May Festivals 2023

MAY

May 26-28

MOLE DE MAYO

On 18th St., Ashland to Blue Island Ave. Fri 5-10 pm, Sat Noon-10 pm, Sun Noon-9 pm

Starting from just a few food stands and local musicians performing in a plazuelita, “Mole” has become a nearly half-mile long celebration: the only outdoor mole cookoff celebrating Latino culture and Mexican cuisine. When you’re not eating, enjoy the open-air mercado with crafters and artisans as well as music, dancing and lucha libre wrestling. Benefits Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC) Resiliency Fund, which creates jobs, supports family-owned businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs and reduces poverty in its community. $5/$10 families suggested donation. www.moledemayo.org

May 27

BLUES AND BREWS FEST

1001 Main St., Lemont

Starting at Noon

Live blues all day from renowned artists, including Joanna Connor. Pours from 15 featured Illinois breweries. $5 admission to first 1,000 people; $10 afterward. forgeparks.com

May 27-28

BELMONTSHEFFIELD MUSIC FEST

3200 N. Sheffield Sat & Sun 11 am-10 pm 38th annual event offers top tribute bands on main stage near Roscoe Street, great eats, beer and wine, artisans, eclectic community entertainment. Headliners include Boy Band Review, Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press, Freddy Jones Band, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Berlin’s Lucy Stoole Drag Show. chicagoevents.com/event/belmontsheffield-music-fest

May 27-28

RANDOLPH STREET MARKET

1341 W. Randolph St. 10 am-5 pm

Chicago’s version of London’s Portobello Road market, this is the place to find on-trend pieces you see in influencers’ homes, and the unexpected in décor, vintage clothes, jewelry and books. General Admission $12; Seniors $5. randolphstreetmarket.com

May 27-September 2

MILLENNIUM PARK SUMMER WORKOUTS

201 E. Randolph St. Saturdays 8-11:45 am (exc 7/1)

Pilates 8-8:45; Yoga 9-9:45, Cardio Kickboxing 10-10:45 (exc 6/10, 9/2), Zumba 11-11:45 (exc 6/10, 9/2) millenniumpark.org

May 27-28

EL FESTIVAL LATINO SUEÑOS CHICAGO

Ida B. Wells & Columbus Drive, Grant Park Sat & Sun Noon-10 pm

20+ Latin and reggaeton bands, artists, local food vendors, art and activities, Ferris wheel, free water stations, merch. Headliners are Wisin y Yandel, Feid, Grupo Firme, Nicky Jam. Age 18+. One-day $179; 2-day, VIP available. suenosmusicfestival.com