Summer preview JULY 29,30 .
Wicker Park Fest This giant North Side street fest celebrates the rich artistic, musical and cultural traditions of Wicker Park. Among this year’s performers are alt–rockers Piebald and indie-rock legends Guided by Voices.
Milwaukee, Damen and North Aves
(
wickerparkfest.com). July 29, 30 noon– 10pm; suggested donation $10.
AUG 12
Bud Billiken Parade Celebrate Chicago’s rich African-American
culture at the 88th annual Bud Billiken Parade in Bronzeville. Chance the Rapper serves as grand marshal!
Martin Luther King Dr from 35th St to 55th St (
budbillikenparade.org). Aug 12 at 10am; free.
AUG 18–20
Festa Italiana Taylor Street hosts a weekend of meatballs, cannoli, Italian-themed art, musical
performances and folk-dancing tutorials.
Taylor St and Ashland Ave (
starevents.com/event/festa- italiana). Aug 18 5–11pm, Aug 19 noon–11pm, Aug 20 noon– 10pm; suggested donation $5.
AUG 27, 28
Bucktown Arts Fest This giant annual art sale is entirely
volunteer-run and raises funds for local arts- education programming. Browse the work of local artists while listening to live music at the free extravaganza.
Senior Citizens Park, 2300 N Oakley Ave (bucktownartsfest
.com). Aug 27, 28 11am–7pm; free. SEPT 1–4
Taste of Polonia
Indulge in authentic Polish dishes (pierogi, anyone?) from more than 60 vendors. Plus there’s live music, a kids’ stage and even a casino over the four-day Labor Day weekend.
Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave (copernicuscenter .org/taste-of-polonia-festival). Sept 1 5–10:30pm; Sept 2, 3 noon–10:30pm; Sept 4 noon–10pm. Suggested donation $7.
JULY 14–16
Windy City Smokeout Country music and BBQ join forces at Windy City Smokeout. Try grilled meat from Lillie’s Q, Smoque and vendors from all over the South, then enjoy performances from Jake Owen, Kip Moore and Lee Brice.
560 W Grand Ave (
windycitysmokeout.com). July 14 2–10pm; July 15, 16 noon–10pm. $40, weekend
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