Dining Events in Chicago: June Highlights

Summertime in Chicago brings ample opportunities for outdoor dining and socializing. Whether you’re looking to explore new dining spots or enjoy some classic barbecue, the city has a lot to offer. Here are ten dining events happening this June that you won’t want to miss.

Sunday BBQ Series at Sportsman’s Club

Experience barbecue from local favorites on the expansive patio of Sportsman’s Club in Ukrainian Village. Each Sunday features different restaurants, such as Maxwell’s Trading on June 7, Creepies on June 21, and Boeufhaus on June 28. For a special New Orleans flair, Bacchanal and Nightbloom will appear on June 14 during the James Beard Awards weekend.

Join in from 4-7 p.m. every Sunday through September 27 at Sportsman’s Club, 948 N. Western Ave.

Thursday Night Beats & Bites

Unwind after work with dinner from four unique food trucks, including Wagyu House by The X Pot, Chkn Box, and Polombia. The event also features live music covering genres like Motown, Brazilian jazz, and popular party hits. This takes place from 5-8 p.m. on Thursdays through July at Roosevelt Collection, 150 W. Roosevelt Road.

‘The Chicago Way’ Q&A and Signing

Join chef Carrie Nahabedian and Sparrow beverage director Peter Vestinos for a delightful afternoon with journalist Monica Eng. They will host a Q&A with Michael Gebert, discussing “The Chicago Way: An Oral History of Chicago Dining.” An autographed copy of the book is part of the $50 ticket.

This event takes place from 1-4 p.m. on June 8 at Brindille, 534 N. Clark St.

Chicago Cocktail Classic

Celebrate the second year of the Chicago Cocktail Classic, gathering over 30 bars from across the globe, including Bar Mauro from Mexico City and Superfine from Paris. Local spots like Meadowlark and Nine Bar also serve mini cocktails. Tickets cost $100 and provide 10 drink tokens.

The event is held from 6-10 p.m. on June 14 at 167 Events, 167 Green St.

Up South Pop-Up

Chef Maya-Camille Broussard of Justice of the Pies highlights South Side culinary talent alongside chef Dominique Leach of Lexington Betty Smokehouse. Enjoy smoked desserts and other specialties. RSVP by June 12 for this event happening from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 14 at 8655 S. Blackstone Ave.

Sanders BBQ x Mahari

Get a sneak peek at Sanders BBQ Prime with chef James Sanders and chef Rahim Muhammad of Mahari. They will serve signature brunch dishes in a BYOB setting. Tickets cost $75 and the event is from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 14 at Mahari, 1504 E. 55th St.

Bario BBQ

Celebrate Mexico’s grilling traditions with dishes from Manchamanteles, Diego, Pizza Lobo, and Santa Masa Tamaleria. The event supports the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and serves dishes like birria tacos and cochinita pibil tamal. The tasting is from 4-7 p.m. on June 14 at 2009 N. Western Ave. with $69 tickets.

Cravings on Clark

Explore more than a dozen Lincoln Park restaurants at a crawl by the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce. Restaurants like The Fat Shallot and Tanaka Ramen offer signature bites. Tickets range from $55-$65 for the crawl happening from 6-9 p.m. on June 24, beginning at Briny Swine Smokehouse & Oyster Bar, 2577 N. Clark St.

Malt Row on Damen

Sample drinks from various breweries and distilleries, including Cultivate by Forbidden Root and Gnome Brew. The stroll also includes stops at places like Amy’s Candy Bar. Tickets are $32 for the event occurring from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 24 along Damen Avenue between Wilson Avenue and Argyle Street.

Chicago’s Taste of the Nation

Join more than 50 restaurants, including Obelix and Girl & the Goat, for an event benefiting No Kid Hungry. The event includes cooking demos, mixology showcases, and a chance to win a wine cellar. Tickets are priced at $150 for the event happening from 6-9 p.m. on June 26 at Rockwell on the River, 3057 N. Rockwell St.

Conclude your month by engaging with the vibrant culinary scene that Chicago is renowned for.