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Berwyn, IL
117Events this week
17Free things to do
87New spots
90New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 20, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Berwyn

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 117 events, day by day →

Bella Kay: The Reckless Tour

Monday 6:30pm · Thalia Hall

Movement Mondays: Tango Dancing at Gallagher Way

Monday 7pm · Chicago · Free

Monday Blind Draw Series at Davern's Tavern

Monday 7pm · Davern's Tavern and Lounge

Broadway Barbara Live!

Monday 7:15pm · The Den Theatre

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic

Monday 8pm · Shakers on Clark

New in Berwyn

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Dream Cuts 97

Beauty

Fresh fade alert: Whether you're chasing a crisp lineup, a clean cut and shave, or a beard trim with the hot towel treatment, Dream Cuts 97 keeps it tight and tailored to you.

dreamcuts97.com ↗

Baby BBQ Fire

Restaurants

Smoke and slices: When you're torn between ribs and a legit pie, Baby BBQ Fire nails both with cook-to-order BBQ, crowd-pleasing pizzas, and comfort classics in a warm, family vibe.

babybbqfire.com ↗

La Michoacana Classic

Bakeries & Sweets

Paleta break, anyone? When the midweek blahs hit, La Michoacana Classic has you covered with bright, fruit-packed paletas, creamy banana splits, fresas con crema, and aguas frescas, plus savory fixes like elote and tortas.

lamichoacanaclassic.com ↗

Berwyn’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Berwyn’s best →

Most read in Berwyn

The five stories Berwyn readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Get Your Lederhosen Ready: Oktoberfest Events and Other Food Festivals to Explore in Chicago This September

    The Chicago area's September food events calendar includes several Oktoberfests, specialty food festivals, wine strolls, and other ways to enjoy the last warm days of the year.

    Full story at wttw.com ↗

  2. Chicago Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with Multiple Events

    The City of Chicago will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with multiple events and parades starting on Friday, September 11 and continuing through the official holiday on Wednesday, 16.

    Full story at chicago.gov ↗

  3. Chicago's beloved Walnut Room will soon open holiday reservations

    The iconic restaurant inside Macy's on State Street, The Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, is set to open holiday reservations for the holiday season.

    Full story at nbcchicago.com ↗

  4. Fall Fun in Chicago: Free Days at the Best Museums - ChambanaMoms

    The list includes special days when Chicago museums offer free admission from September through December 2026.

    Full story at chambanamoms.com ↗

  5. BOO! at the Zoo

    BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Halloween fun event, is a family-friendly fall tradition at the zoo.

    Full story at choosechicago.com ↗

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