There are a lot of sweets consumed around Valentine's Day, including pastries. The shared kitchen space Logan Square Kitchen (2333 N. Milwaukee Ave.) is hosting a pastry market from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. tomorrow. Pastries, confections, preserves and other treats from Floriole, Nice Cream Co., Katherine Anne Confections, FIG Catering, B-True Bakery and other participants will be available for purchase. If you're the kind of person who waits until the last moment to get your beloved some doghouse roses, consider this alternative instead. more ›

The Metra French Market announced the addition of four more vendors. Green City Market shoppers are already familiar with Zullo's. Their new shop will sell traditional pizzas, assorted pastas, panini, pastries, sandwiches, soups and other Italian specialties that change daily. Another farmers market staple, Olives4You, will specialize in marinated and stuffed olives, tapenades, assorted pita breads, vinegars, olive oils and eventually homemade hummus and fresh, ready-to-eat specialties. more ›

• Today: Acradia Brewing "Ale-vangelist" Jim Javenkoski will be hosting a tasting of the Battle Creek, MI brewery's English-inspired ales at Provenance Food & Wine's Logan Square location (2528 N. California, 773-384-0699) from 5-8 p.m.
• Saturday: In Fine Spirits is hosting a holiday wine tasting from 3-6 p.m. in the wine shop (5418 N. Clark).
• Saturday: A reminder about the Empty Bottle's farmer's market from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

You know how you always feel a little guilty for downloading a record for free, if you actually like that band and wanted to (in theory, anyway) support their careers? more ›