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Summer Fireworks @ Navy Pier
Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, ILSummer Fireworks @ Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, 10:00pm - 10:10pm WHAT: Enjoy the spectacle of fireworks all summer long SO WHAT: Take a trip to Navy Pier and check out their dazzling display of fireworks!. Each show features dramatic and popular music soundtracks with some special occasion soundtracks sprinkled throughout the season. NOW WHAT: It's free! Just make your way to Navy Pier, find a spot, and enjoy the show !
Millennium Art Festival @ Michigan Avenue & E Lake St.
Millennium Art Festival Michigan Avenue & E Lake St., Chicago, ILMillennium Art Festival @ Michigan Avenue & E Lake St., 10:00am – 5:00pm WHAT: Three days of great art in the middle of downtown SO WHAT: Millennium Art Festival will have an wide range of artwork on display including paintings, ceramics, photography, and furniture from over 130 juried artists! There will also be plenty of festival food, live music by French singer, Michelet, and artist demonstrations throughout the fest! Several artists from this show are participating in Amdur Productions’ Green Ribbon Project, so if you see a green ribbon on a piece of art, 10% of the sale will be…
Volleywood featuring Corona Electric Beach @ North Avenue Beach
North Avenue Beach 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, ILVolleywood featuring Corona Electric Beach @ North Avenue Beach, 1600 North Lake Shore Drive, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, 21+ WHAT: Billed as Chicago’s only 2-day beachfront music festival, it’s Volleywood featuring Corona Electric Beach SO WHAT: Immerse yourself in Volleywood, a day full of Chicago’s skyline views, breezy beats, full-service bars, and local food. The festival will feature music from Basura Boys, Flipside, Flux Pavilion, Cash Cash, San Holo (DJ set) and more! NOW WHAT: Tickets start at $60 for single day passes, $100 for two day, for this fun beach affair!
Roscoe Village Burger Fest @ Belmont and Damen
Roscoe Village Burger Fest @ Belmont and Damen 2000 W Belmont Ave,, Chicago, ILRoscoe Village Burger Fest @ Belmont and Damen, 2000 W Belmont Ave, Friday 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 11:00am – 10:00pm, all ages WHAT: Fire up the grills for a good ole burger party! SO WHAT: Roscoe Village Burger Fest returns for its 15th mouth-watering year of delicious burgers! This year’s vendors include Byron’s Hot Dogs, Epic Burger, Fatso’s Last Stand, Lola's Coney Island, Lush Food & Drink, Reggies Chicago, Select Cut Steakhouse, Tandoor Char House, and The StopAlong. Add in two stages of music, arts and crafts, and the action-packed “Kids Zone” area, and you got yourself a…
Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 @ Union Park
Union Park 1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, ILPitchfork Music Festival @ Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, Noon – 10:00pm WHAT: A music festival focused on some of the best music you can find today SO WHAT: Pitchfork have been the taste-makers in the just-under-the-mainstream community for a while and they know how to put on a good festival. This year is no different with a stellar lineup including headliners like The National, Mitski, and the Roots! Check out the full lineup here! NOW WHAT: Tickets go on sale Friday, March 11 at 10am! Single day passes are $99 ($199 for plus) and 3-day passes for $200…
The Silver Room Sound System Block Party @ Oakwood Beach
Oakwood Beach 3900-4100 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, ILThe Silver Room Sound System Block Party @ Oakwood Beach at 39th + Lake Michigan, 3900-4100 South Lake Shore Drive, Noon – 10:00pm, All Ages WHAT: A block party for all SO WHAT: After some time away this staple of the Silver Room Community is back! This is an outdoor celebration of music, community, art, love and culture.The Silver Room Sound System Block Party always brings a huge crowd and they’re ready to do it again at a new spot: Oakwood Beach. This will be the 17th year of this party getting people dancing, singing, and celebrating culture. There will…
Tacos y Tamales Festival @ Pilsen at S Peoria St & W 16th St.
Tacos y Tamales Festival @ Pilsen S Peoria St & W 16th St., Chicago, ILTacos y Tamales Festival @ Pilsen, S Peoria St & W 16th St.,Friday 5:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon – 10:00pm, All Ages WHAT: Some Latin American staples highlighted in this fun fest SO WHAT: Discover authentic and delicious tacos and tamales from several regions of Latin America at this great looking street festival. In addition to all the great food you’ll get a chance to experience local art installations, buy some good from vendors, and enjoy some Latin music and Dance performances! And let’s not forget a nice beer garden from Modelo! NOW WHAT: Entry is free but…
Tuesdays on the Terrace @ Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, ILTuesdays on the Terrace @ Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave., 5:30PM WHAT: Enjoy an evening of free music on the MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden SO WHAT: This annual summer performance series, hosted by Al Carter-Bey from WDCB 90.9 FM highlights artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned jazz community. With two sets of live music every night, food and beverages available for purchase, and area for you to spread out a picnic, this is a perfect way to spend your Tuesday nights this summer. Check out the lineup below and at their event page! June…
Taste of Lincoln Avenue @ N. Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton & Wrightwood
Taste of Lincoln Avenue N. Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton & Wrightwood, Chicago, ILTaste of Lincoln Avenue @ N. Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton & Wrightwood, Friday 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon to 10:00pm WHAT: A little taste of what Lincoln Avenue has to offer! SO WHAT: Take a walk down the iconic Chicago avenue and discover some local food favorites, a myriad of arts and crafts, and a music stage with amazing regional and local entertainment. Check out the lineup of musicians over at their event page! There will also be "Whiskies on Lincoln - A Midwest Tasting Event" going on where you can sample 16 whiskies! NOW WHAT: Entry is…
Summer Fireworks @ Navy Pier
Navy Pier 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, ILSummer Fireworks @ Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, 9:00pm - 9:10pm WHAT: Enjoy the spectacle of fireworks all summer long SO WHAT: Take a trip to Navy Pier and check out their dazzling display of fireworks!. Each show features dramatic and popular music soundtracks with some special occasion soundtracks sprinkled throughout the season. NOW WHAT: It's free! Just make your way to Navy Pier, find a spot, and enjoy the show !
El Gran Festival Colombiano – Chicago 2022 @ Humboldt Park
Humboldt Park 2800 W. Division, Chicago, ILEl Gran Festival Colombiano - Chicago 2022 @ Humboldt Park,2800 W. Division St., Friday 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon - 10:00pm WHAT: A Celebration of Colombian culture SO WHAT: Head over to Humboldt Park to experience Colombia’s culture from its cuisine, dance, its cumbia and vallenato music. Enjoy the explosive colors, festival carnival costumes, wonderful music and joyous celebrations. El Gran Festival Colombian will have a live main stage with international artists (including Wilfrido Vargas, Tito Nieves, Binomio de Oro, and more), food, drinks, fun for the whole family! NOW WHAT: Friday is Free! Tickets are for Saturday…
Taco Crawl @ Clark St. between Devon Ave. and Rogers Ave.
Taco Crawl Check in 7056 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILTaco Crawl @ Clark St. between Devon Ave. and Rogers Ave., 3:00pm to 6:00pm WHAT: Celebrate the delicious culinary masterpiece that is TACOS! SO WHAT: This taco themed food crawl will let you experience a huge variety of filled tortilla goodness! The crawl will take place along Clark St. between Devon Ave. and Rogers Ave., allowing you to partake from 14 participating restaurants serving their signature tacos! Check out the full lineup of restaurants over at their website! NOW WHAT: Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 day of for this taco extravaganza ! You can pick up your passport and/or…
