Regina Robinson

In the midst of corn festival season, take time on a Saturday to find corn, from the fields to the fire (a stove, that is). 10 a.m.: Begin the day...

A roundup of local wine events North Pond, 2610 N. Cannon Drive, and ChicaGourmets will host a summer luncheon at noon Friday. Cost is $49 for ChicaGourmets members, $59 for...

When: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Drive. Free; 312-744-3370. www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals/Viva2003/ What: The Midwest's largest outdoor Latin music festival will cover many of the sub-genres of Latin...

A roundup of local wine events. Burhop's Seafood at Plaza Del Lago at 1515 N. Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, will offer free cooking demonstrations/tastings paired with wines from Argentina noon-3 p.m....

When it is: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. (water show begins at 9 a.m.; air show begins at 11 a.m.), on the lakefront from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street....

Carmichael's Chicago Steak House at 1052 W. Monroe, will celebrate summer with a complimentary wine tasting at 6 p.m. Friday featuring Robert Mondavi wines. 312-433-0025. Burhop's Seafood at Plaza Del...

When: 10 a.m. Sat. Parade begins at 39th Street and Martin Luther King Drive and proceeds south on King Drive to 51st Street, then continues on Ellsworth Drive to 55th...

A roundup of local wine events Feast on cuisine from Grand Avenue restaurants at The Grand Feast Friday through Saturday. Special wine dinners will be offered; proceeds benefit the Grand...

When: 6:30 p.m. (Grant Park Orchestra performs), 8:30 p.m. (boat parade), 9:30 p.m. (fireworks) Saturday at Monroe Harbor, from the Shedd Aquarium at Roosevelt Road to the Chicago Yacht Club...

A seafaring life may be closer than you realize. Chicago-area sailing clubs and organizations offer classes at all levels of sailing to help water lovers become a part of the...