Things to Do


Things to Do


TIME OUT LOVES


Our top picks this season


CHICAGO HOT DOG FEST


You’ll find neon-green relish, live music and vendors offering both traditional and contemporary takes on Chicago’s favorite encased meat at this family-   Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St (chicagohotdogfest.com). Aug 11, 12 11am–9pm; Aug 13 


CAKE: CHICAGO ALTERNATIVE COMICS EXPO


This celebration of independent comics showcases Chicago’s most talented illustrators and


alternative comic artists. Buy your new favorite zine, print, enamel pin and more DIY creations at this two-day fest.


 Center on Halsted, 3656 N Halsted St (cakechicago.com). June 10, 11 11am–6pm; free.


WEST FEST CHICAGO  Music Festival comes to town,


West Fest brings indie rockers and house-music DJs to Ukrainian


Village. This year’s lineup includes Woods, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Royal Headache and more.  Chicago Ave between Damen 


westfestchicago.com). July 7 5–10pm; Suggested donation $5.


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will include Freddy Kreuger actor Robert Englund and Aliens costar Lance Henriksen.    day pass $30–$35, weekend pass $65.


Jeff Fest Arts and


 This annual Northwest Side bash boasts live music from the Buckinghams, food vendors and trucks, and a Kids Zone community stage for the little ones.  


Festival Cubano Shake your hips at this


celebration of Cuban culture, featuring a carnival, traditional rumba parades and hand-rolled cigars. You’ll feel like you’re in Havana.  Riis Park, 6100 W Fullerton Ave (thecubanfestival.com). Aug 11–13 3–10pm; day pass $20, three-day pass $50.


Ginza Holiday Festival Experience Japanese culture with


folk dancers, taiko drumming, traditional Japanese artists and delicious food offerings (Spam Musubi, anyone?).   ginzaholiday.com). Aug 11 5:30–9pm,  


Glenwood Avenue


Arts Fest Take in Rogers Park’s robust art scene in the Glenwood Avenue Arts District with more than


PHOTOGRAPHS (FROM LEFT): JAMES WARDEN; COURTESY CC/FLICKR/RANDY VON LISKI


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