20-Aug-21 – There are only a few weekends left before the kids head back to school, but still plenty of summer fun left in Chicago. Here’s how to make the most of it!

Ruido Fest Ruido means “noise” in Spanish and stands for Chicago’s own Latin Alternative Music Festival. The festival features Latin post punk, electronic, hip-hop, rock, psychedelia, and reggae from all over the world. You’ve never heard anything like it. Tickets are $65 and up. Check out the cool after-parties, too! Friday, August 20 – Sunday, August 22 Union Park  More info: Ruido Fest

Ukrainian Days Festival

To celebrate Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union, they created the largest Ukrainian street festival in the United States. Enjoy ethnic dance performances, live music, authentic Ukrainian fare, kids’ activities, and much more.

Saturday, August 21 – Sunday, August 22

Noon to 10:00 p.m.

2200-2300 West Chicago Avenue

 More info: Ukrainian Days Festival

Turn to Gold!

The 64th annual Gold Coast Art Fair is so big, they had to move it to Grant Park. Discover more than 200 juried artists from across the country, displaying beautiful paintings, photography, fashion/wearables, furniture, sculpture, jewelry, glass, wood, mixed media, and more.

Bring your gently used art to the fest to donate to the Chicago Furniture Bank booth, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tickets cost $10 per person, per day. Children 12 and under get in free.

Part of the proceeds will benefit Glenwood Academy and Chicago Furniture Bank.

Saturday, August 21 – Sunday, August 22

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Butler Field in Grant Park, East Monroe Street & South Lake Shore Drive

 More info: 2021 Gold Coast Art Fair

Two festivals with a Latin beat

These events are like a passport to Sangria and Samba. The 6th annual Sangria Festival helps local organizations in the Humboldt Park community fight hunger. Watch as local chefs, mixologists, and bartenders handcraft a variety of refreshing Sangrias.

Sip, eat, and dance in the park to live music, flamenco, and hot samba entertainment. Enjoy live world music from gypsy, salsa funk, Latin alternative, reggae, and Spanish rock. Tempt your taste buds with a variety of food from tapas to bites to plates.

Keep your Latin going with the Tour of Latin America Food & Wine Festival. Enjoy painting while sipping sangria in the park with art instructors.

Saturday, August 21 – Sunday, August 22

Humboldt Park

3021 West Division Street

 More info: Sangria Festival

Summer Brew Cruise with Revolution Brewing

There’s a revolution brewing! Catch this Chicago tradition of beer, food, and drink out on the water.

Chill out with Revolution’s seasonal craft beer tastings, creative appetizer pairings, live music, and remarkable views along a 90-minute Chicago River cruise.

Tickets are $60 per person. You must be 21 to go on this cruise; ID is required.

Friday, August 20

7:30 p.m.

Shoreline Sightseeing dock at Navy Pier

 More info: Summer Brew Cruise

DJ Chachi spins at Whispers

Dine on the beach! Whispers at Oak Street Beach is the only restaurant and beach bar directly on the water, with perfect views of Lake Michigan against the backdrop of Chicago’s spectacular skyline. Hear Chachi, a celebrated New York based DJ who tours across the globe.

Saturday, August 21 7:00 p.m. 1001 North Lake Shore Drive  More info: Whispers Group