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Vintage video games entertain patrons of this funky arcade bar with beer, bourbon & cocktails. Since 2012 they've been building their reputation in the community one satisfied customer at a time. And they're best known for being the all-in-one stop for everything you love.

They're pouring the best drinks in town, throwing the ultimate parties, and oh yeah -- did they mention they have free games? Their barcade is the home of all your favorites from arcade classics like Pac-man and Gauntlet to more interactive options like pinball and bubble hockey. When you're here, you're guaranteed to have a good time.

https://www.replaylincolnpark.com/
https://www.facebook.com/replaylincolnpark
DRINK MENU: https://www.replaylincolnpark.com/menu

BAR DOESN'T APPEAR TO SERVE FOOD SO I SUGGEST EATING BEFORE YOU COME. THEY DO NOT ALLOW OUTSIDE FOOD BUT PLENTY OF PLACES NEARBY TO GRAB A BITE TO EAT BEFORE OR AFTER EVENT!

If you are taking public transportation, please check Google Maps for directions or use CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/ - easily accessible by bus and train

If you drive, there is metered street parking om Sheffield, Diversey or Wellington but can be tough to come by. Watch for no parking and permit only signs. There is a lot 2 doors north of the bar for $10 for whole night but not sure how large so may need to use SpotHero or Parking Whiz for safest option.

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After the walk, some of us may grab a bite at 5 Rabanitos across the street from the National Mexican Museum of Art: 1758 W 18th St, https://5rabanitos.com/ All are welcome to join! BRING CASH IF JOINING FOR LUNCH AS VENUE WON'T DO SEPARATE CHECKS!

Just minutes from downtown Chicago, come explore some of the most vibrant walls in the city. PIlsen Public Art Tours was created by two community-invested art educators. With a natural love for the arts and two decades of combined organizing and art engagement practice, PPAT is distinctly positioned to offer an in-depth educational experience. Their walking tours connect participants to the themes, history, and messages of the local public art.

Rich in Latino culture, Pilsen is a neighborhood that overflows with music, art, culinary tradition, and nightlife. It’s home to award-winning restaurants, iconic music venues, and sensational murals as far as the eye can see. Maybe that’s why it was named one of the “12 Coolest Neighborhoods Around the World” by Forbes.

In the late 19th century Pilsen was inhabited by Czech immigrants who named the district after Pilsen, the fourth largest city in Czechia. The population also included in smaller numbers of other ethnic groups from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Although there was an increasing Mexican American presence in the late 1950s, it was not until 1962-63 when there was a great spurt in the numbers of Mexican Americans in Pilsen due to the destruction of the neighborhood west of Halsted to create room for the construction of UIC. Latinos became the majority in 1970 when they surpassed the Slavic population. The neighborhood continued to serve as port of entry for immigrants.

Luis Tubens is co-founder of the Pilsen Public Art Tours. He has given thousands of tours of the iconic murals in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. For 10 years he worked for the National Museum of Mexican Art as an art educator. From there, he worked for 4 years as the outreach coordinator for then, 7th District Cook County Commissioner Jesús “Chuy” García, whos’ district covers Pilsen. He also studied under the legendary muralist Jose Guerrero. His knowledge of the murals comes from years of studying Mexican art and from his relationships with community organizations and muralists. He currently resides in Pilsen and when not giving tours he works as a performing artist.

If you are taking public transportation, please check Google Maps for directions or use CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

If you drive, there is metered street parking on 18th & 19th streets plus some free spots on side streets. Watch for no parking and permit only signs.

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After the walk, some of us may grab a bite at wonderful Mexican Restaurant, called Manchamanteles https://www.manchamantelesrestaurant.com/ All are welcome to join! BRING CASH IF JOINING FOR LUNCH AS VENUES WON'T DO SEPARATE CHECKS!

Some stops featured on the walk:
Saint Mary of the Angels School
St Mary Of the Angels Catholic Church
Lottie's Pub (aka Molly's Pub on Chicago Fire)
Churchill Park Ball Field
Map Room
Covenant Presbyterian Church formerly All Saints Cathedral
Manchester Lofts formerly the Manchester Building
St Hedwig Catholic Church (Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish)
Condos Formerly Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Formerly John & Lor's Variety Store
Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast
Apartment Formerly Sheilka’s Funeral Home & Korean Church
Senior Citizens Memorial Park
Holstein Park
Margie's Candies

Part of the West Town and Logan Square Community Areas. Roughly bounded by North, Ashland, Western, and Fullerton Avenues, Bucktown, is a vibrant neighborhood in Chicago, has a rich history that dates back nearly 200 years, even before Chicago was officially incorporated as a city. Bucktown gets its name from the large number of goats raised in the neighborhood during the 19th century when it was an integral part of the city's famed Polish Downtown. The original Polish term for the neighborhood was Kozie Prery (Goat Prairie).

Bucktown is primarily residential, with a mix of older single-family homes, new builds with edgy architecture, and converted industrial loft spaces. The neighborhood's origins are rooted in the Polish working class, which first began to settle in the area in the 1830s. A large influx of Germans began in 1848 and in 1854 led to the establishment of the town of Holstein, which was eventually annexed into Chicago in 1863. In the 1890s and 1900s, immigration from Poland, the annexation of Jefferson Township into Chicago and the completion of the Logan Square Branch of the Metropolitan Elevated Lines contributed to the rapid increase in Bucktown's population density. Three of the city's most opulent churches designed in the so-called "Polish Cathedral style" - St. Hedwig's, the former Cathedral of All Saints and St. Mary of the Angels - date from this era and all located within Bucktown

Originally a primarily Polish working-class area of small homes, saloons, and churches, it has experienced significant gentrification in recent years. Today, Bucktown is known for its trendy shops, bars, and vibrant arts scene, reflecting its dynamic history and diverse cultural influences.

If you are taking public transportation, please use google maps or CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

If you are driving, there is metered street parking along main streets plus free on surrounding side streets but pay attention to parking signs especially permit parking! REMEMBER WALK DOES END WHERE WE START!

PLEASE KEEP RSVP UP TO DATE AND DO NOT BE A NO SHOW!