ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of what to do at home and why you love them to Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
Tasty!
Taste of Greektown The Greektown Chamber of Commerce brings back this popular street festival to Halsted Street between Adams and Van Buren. In this 31st annual event on August 27 - 29, guests will have ample opportunity to visit with local vendors and artists, listen to live music, and most importantly, eat delicious food! Taste of Greektown celebrates local flavors from neighborhood restaurants including 9 Muses Bar & Grill, Artopolis Bakery, Cafe and Agora, Athena Restaurant, Mr. Greek Gyros, and Spectrum Bar & Grill. Admission to the festival is free, with a recommended $5 donation. Because event hours vary each day, visit greektownchicago.org for more information and to plan your visit!
Accessible Opera!
(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT
Sunday in the Park with Lyric’s Rising Stars This Sunday, enjoy a summer evening outdoors with live music performed by artists from the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center and members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. Conducted by Lyric’s new music conductor, Enrique Mazzola, this musical celebration is part of the larger Chicago in Tune citywide music festival spanning multiple weeks and many stages. The performance will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 29, at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park (201 E. Randolph St.) so bring a blanket and snacks to the Great Lawn and enjoy the concert for free with family and friends! More information about this performance is available at lyricopera.org/shows. To see information and a schedule for Chicago in Tune, visit the Department of Cultural Affairs and Social Events page at chicago.gov.
Art Fest!
Edgewater Arts Festival Sponsored by the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Edgewater Artists in Motion presents this annual street festival to celebrate the rich local arts scene. From 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on August 28 and 29, guests can enjoy music, food, and beverages while visiting 80 local artists’ booths. The festival also includes a kid-friendly area, making this event perfect for the whole family! Edgewater Artists in Motion is always looking for volunteers to help run this community-conscious festival. To sign up to help, or to just learn more about the event and the organization that makes it happen, go to edgewaterartists.com/arts-festival.
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Free Dance Show!
A Deeply Rooted Evening for Chicago’s Healing: 'Goshen' (preview) "Goshen" is the story of the Exodus — it brings together gospel music, dramatic narrative, and dance, in a joyous celebration that is both musical and spiritual. This particular performance is a collaboration between many renowned artists and organizations, including Grammy Award-winning producer, composer, and gospel artist Donald Lawrence, gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson, The Tri-City Singers, Zeke Locke & The NuXperience, and Deeply Rooted Dance Theater. The preview will be performed at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. General admission seating on the Great Lawn is free! August 25, 7:30 - 9 p.m. For more information about the show and ticketing options, visit deeplyrooteddancetheater.org/performances/healing-goshen.
