Gibsons Italia Wants You to Come Play on Its Roof

Gibsons Italia Wants You to Come Play on Its Roof

And Don’t Forget the Fleetwood Mac Pop-Up. Or Your Mom.

Wednesday

FROM PERKS

So Many Guitars Signed by So Many Rock Legends

The Beatles. Prince. Bruce Springsteen. KISS. All have made rock history with guitars (and occasionally, face paint). And this is your chance to own guitars signed by them. Because they did not sign any bottles of face paint.

Thursday

HIGH ROLLER

This Rooftop Isn’t Private Anymore

What was once a private event space is now a breezy spot to sip martinis and dine on beef carpaccio overlooking the city. Indeed, Gibsons Italia is opening its rooftop to everyone so you can eat fancy finger foods and bask in the sun under a retractable glass roof. Sun permitting.

Friday

SHORE THING

Eat Here. Drink Here. Exercise Here.

It looks like a resort. Feels like a resort. And yet, it’s just North Avenue Beach. The Shore Club has returned for the season with a snazzy upgrade featuring an island-inspired patio serving Mediterranean dishes, frozen libations (hello, Frozignon Blanc), plus weekly fitness programs. Twist.

Saturday

GO YOUR OWN WAY

Gin, Tarot Cards and Fleetwood Mac

Enter the Rookery for an evening of majestic Fleetwood Mac-inspired cocktails, a tarot card reader and the beckoning of the Celtic Moon Goddess, Rhiannon. Will your favorite drink be the Landslide? The Black Magic Woman with activated charcoal, gin and lychee liqueur? Anyway, Fleetwood Mac pop-up.

PINKIES UP

She Gave Birth to You, Now Treat Her to Some Tea and Petit Fours

Mother’s Day: still happening. And to that end, take her out for an afternoon of sipping tea in the Virgin Hotels Chicago Commons Club. As a unique iteration of their weekly Upside Down Tea Party, enjoy a special pop-up shop from jewelry designer Kendra Scott, blended satchels of tea from Jenway and champagne. Of course there’s champagne.

Sunday

MOM’S THE WORD

Mother’s Day Brunch + Flowery Portraits = This

If you still need Mother’s Day brunch plans, consider City Mouse’s featuring anything from roasted asparagus with egg yolk jam to chocolate glazed strawberry Old Fashioned donuts. Then, head over to the Gallery where Chicago photographer, Jen Jansen will take photos of you and mom. Gift: check. Activity: check.

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