Things to Do South Side Irish Parade


Forget that dyeing-the-river-green nonsense— Beverly is adamant that this is the city’s real St. Patrick’s Day celebration, where Chicagoans of all ages come together as a community to watch bagpipers, Irish dancers, marching bands, Clydesdales, vintage fire trucks and, of course, leprechauns.


à Western Ave from 103rd St to 105th St (773-916-7747, southsideirishparade.org). Mar 12 at noon; free.


Things to Do


Mayfest It’s not summer in Chicago


Chicago Beer Classic Even if it’s not football


season, you can still spend an afternoon drinking in Soldier Field—choose from a gigantic lineup of craft beers. à Soldier Field, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr (chicagobeerclassic.com). May 6 11:30am–2:30pm and 4:30–7:30pm; $45–$55.


until you’ve hit up your first street festival. Lakeview throws the year’s first big alfresco bash, Mayfest, which includes a beer garden, live music and excellent food vendors. à 3100 N Ashland Ave (773-665-4682, starevents.com/festivals/mayfest). May 19– 21: Fri 5–10pm; Sat, Sun noon–10pm. $10.


Lincoln Park Wine Fest Spend a spring afternoon


sipping wine and browsing an open-air market tucked away in a residential pocket of Lincoln Park. Experts and sommeliers are on hand. àJonquil Park, 1001 W Wrightwood St (lincolnparkwinefest.com). May 20–21: Sat noon–4pm, Sun noon–5pm; $50, VIP $75.


Memorial Day Parade If you’re not scooting off to


a lake house for the holiday weekend, head down to State Street. The 147-year-old parade, which honors those who gave their lives for our country, is considered one of the largest of its kind. à State St and Lake St, 200 N Lake St (cityofchicago.org). May 27 at 11am (wreath laying) and noon (parade); free.


JUNE


Do Division Street Fest An annual local favorite,


this 10-block Wicker Park event marks the beginning of summer on the West Side. Do Division brings together a huge spread of Chicago-based vendors, restaurants and live music (booked by Empty Bottle and Subterranean). à Division St between Damen Ave and Wood St (630-470-0044, do-division streetfest.com). June 2–4: Fri 5–10pm; Sat, Sun noon–10pm. Suggested donation $5.


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