s Crab House – Schaumburg

Join Shaw’s Crab House in Schaumburg for the Second Annual Shrimp Festival, returning Friday, May 22 – Friday, June 12! Dive into new dishes like Crispy Coconut Shrimp, Buffalo Shrimp Wedge Salad, and Shrimp Diavola, plus more favorites and returning specials such as Shrimp & Grits, available for dine-in, delivery, and carryout all festival long.
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Monday, June 1:

Lurie Children’s Taste Buds Fundraiser at Lil’-Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Sip for a cause! On Monday, June 1, from 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM, join Lil’ Ba-Ba-Reeba! in supporting Lurie Children’s Taste Buds, a citywide restaurant campaign supporting kids and families at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The River North tapas favorite will donate a portion of proceeds from its Sangría del Día to help advance Lurie’s mission of providing world-class care to every child, regardless of their background.
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Monday, June 1 – Wednesday, June 3:

Raymond Vineyards Wine Dinner at Wildfire (multiple locations)

Join Wildfire in Oak Brook, Chicago and Schaumburg for a wine dinner on June 1, 2 and 3 at 6:30 PM, featuring Raymond Vineyards, known for its expressive Napa Valley wines and innovative winemaking, paired with a custom five-course menu. Selections will include Grilled Mahi Mahi paired with Raymond Reserve Chardonnay, Smoked Short Ribs paired with Raymond Sommelier Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, and three additional courses. Bridgette Cusamano, Vice President of National Accounts for Boisset Collection, will join to discuss the evening’s pairings. Tickets are $130 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
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Tuesday, June 2:

Master Sake Brewer Dinner at The Omakase Room at Sushi-san

The Omakase Room at Sushi-san welcomes Mr. Yuta Abe, President and Toji of Abe Shuzo for a Master Sake Brewer omakase dinner on Tuesday, June 2 at 6:00 PM. Yuta-san recently charted a new direction for the 200-year-old brewery, which had been on course to close its doors next year. Together with a team of young brewers, he is promoting a new sake culture. Yuta-san will join the exquisite 18-course dinner presented by Chef Kaze Chan to describe the six sake pairings included. The price per seat is $350, plus tax, and 25% service fee.
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Friday, June 5:

Stone Crab Cracking Dinner at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab

Join Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab – Chicago on Friday, June 5 at 6:30 PM for an interactive Stone Crab Cracking Dinner! This four-course experience invites guests to learn how to crack Joe’s legendary Florida Stone Crab Claws with the guidance of the restaurant’s expert team. Joe’s will provide everything for a seamless hands-on experience, including aprons, protective glasses, mallets, and cutting boards, so you can crack with confidence—no experience needed! Each course will be thoughtfully paired with Far Niente wines for a perfectly curated evening. Dinner is $199 per person, plus tax and service fee (gratuity not included).
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Wednesday, June 10:

Spring Wine Dinner at Osteria Via Stato

Join Osteria Via Stato on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:00 PM for a very special Spring Wine Dinner curated by Chefs David DiGregorio and Dana Heffernan. The four-course tasting menu celebrates the season by featuring the finest local ingredients from Mick Klug, Four Star, and Frillman Farms. Each dish will be expertly paired with world-class wines from Antinori for a truly elevated dining experience. Tickets are $78.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
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Thursday, June 11:

Tour de France Alsace Wine Dinner at Mon Ami Gabi – Las Vegas

On Thursday, June 11, at 6:30 PM, journey to France’s Alsace region at Mon Ami Gabi during this year’s first installment of the Tour de France Wine Dinner Series. With Executive Chef Vincent Pouessel and Wine Director Alex Myerchin as your guides, discover the flavors of Alsace, France, known for crisp, refreshing, and aromatic wines, the six-course evening will feature sommelier-selected varietals paired with regionally-inspired dishes such as Seared Foie Gras and Merguez Pastilla, and Duo of Lamb Chop and Confit Shoulder Baeckeoffe. Tickets are $155 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
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Raymond Vineyards Wine Dinner at Wildfire – Lincolnshire

Join Wildfire in Lincolnshire on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 PM for a wine dinner featuring Raymond Vineyards, known for its expressive Napa Valley wines and innovative winemaking, paired with a custom five-course menu. Selections will include Grilled Mahi Mahi paired with Raymond Reserve Chardonnay, Smoked Short Ribs paired with Raymond Sommelier Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, and three additional courses. Bridgette Cusamano, Vice President of National Accounts for Boisset Collection, will join to discuss the evening’s pairings. Tickets are $130 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
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Saturday, June 13:

RPM Steak’s 10th Annual Beefsteak: The Invitational

Celebrate the James Beard Awards weekend with RPM Steak’s 10th Annual Beefsteak: The Invitational on Saturday, June 13, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. RPM Executive Chef Partner Bob Broskey joins forces with an elite roster of guest chefs including Zach Midgett (Casa Bovina), Javier Bardauil (BARDA), Josh Smith (Bourbon Steak), and Anthony DiRienzo (Bazaar Meat) for an unforgettable culinary event. Experience world-class steaks, signature tableside service, and curated pairings in a tribute to one of the country’s most historic dining traditions. Tickets are available for $175 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included) with seatings available from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
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Summer Starts at Miru

Welcome sunnier days with an afternoon celebrating the start of summer at Miru! On Saturday, June 13 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, take in panoramic views of Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, and the Chicago River from the St. Regis Chicago’s 11th floor Terrace as it transforms into an open-air start-of-summer celebration in partnership with Flecha Azul Tequila and Aspen Vodka. featuring a margarita bar, vodka and caviar tastings, hand rolls made to order, crispy chicken and pork belly bao, a roaming mochi cart, edamame guac and chips, and an array of Japanese-inspired bites. Plus, enjoy playful terrace games, dance-worthy summer soundtracks, a photo booth and more. Tickets are $98 per person, plus tax and service fee.
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Sunday, June 14:

Chicago Cocktail Classic at 167 Events

The Second Annual Chicago Cocktail Classic, presented by the teams behind Three Dots and a Dash, Gus’ Sip & Dip and Kitty’s Cosmopolitan Club, brings together more than three dozen world-class bars, local legends and international icons alike, for an immersive tasting experience at 167 Events in Chicago’s Fulton Market. On Sunday, June 14, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, take a trip to the world’s top cocktail capitals, no flight required. Tickets are $100 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included), and include 10 sample-size cocktails.
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Wednesday, June 17:

Bub City – Rosemont Agave Social

Get ready for an unforgettable night of sipping, sampling and spirited discovery at Bub City – Rosemont’s Agave Social! On Wednesday, June 17, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, grab your friends and immerse yourself in an agave-fueled experience featuring exclusive tastings of some of the most sought-after and award-winning tequilas, mezcals, and agave spirits available. Each ticket includes 3 cocktails, samples, educational seminars, live craft cocktail demonstrations. and passed Mexican-inspired bites designed to perfectly complement the complex flavors of the agave spirits. Tickets are $60 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). 
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Thursday, June 18:

A Night in Amalfi at RPM Italian – Washington, D.C.

On Thursday, June 18, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, experience the spirit of Italy’s Southern Coast as RPM Italian’s Amalfi-inspired dinner returns for its second year. A celebration of the sun-soaked la dolce vita lifestyle, the evening features a multi-course, family-style meal rooted in Chef Massimo Vicidomini’s family recipes. The night begins with an Amalfi Spritz and coastal-inspired passed bites, followed by a three-course menu highlighting regional specialties like Scialatielli with Manila clams and Gnocchi alla Nerano. Each course is elevated by sommelier-selected wine pairings and concludes with traditional sweets and a pour of Amaro delle Sirene. Tickets are $95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). 
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Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25:

Mexican Beer Dinner at Wildfire (multiple locations)

Join Wildfire in Oak Brook, Schaumburg, Glenview and Lincolnshire for a summer Mexican Beer Dinner featuring a custom four-course menu paired with bold, refreshing Mexican beers. The evening kicks off with Mexican Street Corn Croquettes and Shrimp & Vegetable Fundido alongside ice-cold Pacífico Clara, followed by Al Pastor Pulpo Tacos paired with the crisp, easy-drinking Dos Equis Lager Especial, along with two additional courses. Brad Wermager, Wildfire Wine & Spirits Director, will guide guests through the pairings and share insight into each brew. Tickets are $80 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
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Wednesday, June 24:

Shaw’s Crab House & Goose Island Barrel House Launch Party

On Wednesday, June 24, from 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, join Shaw’s Crab House at the iconic Goose Island Barrel House (603 North Sacramento Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612) for an exclusive one-night celebration marking the first-ever Barrel Stout collaboration between Shaw’s and Goose Island. Have a toast to history, as Shaw’s was the first restaurant to ever put Goose Island on tap in Chicago, as you enjoy five Goose Island Beers on Tap—Shaw’s Oyster Bar Pilsner, 312, Honkers Ale, Hazy Beer Hug, and Bourbon County Stout Original—along with guided tours of the Goose Island Barrel House space, a stationed dinner featuring Shaw’s Crab House signatures such as Oysters on the Half Shell, Maki Rolls, Shaw’s Salads, Lump Crab Cakes, Beef Tenderloin Sliders, select desserts, and more. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase Shaw’s Bourbon County Stout Private Barrel Selection to take home. Tickets are $95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). 
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Friday, June 26:

Tromba Margarita Dinner at Wildfire – Chicago

On Friday, June 26 at 6:30 PM, join Wildfire Chicago for a summer margarita dinner featuring a custom four-course menu, each paired with a Tromba margarita to complement. The evening includes Arrachera Esquites paired with a bright Lavender Blueberry Margarita and Mole Duo paired with a fiery Margarita Diablo that balances the dish’s rich, layered flavors, along with two additional courses. Carlo Barone, BarOneUSA Owner, will join to discuss Tromba Tequila and the pairings throughout the evening. Tickets are $130 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
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Summer Sangria Dinner at Wildfire – Tysons

Join Wildfire – Tysons on Friday, June 26 at 6:30 PM for a custom four-course summer dinner paired with refreshing handcrafted sangrias. The evening will feature Shrimp Romanesco and Tortilla Española paired with Watermelon-Raspberry White Sangria, followed by Beef & Tortilla Kabobs with fennel orange salad paired with Strawberry-Lemon Rosé Sangria, along with two additional courses inspired by the bold, bright flavors of summer. A Wildfire beverage expert will join to discuss the sangria recipes and pairings as you sip your way through a fun, flavor-packed summer night. Tickets are $80 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).
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More Fun at Lettuce

Sing-Along Thursdays at Bub City – Chicago

You know the songs, and you definitely know the words. Belt them out every Thursday night at Bub City – Chicago’s Sing-Along Night! Starting at 9:00 PM, our DJs spin the biggest hits from all genres (not just country), with the music videos playing on wall-to-wall screens. Jump in, grab some props, request your favorites, and sing it loud with the whole bar.
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New Commuter Breakfast at Beatrix – River North, Fulton Market

Make breakfast a breeze on the way to work (or wherever your morning is taking you!) with the Commuter Breakfast, available to-go and for delivery from the coffee and pastry counter at Beatrix River North and Fulton Market locations! Choose from the Lil’ Ranchero Breakfast Burrito with cheesy scrambled eggs, sweet corn, quinoa, charred poblano, black beans and hash browns for $8.95 (plus tax), Lil’ BEC with egg, brown sugar bacon, aged white cheddar and sriracha aioli for $8.95 (plus tax), Yogurt Parfait with Pecan Granola & Chia Honey for $7.95 (plus tax), and Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cup for $6.95 (plus tax). Add on your favorite Beatrix Coffee Roasters coffee drink or freshly-baked pastry to fuel up for your day for pick-up or delivery between 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM at Beatrix – River North and 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Beatrix – Fulton Market.
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Weekend Brunch at Ema – Glenview

Enjoy new weekend brunch exclusives at Ema – Glenview, such as Chocolate Babka French Toast, Lamb Shakshuka, Kefta & Eggs and Jerusalem Bagel & Smoked Salmon Spread in addition to your mezze favorites from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM every Saturday – Sunday! Plus, sip new cocktails exclusive to weekend brunch including Chocolate Honey Carajillo, Passionfruit Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, and Harissa Bloody Mary.
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New Lunch Kebab Special at Ema – Glenview

Join Ema – Glenview daily for lunch (Monday – Friday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM) to enjoy favorites such as the Chicken Caesar Wrap, Ancient Grain Bowl, Braised Short Rib Sandwich, and more. New to the menu and perfect for a midday break is the Lunch Kebab Special – including the choice of Classic or Spicy Hummus, Chicken Kefta or Grilled Chicken Kebab, cucumber and tomato salad, lemon dill basmati rice and choice of house bread or crudite for $18.95, plus tax (available for dine-in, carryout and delivery).
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Lunch Club Menu at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge

Weekdays just got better with the Lunch Club Menu at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge! Every Monday – Friday, from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM, enjoy a three-course menu for $27.95 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). The Lunch Club Menu includes a choice of starters like Tomato Bisque, French Onion Soup, Caesar Salad and Crispy Cauliflower. For the main course, choose from options such as the L. Woods Chopped Salad, Cheeseburger, Walleye Fish & Chips and Pounded Chicken A La Sima. Finish off your meal with a choice of dessert, including Key Lime Pie, Turtle Sundae or Chocolate Layer Cake. The Lunch Club Menu is available for dine-in only.
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