July 12 - 18, 2021 - Festival Guide by StreetWise_CHI

Vol. 29 No. 27

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The Old Irving Park Beer and BBQ Challenge Printers Row Art Fest Taste of Andersonville Retro on Roscoe Evanston Art Fest Edison Park Fest Chalk Howard Street Wrigleyville Art Fest Bud Billiken Parade Firefest Hip-Hop Block Party Highwood Pride Fest Wells Street Art Festival Thirsty Ears Festival Pilsen Fest Wright Ride Chicago SummerDance Clark After Dark Chicago In Tune Chicago Air & Water Show

Pitchfork Music Festival Lincoln Park Greek Fest Emerge Winnetka Lakeview East Festival of the Arts Printers Row Lit Fest Art in the Village International Festival of Life/ Jerk Seafood & Vegan Festival Naper Pride Fest Riot Fest Ear Taxi Festival Renegade Craft Fair West Loop Artfest Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest Artfest Michigan Avenue Reeling Film Festival Back Lot Bash Oktoberfest Chicago

2021 Kane County Fair Rogers Park Taco Crawl Naper Nights Millennium Art Festival Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest Tacos y Tamales Festival Volleywood Bucktown Neighborhood and Garden Walk Sundays on State Chalk Howard Street Bands on Broadway and Beyond Wicker Park Fest Glencoe Festival of Art Taste of Lincoln Avenue El Gran Festival Colombiano al Parque Pages 6 & 7 Xperience Andersonville Vintage Market Fiesta del Sol Lollapalooza Fiesta Italiana Jeff Fest Lake County Micro Fair Wrigleyville Art Fest Art at the Glen Chinatown Summer Fair

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AUGUST Millennium Park Summer Music Series Northalsted Market Days Chicago Michelada Fest Chicago Brewing District's Dancing in the Streets

Summer Smash Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest Ruido Fest Microbrew Review Gold Coast Art Fair Sangria and Latin America Food & Wine Festival Ukrainian Days Festival Will County Fair Taste of Greektown Throwback Music Festival Skokie Backlot Bash Port Clinton Art Festival Edgewater Arts festival Porchfest Roscoe Village

Global Peace Picnic Hyde Park Jazz Festival

OCTOBER Chicago Pride Fest Spring Awakening Autumn Equinox Chicago Pride Parade Lincoln Park Wine Fest Page 15 Playground

September Northcoast Music Festival ¡Subelo! Roscoe Village Burger Fest ARC Music Festival Bike the Drive German American Oktoberfest

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July July 14 - 18

2021 Kane County Fair

Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles Wed & Thurs 3 - 11 pm; Fri & Sat 12 pm - 12 am; Sun 12 - 10 pm Fair with midway, rides, magic shows, kiddy land and more with grandstand entertainment. FREE Wednesday, $5 Thursday, $10 Friday - Sunday. July 15

Rogers Park Taco Crawl

Clark Street, between Devon and Rogers 3 - 7 pm Local restaurants will be serving their signature tacos while you stroll Clark St. and get to know the community. Restaurants stop serving at 7 pm. $30 day of or $20 in advance at business.rpba.org. July 16 & 17; August 13 & 14; September 17 & 18

Naper Nights

Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St, Naperville 5 - 10 pm daily Get ready for a summertime tradition that features cold drinks, great food, and fabulous music! Naper Nights explores major historical milestones and their effect on pop culture with themed musical tribute concerts. Rock out with your community as you eat, drink, dance, and hear the area's best Chal k Ho wa r tribute bands perform your favorite rock, pop, country, and soul dS tre et hits! $15 at napersettlement.org. July 16 - 18

Millennium Art Festival

Michigan Ave. & Lake St. Fri 11 am-6 pm; Sat 10 am-6 pm; Sun 10 am-5 pm Shop from 100+ juried artists and artisans. July 16 - 18

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

On Sheffield, from Belmont to Roscoe Fri 5-10 pm; Sat 11-10 pm Kick off the summer with favorite tribute bands (Hello Weekend, Wedding Banned, The Millennials, Ultra Beat, Breakfast Club, Too Hype Crew, How Rude, Fletcher Rockwell, Trippin Billies, Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press); DJs, artisans, plenty of food and drink, all to benefit the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce.

July 16 - 18

Tacos y Tamales Festival

16th Street & Peoria Fri 5-10 pm; Sat & Sun 12-10 pm. Authenticity is at the forefront of this food, drink, music and shopping experience. $7 suggested donation. July 17

Volleywood

North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive 11 am - 7 pm Eight hour EDM music festival featuring Cheat Codes, Audien, Destructo, Flipside and more. Tickets start at $30 at volleywoodchicago.com July 17 & 18

Bucktown Neighborhood and Garden Walk

10 am - 6 pm daily COVID-19 socially responsible celebration of all things Bucktown. Tour Bucktown at your leisure to see landmarks, schools, churches, parks, public art, gardens and restaurants/ shops with artists in the gardens. FREE! July 18, 25, August 8, 22, 29; September 5, 12

Sundays on State

later this summer. The event will activate parking lots in EdgeFe s t Pa r k ke r water with the sounds of all kinds of W ic music, from high energy rock bands to intimate, acoustic performers. Music carries from block to block and may even be enjoyed by people who order food for takeout or listen from their own backyards. Highlights include: July 23, 6 pm - 2 Brown Sisters Edutainment, St. Ida Church, 1220 W. Catalpa July 24, 1 pm - Children's show, Guidepost Montessori Lot, 6001 N. Clark St. July 24, 6 pm - Katherine Davis & Friends, Raven Theatre Lot, 6157 N. Clark St. July 24, 4 pm - Dave Weld and the Imperial Flames, Fixer Lot, 5840 N. Broadway www.edgewater.org/bands-on-broadway July 23 - 25

Wicker Park Fest

State Street, from Lake to Madison 11 am - 8 pm Come together with neighbors from every Chicago community and beyond for this free, interactive block party, while safely enjoying art, culture, active recreation, retail, bars, restaurants, and local attractions. Experience everyone’s neighborhood, the Loop, like never before! #SundaysOnState FREE.

On Milwaukee Ave, between North Ave. to Wood St. Fri 5-10 pm; Sat & Sun 12-10 pm Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce brings what you would expect from neighborhood known for music and nightlife, great local food, arts & crafts and retail. Lineup includes Archers of Loaf Ric Wilson, Smoking Popes, Wyatt Waddell and more. $10 suggested donation.

July 23 - 25

July 24 & 25

Bands on Broadway and Beyond

The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is part of “Chicago Presents” this summer. Through Chicago Presents, an initiative of Arts77, Chicago’s arts recovery plan, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Walder Foundation have awarded grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to support 16 community events from July 1-August 14. Many of these events will feature artists rom the Chicago Band Roster, a new resource listing over 200 Chicago-based musicians of all genres, created for the Year of Chicago Music (Chicago.gov/Music). Chicago Presents will support a second round of events August 15-October 31, to be announced

Glencoe Festival of Art

Green Bay Road & Park Avenue, Glencoe 10 am-5 pm daily More than 90 juried artists from across the U.S. in a variety of media: painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood; live demonstrations and booth chats. FREE admission, FREE parking in commuter lots. Walkups welcome, but reservations encouraged at Eventbrite in order to spread traffic. Recycle gently used art by bringing it to the fest 10 -3 Saturday, where it will be donated to Chicago Furniture Bank, which distributes items to people leaving shelters for permanent housing.

July 24 & 25

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

Lincoln Ave., from Fullerton to Wrightwood 12-10 pm daily Live entertainment on mainstage with local and regional entertainment, local foods, arts and crafts. $10 suggested donation. July 24 & 25

El Gran Festival Colombiano al Parque

Humboldt Park, Division St. & Mozart 12 - 11 p.m. daily An official celebration of the Independence of Colombia, 20 de Julio (200-plus years), featuring the main stage with International musical programming, Gran Cultural Parade, DJs, and a kids' zone. General admission $25, VIP $75 in advance at columbianfestchicago.com; ticket prices will be higher at the gate.

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Lollapalooza

1500 W. Catalpa, between Clark and Ashland streets 10 - 3 pm Treasure hunt for vintage finds that can update a new space or add to your favorite space with vintage furniture, accessories, home goods, clothing, and music from special collections of our top Vintage-forward stores. Join us for bric a brac, what nots, clothing, + more! July 29 - August 1

Fiesta Del Sol

Cermak Rd., from Ashland to Morgan Streets Fiesta Del Sol is a free four-day family friendly Mexican festival in the heart of one of Chicago’s most attractive communities – Pilsen. This event spans an eight-block space down Cermak Road and can be seen from miles around because of the carnival’s Ferris Wheel and the bright lights of over 100 booths showcasing some of the best tacos, tamales and tostadas in

Naper Settlement, Webster & Aurora, Naperville Fri 5-10; Sat 12-10, Sun 12-8 Live Italian and rock music, family friendly entertainment, authentic Italian restaurants and great merchants. July 30 - August 1

Jeff Fest

Jefferson Memorial Park, Milwaukee & Lawrence Aves. Fri 5 -10 pm; Sat & Sun 2 - 10 pm Get down to great tunes, tasty foods, family fun and more at Jeff Fest (aka Jefferson Park Arts & Music Festival). Beyond music (featuring Catfight and more tribute bands to Queen, Motown and more) and food, the kids’ zone area on the north side of the park features a ton of cool activities for families. It’s also where one will find the fest’s groovin’ “Community Stage.” Suggested donation to benefit the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce.

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Damen Ave. & Fulton St. 7-11 pm Witness a room filled with art, installations, picture-worthy backdrops and performances in a night filled with dance, taste, music and something missed over the last two years – touch. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Paint the City, whose mission is to paint schools to beautify classrooms for stronger learning environments, to help heal the city through community engagement. More info at starevents.com

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Grant Park, Columbus & Balboa avenues 12 - 10 pm daily Lollapalooza, one of the world’s most renowned music festivals, is returning at full capacity for four sweaty, yet fun days of music in Grant Park. An estimated 400,000 people will converge in peak summer heat in a dramatic illustration of the opposite of social distancing. Attendees will be required to show proof of being Covid-19 vaccinated or of having a negative Covid-19 test result. As usual, the festival will be headlined by some of the biggest names in music such as Foo Fighters, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone and Tyler, the Creator. 4-DAY GA PASSES $375 / 1 DAY GA PASS $130. Tickets and full schedule at lollapalooza.com.

July 30 - August 1

Lake County Micro Fair

1060 E Peterson Road, Graylake Fri & Sat 12 - 11 pm; Sun 10 am - 7 pm A three-day festival celebrating its 92-

year history, ‘Back To Our Roots’ Micro Fair will be a gathering place for families and friends of all ages. Back To Our Roots is the Lake County Fairground’s first self-hosted event after its “Pandemic Pause” and will be an opportunity to once again safely gather as a community in an event that takes us “back to our roots,” by celebrating the core components of the annual fair. Officials will continue to monitor and follow all state and local guidelines for public health and safety as careful planning is underway for "Back to Our Roots." All tickets must be purchased in advance at www.lcfair.com, $5 Friday/$10 Saturday and Sunday. July 31

Wrigleyville Art Fest

Gallagher Way, (3635 N. Clark St.) 10 am - 5 pm Shop from 50 select artists and artisans selling handmade arts and crafts at this oneday pop-up outside Wrigley Field. FREE. July 31 & August 1

Art at the Glen

2030 Tower Drive, Glenview 10 am-5 pm daily More than 140 juried artists from across the U.S. in a variety of media: painting, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood; live demonstrations and booth chats. FREE admission, FREE parking. Walkups welcome, but reservations encouraged at Eventbrite in order to spread traffic. Recycle gently used art by bringing it to the fest 10 -3 Saturday, where it will be do-

July 31 & August 1

Chinatown Summer Fair

2200 S. Wentworth Ave. Sat 10 - 10 pm; Sun 10 - 8 pm This iconic and popular annual celebration of Far East culture returns for its 42nd festive year. Highlights include the Dragon & Lion Dance Procession, artisans, plenty of great cuisine, activities for families and children, and more..

August August 2 - September 16

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. Mondays August 2 - September 13 & Thursdays September 2 - 16 6 - 8:30 pm Millennium Park Summer Music Series features music from established and emerging artists. Highlights include: Two CIVL (Chicago Independent Venue League) collaborations, one of which features the debut of Andrew Sa’s “Andrew in Anotherland” music and film project on Monday, August 16. Thursday, September 2 — “Zulema,” the finale performance of Sones de México Ensemble’s electrifying new work. “Zulema” is produced in partnership with Chicago Park District’s Night Out in The Parks, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) and the National Museum of Mexican Art. Monday, September 6— A spotlight on “Contemporary Indigenous Voices” featuring Leonard Sumner, Lyla June and others. Monday, September 13— Angel Meléndez and the 911 Mambo Orchestra’s “Homenaje a la Salsa Boricua de Chicago” — a special DCASE commission highlighting the golden era of Salsa in Chicago.

August 6 - 8

Northalsted Market Days North Halsted, between Belmont and Addison Fri 5 - 10 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 am - 10 pm The 39th event is a weekend-long live music street festival celebrating community and the landmark Northalsted/Lakeview district. The half-mile long festival features all-day lineups of live music on six stages, 250+ unique vendors, arts, crafts, food and drink, DJs and dancing, sponsor booths and more. $15 suggested donation.

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August 6 - 8

Chicago Michelada Fest

Harrison Park, 1824 S. Wood St. Fri 3 - 10 pm; Sat & Sun 12 - 10 pm Cervezas, tacos, music, and 8 of Chicago’s Michelada vendors with headliners RKM & Ken-Y, J. Alvarez, and Groupo Vanguardia. Early-bird tickets $10 on Friday and $35 for Saturday or Sunday at https://cashdrop. biz/d/VlC9IRatxX

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August 6 - 8

Chicago Brewing District’s Dancing in the Streets

On Tour Brewing Company, 1725 W. Hubbard St. Fri 5 - 10 pm; Sat & Sun 12 -10 p.m. Live music, dancing in the street, local food and local makers, plus a vast selection of craft beer by the Chicago Brewing District Brewers. Dancing In The Streets is the brainchild of On Tour Brewing Company founder, and major jam band fan, Mark Legenza. The West Town Chamber of Commerce works with On Tour Brewing and the Chicago Brewing District to produce this one-ofa-kind craft beer and live music event. Dancing In The Streets has a unique appeal, craft beer lovers and jam band fans looking for a laid back street festival with great live music and quality beer attend the event. $10 suggested donation. www.streetwise.org

The Old Irving Park Beer and BBQ Challenge

St. Viator School Campus, 3644 N. Kedvale Ave. 1 - 5 pm 15 chefs & local craft brewer teams will be presenting unique BBQ pork & beer pairings with an additional beer style from each brewery. You're the judging panel - casting your vote for - Best BBQ Pork - Best Beer - Best BBQ/Beer Pairing. Your $75 ticket (advance purchase at beerbbqchallenge. com) is good for event entry plus 1 BBQ sample from each of the 15 teams, 1 beer pairings for each, 1 additional beer offering, and commemorative glass. August 7 & 8

Printers Row Art Fest

On Dearborn Ave., from Harrison to Polk streets 10 am - 5 pm daily Art at all price points by painters, street artists, jewelers, up-cycling artists, photographers and mixed media artists. FREE admission. August 11

Taste of Andersonville

Clark St., from Foster to Catalpa 6-9 pm Discover the many flavors of Andersonville in this unique restaurant crawl produced by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce. Choose one of 2 routes to try out restaurants in the neighborhood. Tickets are $30 at andersonville.org. Pr i

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August 13 - 15

Retro on Roscoe

2000 W. Roscoe St. Fri 5-10 pm; Sat & Sun 12-10 pm Three stages of oldies and throwback music, antique car show, balloon artists, inflatables, offbeat antiques and crafts merchants, food from neighborhood restaurants. $10 suggested donation to non-profit Roscoe Village Neighbors.

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August 13 - 15

Evanston Art Fest

800 Church St., downtown Evanston Fri 12-5 pm; Sat & Sun 10 am-5 pm Items for experienced collectors in traditional media such as painting, sculpture and photography alongside usable art such as handmade jewelry, one-of-a-kind furniture and home accessories. An Emerging Artist section will be a new feature. Walk-ups welcome, but reservations encouraged at Eventbrite in order to spread traffic. FREE admission. August 13 - 15

Edison Park Fest

6730 N. Olmsted Ave. Fri 5 - 10 pm; Sat & Sun 1 - 10 pm Edison Park fest began in 1972 as a sidewalk sale, and now is a full street fest with bands HiFi Superstar, Kashmir, My Metal Heart, and Fool House headlining this year. $5 suggested donation to benefit the Edison Park Camber of Commerce. August 13 - October 1

Chalk Howard Street

11 am-noon alternate Fridays One local business (eight total) will be featured each fortnight by Chicago 3D chalk artist Nate Baranowski, who will create drawings chalk art of meals or products from Howard Street businesses. The lessons by Baranowski and interviews with business owners will be streamed via Howard Street’s Instagram page (@ HowardStreetChicago). Located on the edge of Chicago and Evanston, Howard Street is home to 80 languages and is “a place where you can be yourself,” says the Rogers Park Business Alliance and Howard Street Special Service Area 19. Discover more at www.howardstreetchicago.com/chalk-howard-street

August 14

Wrigleyville Art Fest

Gallagher Way, 3635 N. Clark St. 10 am - 5 pm Shop from 50 select artists and artisans selling handmade arts and crafts at this one-day pop-up outside Wrigley Field. FREE admission. August 14

Bud Billiken Parade

Elsworth Drive, from 51st to 55th streets 10 a.m. Chicago's youth will march alongside Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, and a number of other local and national stars. The theme for this year's parade is "Back to School, Back to Life, Back to Bud Billiken." Produced by the Chicago Defender Charities, it is the largest Black parade in the world, and the second largest parade in the country. The 92nd anniversary will pay homage to tradition while embracing contemporary culture and talent. FREE. August 14

Firefest Hip-Hop Block Party

The Firehouse Community Arts Center, 2111 S. Hamlin Ave. 12 - 10 pm Celebrate the arts, music dance and the power of community. Check out the break dance battle, MC battle, graffiti battle as well as bands and performers. More information at thefac.org.

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August 19 - September 19

2320 W. 24th Place Hours TBA Outdoor festival will feature renowned musical acts drawing an attendance of 40,000 people. The objective of the Festival is to celebrate and embrace diversity, solidarity and unity. www.pilsenfestchicago.com

Citywide Chicago In Tune is a new citywide festival celebrating music in the key of Chicago — during the 2021 Year of Chicago Music. This month of music will bring iconic neighborhood venues, presenting organizations and musicians from across the city together to celebrate all music genres and forms — with both large and small, free and ticketed events at clubs, concert halls and beyond. As part of Chicago In Tune, DCASE will present new and reimagined programs in place of this year’s Gospel music, Jazz, House, and Blues festivals in Millennium Park. Four special evenings at Jay Pritzker Pavilion (201 E. Randolph St.) will honor music born and innovated in Chicago, presented by the Millennium Park Foundation: September 3, 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Gospel music; September 4, 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Jazz; September 11 5:30 - 8:30 pm - House; and September 18 5:30 - 8:30 pm - Blues.

Pilsen Fest

August 15

Wright Ride

August 14

10th Annual Highwood Pride Fest

Downtown Highwood Noon to bar closing Rainbow flags are up in June, but Pride Fest family picnic, pub crawl and drag show benefitting Highland Park H.S. Spectrum Club and Haven Youth & Family Services are postponed until August 14 because of COVID. August 14 & 15

Wells Street Art Festival

On Wells St., between North Ave. and Division Sat 10 am-10 pm; Sun 10 am-9 pm. There’s a diverse mix of nearly 200-plus juried artists from both the region and across the nation, including 20 artisans who use recycled materials. Fest proceeds benefit programs and services of the Old Town Merchants & Residents Association. August 14 & 15

Thirsty Ears Festival

1758 W. Wilson Ave. Sat 2 - 10 pm; Sun 2 - 9 pm For two days Wilson street between Hermitage and Ravenswood will be closed to feature 17 stellar ensembles and soloists performing music from Beethoven to Shostakovich to Reich and everything in between on the main stage. Plus, beer from Empirical Brewing, vendor booths, kid friendly activities and food trucks. $10 suggested donation to benefit the ACM School of Music, a non-profit organization.

Oak Park Time TBA Sponsored by the Oak Park Bicycle Club, which is still working out pandemic logistics, this leisurely jaunt through the western suburbs provides the opportunity to see a dozen homes designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Proceeds support local nonprofits. Updates at https://oakparkcycleclub.org/the-wright-ride August 18 - September 15

Chicago SummerDance

4:30 - 7:30 pm The Chicago SummerDance in the Parks series returns this summer, presented with the Chicago Park District. Dancers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in family and creative activities from 4:30–5:30pm and introductory dance lessons by professional instructors followed by live music and dancing from 5:30–7:30pm except where noted. Schedule, parks, and themes are: Wednesday, August 18 at Willye B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard St. (Reggae); Wednesday, August 25 at Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine Ave. (Steppin’); Wednesday, September 1 at Palmer Park, 201 E. 111th St. (Line Dancing); Wednesday, September 8 at Davis Square Park, 4430 S. Marshfield Ave. (Cumbia); Sunday, September 12 (Note the time: 1–6pm) at Rainbow Beach Park, 3111 E. 77th St. (House); Wednesday, September 15 at Portage Park, 4100 N. Long Ave. (Salsa) August 19

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Chicago In Tune

August 20 - 22

Chicago Air and Water Show

Lakefront, from Oak Street to Fullerton Sat & Sun 12 - 1 p.m.; practice runs Fri 10 am - 2 pm The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will provide a solo demonstration in place of this year’s Air and Water Show as part of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s “Open Chicago” initiative to safely and fully reopen the city. The Blue Angels were founded in 1946, after World War II, when Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Chester Nimitz ordered the formation of a flight demonstration team to keep the public interested in naval aviation. The Blue Angels’ mission is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps while inspiring a culture of excellence and how ter S service to the ir and Wa A country.

420 N. Clark St. 4 - 10 pm You can rock Hubbard Street between Clark and LaSalle Streets with the live music of 16 Candles and Liquidated Damages. Food and beverage is available for purchase in this benefit for the non-profit USO of Illinois, which serves 326,000 personnel and families. $10 admission; VIP tickets available.

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August 25 - 29

Douglass Park, 1400 S. California Ave. 12 - 9:30 pm daily Founding companies Lyrical Lemonade and SPKRBX seek to capture millennial culture, the youth movement and hip-hop with this fest that sold out in 2019, after quadrupling its size from its inaugural event the previous year. Headliners include A$AP Rocky, Lil Baby and Lil Uzi Vert. 3-day general admission $275, VIP $435 at starevents.com

Downtown Oak Park 2 - 6 pm The Oak Park Micro Brew Review is historically the largest, zero-waste, craft beer fest in the Midwest. Nothing from the event is sent to the landfill. In recent years, 80+ breweries have enticed guests with 200+ different beers. Tickets are limited and start at $50 at sevengenerationsahead.org.

Will County Fairgrounds, 710 S. West St., Peotone 8 am - midnight daily Since 1908, features fun for the entire family including children's activities, entertainment, music, rides, commercial vendors, agricultural exhibits, plus a wide variety of food and attractions. For a full schedule visit willcountyfair.org

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August 27 - 29

Butler Field, Lake Shore Drive & Monroe in Grant Park 10 am – 6 pm daily For the 64th year, the Gold Coast Art Fair welcomes more than 200 juried artists from around the U.S. Exceptional artwork in all media (fashion/wearables, furniture, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, glass, at all price points, with artist demonstrations. New feature is Emerging Artist section. Recycle gently used art by bringing it to the fest 10 -3 Saturday, where it will be donated to Chicago Furniture Bank, which distributes items to people leaving shelters for permanent housing. Admission $10; age 12 and under are free.

On Halsted between VanBuren & Adams Fri 4-10 pm; Sat & Sun 12-10 pm Hellenic pride takes centerstage on traditional Greek restaurant strip, along with Greek bands and games for kids and families.

Summer Smash

August 20 - 22

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Glenwood & Morse avenues Fri 6-10 pm, Sat 11 am-9 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm Free festival in the Glenwood Avenue Arts District features 120+ artists and open studios, so you can view and purchase handmade works directly from the creators. Friday night “Cobblestone Jam” features music and limited artist vendors. Outdoor fest on Saturday and Sunday offers street food and craft beer from local merchants; four tour routes starting and ending at Glenwood and Morse; two moving stages featuring live entertainment. Steps from the CTA Red Line Morse station. August 20 - 22

Ruido Fest

Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St. 12 - 10 pm Latin alternative music festival headliners are Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Panteon Rococo, Café Tacvba. Single-day passes $64.99-$89.99; 3-day $164.99-$229.99 at www.ruidofest.com d o Fe st R ui

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August 21 & 22

Taste of Greektown

August 27 - 29

Throwback Music Festival

6100 N. Milwaukee Ave. The Gladstone Park Neighborhood Association is planning to take you back musically to the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s in this end-of-summer, two-block-long festival on Northwest Side Milwaukee Avenue. Expect local food, a Miss Throwback Pinup contest, pet costume parade, classic car show and ceremony to honor first responders. www.gladstoneparkchamber.com/ throwback-music-fest. Hours TBA.

6th Annual Sangria Festival & the premiere of Latin America Food & Wine August 27 - 29 Festival Skokie Backlot Bash Humboldt Park, 1301 N. Humboldt Drive 12 - 10 pm This weekend event will feature a sensational panel of Restaurants, Chefs, Bartenders / Mixologists hand crafting a variety of flavors. Indulge yourself sipping, eating & dancing in the park while experiencing multi-cultural live music, flamenco and samba entertainment that will take you on an ethnic Passport Journey. Seating is on the lawn and there is a contest for best picnic set-up. Tickets start at $20 at sangriafestivalchicago.com August 21 & 22

Ukrainian Days Festival

2200 Chicago Ave. 12 - 10 pm The annual festival includes live music and dance performances, ethnic food, children's activities, sports competitions, craft vendors and much more! Donation requested at entrance. www.uccaillinois.org.

Will County Fair

Oakton St. & Floral Ave., Skokie 12 - 10 pm Since its inception in 2007, Skokie's Backlot Bash has presented international eclectic Rock, Blues and R&B, funk, soul, roots and more. 16 live music acts on 2 stages. Headliners include The Ohio Players (Friday), Matthew Sweet (Saturday), and Tributosaurus (Sunday). Carnival midway, beer tent, bingo tent, and more. Full schedule at backlotbash. com

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August 28 & 29

Port Clinton Art Festival

600 Central Ave., Highland Park 10 am - 6 pm daily 250 of the country’s most celebrated artists will showcase painting, jewelry, sculpture, photographs, fashion wearables, furniture and more. Recycle gently used art by bringing it to the fest 10 -3 Saturday, where it will be donated to Chicago Furniture Bank, which distributes items to people leaving shelters for permanent housing. Walkups encouraged but reservations welcome at Eventbrite to spread traffic throughout the day. Suggested donation $5 per person; FREE parking. August 28 & 29

Edgewater Arts Festival

On Granville, Broadway to Sheridan 11 am - 7 pm daily Arts festival featuring 80 artists, bands, food, beer, wine, and kids area. $5 suggested donation. August 29

Porchfest Roscoe Village

September 3-5

Northcoast Music Festival Seatgeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem, Bridgeview 2 - 11 pm daily Headliners include Kaskade, Louis the Child, GRiZ, Ganja White Night, Zeds Dead and REZZ. Must be 17+ with valid ID, license or passport. General admission $83.57 + fee; VIP sold out. Pace bus offers direct shuttle to CTA Orange Line. www. northcoastfestival.com September 4

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Pilsen Neighborhood (exact location TBA) 1 - 4 pm "Turn it up!" is the word for this celebration of Latinx music and culture, presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE). More info TBA. www.worldmusicfestivalchicago.org September 4 & 5

Roscoe Village Burger Fest

German American Oktoberfest

Leland & Western Fri 5-11 pm; Sat 12-11; Sun 12-10 (11 am German mass) Two tents feature German bands, food, beer and wine, with traditional singing after Saturday’s parade and at 2 p.m. Sunday. The parade, at 2 p.m. from Irving Park Road to Western Avenue and then north to Lawrence, honors Friedrich Von Steuben, one of George Washington’s most trusted and strategically helpful generals during the American Revolutionary War, even though he spoke no English and relied on an interpreter. The fest is celebrating its centennial this year, with a big strikeout through the year 2020 on its website. The German Day Association was founded in 1920 by Germans who wished to promote the use of the German language, customs and songs in Chicago. FREE admission. R os

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2000 W Belmont Ave. 11 am – 10 pm This “Patty Party” has some of Chicago’s finest burger emporiums and restaurants firing up their grills. Add to that rockin’ music on two stages, a popular “Kids’ Zone” activity area, arts & craft vendors and the opportunity to vote for your favorite Chicago burger. A $10 suggested donation benefits the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce.

September 10 - 12

Addison-Belmont/Ashland-Western 1 - 5 pm PorchFest features local musicians performing on front porches within Roscoe Village boundaries throughout the afternoon. Tickets at lakeviewroscoevillage.org/ porchfest.

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Ride as little or as much of the 30-mile course as you’d like and then enjoy a postride festival in Grant Park. No bike? No problem! Rentals are available. Register at bikethedrive.org

September 4 & 5

ARC Music Festival

Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St. 2 - 10 pm daily House music remains the city’s gift to the music world, a sound that has shifted shape and style as it travels, relinquishing boundaries and connecting fans. Such stands as the ethos of ARC Music Festival. 2-day passes start at $229 at arcmusicfestival.com September 5

Bike the Drive

Main Location: Butler Field in Grant Park, 235 S. Columbus Drive 5:30 - 10 am Grab your bike and reconnect with friends and family on a car-free Lake Shore Drive.

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Lincoln Park Greek Fest

2701 N. Sheffield Fri 5-11 pm; Sat 12-11 pm; Sun 12-10 pm St. George Greek Orthodox church opens its arms, hearts and kitchens in the spirit of “filoxenia:” hospitality. The celebration will feature authentic food, great music, dancing, crafts and fun. St. George was established by Greek immigrants who were able to buy a Lutheran church and adapt it in time for Orthodox services in April 1923. $10 suggested donation.

September 11 & 12

Printers Row Lit Fest

Dearborn & Polk Streets 10 am-6 pm daily New, used and original books for sale; events with local and national bestselling authors, such as headliner Ta-Nehisi Coates, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the National Book Award. September 11 & 12

Art in the Village

Hubbard Woods, along Green Bay Road in Winnetka 10 am - 5 pm daily Annual juried fair brings 65+ artists (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, fine art jewelry, photography, digital art) to expanded space. Sponsored by North Shore Art League.

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Broadway, from Belmont to Hawthorne 11 am-7 pm Artists offer fine art in acrylics, oil, watercolor, pastel, printmaking, drawing, fiber, ceramics, glass, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture and photography.

Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville Sat 11 am - 10 pm; Sun 11 am - 6 pm West suburban Naperville will be celebrating its LGBTQ community this summer when it hosts its inaugural Naper Pride Fest with plenty of fun for all ages. With Naper Pride being a family-centered organization focused on diversity, Naper Pride Fest will bring together people from all walks of life: family, friends, neighbors and allies—all in a proud celebration of inclusivity. The fest will feature plenty of music and entertainment in addition to food, kids’ activities, artisans, sponsor and community booths, and much more. 1-day pass $30 / 2-day pass $50 at www. givesignup. org/TicketEvent/NaperPrideFest

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Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St. 12 - 10 pm daily It did not seem long ago that talented women seemed to get buried in the fine print of major music festival lineups so Pitchfork’s trifecta of women headliners this year seems like a breakthrough. Phoebe Bridgers, St. Vincent and Erykah Badu will be the headliners performing under a waxing crescent moon at Union Park this year at Pitchfork Festival. The lineup also includes legendary artist Kim Gordon, formerly of Sonic Youth, who has inspired countless musicians. Among them is the Chicago rock trio Horsegirl: recent high school graduates who will be making their festival debut. 3 day pass $195 / 1 day $90 at pitchforkmusicfestival.com.

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Lake Meadows Park, 3117 S. Cottage Grove 12 - 10 pm The International Festival of Life is a family festival that unites and brings people of various backgrounds together through music and cultures, primarily people of the Caribbean, Africa and the Americas. It will feature the best of Reggae and World Music, pop, R&B, House, Gospel, African, Latin and more. Visit www.internationalfestivaloflife.com for tickets.

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Winnetka-Skokie Playfields, 540 Hibbard Rd., Winnetka Formerly known as the Winnetka Music Festival, EMERGE will feature music, food and community. Headliners include Allen Stone, Spencer Ludwig, Youth performance by B.O.M., Walker County and more. Tickets and limited capacity due to COVIDsafety. Tickets $5 under age 12; $25 age 12-20; $50 age 21+; VIP packages include food, family admissions, A/C restrooms at valslist.ticketspice.com/emergewinnetka.

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Riot Fest

Douglass Park, S. Sacramento Ave. & Ogden Drive Thurs 3-10 pm; Fri-Sun 11 am-10 pm. Riot Fest is a music festival specializing in punk, rock, metal, alternative and hip-hop. Colossal names will be playing the 2021 fest, several of them bands with serious staying power. Smashing Pumpkins, Run the Jewels and Nine Inch Nails are the headliners along with Devo, Dinosaur Jr., Dropkick Murphys, the Pixies, Machine Gun Kelly, Lupe Fiasco, Coheed & Cambria and Rancid. Gogol Bordello, Mother Mother and Big Freedia are artists performing who should never be missed. 3 day $200 / 1 day $125 at riotfest.com September 15 - October 4

Ear Taxi Festival

Various locations & times Ear Taxi Festival, a presentation of New Music Chicago, actively promotes Chicago as a global leader of extraordinary musical and cultural innovation. Visit newmusicusa. org for a full schedule and ticket information.

Artfest Michigan Avenue

401 N Michigan Ave. 10 am - 5 pm Festival attendees will experience the hustle and bustle of the beautiful Windy City while taking in the original artwork of 70 juried artists at this “all art”—glass, jewelry, functional wearables, upcycled - and all-budgets show. Walkups welcome but reservations at Eventbrite welcome to spread traffic throughout the show. Admission is FREE. September 23 - October 3

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Renegade Craft Fair

Division Street, between Damen & Ashland 11 am-6 pm Founded in 2003 in Wicker Park, this fest has since spread to other cities, bringing together a worldwide community of artists and tastemakers. Find jewelry, beauty & wellness, home goods, stationery, art, apparel, accessories, BIPOC+ made and more. September 18 & 19

West Loop Artfest

Washington & Halsted streets 10 am-7 pm daily Four blocks of art in every medium, at every price point. FREE admission.

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Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest

On Southport, from Addison to Roscoe 11 am -10 pm A dozen local eateries compete to make the tastiest tacos, filled with traditional chicken, steak, chorizo and beef; or stuffed with imaginative ingredients such as mushrooms, seafood, goat and duck. You’ll also find beer and taco pairings, two music stages, Mexican wrestlers, activities for kids. Vote for Chicago’s best taco! $10 donation benefits Friends of Lakeview. Ad a

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Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the second longestrunning film festival of its kind, and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films and videos each year. From awardwinning international feature films to social documentaries to experimental shorts, Reeling has always presented a range of genres that demonstrate the rich diversity of work being produced. Learn more and buy tickets at reelingfilmfestival.org September 24 - 26

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39th Annual Reeling Film Festival

5238 N. Clark St. Showcasing local and emerging musicians as well as established performers of different genres, Back Lot Bash highlights unity, equality, and inclusiveness in an environment that is festive and celebratory of everyone in the community. It is also the best-attended Pride event dedicated to women. Details TBA. September 24 - 26

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1429 W. Wellington Ave. (Southport/Lincoln/Wellington) Fri 5-10 pm; Sat 11 am-10 pm; Sun 11 am-7 pm A celebration of fall and all things Bavarian marks its 19th year inside and outside St. Alphonsus Church. You’ll find craft beer tastings Friday and Saturday nights ($50 for 20 samples, plus souvenir glass, pretzel necklace and admission) in the parish’s German beer hall and “kinderfest’ with activities for kids Saturday and Sunday afternoon, as well as beer, brats, pretzels, Bavarian and pop music on two stages. Admission $10 Fri & Sat, $5 Sun; free with military ID (+ 1 guest).

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Hyde Park Jazz Festival

South Woodlawn Ave. & Midway Plaisance Sat 1 pm-midnight, Sun 1 -7 pm Collaboration between academic, cultural and community institutions as well as local businesses produces 18 hours of jazz by local, national and international talents on 14 stages and a variety of settings across the neighborhood. $5 suggested donation.

October 1 & 2

800 W. Waveland Ave. Fri 5 - 10 pm; Sat 11 am - 10 pm Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, Chicago Pride Fest® is a legendary twoday street festival held the weekend before Chicago’s Pride Parade. The fest is all about LGBTQ+ life, culture and community. Highlights include four entertainment stages featuring top local and national music acts, deejays, food and drink, 100-plus arts/craft and merchant vendors, dancing, drag shows, a pet parade, an “Out at Wrigley” national anthem singing contest, sponsor booths and more. It’s a love-filled celebration of diversity, equality and the Chicago LGBTQ+ community on Halsted Street, America’s first recognized gay village. $15 suggested donation. October 2 & 3

Spring Awakening Autumn Equinox

Addams/Medill Park, 1301 W. 14th St. 1 - 10 pm Popular EDM music festival returns in the fall. AC Slater, Adventure Club, Wooli, and Atliens headline. 18+. Tickets atart at $179 for 2-day pass at www.springawakeningfestival.com C hi c ag o P

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Humboldt Park Boathouse, 1301 N. Humboldt Drive 2 - 6 p.m. Family-friendly activities and international music presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) in honor of United Nations International Day of Peace.

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Chicago Pride Parade

Northalsted neighborhood Noon Beginning at Montrose and Broadway at noon, and then moving south on Broadway to Halsted and continuing south on Halsted to Belmont where it turns east to Broadway and then south on Broadway to Diversey where it again turns east on Diversey to the end point at Cannon Drive. This year’s parade takes place at the beginning of LGBTQ History Month. Celebrate that history and encourage everyone to see how we reached where we are today and the LGBTQ people from the past who helped to make it happen. FREE. October 8 - 10

Lincoln Park Wine Fest

Jonquil Park, 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave. Fri 5- 10 pm; Sat 11 am - 10 pm; Sun 11 am - 7 pm Fall’s cool breezes will celebrate the glorious grape when, for the sixth year, the annual wine happening that is Lincoln Park Wine Fest transforms tranquil Jonquil Park into an open-air market featuring wine and food pavilions. The highlight is ticketed wine tastings where scores of varietals will be showcased with on-site sommeliers and brand ambassadors. Tickets TBA chicagoevents.com

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