Ribfest in Uptown; Green City Market Cocktails; More!

UPTOWN—Windy City Ribfest kicks off tonight and runs all weekend through Sunday at the intersection of Lawrence and Broadway. Look for 'cue from the likes of Uncle Bub's BBQ, Chicago BBQ Company and more with live music all weekend. [EaterWire]

GREEN CITY MARKET—To prepare for the Green City Market BBQ, Wirtz Beverage Co. has launched a website highlighting the cocktails, recipes and mixologists that will be featured on site on July 21. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—To celebrate the Cooking Channel's first birthday, Kelsey Nixon of Kelsey's Essentials will give out free gelato and other frozen treats at the Chicago French Market on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. [EaterWire]

WEST LOOP—Construction will begin next month on a new Target location at Jackson and Aberdeen and the design will feature a lot of windows. [Curbed Chicago]