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You are here: Home / Blog / Chiataglance #SummertimeChi Weekly Update 7/20 – 7/25

Chiataglance #SummertimeChi Weekly Update 7/20 – 7/25

July 25, 2026 by Chi@glance Leave a Comment

Chicagoans the heatwave is FINALLY over and weโ€™re experiencing some great temps. Itโ€™s only fitting since the biggest holiday of all started last weekโ€ฆ #Leoseason. Not only am I a Leo, but Iโ€™m a very special Leo seeing my birthday is the last day of the season. Iโ€™m bursting with Leo pride when my day finally comes to celebrate. Until thenโ€ฆ you know how we doโ€ฆwe celebrate to the fullest. Itโ€™s the Leo way.

So to get this party started WNBA All-Star weekend is in Chicago, so you know we got invited to attend some pretty fun events.

Exclusives Cocktail Reception with Lisa Leslie, Veronica Beard, & Michelle Ghee (Thursday, July 23rd)

Tavi J. and Chicago Basketball Legend Lisa Leslie

An inspiring group ofย men and womenย across sports, business, media, and fashion gathered for an evening of meaningful conversation, new connections, and celebration. The reception was designed to bring together women who are passionate about uplifting, empowering, and championing one another while celebrating the growing partnership between PlayersTV, Veronica Beard, and The BOSS Network.

The BOSS Network, is an incredible organization dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs and professionals through community, education, and opportunity. Veronica Beard donated 20% of proceeds from purchases made during the event to support The BOSS Network.

Tavi J. and Sheryl Swoopes

Tavi J. and Luvvie

Sunglass Hut Chicago + WNBA Breanna Stewart (Friday, July 24th)

Tavi J and Breanna Stewart

I was invited to attend an awesome collaboration between the Sunglass Hut in Chicago and WNBA player Breanna Stewart. To celebrate WNBA All-Star weekend we were invited to the Sunglass Hut store located at 900 N Michigan for a day to celebrate confidence, creativity, and personal expression.

The meet & greet also included giveaways, styling moments, and more. I was super lucky because they sent me the Sunglass Hut 2026 look book ahead of the event to pick a pair of sunglasses I wanted. I went with the Tory Burch $252/ Item Number TY7228U. You gotta head to Sunglass Hut. They have so many styles to choose.

Tory Burch Sunglasses

Karol G Kicks off Viajando Por El Mundo TropiTour in Chicago (July 24th and 25th)

Photo Cred: Vito Fernicola

I love being invited to cover concerts! When I got invited to cover the Karol G concert I immediately started having memories of covering Shakira at Suenos music festival a couple years back. Reason being Shakira performed TQG and I was hoping Karol G popped up to sing her part. Lol

The highly anticipated Viajando Por El Mundo TropiTour opened with weekend performances at Soldier Field in Chicago. The tour has already generated incredible demand, selling more than 2 million tickets in just four days and expanding from 39 to 63 dates following an overwhelming response from fans around the world.
ANDโ€ฆ Karol G debuted her new single โ€œMatadoraโ€ during opening night.ย “Matadora” is an unapologetic celebration of feminine confidence, magnetism and self-assurance.ย Do you have your tickets?
See YOU next week Chicago!




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How did I spend my Friday night?!? ๐Ÿค” I was invite How did I spend my Friday night?!? ๐Ÿค” I was  invited to cover @Karolg as she kicks off her highly anticipated ๐•๐ข๐š๐ฃ๐š๐ง๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐„๐ฅ ๐Œ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐จ ๐“๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ข๐“๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ŸŽถ with opening weekend performances at Soldier Field in Chicago. (July 24th and 25th)

The tour has already generated incredible demand, selling more than 2 million tickets in just four days and expanding from 39 to 63 dates following an overwhelming response from fans around the world. ANDโ€ฆ Karol G debuted her new single โ€œMatadoraโ€ during opening night. โ€œMatadoraโ€ is an unapologetic celebration of feminine confidence, magnetism and self-assurance. Do you have your tickets? ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 

#KarolG #thingstodoinchicago #chicagoevents #KarolGworldtour #Tropitour
@WNBA All-Star weekend is HERE in Chicago! I was i @WNBA All-Star weekend is HERE in Chicago! I was invited to a super fun collab between @Sunglasshut and Basketball Player @breannastewart30. It was an event celebrating confidence, creativity, and personal expression. Plus they sent us a look book to pick a special gift! ๐ŸŽ I love my NEW @Toryburch sunglasses: ๐Ÿ•ถ๏ธ $252/ Item Number TY7228U. Great way to start the weekend! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Are you participating in any WNBA events? ๐Ÿ€

#Sunglasshut #WNBA #ToryBurch #wnbaallstar #Summertimechi
All Aboard! Weโ€™re on a boatโ€ฆand itโ€™s ๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐…๐š๐ฌ All Aboard! Weโ€™re on a boatโ€ฆand itโ€™s ๐˜ด๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐…๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐จ๐ง! I was invited to attend the sold out fashion runway show by @Koneranger aboard the @firstladycruises. We previewed โ€œHOLD-FASTโ€ A bold new collection of up cycled, cut & sewn, and contemporary streetwear designs. The show was set against the cityโ€™s iconic skyline. What a fun way to spend a Sunday! ๐Ÿ‘–Loved the unique designs.

#Koneranger #Chicagofashion #Runwayshow #Chicagoevents #Chicagolifestyle
TOMORROW is #Nationalicecreamday! To those who cel TOMORROW is #Nationalicecreamday! To those who celebrate head on over to @Levainbakery and try one of the delicious ice cream sandwich collaborations with @Prettycoolicecream. Check out their other new menu items as well like the Raspberry Pistachio Cookies or the Cookie Milk Latte. Enjoy! ๐Ÿช

#Levainbakery #Sundayfunday #Chicagobakery #Chicagofoodie
๐‘จ๐’“๐’† ๐’š๐’๐’– ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’…๐’š ๐’•๐’ ๐’•๐’‚๐’Œ๐’† ๐’๐’ ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ๐‘ฌ ๐‘ช๐‘ผ๐‘ฉ๐‘ฌ? I went for an e ๐‘จ๐’“๐’† ๐’š๐’๐’– ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’…๐’š ๐’•๐’ ๐’•๐’‚๐’Œ๐’† ๐’๐’ ๐‘ป๐‘ฏ๐‘ฌ ๐‘ช๐‘ผ๐‘ฉ๐‘ฌ? I went for an exclusive preview and CHICAGO get ready for delicious food, refreshing drinks, FUN entertainment, and the chance to step inside @playthecube and take on its iconic challenges. AND, Yes it is inspired by the hit TV show. ๐Ÿ“600 N Michigan (Enter in on Ontario Street) #Playthecube

#Chicago #Chicagoevents #Chicagfoodie #chicagogameplay
Last night was a special VIP preview of the highly Last night was a special VIP preview of the highly anticipated collaboration between the @Museumoficecream and @theoriginalrainbowcone. The museum closed to the public for the exclusive opening night celebration of this one of a kind installation honoring a 100 years of Rainbow Cone memories, magic, and unmistakable five-flavor joy. (Rainbow Cone includes: Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House (NY Vanilla, Cherries, & Walnuts), Pistachio-Almond, and Orange Sherbet)

Now itโ€™s YOUR turn! The immersive exhibition at the Museum of Ice Cream Chicago will be open to the public NOW through August 3rd. Hereโ€™s to 100 years of sweet memories, Chicago tradition, and lifeโ€™s sweet flavors. ๐Ÿจ#Museumoficecream 

#Chicagoevents #theoriginalrainbowcone #sweettreats #chicagofoodie
One of my FAVORITE rooftops is serving up a brand One of my FAVORITE rooftops is serving up a brand NEW summer menu! @Iogodfrey has a new line up of seasonal cocktails and shared plates. Oh and the city views are just beautiful! ๐Ÿ˜ Have you been recently?๐Ÿ“127 W Huron Street

My FAVORITE bites were the Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice and the Tuna Tostadas. YUM! ๐Ÿ˜‹. Ooooh and the Smoky Samurai cocktail was FANTASTIC! I โค๏ธ anything with Mezcal. 

#Chicago #chicagorooftops #chicagofoodie #chicagorestaurants #chicagoevents
TODAY is your last day to make it over to the ๐™๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ TODAY is your last day to make it over to the ๐™๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™ค๐™› ๐˜พ๐™๐™ž๐™˜๐™–๐™œ๐™ค. The (FREE to attend) five day music festival brings residents and visitors together through acclaimed cuisine, live music, and Chicago pride. Thereโ€™s 60 vendors, 20 food trucks, dozens of pop ups, and live music everyday. It was ๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฐ fun last night watching legendary R&B singer, song writer, producer - @Babyface perform up close. How is he 68 years old?!? ๐Ÿ˜ Also Common, Jennifer Hudson, and Crucial Conflict were steps away. ๐Ÿ˜ Loved witnessing so much star power! #NeverOutdoneChi

๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜†:

@Lexingtonbettysmokehouse - Macaroni & Cheese (Taste of $6)

@Badou.senegalese.cuisine - Chicken Pastel (2) (Taste of $5)

@Beat_Kitchen_Cantina_Navy_Pier - Lobster Empanada $9

@ooohweeitis - Pot Roast Cupcake $10

@thesoleingredient - Collard Greens (Taste of $6)

@Bjs_Market  Peach Cobbler (Taste of $6)

Ferris Wheel - $12 per adult 

$42 + Tax for food = Not bad at all ๐Ÿ˜Š

#Tasteofchicago #chicagoevents  #chicagofoodie #chicagorestaurants @Chicagodcase
Windy City Smokeout is back and this year the prem Windy City Smokeout is back and this year the premier outdoor country music and BBQ festival is 5 days! ๐Ÿค  (July 8th - July 12th). Thereโ€™s 24 artists, 22 Pitmasters, and a whole lot of FUN! Hearing @Hootieofficial last night brought me back to my high-school days. ๐Ÿฅฐ Are you going? Or if you went the last two days what were your favorite bites?

Hereโ€™s some goodies I tried: @Windycitysmokeout

@Hoodoobrownbbq - Smoked Beef Cheek Poutine Fries 

@Sugarfiresmokehouse - Beef Tacos

@Meatmitch - Jalepeno Cheddar Rope Sausage

@Blakesatsouthernmilling - Hot Honey Smoke Cream Cheese & Crackers 

@Zzqrva - Smoked pulled lamb with mint salsa

@Smoquebbqchicago - Texas Beef Dip Sandwich 

@Daynetxbbq - Chocolate Lasagna 

@titosvodka 

#Windycitysmokeout #Pitmaster #chicagobbq #chicagorestaurants #Chicagoevents
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