TEXT ALAINA AFRICANO  /  ILLUSTRATION KATIE BUCKLEITNER

Join G&F and Cadillac to celebrate our travel issue with
highlights from our good ol’ fashion road trip to Nashville!
Thursday, May 8th,  6-8pm at Lofts on Lake / MORE INFO HERE 

We never realized how much we missed that darn lily pond!
And pair that with drinks al fresco at Mon Ami Gabi—perfection.
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pond and Mon Ami Gabi, 2300 North Lincoln Park West

Want a quick way to channel summer fun?
We hear the back patio at Sportsman’s Club is totally TPTB.
Sportsman’s Club, 948 N Western Avenue

Gold digger! One of our favorite jewelry designers
opens up their brand new digs on May 8th.
Winifred Grace, 5642 N. Clark Street 

It’s that time a year again to pump up those tires and cruise through some ‘hoods.
Check out G&F’s Bike-apades for three paths around Chicago
and look eco-chic with bike friendly outfits.

We’re seeing stars in your babe’s future!
Just in time for Mother’s Day and by two of our favorite past G&F guests: The Astro Twins!
Momstrology: The AstroTwins’ Guide to Parenting Your Little One by the Stars, $19.36

Get down to Lincoln Square’s roots with this German festival
(we like to call it Octoberfest in May) with a tall beer and schnitzel.
May 30 – June 2, 2013 | Thursday 5-9:30pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 12-11pm and Sun 12-10pm
Lincoln Ave And Leland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625 / MORE INFO HERE

Our partner (and dear friends!) unveil their new series of installations
exploring the realities of living and working within the autism spectrum
Bridgeport Arts Center, 1200 W. 35th Street, April 4th-May 24th | Tue–Sat, 11am–5pm
/ MORE INFO HERE

Does Market makes its spring return!  Head over to the Chop Shop May 11
and May 18 to get dosed with the latest goods from local artisans.
2033 W North Avenue, Sunday, May 11th and May 18th | 10am-4pm / MORE INFO HERE

Hit up Macy’s to see this MAC designer collaboration in action—
try one of the four (or all!) sultry lip colors.
Macy’s, 111 N State Street / MORE INFO HERE