Store Calendar
Class Registration:
Space is limited! For classes that have a fee, please register through the link listed in class description or stop by our customer service desk. Please note that for classes with a fee, we cannot reserve a space for you without payment and all registrations close 24 hours prior to the event or class. For classes or events that don't have a fee, no registration is necessary. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service desk at 312 587 0648.
Upcoming Events
Every Monday Morning
T’ai Chi with Lincoln Park Village
Members-$40 for the series. Non-members-$15/session10 am - 11 am
Join T’ai Chi instructor Arlene Faulk to learn how to use breathing and gentle movement to increase your energy, flexibility, and muscle strength. Start to develop a solid energy base that will enhance your life and any exercise or sport you like – from walking and bicycling to swimming or golf. This popular class is for all fitness levels and is designed for both beginners and previous participants. Curious first-time participants are welcome to try a single class before signing up for a series. For more information and to reserve your spot, call the Village office 773-248-8700 or visit www.lincolnparkvillage.org.
Thursdays
Healthy Eating Kids Club
FREE!10:30a - 11:30a
Come for Bubbles, but stay for Healthy Eating! Join us every Thursday for a nutritious adventure with the Healthy Eating Kids Club. Our Health Starts Here team will teach your little ones about healthy foods through stories, games, and fun art activities. Each week is different so come check us out! Snack provided.
By appointment only
Intro to Health Starts Here Tour
FREE!
Do you have a special diet concern, or just want some help making healthier choices in our store? Make an appointment with our Healthy Eating Specialist, Karen, and learn more about Health Starts Here, our healthy eating education program. Take a guided tour highlighting some of the healthiest options Whole Foods Market has to offer, and learn about the top “ANDI” scoring items in each department. Healthy samples provided. By appointment only. Email Karen.formanski at wholefoods.com to schedule.
Every Tuesday
Produce Tour and Tasting/Kitchen Essentials Tour
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Free!Join Produce Team Member Robby as he shows you what is especially tasty this week in the world of fruits and vegetables! Afterwards, Wellness Club Chef Katie presents the essential tools for every cook. Don’t miss out on this fun and informative weekly adventure!
Wednesdays
Wednesdays at the Health Starts Here Kiosk: Healthy Meals in Minutes Demo
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE!
Join us every Wednesday for a quick demo illustrating just how easy healthy cooking can be. Try a sample of a new Health Starts Here recipe each week, and grab a recipe card so you can recreate the dish at home.
Fridays
Fridays at the Health Starts Here Kiosk: Health Starts Here Fun Facts Fridays
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE!
Join us for a weekly info session to learn about a variety of healthy products from our aisles in less than 15 minutes. Designed to be a short stop on your shopping trip, come for the food and leave with the knowledge.
Saturdays
Saturdays at the Health Starts Here Kiosk: Taste of Health Starts Here
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE!
Stop by every Saturday to sample one of our Health Starts Here selections. From salads and dips to breads and desserts, items with the Health Starts Here logo are the perfect choice when you need something healthy in a hurry!
Thursdays, weather permitting
Rooftop Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga
8:30 - 9:30 AM | Free for Wellness Club Members; $15 for non-membersNow that Spring is here, we’re practicing yoga on the rooftop! Vinyasa means linking the hatha yoga poses to the breath, a flowing sequence that moves into the next pose with an inhalation or exhalation. This is a more athletic type of yoga practice which can be both energizing and relaxing. Slow flow vinyasa encourages slow, deep breathing to guide the pace of the practice. RSVP required; please call 312-202-6444 or email mw.kbs.wellnessclubinfo@wholefoods.com.
Every Sunday
Sunday Night Wine & Cheese at Da'Vine Wine Bar
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM | $21Join our Da’Vine Wine Bar Cheese and Wine Specialist on Sunday evenings for 5 delicious pairings and discussions on the country featured that evening.
May-6 “Take a Flight Around the World”
May-13 “An Adventure in Spain”
May-20 ” Explore the New World”
May-27 ” The Best of USA”
Thursday, May 31st
Health Starts Here Food Fight!
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | $10 for Wellness Club members, $15 for non-membersCooking Classroom
Join us for this special competitive cooking event, where our three Health Starts Here Food Fight finalists will present their own appetizer, entrée and dessert for you to try. After tasting the dishes of all three contenders, you (and our celebrity panel of judges) will vote on who will be Lincoln Park’s winning chef for the year! Space is limited. Registration in advance is required, and may be completed by calling us at 312-587-0648, by visiting our customer service desk, or online here.
Dinner service will begin at 6:30pm, but join us for a mocktail reception and meet-and-greet beforehand between 6pm – 6:30pm in our beautiful Wellness Center!
Friday, June 1st
Indian Street Foods and Chutneys
11:30 AM | $15Cooking Classroom
Her love of street foods is what drove Anupy Singla on her food journey. In this class, she will show you some of the basic and delicious foods found on the streets of India from spicy potato patties to samosas, baked to perfection. She will also show you how to make your own mint and tamarind chutneys. Registration in advance is required, and may be completed by calling us at 312-587-0648, by visiting our customer service desk, or online here.
Saturday, June 2nd
Eat Like a Yogi: Yoga + Cooking Class to Detox, Recharge + Energize
1:00 PM | $40A healthy life is all about balance: to look and feel our best, it is important to nourish our body through fresh food and restorative exercise. The Wellness Club at Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park presents a unique cooking and yoga class that will help you detox, recharge, energize – and have fun! Yoga instructor and personal trainer, Suzanne Ko will begin the class by leading a 45 minute Sivananda yoga class. After the core-strengthening and meditative practice, Amanda Skrip will take over in the kitchen and prepare a delicious, spa-like menu that is easy to recreate at home. Class is appropriate for newbie or experienced yogis and cooks! Menu will be nutrient dense, plant-based and gluten-free. To register, please click here.
Saturday, June 9th
RADIUS Toothbrush Exchange
11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWhole Body Department
RADIUS would like to trade with you! Stop by our Whole Body department and bring in your old conventional toothbrush and get a brand new RADIUS! Toothbrushes will be available for the first 50 individuals; limit one toothbrush per customer.
Monday, June 11th
Wineology: Foundations of Food and Wine Pairing
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $25Cooking Classroom
Join us and our resident wine expert Bruno for the second installment of our two part Wineology series! Learn tips and tricks to impress your friends with expertly guided food and wine pairings. All participants must be 21+; IDs will be verified prior to the start of class. Registration in advance is required, and may be completed by calling us at 312-587-0648, by visiting our customer service desk, or online here.
Tuesday, June 12th
Summer Bike-In Movie Series: The Breakfast Club
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $5 (all proceeds go to City Farm)Whole Foods Market and New Belgium Brewing are teaming up once again to bring back the bike-in movie! We’ll be hosting a series of bike-in movie nights on our rooftop, each benefiting a different local non-profit.
Join us on June 12 for our kick off night, with a special screening of The Breakfast Club. All proceeds will benefit City Farm. We’ll start things off with a reception down at our 1550 Bar at 7pm, and then head up to the rooftop for the movie at 8:15pm. Register today here to save your spot!
Thursday, June 14th
Tap into History: Baseball, Beer and the City of Big Shoulders
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | $35 (proceeds benefit the Chicago History Museum)Cooking Classroom
Join Chef Won Kim of Whole Foods Market and the Chicago History Museum as we kick off our 4-part beer dinner series celebrating Chicago! This first installment will take you out to the ballgame, where North side brewery Goose Island will go head to head with South side brewery 5 Rabbit in five innings of history, food, and beer. All participants must be 21+; IDs will be verified prior to the start of dinner. Registration in advance is required, and may be completed online. Please specify vegan, vegetarian, or carnivore when registering.
Saturday, June 16th
Healthy Meal Planning for Busy Families
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | $10
Do you want to prepare more healthy meals at home for your family, but feel like there’s just no time? Join our Healthy Eating Specialists, Karen and Taylor, for tips, tricks, and ideas to get you started. We’ll show you how easy it can be to create simple, tasty, and nutritious meals with even the busiest schedules. Samples and recipes included! Sign up by calling us at 312-587-0648, by visiting our customer service desk, or online here.
Saturday, June 23rd
Health Starts Here - Grill’in and Chill’in Summer Event
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE!
Looking for healthy options for your next BBQ bash? Celebrate summer throughout the store with delicious ideas and recipes that are plant-strong, nutrient dense, and perfect for summer gatherings. Stop in for sweet and savory ideas to keep your family on the right track while still enjoying your favorite dishes! Visit each department with a Picnic Checklist provided to you, and taste items perfect for Grill’in and Chill’in. Enter to win a Health Starts Here picnic basket valued at $100. No purchase necessary.
Thursday, July 12th - Thursday, August 9th
28 Day Healthy Eating Challenge
$10
Are you ready to make some healthy changes, but don’t know where to begin? Join us for the Health Starts Here 28 Day Challenge! Utilize our new online meal planning guide to help in working towards your goals for improved health, and meet with our Healthy Eating Specialists each week for tips, tricks, and support! Price includes a getting-started goody bag, weekly meet-ups featuring store tours and cooking demos at our Health Starts Here kiosk, and a graduation celebration with light refreshments on August 9. Choose between the afternoon or evening 60 minute meet-up times to accommodate your schedule. Please visit our Health Starts Here page for full details! To register, visit our Customer Service Desk, call 312-587-0648, or register online here. For the complete meet-up schedule, click here!
