Music, Flavor & Community: Lincoln Park Serves Up a Pig Roast Collab and a Music School Open House This Week

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Lincoln Park · July 24, 2026

Lincoln Park neighbors, your summer social calendar is far from winding down — the neighborhood has two more can't-miss experiences lined up just around the corner.

First, foodies and tapas lovers have something truly special to look forward to: Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! and Mon Ami Gabi — two of Lincoln Park's most beloved restaurants, both calling 2024 N. Halsted home — are teaming up for a Basque Pig Roast on Thursday, August 6 at 6:15 PM. It's a one-of-a-kind culinary collaboration between two neighborhood stalwarts, blending the bold, communal spirit of Basque cooking with the warm, convivial atmosphere that's made both restaurants Lincoln Park institutions. Mark your calendars and invite your neighbors — this is the kind of only-in-Lincoln-Park evening worth clearing your schedule for.

And for families and music lovers, Merit School of Music is hosting an Open House at their Near North location at 458 W. Eugenie on Monday, July 28 at 6:00 PM. Whether you're a parent exploring music education options for your kids or simply curious about one of Chicago's most respected music schools, it's a wonderful opportunity to connect with educators and the broader Lincoln Park community. From sizzling pig roasts to the sound of student musicians, Lincoln Park is proving once again that it's a neighborhood with something for everyone — get out there and make it a summer to remember!

Sources:
1. https://www.lincolnparkchamber.com/upcoming-events/