Celebrating its 32nd year in 2016, Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest will kick off Chicago's outdoor street fest season when it again welcomes the start of summer and the warm weather. Located just steps from the bustling Belmont Red Line "El" stop, this wildly popular street party in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood will again showcase…
The Do Division Street Fest and Sidewalk Sale spans 10 city blocks, on Division Street from Ashland to Leavitt, and features two live music stages, a wide variety of local vendors and food, plenty of ice cold beer and wine, unique kid’s activities in a dedicated Family Fun Fest area (which exclusively benefits local elementary…
The Auditorium Theatre presents Chicago Rhythm Fest, the culminating performance of Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s two-month, citywide festival STOMPING GROUNDS, on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 7:30PM. STOMPING GROUNDS is a showcase of events, mini-concerts, lecture-demonstrations, and master classes celebrating the diversity of the percussive arts, highlighting some of the city’s premier dance groups. Tickets…
Over 100 artists from all across the electronic music spectrum will occupy five incredible stages to bring a welcome mixture of hard-hitting and memorable performances to SAMF’s dedicated attendees. For the first time ever, the festival will host two main stages for fans of only the most impressive names in dance music to enjoy and…
The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World." Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley,…
Celebrating its 18th summer, Ribfest Chicago has been featured on Food Network’s “Eating America, with Anthony Anderson”, included as one of the 10 best fests by USA Today and was voted three years running as the Best Food Festival in the Chicago Reader. In 2016 we will be serving up more smokin’ music and barbecue…
The Pilsen Food Truck Social rolls back into Chicago’s Lower West Side June 11 and 12 for another delicious weekend of mobile eats and live beats! As its eponymous name suggests, food trucks are again the centerpiece of the second year neighborhood street fest. Over 25 Illinois Food Truck Owner Association affiliated trucks will congregate…
NOTE: Especially during the week of July 24th, due to conflicting events, the date and time may vary, regardless of the calendar published on our website. Scroll below to view any changes in the schedule. Visit the appropriate website for the latest info! Chicago’s Grant Park Music Festival Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar and…
Date: Festival: Thursday to Sunday, June 16-19 Time: Thursday & Friday: 3:00 pm to 10:30pm; Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 10:30pm Location: Humboldt Park (Division & California), Chicago View Map Beneficiary: Puerto Rican Parade Committee of Chicago The annual celebration of all things Puerto Rico is one of the largest Latin events in the nation…
Curbside Concerts. Craft Beer. Local Flavor. Thursdays, June 16, July 21 & August 18, 2016 | 5:30 - 8:30 pm | Lincoln & Paulina Enjoy live outdoor music, craft beer and local food this summer in the heart of Lakeview! Presented by Chicago Music Exchange with additional support from Lagunitas Brewing Company, Lakeview Live! is…
What: 2016 Chicago Ale Fest When: Friday, June 17th 6p - 10p; Saturday, June 18th 2p - 6p Where: Buckingham Fountain - Chicago Why: 200+ American Craft Beers The Chicago Ale Fest is a celebration of American Craft Beer in the heart of Chicago. Located at Buckingham Fountain in historic Grant Park, bordered by the…
The summer’s highpoint street festival is returning to Chicago’s West Loop for its 20th year. As one of the city’s leading annual celebrations, this three-day cross-cultural celebration will mix extraordinary food, brilliant artisans and diverse musical offerings. Top restaurants will bring their bold cuisines from near and far. Don’t be surprised to see food and…
