Retail + Shopping
Shop Local!
Our local business owners have invested their creativity, passion, and focused expertise to bring you everything from boutique pet shops to vintage guitars (and lessons), hand-made Irish wool sweaters to one-of-a-kind locally sourced artisan crafts, and much more!
Holiday Shopping
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber is encouraging everyone to shop small over the holidays by making it simple, fun and rewarding to support our local businesses.
Search our member directory for local retail and shopping year round!
Art, Culture, and Entertainment
Signature Events in Ravenswood
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce works to create unique annual festivals and cultural events such as Ravenswood on Tap and Taste of Ravenswood. See all Signature Events here (sponsors and vendors are welcome!).
Public Art in Ravenswood
Together, the Ravenswood Community Council, Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce, and SSA #31 have brought a variety of permanent and temporary works of public art to to our neighborhood. Check out our latest art installations and preview what’s to come!
Ravenswood ArtWalk
The Ravenswood ArtWalk (RAW) Tour of Arts and Industry is a weekend-long celebration of our local creative community each September. The self-guided walking tour along Ravenswood Ave includes open studios and galleries, pop-up performances and activations, and an outdoor arts market featuring over 50 local artists.
Search our member directory to find a local art gallery, artist studio or theater!
Food + Drink
World Class Restaurants
The Ravenswood neighborhood offers a veritable world tour of food. Ravenswood restaurants and breweries have been featured in The Chicago Tribune, Eater Chicago, the Zagat Guide, Chicago Magazine, and more.
Ravenswood Munch March & Ravenswood Costume Crawl
Join us for the Ravenswood Munch March and the Ravenswood Costume Crawl for delicious bites and sips along Montrose Ave!
Search our member directory for to find Ravenswood based restaurants, pubs, cafés, and more.
Craft Breweries and Artisanal Spirits
Malt Row in Ravenswood
Home to one of the most prolific independent craft beverage communities in the country, Malt Row is Chicago’s most diverse beer (and spirits) destination. Brewery tours, tap rooms, and tastings – don’t miss these hoppy happenings!
