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Left to right: a hip-length swing coat on a mannequin at one of Wicker Park's trendy boutiques; sky blue paint daubed on a canvas by a camel hair brush; there are many used bookstores in Wicker Park; a dj spins tunes at a nightclub in Wicker Park

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Do division: street fest and sidewalk sale

Retail therapy takes to the outdoors with the Do Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale (Saturday, May 31–Sunday, June 1), a showcase of Division Street boutiques and merchants, as well as live music, street food, and activities that adults, kids, and even pets, can enjoy.

Shop a sidewalk sale and enjoy coffee at an outdoor cafe in Wicker ParkFor more unbeatable bargains on spring and summer “trendessentials,” accessories, gifts, and home décor, shop the Wicker Park Bucktown Summer Sidewalk Sale, when shopkeepers set up along Damen, North and Milwaukee avenues, and Division Street.

Quimby's bookstore

Known as "an underground Library of Congress," Quimby’s Bookstore has a selection of titles that differ from all others. Unique finds include comic books, tattoo magazines, and books by fringe authors who are often invited to hold readings in the shop.

Dining

Coco Rouge

Coco Rouge storefrontHungry yet? For a pick-me-up, try the other bean, cacao. Coco Rouge wows with a neonhappy décor and handcrafted chocolate of every type, from gourmet hot chocolate to truffles in exotic flavors like Turkish coffee and lavender honey.

Earwax Cafe

Vegetarians love Earwax Café for its tasty take on health food, like sandwiches made with seitan (flavored wheat gluten) and “eggs” Benedict made with tofu.

Milk and honey cafe

A breakfast of bacon and eggs made sunny side upEnjoy al fresco dining at Milk and Honey Café, where you can choose from exceptional sandwiches, fresh salads,
homemade soups and the café’s own freshly baked pastries. Or have it both ways at the Bongo Room: this fave brunch spot serves up basic eggs, bacon, and toast, whileputting a new spin on classics like “preternatural pancakes.”

sultan's market

Situated amid the white tablecloth fine dining set, Sultan’s Market offers an option for flavorful food on the cheap. Try Middle Eastern fare like chicken shawarma or what many claim are the city’s best falafels.

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Enjoy brunch at a sidewalk cafe in Wicker Park

shopping

The Wicker Park Bucktown Summer Sidewalk Sale
Saturdays– Sundays; July 26–27, August 23–24; Saturdays Noon– 6 pm, (Sundays 5pm)
Damen, North (1600 N.) and Milwaukee avenues 773.384.2672
wickerparkbucktown.comfreewheelchair friendly

Do Division Street Fest
and Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, May 31–Sunday, June 1
Division Street (1200 N.), between Damen (2000 W.) and Leavitt (2200 W.)
312.850.9390
do-divisionstreet
fest.com
donation $$ (Fest)
free(Sale)kid friendlywheelchair friendly

Quimby’s Bookstore
Mondays–Thursdays Noon–9 pm, Fridays Noon–10 pm, Saturdays 11 am–10 pm, Sundays Noon–6 pm
1854 W. North Avenue
773.342.0910
www.quimbys.com
wheelchair friendly

WICKER PARK
FASHION BOUTIQUES

Gamma Player
Tuesdays–Saturdays 11 am–7 pm, Sundays Noon–6 pm; 2035 W. Division Street; 773.235.0755
www.gammaplayer.com
wheelchair friendly

Hejfina
Sundays and Mondays Noon–6 pm, Tuesdays– Saturdays 11am–7 pm
1529 N. Milwaukee Avenue
773.772.0002
www.hejfina.com
wheelchair friendly

Habit
Tuesdays– Saturdays 11am –7 pm, Sundays Noon–5 pm
1951 W. Division Street
773.342.0093
www.habitchicago.com/
chicagostore.html
wheelchair friendly

Dining

Milk and Honey Café
Mondays–Fridays 7 am–4 pm, Saturdays 8 am–5 pm, Sundays 8 am–4 pm
1920 W. Division Street
773.395.9434
www.milkandhoneycafe.comwheelchair friendly

Earwax Café
Daily 9 am–10 pm
1561 N. Milwaukee Avenue 773.772.4019
wheelchair friendly

Sultan’s MarketMondays–Saturdays 11 am–10 pm, Sundays 11 am–9 pm
2057 W. North Avenue 773.235.3072
www.chicagofalafel.com
wheelchair friendly