THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO - ANOTHER PACKED WEEKEND OF CHICAGO STREET FESTIVALS!
Who is up
for another weekend packed with Chicago’s neighborhood street festivals? If you
are, let’s get this weekend started!
Returning
to the streets of the Lincoln Park neighborhood for its 32nd year,
the Taste of Lincoln Avenue invites
you to North Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton & Wrightwood Avenues this
Saturday and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) for their popular summer happening.
This year’s Fest highlights include three stages of nearly 30 music acts from
classic rock to legendary Chicago blues acts to top local tribute bands and
more; an abundance of food and libations from nearly 100 neighborhood vendors
such as Fiesta Mexicana, Gaby’s Pizza & Grill, Greek Delights and more; and
the ever popular “Kids’ Carnival” with a range of activities that include face
painting, games & prizes, stage performers, a petting zoo and much more. Held
in conjunction with this Fest, the 4th annual Lill Street Craft Fair will be held on Lill Street from Lincoln
Avenue to Halsted Street with unique DIY and handmade art in virtually any
medium!
Returning
to the streets of the Wicker Park neighborhood for its 12th year,
the Wicker Park Fest sets-up on
Milwaukee Avenue between North & Paulina Avenues this Saturday and Sunday
(12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) for its colossal street party. This year’s Fest
highlights include three stages of continuous live music, dozens of the most
popular local restaurants & boutiques, an “Arts” section complete with
unique and inspired works from some of the most talented local artists &
art organizations and a Kids Fest Stage (Milwaukee & Wolcott Avenues)
featuring a wide variety of kids activities such as face & nail painting,
hair streaking, cookie decorating, bungie run, crafts and more from 12:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m. both days! And, for those who wish to continue their fun beyond
the Fest, visit either Umami Burger, Subterranean or Beat Kitchen where the after-parties pick-up!!
Looking
for somewhere to just kick-back and quench your thirst? Well, the Chicago
Margarita Festival takes place at Northerly Island (1521 S. Linn White
Dr.) in the heart of Museum Campus which is south of the Adler Planetarium
& east of Soldier Field on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This
outdoor festival combines live music, dancing, food trucks, a margarita tasting
and a fireworks show over Lake Michigan for a fun day at the park! Word has it
too there’s a salsa dancing contest with cash prizes for the winning team!!
Finally, another
premier neighborhood event takes place on Chicago’s Northwest Side in the Jefferson Park neighborhood this Saturday (12:00 p.m.-11:00
p.m.) and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.) with the Jeff Fest Arts & Musical Festival
held at Jefferson Memorial Park (4822
N. Long Ave.). Besides featuring delicious food from local restaurants set-up
in a family-picnic area, two stages of live music, domestic & craft beers,
bags in the Park and a Kids’ Zone round out this jam-packed Fest!
This
weekend’s Movies in the
Parks are –
Saturday
“Dolphin
Tale 2” – Emmerson Park (1820 W.
Granville Ave.) – West Ridge
“Jaws” – Lincoln Park Lagoon (2200 N. Cannon Dr.)
– Lincoln Park
“The Lego Movie” – Pulaski Park (1419
W. Blackhawk St.) – West Town
Sunday
“Over the
Hedge” – Davis Square Park (4430 S.
Marshfield Ave.) – Back of the Yards
Are You Ready To
Start Another Packed Weekend?
SUE MOSS & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
