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Exquisite art, funky festivals, outdoor music, and exhilarating sports await your summer in the city.
12-Aug-21 – Here’s what’s going on in Chicago this weekend and beyond to make this summer your best one yet! Blast from the past Turn back the clock at the 24th annual Retro on Roscoe with music, food, and family fun.
Taste the best of Roscoe Village’s top restaurants. Suggested donation is $10. Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15 Roscoe Village, 2000 West Roscoe Street
Acquire art at the annual Wells Street Art Festival Decorate your walls with great art from the annual Wells Street Art Festival, where more than 225 local, regional, and international artists will display their works.
Check out local musical performances and cover bands while you enjoy excellent food and drink from the Old Town restaurants. August 14–15 – 10:00 a.m. to dusk Old Town
Shine the light on Edison Park Fest This annual event got its start in 1972 as a sidewalk sale but has grown into one of Chicago’s most popular neighborhood festivals.
$5 suggested donation will benefit local community, civil, and school fundraisers. August 13-15 6730 North Olmstead Avenue March over to the Bud Billiken Parade All hail the Bud Billiken Parade, now in its 92nd year, the largest African-American parade in the United States. This year’s theme is “Back to School, Back to Life, Back to Bud Billiken,” and commemorates the past and future of the African-American community on the South Side of Chicago. Rolling down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive for two miles through historic Bronzeville and into Washington Park, the parade features colorful floats, marching bands, dance teams, and more. Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker, two-time WNBA Most Valuable Player, has been named grand marshal of the parade and festival.
After the parade, hang around for the Bud Billiken Festival at Washington Park for vendors, food, entertainment, and coronavirus vaccine stations. Saturday, August 14 – 10:00 a.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Score big at a Chicago Fire soccer game Chicago Fire will once again take on the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer at Soldier Field. Chicago Fire has already played against Columbus Crew in three matches this season. Currently, Chicago Fire ranks 11th, while Columbus Crew is 7th. Sunday, August 15 – 5:00 p.m. Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Drive
Dancin’ in the Streets at Maxwell Street SummerDance Pop Up Put your dance moves to the test at the SummerDance party on Maxwell Street. Sponsored by the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
Shop the Maxwell Street Market for home handmade crafts, resale housewares, T-shirts, and more. Keep the beat with live music, family fun, and awesome street food. August 15 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 800 South Desplaines Street
Bright nights ahead! Get your fill of psychedelic fun at Neon Summer Chicago – A Pop Up Adventure. Bring the gang for go-karts, pop mini-golf, axe throwing, and refreshing cocktails. Located across two acres in Goose Island, you’ll own plenty of bragging rights and Instagramable photo ops. So cool, day or night.
Through August 28 1265 West LeMoyne Street
Hungry for classical music? Enjoy the 6th annual Thirsty Ears Festival, Chicago’s only classical music street festival. Hear 17 stellar ensembles/soloists perform Beethoven, Shostakovich, Reich, and other classical composers.
Craft beer from Empirical Brewing, kid-friendly activities, and food trucks. $10 suggested donation. All proceeds support the ACM School of Music. August 14–15 1758 West Wilson Avenue
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