Tonight: Taste & Trend Summer Series

Plus: drink and listen local and Carlucci patio bash

FOOD AND FASHION: Hit WAVE restaurant at the W Lakeshore hotel tonight for the kickoff of the Taste & Trend Summer Series. The restaurant has teamed up with LeftofTrend, a new local e-shopping platform, for this fashion showcase with a focus on emerging local designers. Twenty bucks gets you two drinks, apps and 30 percent off all purchases. The event will be held on alternating Thursdays this summer. 5-7 p.m.,644 N. Lake Shore Dr, Tickets $20

BULLISH BASH: Bull & Bear hosts its Listen Local Drink Local event tonight with samples from the Chicago Beer Company, a company founded by two brothers who will debut their themed brews, Navy Pier Pale Ale and Windy City Wheat. Singer Brandon McHose will play live while passed apps make thier way around the crowd. Custom men's clothier Dillon Road will introduce their designs during the event as well. 6-7 p.m., 431 N Wells, NO COVER

PATIO PARTY: Carlucci Restaurant in Downer's Grove hosts a huge patio party tonight that includes a fashion show, 10 specialty martini stations, complimentary backyard BBQ apps and live music from cover band SODA. Up-and-coming designer Britney Devaris will feature her spring and summer collection. 6:30-9:30 p.m., 1801 Butterfield Road, NO COVER

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