There's so much to do in Chicago during the summer months especially. I always say, "Chicago is one of the best places to visit when it's warm." Below are just a few suggestions that I have for you to consider.
57th Street Art Fair
Once again, during the first full weekend in June, artists and art lovers will reunite at Chicago’s oldest, juried art fair in the historic neighborhood streets of Hyde Park for a true celebration of. Come participate in the popular Art Buying Boot Camp, a guided tour through the fair with art buying experts.
Date: June 4 – 5
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: Dorchester & Kimbark Ave. 57th street
www.57thstreetartfair.org
Sausage Fest Chicago
This Wrigleyville Festival, formerly the Lake View Music Fest, will feature live music and arts and crafts besides the meat it is now named for.
Date: June 4- 5
Time: 12pm-10pm
Location: 1000 W. Addison
www.chicagoevents.com
June Jam
The event will feature kid free entertainment, food, game, local venders, contest and other fun activities.
Date: June 4-5
Location: 3500 N Hoyne
Time: 12pm-10pm
www.starevents.com/events/june-jam
Rib Fest Chicago
Averaging over 50,000 pound of ribs and BBQ from 2 dozen restauranst and rib contest will be judged on Sunday.
Date: June 10 -12
Time: 6/10 5pm-10pm 6/11/6/12 12pm-10pm
Location: 4000-4135 N Lincoln Ave.
www.ribfest-chicago.com
Party at Mike’s
With the Old Town Art Fair, features a beanbag tournament and three days of live music, including headliners Maggie Speaks, Hairbanger’s Ball and 7 heaven.
Date: June 10-12 Friday
Time: 5pm-10pm Saturday 3:30pm-10:00pm Sunday 3pm-9pm
Location: 1633 N. Cleveland
www.st-mikes.org
Just For Laugh
Five nights 12 venues and dozens of comedians
Date: June 14-18
Location: Chicago Theatre
Time: various times
www.justforlaughschicago.com
Chicago Blues Fest
Tribute performers include David “Honey Boy Edwards”, Duwayne Bernside Micheal “Iron Man” Burks, and many more
Date: June 10-12
Location: Grant Park Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Drive
Time: 11am-9:30pm
Taste of Randolph
You can explore handcrafted and merchant goods along with live entertainment and cooking demonstrations.
Date: June 17-19
Location: 900 w. Randolph
Time: June 17, 5pm-11pm, June 18 2pm -11pm, & June 19 2pm – 10pm
Grant Park Music Festival
Guest conductors and musicians session the Grant Park orchestra versions of songs from Brahms to Broadway
Date: June 15 – August 20 every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday expect for 6/29
Location: Pritzker Pavilion and Millennium Park Address 201 E. Randolph
www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Custer’s Last Stand
Art festival with food venders commercial stands from 150 local business live music and an eco-village that features healthy cooking demos and eco- friendly vendors.
Date: June 18-19
Location: Main & Chicago, Evanston, IL
Time: 10am -9pm
www.custerfair.com
6 Corner’s BBQ Fest
This new Portage Park Festival offers music, a market, and meat.
Date: June 16-19
Location: 4050 N Milwaukee
Time: Saturday 12pm -10pm, Sunday 12pm-8pm
www.sixcornerschicago.com
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