Summer’s End is a free-to-enter bar crawl bringing a little love back to Ravenswood Ave. Crawl at your own pace, share drinks with neighbors, and enter the raffle! Read more “Summer’s End Community Crawl in Ravenswood | August 15, 2025”
Tag: Shop Small
O Patio, Where Art Thou? A Summer Guide to Ravenswood’s Best Patios
You may not know that Ravenswood is brimming with patios. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the most prolific patios in the neighborhood. Read more “O Patio, Where Art Thou? A Summer Guide to Ravenswood’s Best Patios”
Celebrate Pride Month in Ravenswood
It’s Pride Month! Here’s how Ravenswood businesses are celebrating our vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Read more “Celebrate Pride Month in Ravenswood”
Hi Ravenswood, I’m Dad: The Ultimate Father’s Day 2025 Guide
With Father’s Day right around the corner, we’ve rounded up our top local experiences guaranteed to earn a nod of approval from your old man. Read more “Hi Ravenswood, I’m Dad: The Ultimate Father’s Day 2025 Guide”
Love Local: Your Guide to Valentine’s Day in Ravenswood
Ravenswood businesses are feeling the love as neighbors “shop small” heading into Valentine’s Day. We’ve collected details about all the celebrations, specials, and great gifts from around the neighborhood. Read more “Love Local: Your Guide to Valentine’s Day in Ravenswood”
Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Ravenswood is a hub for creativity and craftsmanship, making it an annual destination for holiday shoppers. Like our neighborhood, our 2024 Gift Guide has something for everyone on your list! Read more “Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide 2024”
The “Best of Ravenswood” 2024 Winners
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of their 2024 Best of Ravenswood Awards. Read more “The “Best of Ravenswood” 2024 Winners”
Your Guide to Celebrating Halloween in Ravenswood
GRCC staff collected details on all the spooky celebrations and haunted happenings leading up to Halloween in Ravenswood. Read more “Your Guide to Celebrating Halloween in Ravenswood”
Vote for Your Favorites in the “Best of Ravenswood Awards”
GRCC presents the first annual Best of Ravenswood Awards, celebrating the unique and vibrant business community in our neighborhood. We invite neighbors and visitors to vote for their Ravenswood favorites in 13 categories, including Favorite New Business, Favorite Place to Unwind, and Favorite Community Event. Read more “Vote for Your Favorites in the “Best of Ravenswood Awards””
Ravenswood Businesses Shine in the 2023 “Best of Chicago” Awards
The Chicago Reader has announced the winners of their 2023 Best of Chicago Awards. Check out this recap of the winners from around Ravenswood. Read more “Ravenswood Businesses Shine in the 2023 “Best of Chicago” Awards”
Love Local: Your Guide to Valentine’s Day in Ravenswood
Ravenswood businesses are feeling the love as neighbors “shop small” heading into Valentine’s Day. We’ve collected details about all the celebrations, specials, and great gifts from around the neighborhood. Read more “Love Local: Your Guide to Valentine’s Day in Ravenswood”
Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Ravenswood is a hub for creativity and craftsmanship, making it an annual destination for holiday shoppers. Like our neighborhood, our 2023 Gift Guide has something for everyone on your list! Read more “Ravenswood Holiday Gift Guide 2023”
Unwrap Ravenswood Holiday Rewards
From Black Friday through Christmas Eve, shoppers that spend $300 between a minimum of 3 qualifying local businesses can receive $75 in gift cards to Ravenswood stores and restaurants. Read more “Unwrap Ravenswood Holiday Rewards”
Your Guide to Celebrating Halloween in Ravenswood
GRCC staff collected details on all the spooky celebrations and haunted happenings leading up to Halloween in Ravenswood. Read more “Your Guide to Celebrating Halloween in Ravenswood”
Ravenswood ArtWalk Weekend Highlights
Check out a short film festival, take a free swordplay or dance class, discover new public art, or enjoy an outdoor performance from some amazing local musicians! Read more “Ravenswood ArtWalk Weekend Highlights”
Ravenswood Businesses Host “Best of Chicago” Party on July 28
Ponnopozz, District and GRCC are combining forces to throw a Best Of Chicago Party on July 28. Join us on the 4800 block of Damen Ave in Ravenswood from 5:30-8:30pm for an evening of local pop-ups and fun for all. Read more “Ravenswood Businesses Host “Best of Chicago” Party on July 28”
Exciting Summer Season at Lillstreet Art Center in Ravenswood
Explore the exciting summer classes, immerse yourself in the “Collected Reverie” exhibition, and mark your calendar for the Empty Bowls Ice Cream Social. Read more “Exciting Summer Season at Lillstreet Art Center in Ravenswood”
HG Studio
Meet Margot Wojdyla, the owner of HG Studio. Located at 2010 W Foster, HG Studio helps people looks their best in advance of their most memorable days. They also employ Jill, “a very lazy but cute assistant” who inspired the salon’s color scheme. Read more “HG Studio”
Ravenswood Businesses Win Big in the 2022 “Best of Chicago Awards”
Ravenswood stole the show at The Chicago Reader’s 2022 Best of Chicago Awards. We’ve got a recap of the winners from around the neighborhood. Read more “Ravenswood Businesses Win Big in the 2022 “Best of Chicago Awards””
Giving Tuesday: Ravenswood Businesses Fundraise for Common Pantry
The Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce partnered with local businesses to host a Giving Tuesday fundraiser for Common Pantry. Read more “Giving Tuesday: Ravenswood Businesses Fundraise for Common Pantry”