What: Sale at The Daisy Shop

When: July 15th -August 30th

Where: 67 E. Oak St. (sixth floor)

Why: 40 percent off summer clothing and 20 percent off accessories. At this couture resale boutique.

More info | 312.943.8880

What: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

When: July 17th – August 2nd

Where: 900 N. Michigan Ave.

Why: Fashionistas get ready for the largest sale of the year at Nordstrom. Get a sneak peak of the fall and winter fashions while getting great discounts on you favorite designers and beauty products.

What: Sale at Ikram

When: All of July

Where: 873 N. Rush St.

Why: 40% off designer clothing, accessories, and shoes.

More info | 312.587.1000

What: DIne with Dale from Top CHef

When: Every thursday

Where: Relax Lounge, 1450 W. Chicago Ave

Why: Top Chef Dale Levitski prepares his siganture 4-course dish

More info | for reservations call 312.666.6006

What: Tuesday on the Terrace

When: July 21(Every Tuesday) 5:30PM-8PM

Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave.

Why: Come for the international dinner buffet cooked with ingredients from the farmers market; and Stay for the live jazz concert on the terraced garden.

More info | to reserve a table call 312.397.4034

What: Luxury Furnishing Sale

When: Thursday, July 30th - Saturday, August 1st

Where: 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza

Why: The Merchandise Mart Design Center will open its doors to the public for a Summer Sale with luxury home furnishings and accessories at up to 75% off. Take advantage of an extraordinary shopping experience featuring quality home furnishings including furniture fine art, antiques, fabrics, area rugs, lighting, accessories, outdoor/casual furniture, plus much more. And if you are interested in new or custom merchandise, many showrooms will have designers on hand to facilitate purchases.

More info |  www.merchandisemartdesigncenter.com

What: Dior Show Artist event

When: July 30th

Where: Nordstrom Michigan Ave, 55 E. Grand Ave.

Why: Event featuring celebrity makeup artist Pati Dubroff and her team of Dior artists. Dubroff, who creates red carpet looks for Hollywood faces, will share her industry insider tips and tricks. Tickets are $100 per person, which is redeemable in Dior product purchased at the event.

More info |  RSVP call, 312.464.1515

What: Outdoor film festival in Grant Park

When: August 11th at 8:30pm

Where: Butler Field Grant Park

Why: Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and spend Tuesday night watching the classic horror film Psyho for free under the stars

More info | 312.744.3315

What: Happy Hour Cocktail Class

When: August 20th 5:30 - 6:30pm

Where: Nactional 27, 325 W. Huron

Why: Mixologist Adam Seger teaches how to mix two drinks with seasonal ingeredients while sipping cocktails and snacking on appetizers

RSVP | 312.664.2727

What: Chicago Summerdance

When: Every Saturday 6-9pm and Sunday 4-7pm

Where: Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park

Why: Chicago's Grant Park hosts free outdoor dancing to the sounds of top notch bands playing everthing from swing to reggae

What:Happy Hour Cocktail Class

When: August 21st, 8pm

Where: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.

Why: Glamorama is featuring Grammy-Award winning singer Ne-Yo to help kick off the annual fashion extravanagza benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities

RSVP | Ticketmaster.com

What: Beach Booty Beat with Flirty Girl Fitness

When: every Saturday (till the end of August) 10AM-11AM

Where: North Avenue Beach in front of Castaways
1603 North Lakeshore Dr.

Why: This isn’t your mother’s aerobics class! Prepare to get your heart and hips pumping.

More info | 312.666.2266

Who: Benny & Moon

What: A collection of stylish, preppy-boho clothing for children ages 18 months to 7 years old.

When: Summer 09

Where: www.bennyandmoon.com

Why: GF readers receive 20% off your first online order. Enter Glossed & Found as your promo code.

More info | www.bennyandmoon.com

What: TIZI turns ten, let’s celebrate!

When: Starting June 22nd, runs 7 days a week through summer.

Where: Tizi Melloul 531 N. Wells Street

Why: Enjoy a delectable prix fixe menu for $35 per person. Guests will sample Chef Jeff Brantley’s innovative and sultry five-course meal. To enhance the Mediterranean dining understanding, guests begin their authentic dining experience with an indulgent rose water hand washing as it is recommended for diners to eat the five-course meal with their hands in order to enjoy the ultimate experience (silverware available upon request).

More Info | 312.670.4338

What: Open Summer Lessons at Joffrey Academy of Dance

When: Through the summer

Where: 10 E. Randolph Street

Why: Have an extra $15? Open classes are taught by The Joffrey artistic staff.  Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned dancer you will find a class that suits your level.

More Info | 312.784.4600

What: SushiSamba Café Com Leite

When: Every Wednesday,  9PM- 1AM

Where: SushiSamba 504 N. Wells

Why: The latest nightlife concept in Chicago, Café Com Leite will blast a little of Brazil into the Windy City with its pounding beats and South American sophistication.  Café Com Leite will accommodate both restaurant-goers and party-seekers as it essentially includes two parties housed under one roof.   Guests can mingle and dine in the restaurant that features a refined Brazilian theme, while others can samba their way to an upbeat dance party in the newly-renovated rooftop lounge. 

More Info: | 312.595.2300

Who: Glamour girls turned recessionista enjoy complimentary cuts and color.

When: Cuts: Thursdays, 9AM – 11AM, Color: Fridays, 9AM – 11AM

Where: The Salon at Ulta State Street, 114 S. State

Why: Glamour girls turned recessionista can enjoy complimentary cuts and color. You will meet with an apprentice stylist who is "in training"  under creative director and hair pro David Barnett.

Appointments | 312.279.5081

Who: Green City Market

When: Wednesday, 7AM – 1PM & Saturday,

7AM – 1PM

Where: 1750 N. Clark, in Lincoln Park

Why: Shop locally farmed and organic meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, honey, baked goods and more. The market also features chef demonstrations and kids' activities.

More info | 773.880.1266

Who: Zola Jones Hump Day Craft Night

When: Every Wednesday evening, 5PM – 8PM

Where: Zola Jones, 1944 W Montrose

Why: Bring your knitting, cross stitch, scrapbook, and other craft supplies for an evening of BYOB community crafting.

More info | www.zolajonesdesigns.com