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May 20 - September, 2018 Vol. 27 No. 20 $2 $1.10 goes to vendor Pages 4 & 5 Pages 8 & 9 Pages 12 & 13 Country Lakeshake MAY AUGUST House Music Conference and Festival Chicago Vegandale Mole de Mayo Evanston Chamber Artisan Art Walk & African Marketplace Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest Art in the Village Jeff Fest Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest Art Center's Festival of Fine Art Edgefest Maifest Chicago Ravenswood on Tap Chicago Brewing District's Dancing in the Streets Chicago Gospel North Center Garden Walk Chicago Hot Dog Festival Do Division Streetfest Mamby on the Beach Ginza Holiday Festival Greek Fest Family Fun Festival Retro on Roscoe profits Little Village Taste of Chicago is a Drag Festival Northalsted Market Days Millennium Art Festival Thirsty Ears Festival JUNE Logan Square Art Festival Clark After Dark Chicago Ale Fest Pride Evanston Art and Big Fork Festival Hyde Park Brew Fest Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest Gold Coast Art Fair Chicago Mariachi Festival Chicago Air & Water Show 57th Street Art Fair Microbrew Review Porchfest Lakeview JULY Wright Ride The Summer Series Windy City Ribfest in Uptown Will County Fair Andersonville Midsommarfest International Festival of Life Logan Square Social Spring Awakening (African and Caribbean Festival) Taste of Greektown West Fest Skokie Backlot Bash M AY Pages 6 & 7 Chosen Few Old School Reunion Greenleaf Festival Chicago Festival Chicago Botanical Garden Art Show Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Fest Chicago Michelada Festival Pages 14 & 15 Printers Row Lit Fest Ukrainian Days Festival Old Town Art Fair Square Roots Festival Bucktown Arts Fest S H I R T O F T H E M O N T H Wells Street Art Festival Chicago Festival Rotaryfest Pages 10 & 11 Northcoast Music Festival Music Festival Irish Fest Taste of Melrose Park The Millennium Park Summer Music Series Roscoe Village Burger Fest African Festival of the Arts LatiNxt Southport Art Festival Taste of Polonia Ribfest Chicago XX Bucktown Garden Walk & Block Party Oglesby Summer Fun Fest Artfest Michigan Avenue Septemeber GIVEASHIRT.NET Taste of Ben Fest German American Oktoberfest Craft Brews at the Zoo Music Festival Festival de la Villita Scottish Festival & Highland Games Sheffield Street Festival Throwback Music Festival Custer Fair El Gran Festival Colombiano al Parque Renegade Craft Fair S P R I N G F L I N G Hyde Park Jazz Festival Benefit Taste of River North 79th Street Renaissance Festival Chicago Pride Fest Tacos y Tamales Festival Ukrainian Village Fest Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party Taste of Summer Winnetka Music Festival Craft Beer Festival World Music Festival Chicago Chinatown Summer Fair Chicago Bourbon & Barbeque Festival Mexican Indigenous Music Festival Lakeview Festival of the Arts Lake County Fair Printers Row Art Fest DuPage County Fair Ravenswood ArtWalk Fiesta Del Sol Andersonville Arts Fest Wicker Park Fest Sam Adam's Lakeview Taco Fest South Loop Beer & Cider Fest North Shore Affordable Art Sale Bantu Fest YAS! Fest (Youth Arts Showcase) Glencoe Festival of Art Oktoberfest Chicago Taste of Licoln Avenue Hyde Park Jazz Festival

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Randolph St. Celebrating the born in Chicago Thursday’s conference will cater to DJs, musicians Taste of Mexico more than 80 years ago, Friday afternoon’s | Fri 3 - 10 pm, and industry professionals, with panel discussions performers in the Cultural Center’s Randolph May 31 - June 2 on topics related to the culture, artistry and busi- Sat & Sun 12 - 10 pm Square (1st floor north) include the Providence 26th & or 3000 W. California ness of House music. Weekend entertainment St. Mel School Choir, Leanne Faine & Favor, includes Gene Hunt, Tony Humphries, The Era Nearly 20 neighborhood and other local res- Travis D. Crockett & The Powerful Voices of taurants selling authentic Mexican street Footwork Crew's Performance & Dance Down Praise and Jonathan Taylor. Friday evening in featuring special guests, The Era Footwork foods including tacos, flautas, enchiladas, Millennium Park, “Amazing Grace” features tortas, gorditas and more. There’s also a non- PorchFest Lakeview Crew's Footwork 4 The Youth Dance Work- the music of the queen of soul, Aretha Frank- shop, and David Sabat. stop music/entertainment stage as well as Sat June 2 | 1 - 5 pm lin, followed by the music of Percy Bady and arts & crafts. And for kids and families, there’s Southport/Lincoln/Wellington intersection Percy Gray and Ricky Dillard and the New G a large carnival ride area. Lakeview residents volunteer their porches Mole de Mayo reunion choir. Saturday features the Chicago- to host the , and local musicians will May 24 - 26 | 12 - 10 pm Made award winners: the Stars of Heaven and perform throughout the afternoon. Along with 18th @ Ashland VJ McCoy and Worship Experience. The Stel- lots of great music, there will be activities, The 9th annual Mole de Mayo festival will fea- lar Awards will be 5-9 p.m. Saturday in Millen- JUNE food, craft beer (cash only), and great times ture mole, pitting local chefs and restaurants nium Park featuring Hezekiah Walker, Anthony with the community! against one another to find out whose version Brown & group TherAPy, Brian Courtney Wil- Chicago Ale Fest of the Mexican staple is best. In addition, the son, Tasha Page Lockhart and Maranda Cur- June 1 The Millennium Park outdoor festival will also feature a number of the tis. FREE. Butler Field in Grant Park, 235 S. city’s finest food vendors, an open-air Mercado/ 200+ American craft beers, (five breweries un- Summer Film Series Market that will be filled with local Pilsen busi- available in Chicago area); West vs. East I.P.A June 4 - August 20 | 6:30 pm nesses and crafters. Proceeds benefit Economic r Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. ai throwdown; favorite Chicago food trucks; live F Strategies Development Corporation, a non-profit rt A free event that encourages families to pack A music. General admission Fri 3-7 pm, $49; t e that has served Pilsen neighborhood for more than e food, drinks, and blankets to spread out in the tr one hour earlier admission $59 at chica- S three decades. $5 suggested donation, $10 families. th lawn in front of and en- 7 goalefest.com 5 joy a Tuesday night movie. The featured Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest are: “Black Panther,” “Frida,” “Love, Simon,” Hyde Park “Wonder Woman,” “The Wiz,” “10 Things I May 24 - 26 | Fri 4 pm, Sat 2 pm, Sun & Mon 1 pm 6119 147th St., Oak Forest, IL Brew Fest Hate About You,” “Moonlight” and “Pan’s Celebrate with Irish food and drink, Irish imports, Irish dance and June 1 & 2 | 12 - 9 pm Labyrinth” double feature, “The Music Man,” 53rd & Harper-Harper Court “Fences,” “Inside Out” (10:30 a.m. screening Lin Irish horse exhibitions, sports contests, carnival rides. Entertainers coln Pa A beer fest, street fest and food fest August 5), “The Muppet Movie,” “Crouching rk include The Fitzgeralds, Back West Music, and many more. Gate Gr ee Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” and “My Big Fat Greek k F admission $18 adults, $15 kids 12 and under; first hour all combined. FREE admission with es t three days $15/$12. sampling options available for pur- Wedding.” chase. Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest Andersonville May 25 & 26 | 11-10 pm Gold Coast Art Fair Midsommarfest | 10 am – 6 pm On Sheffield from Belmont to Roscoe June 1 & 2 June 7 - 9 | Fri 5-10 pm; Kick off the summer with favorite tribute bands Butler Field, Sat & Sun 12 am-10 pm (Stache, Trippin Billies, Wedding Banned, Rod & Monroe in Grant Park On Clark Street from Foster to Catalpa Tuffcurls and more), DJs, karaoke, artisans, plen- The 62nd annual Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Dance demonstrations, shopping deals, kids’ ty of food and drink, all to benefit the Lakeview Park welcomes more than 300 artists from entertainment, delicious food, DJs, and live East Chamber of Commerce. around the world. Exceptional artwork in all bands. $10 suggested donation. Proceeds media, ranging in price from $25 to $25,000. benefit the Andersonville Chamber of Com- Maifest Chicago Admission $10; age 13 and under are free. merce. May 30 - June 2 | Thurs 5-9:30 pm, Fri 5-11 pm, Do Division Streetfest Sat 12-11 pm, Sun 12-10 pm May 31- June 2 | Fri, 5-10 p.m. Sat & Sun, 57th Street Art Fair Spring Awakening 12-10 p.m. | 11 am - 6 pm Sat; DANK Haus, 4700 N. Lincoln Ave. June 1 & 2 June 7 - 9 | 1-10 pm Food, dancing and German Gemutlichkeit cel- 2000 W. Division St. 10 am - 5 pm Sun Poplar Creek, 5523 Prairie Stone Pkwy., ebrates spring and benefits DANK Haus German Two live music stages curated by The Emp- 57th Street at Kimbark Ave. Hoffman Estates American Cultural Center, Donauschwaben Youth ty Bottle and Subterranean with 30+ bands; Oldest juried fair in the Midwest features 200 festival features Andrew Group and others. Mayfest (Maifest in German) is the wide variety of local vendors and food; kids’ exhibitors, and connects creators of original Bayer, Audien, CID, Dom Dolla, 1788-L, Al- traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. activities in dedicated family fun fest area that fine art and craft (glass, jewelry, leather, pho- len Walker, Blunts & Blonds, DJ snake, Cheat Maifest is still celebrated throughout with the maypole benefits local schools; local designer runway tography, printmaking, painting, sculpture, Codes, Claptone, Chris Lake, Benny Benassi, (maibaum) decorated to show off the history and crafts of the local fashion show and DJs; sidewalk sale. $10 do- digital arts, ceramics, fiber) with the art-buying Armnhmr, Destructo, Jason Ross, and more. village or town. $10 suggested donation. nation. public. FREE. Must be 18+ with government-issued ID. Ad- mission $69+; VIP $119+, age 21+ only.

4 www.streetwise.org 5 t W s e Old Town Art Fair The Millennium Park Oglesby Summer Fun Fest Custer Fair e l ls F S n tr | 10 am -7 pm Sat; | 10 am - 9 pm u e June 8 & 9 June 14 - 16 June 15-16 F e Summer Music Series r t A 10 am-6 pm Sun 55 Pool Drive, Oglesby, IL Main Street & Chicago Avenue, Evanston e r m t | 6:30 pm F m e June 13 - August 15 s Lincoln Avenue at Wisconsin Located on the municipal pool grounds, just 300+ local and regional artists, craftspeople u S t iv Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. a y l Juried show offers 250 artists from across one turn off I-39 and two off I-80, this fest fea- and commercial vendors sell paintings, pot- b s

The Millennium Park Summer Music Series e l U.S. and Canada selling original pieces: mixed tures tribute bands, carnival rides, parade and tery, ceramics, photographs, jewelry, graph- g features FREE weekly concerts, showcasing O media, drawing, painting, photography, print- a broad spectrum of genre-defying musicians 50/50 drawing Sunday. ics, wearable art, country and home crafts, making, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, — both established and emerging. Entertain- antiques and collectibles. Food for sale from stone and wood. There's also a garden walk ment includes Brent Cobb, Fareed Haque, Taste of Randolph Street 30 food vendors; entertainment on three stag- through nearly 60 venues, live music (jazz, es features jazz, theatre, novelty acts; kids’ Lydia Loveless, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson's J June 14 - 16 | Fri 5-10 pm, , folk, fusion and blues), food court, Dilla Orchestra, Kenny Keys, Los Amigos In- Sat & Sun 12-10 pm area in Eiden Park on Washington Avenue. children’s corner. $10 per adult donation/ad- visibles, Natalie Prass, Rev. Sekou, Cha Wa, 900 W. Randolph St. mission benefits Old Town Triangle Associa- and "Love Love Love:" Chicago Celebrates brings together over 16 restaurants ex- Hyde Park tion, Menomonee Club, local schools, historic Music of Donny Hathaway. emplary for delectable menus and irresistibly Jazz Festival Benefit preservation. unique flavors and the nation’s hottest up- June 20 | 6 - 9 pm and-coming bands and musicians, as well as T ast Latinxt Haven, 932 E. 43rd St. e o Wells Street the biggest names in Chicago house music, f R an June 14 & 15 | 10 a.m. - Midnight Featuring the Etienne Charles Sextet and hon- do lp performing on two stages and a DJ stage. $10 h Art Festival , 600 E. Grand Ave. oring Joe and Madeleine Glossberg. Tickets S t re donation to West Loop Community Organi- e June 8 & 9 | 10 am-10 pm Sat; Navy Pier’s second annual celebration of Latin $150+ t 10 am-9 pm. Sun music, featuring local, national and interna- zation supports economic development; VIP On Wells St. between North Ave. and Division tional artists who are exploring new ways of tickets available. Chicago Pride Fest 200-plus juried artists from both the region connecting traditional with mod- June 22 -23 | 11 am-10 pm and across the nation. Beyond these artists, ern sounds. FREE. Craft Brews at the Zoo Boystown on Halsted Street | 6:30-10:30 pm will be a stand-alone “Remix” area on Scott June 14-15 from Addison to Grace St. Lincoln Park Zoo, Cannon Drive @ Fullerton Festival Street featuring the unique and eco-friendly Ribfest Chicago XX The 19th annual fest on the weekend leading works of some 20 artisans who make art from Sample from 40+ local and regional brewer- | 11 am - 9:30 pm | Fri 5 - 10 pm; up to the Chicago Pride Parade celebrates June 7 - 9 used and recycled materials. Additionally, a June 14 - 16 ies (150 brews in all) at stations throughout the Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Sat & Sun 12 - 10 pm LGBTQ+ life, culture and community. This year tented area at Remix will offer free educational zoo. Enjoy food for purchase, DJ entertain- Largest FREE blues fest in the world features Lincoln Avenue from Irving Park to Berteau marks the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and workshops each afternoon with creative DIY ment, after-dark animal viewing. Admission Blues Hall of Fame member, as (4000 N to 4165 N) the birth of the Pride movement. The festival projects for both adults and children. $49, VIPs $79 allows 30-minute earlier ad- headliner on opening day. Also, the Jimmy Ribfest Chicago is also nationally recognized features live music by popular artists, 4 stages, mission, designated drivers $20 at lpzoo.org/ Johnson Blues Band will mark the 90th birth- for its music. Fest-goers can enjoy 25 hours food and drink, 100+ arts/craft and merchant events Must be 21. day of Mr. Johnson, one of the genre’s legend- RotaryFest of original music, from honky tonk to indie and vendors, DJ’s and dancing, drag shows, pet ary artists and member of the Blues Hall of June 12 - 16 | Wed & Thurs 6 pm - 11 pm; rock, performed by premier touring bands parade, Out At Wrigley National Anthem Sing- Fest Pride Fri 6 pm - Midnight; Sat 2 pm - Midnight; from across the US and abroad. Suggested Scottish Festival ing Contest, sponsor booths and more. ago Fame. The award-winning and legendary soul hic artist Bettye LaVette will headline on Satur- Sun 2 pm - 10 pm donation $10/person; $20 families. Proceeds & Highland Games C day. Larkin Poe, the American roots sister duo Rotary Green; 164 Drive, are invested right back into the Northcenter June 14 - 15 Old St. Pat’s World’s who made their mark with the 2018 release of Elk Grove Village, IL community to help support local schools and Hamilton Lakes, 333 Pierce Road, Itasca Venom & Faith, will open the stage on the final Carnival rides and games, a variety of food, nonprofit organizations, economic develop- Largest Block Party With activities ranging from Caber Toss to | Fri 5 - 10:30 pm, evening. beer, raffles, special needs day, fireworks, ment, greening efforts Highland Dancing to the Dogs of Scotland to June 21 - 22 bands including 97. Nine, Rob Tuffcurls, Cow- and community Sat 2 - 10:30 pm Celtic rock and genealogy, this family- West Monroe and South Desplaines Streets Ottawa boy Jukebox, 16 Candles, Rosie & The Riv- family events. friendly event is a chance to explore ets, and many more. Car show 3 pm Fri at Elk Old St. Pat’s Church hosts the 35th annual 2 Rivers Wine Fest Scottish culture. Proceeds ben- Block Party, whose proceeds go towards so- Grove H.S. efit Chicago Scots (the June 7 - 9 | Fri 5 - 10 pm, cial justice initiatives, outreach programs, and l St. Andrew Society), the va ti Sat 12 - 10 pm, Sun 12 - 5 pm s strengthening the mission of Old St. Patrick’s. Grant Park e oldest not-for-profit in F 101 W. Main St., Ottawa, IL ic All ages welcome to enjoy great food, drink s u Illinois, whose princi- Music Festival M and music, giveaways, raffle. Kids’ Zone 2-6 Listen to jazz with a glass of wine from a mem- k r a pal charities are the P ber of the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners June 12 -August 17 | Free open t p.m. Friday; 50+ Zone 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday n a Scottish Home and Association and perhaps a lobster dinner ($30 rehearsals 11am-1:30 pm Tues/Wed/Fri, r in courtyard, features dancing to swing, jazz, G Caledonia Senior in advance). Headliners include the Buddy 10:30-1 pm Thurs, 3-5:30 Tues; groovin’ . Bands include Stache, Hello Living and Mem- Rich Band featuring Cathy Rich and Gregg concerts 6:30 pm Wed & Fri, 7:30 pm Sat Weekend, 7th Heaven, 16 Candles. $10 ad- ory Care. Tickets Potter Friday at 8; Dee Alexander Saturday at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. mission at the gate; VIP in advance $50. $12+; VIP avail- 8 and Abigail Riccards Sunday at 3. Enjoy a season of anniversaries, including Carlos Kalmar’s 20th year leading the Fes- able. Winnetka Music Festival Printers Row Lit Fest tival, Millennium Park’s 15th anniversary, and Grant Park Festival’s own 85th sea- June 21 - 22 | 9 am - 6 pm Third annual event features 20+ emerging art- June 8 & 9 son. 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FREE gers Del Norte, El Tri, Hombres G + Enantios July 5 - 7 | Fri 5 - 10 pm, Sat & Sun 12 - 10 pm The Art Center Festival of Fine Arts showcases Chicago Avenue, from Damen to Wood admission, with food for sale by tickets. Verdes, Los Autenicos Decadentes, Toloache, the work of over 100 juried artists from around DJ Flaco. Single-day passes $59+; three-day The West Fest Chicago live music stage is the world in a variety of media, including ce- booked by Empty Bottle Presents and fea- $149+. ramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, sculpture Square Roots Festival Family tures current and diverse original live music. | Fri 5 - 10 pm, and more. Attendees will be able to interact July 12 - 14 Pride in The West Fest Chicago DJ Stage showcases Sat 12 - 10 pm, Sun 12 - 9 pm Chicago Vegandale with artists through demonstrations and booth Fun high profile local, national, and International On Lincoln from Montrose to Wilson | 11 am - 7 pm chats. Live music, kid-friendly activities, will Festival the Park June 22 DJs with an emphasis on Chicago House with Lincoln Square offers a truly local festival, fea- Butler Field in Grant Park, also be available. $5 suggested donation. | June 29 | 1 - 10 pm June 24 - August 9 Mark Farina, Jesse De La Pena and Derrick turing neighborhood food and regional craft 100 S. Lake Shore Drive 10 - 2 pm weekdays Butler Field in Grant Park, Carter regularly featured. beer, as well as unique and exciting market Vegandale is where hundreds of Chicago’s Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. 100 S. Lake Shore Drive Ravenswood on Tap vendors, while over 70 musicians – - best vendors in vegan food, drink, and goods Families are invited to join the fun all summer Celebrating 50 years of the Chicago Pride Pa- June 22 & 23 ers to world music stars - entertain on 4 stag- come together in a day-long celebration of the long with free activities in the tent at Prome- rade. Music festival will include performances Chosen Few Ravenswood & Berteau es. Proceeds support Lincoln Square Raven- idea that veganism proposes: to live a full life nade North, including music, arts, and crafts by Steve Aoki, Iggy Azalea, Todrick Hall and Beer from local breweries (Band of Bohemia, Old School Reunion swood Chamber of Commerce and Old Town of enjoyment and ease without the use of ani- for all ages. There’s a Reading Circle with many more! $50 at prideintheparkchicago. Begyle, Dovetail, Empirical, Half Acre, Spite- July 6 | 8:30 a m - 8:30 pm School of Folk Music. Admission $5 seniors mals. $15 Lookingglass Theater and Barrel of Monkeys. com ful and more), food from local restaurants and Jackson Park, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave. and kids; $10 adults; $20 families. food trucks, handmade goods by local artists Rotating Monday-Friday partners include Lurie What started as a small gathering of friends Evanston Chamber and retailers, live music (White Mystery, Brbra Garden, Hyde Park Arts Center, Oriental Insti- Parade behind Chicago’s Museum of Science & In- Bush, Pixel Grip, Natalie Grace Alford and tute, Chicago Master Gardeners, National Hel- June 30 | 12 pm dustry in 1990 is now one of the world’s Artisan SummerFest lenic Museum, , Smart Annual parade steps off from Montrose and longest-running events dedicated to House | 11 am -7 pm more). June 22 & 23 Museum of Art. Broadway and continues south to Diversey Music. The family-reunion-style event features Church & Sherman, Evanston ival and east to Cannon Drive. Its theme is “Stone- hi Fest 12 hours of music and performances from the ariac Formerly known as the Fountain Square Art NorthCenter go M wall 50: Millions of Moments of Pride.” FREE. Chosen Few DJs – Wayne Williams, Jesse ica Festival, the North Shore’s oldest fine arts fair Chicago is A Drag Ch Garden Walk Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, Andre features 100+ juried artists, wine tastings each | 12 - 5 pm Festival Hatchett, Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn, plus afternoon, craft beers, food, street musicians June 23 Chicago Mariachi Festival Alexander Graham Bell School, June 28 | 4 pm guest DJs and vocalists. and performers, activities for adults and kids. Cheetah Gym, 5238 N. Clark St. June 30 | 4 - 8:30 pm 3730 N. Oakley St. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. $5 admission benefits Evanston Chamber of The annual self-guided walking tour of North- The first-ever outdoor festival that showcases Commerce. Chicago's drag culture, from across gen- Headliners include Aida Cuevas, Mariachi Her- Chicago Botanical Walk center gardens and outdoor spaces will fea- Garden encia de Mexico, Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlan, nter erations, neighborhoods, and performance Ce ture over 40 homes in addition to live music Garden Art Show rth and Mariachi Aztlan. FREE. A limited number No styles, in addition to diversity in race, gender | 10 am to 5 pm from local bands and musicians and more sur- of reserved seats are available for supporters July 6 & 7 and sexuality. $25 at chicagoisadrag.com 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe prises! $5 suggested donation. and donors of the Mariachi Heritage Founda- Stroll and shop among 90 juried tion, $50 each. Millennium Art Festival artists on the Esplanade. This Mamby on the Beach one-of-a-kind art festival brings | 8 am - 10 pm June 28 - 30 | Fri 11 am - 6 pm, June 23 & 24 botanic-themed and botanic- Oakwood Beach (41st St.) Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm made photography, paintings, Summer beach music festival features On Lake Street at Michigan Avenue JULY ceramics, cement, metal, fiber, headliners across genres, including Juried art made by the artists themselves and wood, jewelry, and other pieces. Common, Spoon, Grizzly Bear, Russ numbered editions in a variety of media (paint- Windy City Ribfest and Cold War Kids. The goal is to pre- ing, ceramics, photography, furniture); art in Uptown serve Chicago’s rich history and im- demos and artist booth chats; live music and Chicago Michelada food for sale at this FREE outdoor festival. July 4 - 6 | 12 - 10 pm merse concertgoers in the city’s un- W. Lawrence & N. Broadway Festival paralleled beauty. Complimentary yoga, This fest returns for its 11th year with tasty July 6 & 7 | 12 - 10 pm volleyball, live art, wellness and beautifi- Logan Square slabs (and sides) to a smokin’ music lineup Harrison Park, 1824 S. Wood St. cation sessions. Lockers available. Must Art Festival (Cowboy Jukebox, Wedding Banned, Break- Chicago Michelada Festival is a beer, be age 17+. Shuttles from CTA Red and | Fri 5 - 10 pm; fast Club, The Flat Cats). It also features arts & food, music and cultural celebration rais- Green Lines at Cermak, free bike parking June 28 - 30 Sat & Sun 12 - 10 pm crafts plus an activity area for kids and fami- ing funds for Pilsen-area nonprofits. $5 21+, on-site. Tickets $69+. N. Kedzie Blvd & N. Milwaukee Ave. lies. $10 suggested donation. FREE 20 & under. The festival features two stages of live music, visual art, performance art, dance, food, and drinks, in the heart of Logan Square. $5 sug- gested donation.

8 www.streetwise.org 9 Festival Music fork tch Pi @ Irish Fest Southport Art Festival E l G r a n F e s t iv a l yn Taste of Summer Mexican Indigenous South Loop Beer ob July 12 - 14 | Fri 6 pm - midnight, July 13 & 14 | 10 am – 7 pm Colombiano al R July 20 & 21 | Sat 10 am-9 pm, Music Festival & Cider Fest Sat & Sun Noon - midnight, Southport@Waveland Sun 9 am-9 pm Parque July 21 July 27 | 4 - 7:30 pm, VIP entry 3 pm Irish-American Heritage Center, Just steps away from , fest will 5500 N. Broadway Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Women’s Park, 1801 S. Indiana Ave. 4636 N. Knox Ave. showcase diverse artists in oil, acrylic, water- July 19 - 21 | Fri 4-10 St. Ita and St. Thomas of pm, Sat 12 - 10 pm, The Old Town School of Folk Music, with the 100+ beers and ciders from Illinois and Irish Fest showcases the finest in local and color, jewelry, sculpture, photography, wood, Canterbury Churches will Cenzontles organization and the Consul- beyond; live music; beer-centric activities. international Irish and American music, dance fiber, glass, paper, metal and mixed media. Sun 12 - 10 pm have merged and will be Kelvyn Park, 4438 W. ate General of Mexico in Chicago, present and family activities. The festival directly sup- Kids’ area will have interactive games and ac- hosting this festival featur- the first annual Mexican Indigenous Music ports the Irish American Heritage Center. Con- tivities. FREE. Wrightwood Ave. ing the food of their pa- Bantu Fest Colombian Fest pro- Festival: music, dance, cuisine, clothing and | 10 am - 10 pm firmed performers include Tupelo, McPeake, rishioners – Vietnamese, handicrafts. Several indigenous groups repre- July 27 & 28 House of Hammil, The Byrne Brothers, Rory gram features an ar- Laotian, Polish, Filipino, Midway Plaisance near 60th & Ellis Bucktown Garden Walk ray of well-known and senting ethnic groups in Mexico will perform More than 30 nations come together to cel- Makem, The Chancey Brothers, Larkin and German, Hispanic – in the including Los Pireris from the state of Micho- Moran Brothers. In addition, the weekend & Block Party highly respected tradi- St. Ita parking lot. Saturday ebrate diversity, unity and love through arts, | 10 am - 6 pm tional groups from Co- acán and the local Juchari Sïrankua, both rep- music, dance, DJs, children’s village. Headlin- is packed with Irish and American food and July 13 & 14 night, also look for live music. resenting the Purépecha community. FREE. drink, step dancing, cultural exhibits, children’s Churchill Park, 1825 N. Damen Ave. lombia and international Free admission, with food for ers include Syleena Johnson and Dee Alexan- activities and dozens of vendors selling Irish Explore the neighborhood with a stroll through artists along with Chicago’s sale by ticket. der. Saturday host is Kendra G and Phenom; clothing, music and jewelry. Tickets are $10 in Bucktown's hidden gems, exclusive gardens best tropical groups. Guests Lake County Fair Sunday’s is Charmaine J and Precise. $5 ad- advance if purchased by the end of the day and community green spaces. Take a self- host musical workshops for the Craft Beer Festival July 24 - 28 | Wed & Thurs 10 am - 11 pm, mission. on July 11 and $15 thereafter. Children 12 and guided tour or catch the trolley to find your way community and kids as part of the Fri & Sat 10 am - midnight, Sun 10 am - 7 pm to over 90 gardens. community fair program. $10+ at columbian- July 20 & 21 1060 E Peterson Road, Graylake under are free. On Lincoln between Addison and Roscoe Glencoe Festival of Art festchicago.com Quilts to livestock, cupcakes or flowers, there Sample from among 70 specialty beers from | 10 am - 5 pm is a competition category for every age and July 27 - 28 Artfest Michigan Avenue 35+ local and national breweries. $40 for 15 Green Bay Road & Park Avenue Roscoe Village talent. Animal projects are designed to teach July 19 & 20 | 10 am - 5 pm Taste of River North tickets in advance, each of which entitles you Artwork from more than 100 juried artists from Burger Fest 435 N Michigan Ave. | Fri 5 - 10 pm, young 4-H members the meaning of hard around the world in all media. Artists will in- | 11 am – 10 pm July 19 - 21 to 3-oz sample and souvenir glass; VIP $50/20 July 13 & 14 65+ juried artists in an “all art” show. Admis- Sat 12 - 10 pm, Sun 11 - 8 pm work and the basics of running a small busi- teract with the public through art demos and 2000 W Belmont Ave. tickets; designated driver $20. sion is FREE. Kingsbury & Erie ness. Midway rides and games open at noon booth chats. Chicago’s finest burger restaurants fire up their Sample fare from local restaurants such as daily. Admission $5+; all-you-can-ride wrist- grills for your vote of “Favorite Burger!” Music Fogo de Chao, True Food Kitchen, Wildfire, Big Chinatown Summer Fair bands for midway select times Wed-Fri $20. on 2 stages, a Kids’ Zone, and arts & craft Ben Fest | 10 am - 7 pm T a s t e o f L in c o l n Av e n u e and Littles, Bar Cargo, DaLobsta and more; July 21 vendors. $10 suggested donation benefits the | Fri 4 - 10 pm, Sat 1 - 10 pm, Sun On Wentworth from Cermak to 24th Place | 12 - 10 pm July 19 - 21 live music TBA. DuPage County Fair July 28 - 29 Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce. 1 - 7 pm Neighborhood street festival opens with a lion Lincoln @ Fullerton 2215 W. Irving Park Road, July 24 - 28 Live entertainment on two stages, wine and dance procession at 12:30 p.m., a welcome at 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton Sponsored by St. Benedict Church, festival Tacos y Tamales 1 p.m. on the main stage, followed by Asian whiskey tastings, kids’ carnival with jumpy e Village Burger Fest The Friends of the DuPage County Fair are Rosco features cuisine from local restaurants, enter- houses, face painting, singers, magicians, Festival performances, kung fu demonstrations, sam- dedicated to preserving the rich agricultural tainment, kids’ activities; beer tasting Sat 6-8 puppeteers. $10 admission/donation to the | Fri 5 - 10 pm, plings from Chinatown’s restaurants & unique history of DuPage County. Talent contests for p.m., $25. Kids’ activities $20 daily/$35 week- July 19 - 21 Wrightwood Neighbors Association. Sat & Sun 12 - 10 pm gift shops, arts & crafts exhibits, street ven- those under 14 and for age 15-21 in terms of end (kids under 5 FREE) feature inflatables, dors with an array of merchandise, a children’s 16th Street & Peoria Ta vocal, instrumental, dance, tumbling, magic, cos water slide, basketball challenge, skee ball al- area with pony rides and petting zoo. y T Authenticity is at the forefront of this food, am ventriloquism, garage bands, comedy; live- al ley, Blackhawks Hockey Hot Shot and more. es F drink, music and shopping experience. Tequila stock judging; home economics displays e st Admission $5+. Info and advance sales at par- iv a tasting $39. Suggested admission $5. (needlecraft, woodworking, floral design); art l ish.stbenedict.com/benfest-1/ scholarship contest. Admission $5+ July 19 - 21 Fiesta Del Sol air F Union Park, 1501 W. 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Sheffield Street Wicker Park Fest Festival July 26 - 28 | Fri 5 - 10 pm, Sat & Sun 12 - 10 pm July 19 - 21 Webster & Sheffield On Milwaukee Ave, Rebranding from the Sheffield Music Paulina St. to North Ave Festival & Garden Walk at the same Showcase for unique and inspired location with new, fresh music, food works from local artists and art organi- trucks and family area. zations; compelling performance and art installations; food from local ven- dors; live fashion show; 50 bands on four stages; separate kids’ area. $10 donation.

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