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Join us the Third Saturday of June, July, and August
Set for June 20, July 18, and August 15 from 10AM-6PM

Free trolley, street performances, sidewalk sales, and special deals from area businesses

The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce has collaborated with SSA #26, the Edgewater Community Council, the Edgewater Development Corporation, and Alderman Mary Ann Smith's 48th Ward office to present a series of summertime shopping events along Broadway and its arterial streets.

On these special Saturdays, residents will enjoy a free trolley along Sheridan and Broadway, street entertainment, art work in store fronts, and sidewalk sales from businesses throughout the area.

For more information, contact info@edgewater.org or call 773-561-6000.

August 15th Participating Businesses (by block)

Granville

  • Thai Grill (1040 W Granville Ave.) will offer FREE edamame or egg roll with $15 purchase. www.thaigrillchicago.com
  • Gerber Hart Library (1127 W. Granville) will have an indoor book sale between 12 - 4 PM.  www.gerberhart.org
  • Bananas Foster Cafe (1147 W. Granville) will be offering a FREE bite of watermelon and coupons for a FREE cup of coffee.  www.bananasfostercafe.com

Broadway (Rosemont to Granville)

  • Third Coast Comics (6234 N. Broadway) will have a sidewalk sale with comics and graphic novels on sale. www.thirdcoastcomics.com
  • Broadway Wood Studio (6224 N. Broadway) will be offering woodworking demonstrations throughout the day.
  • Granville Gallery (6200 N. Broadway) is having a summer clearance sale all month long. 25% to 70% off stock frames, paintings, prints, mirrors, and wall decor. Sidewalk sale features additional specials weather permitting. If there is rain, please visit them inside the gallery. Call 773-764-1919 or visit their website www.grandvillegallerychicagoframing.com for more information.
  • Soothe Your Senses Day Spa (6260 N. Broadway) will offer 30min – CranioSacral Treatment $30, 30 minute Swedish Massage $30, 30 minute Summer Skin Saver $30, Express Mani/Pedi $30  Add Polish $10, $10 Brow Wax. Call 773-262-4246 to reserve your spot. Walk-ins welcomed but not guaranteed. PLUS – All Soothe Your Senses Products are 50% Off. Stock up on all your favorites for the gift-giving season while you can save BIG! All appointments on Saturday will be done indoors. Product Sale will be outside on the sidewalk.

Broadway (Granville to Glenlake)

  • Artwork on display in storefronts
  • Kukulu Market (6129 N Broadway) will have a sidewalk sale featuring antique clothing and jewelry as well as discounts on cookbooks, language books, and music. 773-262-3169
  • Chicago's Discount Cleaner (6125 N Broadway) will offer one shirt laundered for FREE with dry cleaning.
  • Ethiopian Diamond (6120 N. Broadway) will have live music in front of their restaurant and Ethiopian clothing, artifacts, and even some hand carved furniture will be on display for sale. Visit Ethiopian Diamond at 6120 N. Broadway. Call 773-338-6100 or visit their website at www.ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com

Broadway (Glenlake to Thorndale)

  • The Edgewater Green Market (Broadway & Norwood) The market runs from 7 AM to 1 PM and features a diverse array of vendors providing fresh produce, gourmet bakery goods, eco-friendly products, and wellness services.  Also, this Saturday the market will feature a tap dancer from 11 AM to 1 PM.  The market is located just outside of True Nature Foods at the intersection of Broadway & Norwood.
  • True Nature Foods (6034 N. Broadway) will offer market specials on organic produce and local vendor specials. www.truenaturefoods.com
  • Broadway Bank (5960 N Broadway) between 10 AM - 3 PM offering $50 gift cards when you open a new customer account (Direct Deposit only.) Visit their personal bankers for more information. www.broadwaybankchicago.com
  • Indie Cafe (5951 N. Broadway) will be offering special coupons for dine in only. $2 off $20 total before tax  www.indiecafe.us
  • Nova Shoes & Fragrances (5947 N. Broadway) will be offering special prices on shoes (1 pair for $40, 2 pairs for $70, or 3 pairs for $90) as well as a free gift with every purchase of perfume.
  • Bark Bark Club (5943 N. Broadway) will have a sidewalk sale and offer FREE nail trims for dogs between 11 AM - 3 PM. Call for services, Dog Supplies & Dog Grooming: 773-878-7233 or Doggie Daycare & Dog Walking:773-989-8807 or visit their website www.barkbarkclub.com.
  • Ole St. Andrew's Inn (5938 N. Broadway) will be offering FREE samples of Rib Tips. All You Can Eat Rib Tips meals are available for dine-in patrons on July 18. Coupons for Complimentary Mojitos will be handed out for use day of or anytime thereafter. Visit Ole St. Andrews Inn at 5938 N. Broadway. Call (773) 784-5540 with questions or visit the website www.olestandrewspub.com.

 

Thorndale

  • Artwork will be on display in storefronts.
  • Castle Food & Liquor (1128 W. Thorndale) will offer 10% off all wine purchases. (773) 769-1234

Broadway (Thorndale to Ardmore)

  • North Broadway Dental (5930 N Broadway St.) will be handing out FREE toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss.
  • Yoga Now (5852 N. Broadway) will be demonstrating yoga poses on the sidewalk. If you join them you get a FREE class coupon! Walk by and get 1/2 off coupons. www.yoganowchicago.com
  • Broadway Cellars (5900 N. Broadway) will be handing out a Broadway Cellars goody bag all day. www.broadwaycellars.net

 

Broadway (Ardmore to Hollywood)

  • North Shore Auto Sales (5750 N. Broadway) will have an in-store sale and a sidewalk sale.

 
Broadway (Hollywood to Bryn Mawr)

  • APART Pizza (5624 N. Broadway) will be raffling off 10 APART dinners featuring their classic 18-inch pizza, salad, and sweet filoncino. www.apartinc.com
     

Bryn Mawr

  • LensCrafters Optique (1055 W. Bryn Mawr) will be offering $100 off for a complete pair of glasses for anyone and a kids package (under 17) including FREE lenses with frame purchase. Plus, goody bags and a raffle for a FREE annual eye exam. www.lenscrafters.com
  • The UPS Store (1055 W. Bryn Mawr) will be offering free beverages and a 20% off coupon for packing services and a 20% off coupon for 50 copies or more.  www.theupsstorelocal.com/5249
  • New Style Men's Wear (1116 W, Bryn Mawr) two piece quality suits only $99.99-109.99. Original Rabbit Fur Coat only $179.99 valued at $500. Genuine leather jackets from $84.99-159.99 and two piece casual working suits from $44.99-59.99.
  • Hellas Gyros (1133 W. Bryn Mawr) will be offering 15% off Gyros, Cheeseburgers, and Hamburgers.
  • Bryn Mawr Jewelry Company (1125 W. Bryn Mawr) will offer 60% off all diamond jewelry, all day. 773-271-6263
  • Shinobu Japanese Restaurant (1131 W. Bryn Mawr) will offer a 20% discount on dine-in meals from 12 - 6 PM. www.shinoburestaurant.com
  • DryClean Direct (1106-1108 Bryn Mawr) will be raffling off valuable drying cleaning coupons and other valuable merchandise. www.drycleandirectstores.com
  • Chase Bank (1055 W. Bryn Mawr) "Chase the Dog" the Chase mascot will be at the bank saying hi and serving snacks and beverages. www.chase.com
  • Lakefront Group Realty Associates (1048 W. Bryn Mawr) will be giving out FREE bottles of water between 10 AM - 2 PM.
  • Tina's Internet (1137 W. Bryn Mawr) will be passing out coupons. 773-769-1287
  • Bryn Mawr Deli (1101 W. Bryn Mawr) will be passing out special coupons. 773-271-4880
  • Salon 64 (1064 W. Bryn Mawr) will be handing out coupons for 20-25% off hair services.
  • That Little Mexican Cafe (1055 W. Bryn Mawr) live Mariachi Band from 3:30 - 5:30 PM.

 

Broadway (Bryn Mawr to Catalpa)

  • Test Positive Awareness Network (TPAN) (5537 N. Broadway) will offer FREE rapid, oral HIV tests from 11 AM - 3 PM, as well as informational packets on HIV prevention and care. www.tpan.com
  • Chicagoland Games (5550 N. Broadway) will be demonstrating games in front of their store and offering a 10% discount. www.chicagolandgames.com

 

Broadway (Catalpa to Balmoral)

  • Artwork on display in storefronts.
  • Graham Cracker Comics (5443 N. Broadway) will be celebrating almost a year in Edgewater with an almost 50% off sale on Back Issue Comics! Back number issues, bagged, and filed will be 49% off between 10 AM - 5 PM. Call 773-561-5010 or visit their website at www.grahamcrackers.com/edgewater
  • Sentieri Casa Italiana  (5430 N. Broadway) will have an indoor Italian cafe and bookstore featuring FREE biscotti and travel brochures between 12 - 3 PM. They will be selling Italian language and culture books at $5 and $10. Plus, get 10% off membership subscriptions purchased on 08/15! www.sentieri.com

Balmoral

  • Artwork will be on display in storefronts
  • Mai Flowers, Inc. (1211 W Balmoral Ave.) will have a sidewalk sale, an in-store sale, offer a special Third Saturdays promotions, and coupons. www.maiblossom.com

Broadway (Balmoral to Berwyn)

  • La Fonda Latino Grill (5350 N. Broadway) will be offering FREE samples of beef and spinach empanadas and drinks between 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
  • Blockbuster Video (5300 N. Broadway) will have a sidewalk sale offering previously viewed DVDs at 4 for $20 and 3 for $20. New DVDs for just $4.99. www.blockbuster.com

Berwyn

  • Pay/Half (1143 W Berwyn Ave.) will be having a sidewalk sale outside of their building on Berwyn. www.payhalfstores.com
  • Pizzeria Aroma (1125 W. Berwyn) will be offering Third Saturdays menu specials.  www.pizzeriaaroma.com
  • DCI Rooms & Accessories and Wild Drink Cafe (1121 W. Berwyn) will be having a sidewalk sale and a Food Tasting Fair with food samples, including their sandwiches, wraps, desserts, drinks, and new spinach pizza
  • Steep Theatre (1115 W. Berwyn) will have an information table with company members on hand to answer questions and give tours and will e-mail 2-for-1 admission tickets to anyone who signs up for their e-mail list, 11AM-3PM. www.steeptheatre.com
  • Pause Cafe (1107 W. Berwyn Ave.) will offer a FREE bagel when you buy a coffee drink between 10 AM - 2 PM. www.pausechicago.com 
  • Fortuna Shoes, Inc. (1111 W. Berwyn) will have a sidewalk sale featuring up to 60% off select items.

Broadway (Berwyn to Foster)

  • Coffee Chicago (5256 N. Broadway) will be offering a 12 oz. hot or cold coffee for $1.00.
  • National City Bank (5247 N Broadway) will be raffling off a $25 Gas Card, promoting a $100 and $75 offer, and serving FREE lemonade and coffee. www.nationalcity.com
  • Dots (5239 N. Broadway) will be handing out valuable coupons between 3 - 4 PM. www.dots.com
  • Rainbow Kids (5231 N. Broadway) will have a sidewalk sale with $3, $5, and $7 items, plus an in-store sale featuring 25% off school uniforms.www.rainbowshops.com


August 15th Entertainment

For the August Third Saturday event, entertainment will continue on Broadway around Thorndale and Bryn Mawr. Below is the scheduled entertainment.

Broadway Armory Lot

  • 11am-2pm: Family Fun Day, featuring jumping jack, free popcorn, snow cones, carnival games, and a balloon artist
  • 3pm: Rock Band West on the Andies
  • 4:30pm: Rock Band One Drum Shoe

Intersection of Broadway, Ridge, and Bryn Mawr

  • 11am-2pm: Saxophonist Traysee Leonard
  • 3pm-6pm: Country Rock, Latin Rock, and R&B group Chico Malo Trio from

Along Bryn Mawr & Elsewhere Throughout Edgewater at Various Times

  • Blues Musician Napoleon Tabion
  • Vocalist Maria Garcia
  • Guitarist and vocalist Sheldon Harris
  • Violinist and gypsy jazz musician Marielle
  • Mariachi Band at That Little Mexican Cafe
  • Guitarist and vocalist Sheldon Harris at the Edgewater Green Market (Broadway & Norwood)
  • Live Music at Ethiopian Diamond (6120 N. Broadway)
Trolley Stops

A free trolley will be running throughout the Third Saturday event.  We will be providing maps to those boarding the trolley with a listing of businesses in the area as well as a map of trolley stops.  See below for a map of the trolley stops.

 

Ways for Businesses to Participate

□ Offer a promotion.
□ Provide entertainment relevant to your business.
□ Have a sidewalk sale.

□ Give away valuable coupons.

□ Offer FREE samples of your products.

□ Have a big in-store sale.

□ Place a Third Saturdays poster in your window.  (Contact us for additional posters.)

□ Promote Third Saturdays to your customers with an e-mail or reminder in person.

Let us know what kind of promotion you’re planning, and we’ll list it on our website.  Just send your business name, business address, and a 1-2 sentence description of your promotion to info@edgewater.org.

We encourage you to have someone out on the street offering samples, handing out coupons, and inviting people into your store, business, or restaurant.

Ways for Individuals to Participate

□ Attend the event.
□ Volunteer to help during the event.

□ Come out and perform.
□ Tell your friends.

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