Store Calendar

 

Welcome to our store calendar page.  All of our exciting cooking, wine and cheese classes events have been moved to their own Cooking Classes calendar.  The link is located on the left side of the screen.  Once you have taken a look at our store events, glance over at our delicious and educational offerings!

Class Registration:
Space is limited! For classes that have a fee, please register through the link listed in class description. For classes or events that don't have a fee, no registration is necessary.  If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service desk at 312 587 0648.

• Every Monday Night in November & December

  Monday Game Night!

  7:00pm-9:00pm Free!

  Drop by the 1550 Bar for a beer, a bite and some friendly competition.  We will have a great selection of board games available for your group to enjoy and for the gamers that love to rock, we will have a classic set up of the beloved Guitar Hero on the Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park Stage.

• Every Tuesday in November & December

  Tuesday Team Trivia!

  7:15pm-9:00pm Free!

  Who won the 2002 World Cup? What's the name of Gweneth Paltrow's baby? Think you are a trivia wiz? Every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 we'll feature live team trivia for bar area patrons to compete and enjoy. Topics will range from sports, to current events, to pop culture, to Whole Foods Market products!  Kick back, have a beer, bring your friends, and rock your thinking caps!  The winning teams receive fabulous prizes!

• Every Wednesday & Thursday Morning in November/December EXCEPT 11/25,11/26, 12/24 & 12/31

  Bubbles Academy Songs & Stories for Kids

  10:00am-10:30am Free!

  Join the creative teachers of Bubbles Academy on our Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park Stage for exciting songs and stories to entertain the little ones.  For more information on Bubbles Academy, please visit www.bubblesacademy.com

• Wednesdays*, Sept. 16-Dec. 16 (No class 11/25)

  Green Mama Cafe: Brainfood and Community for the Whole Parent

  10:30am-11:30am $35 for 13 weeks or $10 drop-in.

  Led by the Green Mama, this popular interactive group provides support and community for parents pursuing green lifestyles or for those who are just eco-curious. Weekly topics include making sense of green buzzwords, healthy food for kid and mama, and greening up your diaper (or potty) routine. Babies welcome.The Green Mama series is $35 for 13 weeks or $10 drop-in. To register, please click here:  http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1770733   For more information on Green Mama, please visit www.thegreenmama.com

  Topics for November/December are: 

  November 18: Organic and creative discipline. Constant crying or embarrassing tantrums got you down? Melissa Raman Molitor from Art + Soul provides creative strategies for dealing with your child's behavioral challenges.

   

  December 2: Is breastfeeding an environmental issue?  Guide to greener bottles/sippy cups & on-site lactation support. Special guest: Malik Turley of 300weeks.com.

   

  December 9: Alternative health and your child.  Chiropractic, acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy, and vaccinations. What is healthy for your child? With special guest Jennifer Paschen from The Nest.

   

  December 16: Farewell potluck. Feeding families better & raising organic kids on a budget with special guest: chef Ellen King. (Bring something yummy to share.)

• Wednesday, November 18th

  Friends of Wine at the Da'Vine Wine Bar: Ted Diamantis of Diamond Imports

  6:00pm-8:00pm

  For more information, please contact our Wine Team at 312 587 0648.

• Wednesday, November 18th

  Musical Performance by Trish Keporos

  6:30pm-8:30pm Free!

  Come enjoy talented singer and performer Trish Keporos as she treats the stage at the 1550 Bar to a night of music.

• Thursday, November 19th

  Musical Performance by Girls Rock! Chicago

  7:00pm-8:00pm Free!

  Join us at the Lincoln Park Stage for a performance by Girls Rock!Chicago.  For more info on this amazing nonprofit organization, please visit www.girlsrockchicago.org
  

• Saturday, November 21st

  826CHI Food & Writing Presentation

  1:00pm-2:00pm Free!

  826CHI, a Chicago nonprofit dedicated to supporting students age 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, will be hosting a free food and memoir writing presentation by 4th-8th graders on our very own Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park stage.  For more information, please visit www.826chi.org

   

   

• Saturday, November 21st

  Holiday Sparkling Wine with Veuve Clicquot

  2:00pm-5:00pm

  For more information, please contact our Wine Team at 312 587 0648.

• Sunday, November 22nd

  Holiday Tasting

  11:00am - 2:00pm Free!

  Can you believe the season is upon us?!  Let Whole Foods Market infuse your holiday celebrations with classics offerings and some fresh new ideas.  Each department will have delicious samples of their holiday menu delicacies. 

• Wednesday, November 25th

  Ezra Furman Musical Performance

  6:30pm-7:30pm Free!

  Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park is proud to host Ezra Furman, Minty Fresh recording artist who performed at Lollapalooza 2009, to the Whole Foods Market stage for a free accoustic performance.  Check him out at www.ezrafurman.com

   

• Wednesday, November 25th

  Riedel Glass Cocktail Reception & Seminar

  6:30pm-9:00pm $50.00 per person (includes a set of 4 Riedel Vinum Series Glasses)

  Have you ever wondered if those fancy wine glasses you see at top restaurants and in holiday window displays are worth all of the hype?  Now is your chance to find out, and to have a great time with friends and family while you do!  Join the team at Whole Foods Market-Lincoln Park as Sean Petrie from Riedel helps us discover the amazing effect that the proper stemware can have on your wine drinking experience.  The price for this event includes a set of four Riedel Vinum Series glasses, as well as the wines that we will sample throughout the evening.  This seminar is the perfect addition to your holiday party schedule, and you can get some gift shopping done at the same time!  To register, please visit http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1811277 or call 312 587 0648.

   

• Sunday, November 29th

  Sunday Dinner Series with Chef Frank Rossi: Holiday Appetizers

  6:00pm-7:00pm $20.00 per person

  The ever popular Chef Frank is back with great tips on your holiday entertaining.  Sit back, relax with a glass of wine as Frank gives you tips to impress your family and friends with easy appetizer recipes.  Generous sample portions will be served.  To register, please visit http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1805601

   

• Friday, December 4th

  Friday Night Sounds at 1550 Bar: Alex Lund

  6:30pm-7:30pm Free!

   

  Join us for an amazing performance by the junior high singer songwriter who will amaze you with her singer songwriter talent. 

• Saturday, December 5th

  Make a Gingerbread House with Help From the Pros

  10:00am-2:00pm $19.99 per family (includes 1 gingerbread house, icing & candy)

   

  For many, gingerbread houses epitomize family togetherness during the holidays. Continue the tradition with your loved ones at our how-to workshop lead by the Whole Foods Market Bakery Team. We'll provide the frosted gingerbread house and candy, you bring the creativity! This activity will be hosted near the front of the store, near the stage.   All ages are welcome. (includes1 frosted gingerbread house,Hammonds Candies and royal icing)

  To register, please visit   http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1811268 or call 312 587 0648.

• Tuesday, December 8th

  Secrets to Lasting Intimacy - for Couples & Singles

  7:00pm-9:00pm Free!

  Learn the secrets to lasting intimacy, love and fulfillment! Expand joy, pleasure and creativity in your life! Join Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver, the founders and directors of the TantraNova Institute in Chicago, at this workshop where they share their wisdom and heart-opening approach. www.tantranova.com   To register, please stop by our customer service desk or call 312 587 0648.  Next class will be 1/12/2010.

• Wednesday, December 9th

  Taste & Travel: Christmas Around the World with REI Lincoln Park, Hostelling International Chicago & Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park

  6:30pm-8:30pm $15.00 person (each attendee will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market gift card)

  Craving international travel or at least some delicious international cuisine?  Join us for this worldly discussion of regional travel and food. We will explore Italy, India and Israel at the new REI-Lincoln Park on Halsted and then travel to the even newer Whole Foods Market, just a block away on Kingsbury. The evening begins at REI with a slide show and firsthand accounts from experienced travelers from Hostelling International Chicago. The discussion continues at Whole Foods Market as we taste cuisine from that country and share our travel secrets. Raise a toast to travel with a glass of wine and sample the country's cuisine prepared by a Whole Foods Market chef. 
  Beginning location: REI Lincoln Park, 1466 N Halsted Street, 312-951-6020
  Ending location: Whole Foods Lincoln Park, 1550 N. Kingsbury, 312-587-0648.  To register, please call Whole Foods Market or visit http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1811264

   

• Thursday, December 10th

  Spa Night

  5:00pm-8:00pm Free!

   

  Does the holiday season stress you out?  Let Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park help you with an evening of relaxation.  We will have several of our favorite body care and make up vendors on hand to demonstrate their amazing products.  The first 50 customers will receive a complimentary tote bag.

• Saturday, December 12th

  Winter Carnival with Real Reindeer on the Rooftop

  10:00am-2:00pm Free! *with the exception of Gingerbread House class

   

  Tis the season!  Join us for a morning of exciting winter fun.  Our special guests, real reindeer from Hardy's Reindeer Ranch will be outside to meet you on our 3rd floor parking lot.  Inside we will have lots of activities for the youngsters and young at heart.  Clementine Art Studio will host a free workshop featuring their all natural art supplies, Chicago Children's Museum and various other community partners will be here to do fun hands on activities. Whole Foods Market Bakery Team will host a Gingerbread House Class (see below for more details).  In addition to all those things to do and the yummy samples throughout the store, we will also provide exciting entertainment on our Lincoln Park stage, including The David Murphy Magic Show at 1pm.

• Saturday, December 12th

  Make a Gingerbread House with Help From the Pros

  10:00am-2:000pm $19.99 per family (includes 1 gingerbread house, icing & candy)

  For many, gingerbread houses epitomize family togetherness during the holidays. Continue the tradition with your loved ones at our how-to workshop lead by our Whole Foods Market Bakery Team. This class will be held in the Lifestyle Center on the mezzanine level.  We'll provide 1 frosted gingerbread house and candy, you bring the creativity! All ages are welcome.  To register please visit http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1811275 or call 312 587 0648.

• Saturday, December 12th

  Holiday Menu Tasting

  10:00am-2:00pm Free!

   

  Can you believe the season is upon us?!  Let Whole Foods Market infuse your holiday celebrations with classics offerings and some fresh new ideas.  Each department will have delicious samples of their holiday menu.

   

• Wednesday, December 16th

  Girls Rock! Chicago Performance

  7:00pm-8:00pm Free

   

  Join us at the Lincoln Park Stage for a performance by Girls Rock!Chicago.  For more info on this amazing nonprofit organization, please visit www.girlsrockchicago.org

• Thursday, December 17th

  Riedel Wine Glass Seminar

  7:00pm $50.00 per person (includes a set of 4 Riedel Vinum Series Glasses)

  Have you ever wondered if those fancy wine glasses you see at top restaurants and in holiday window displays are worth all of the hype?  Now is your chance to find out, and to have a great time with friends and family while you do!  Join the team at Whole Foods Market-Lincoln Park as Sean Petrie from Riedel helps us discover the amazing effect that the proper stemware can have on your wine drinking experience.  The price for this event includes a set of four Riedel Vinum Series glasses, as well as the wines that we will sample throughout the evening.  This seminar is the perfect addition to your holiday party schedule, and you can get some gift shopping done at the same time!  To register, please visit http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1811276  or call 312 587 0648.

   

   

• Sunday, December 20th

  Holiday Menu Tasting

  4:000pm-7:00pm Free!

  Can you believe the season is upon us?!  Let Whole Foods Market infuse your holiday celebrations with classics offerings and some fresh new ideas.  Each department will have delicious samples of their holiday menu.

   

• Sunday, November 22nd

  Easy Entertaining: Thanksgiving Workshop with A New Dawn Cooking School

  10:30am-1:30pm $55.00 per person

  Help! I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner and I don't know where to start!  Take a deep breath, count to 10, and come to A New Dawn Cooking School's Thanksgiving workshop to learn tips, tricks, and timing to prepare a classic thanksgiving feast so fabulous, even your mother-in-law will be impressed.  Menu: Rosemary-orange roast turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, pear sourdough stuffing, green beans au gratin, apple pie.  To register, please visit http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1802969

   

• Sunday, November 22nd

  Easy Entertaining: Everything but the Turkey with A New Dawn Cooking School

  6:30pm-8:30pm $45.00 per person

  Shake things up this Thanksgiving with some new twists on Thanksgiving sides.  Chef Dawn will demonstrate how to prepare these spectacular sides: Cranberry pomegranate sauce, roasted garlic mascarpone mashed potatoes, green bean fries with garlic-parmesan dipping sauce, grilled sweet potato salad with honey-balsamic vinaigrette, bacon, mushroom, and gruyere bread pudding, gingered pumpkin cheesecake.  To register, please visit http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1802970

   

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