THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - “FEST”IVE PACKED FATHER’S DAY!
Not only does summer officially begin on Sunday, but it's also Father's Day! There is so much to do this weekend you might have to catch up on your sleep during the week.
THEY'RE BACK - Movies in the Parks. This weekend brings us -
Friday, June 19th: "Iron Man", Tilton Park, 305 N. Kostner Ave.; "Rebel Without A Cause", Marquette Park, 6734 S. Kedzie Ave.; and "The Wizard of Oz", Brands Park, 3259 N. Elston Ave.
Saturday, June 20th: "The Express", Winnemac Park, 5100 N. Leavitt St.; and "The Family That Preys", Lindblom Park, 6054 S. Damen Ave.
We've also got that "international flair" thing going on throughout some of Chicago's neighborhoods as well. These various street fests will be serving up some authentic cuisine, will feature live music, arts and crafts, and much more. Click on the links below for more detailed information, such as dates, times, music lineups and more.
Chicago Summerfest in the Lincoln Park neighborhood at Clark Street and Armitage Avenue.
BAM! Belmont Arts and Music Fest in Roscoe Village at Belmont and Damen Avenues.
Taste of Randolph Street in the West Loop neighborhood at Randolph and Peoria Streets.
Festa Pasta Vino in the neighborhood known as Little Tuscany at 24th Street and Oakley Avenue.
Taste of Greece on LaSalle Street Festival at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 1017 N. LaSalle Street.
Fiesta Puertorriquenas in Humboldt Park at 1400 N. Sacramento Avenue. Also, don't miss these following parades on Saturday: the 44th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade at Noon at Columbus and Balbo Drives, and the 31st annual Puerto Rican People's Parade at 2:00 p.m. at Division Street and Western Avenue.
Waited ‘til the last minute for Dad? Here are a few options -
Chicago Fire vs. San Luis, Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Father's Day at Arlington Park (Sunday). Plan early - it gets packed!
Soldier Field's Buffet & Field Goal Kick (Sunday).
Chicago Cubs vs. Cleveland Indians (Saturday & Sunday)
Father's Day Brunch or Dinner Cruises (Sunday). Choose from the Spirit of Chicago or the Odyssey or the Mystic Blue.
International Barbecue Tour (Sunday). A 14.5 mile cycling and tasting tour.
BBQ Cooking Class at The Chopping Block (Sunday). To be held at both locations - Lincoln Square and Merchandise Mart.
Whatever it is you choose to do this weekend, don't forget your Dad on Father's Day. It's a perfect time to show him how much you love and appreciate him!
As for my Dad - Happy Father's Day Dad, I Love and Miss You Very Much!!!
SUE MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
