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Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Festival produces full productions of Shakespeare and other plays, as well as family-oriented 45-minute versions, from June-August. Plays Comedy of...
Events (1) Andersonville Midsommarfest
Andersonville, a neighborhood with roots dating back to Swedish immigrants who settled the streets north of Foster and east of Clark in the 1850s,...
Events (1) Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest
Widely heralded as "the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest," the Printer's Row LitFest is surprisingly as kind to kids as it is to...
Events (1) Highland Games & Scottish Festival
This Scottish fest, the largest in the Midwest, features a highland dance competition, the crowning of the Heather Queen and Court, traditional and...
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Swedish Day
June 16, 2013Festival will feature Scandinavian song and dance, Viking ship presentations, children's activities, Maypole raising, food and carnival games....
Events (1) Chicago SummerDance
The series offers free, introductory one-hour dance lessons by professional instructors followed by music and dancing. The diverse musical lineup showcases...
Events (1) International Festival of Life
This family festival features international and local acts on two stages, arts and crafts, food, games and entertainment for kids.
Events (1) The Irish American Heritage Festival
This annual family event features three days of live music, ethnic dance, food and kids' activities. Children's activities are on Saturday and Sunday...
Events (1) Dragon Boat Race for Literacy
Experience the excitement as teams compete in a fast-paced race on the south branch of the Chicago River in decorated dragon boats. Explore music,...
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