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Millennium Art Festival
May 31, 2013 - June 2, 2013The three day festival features original artwork from more than 125 artists, tasty treats on-site and from neighboring restaurants, as well as live...
Events (1) Do-Division Street Fest
May 31, 2013 - June 2, 2013Features food, crafts, live music and a huge sidewalk sale. Family Fun Fest activities include live music, drumming, dunk tank, pony rides and vendors....
Events (1) Ribfest Chicago
Enjoy ribs and listen to bands while the kids hang out at "Kids Square" featuring entertainment, inflatables and games.
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) Old Town Art Fair
The granddaddy of all Chicago street fests, the Old Town Art Fair combines the best of the local and national art scene with art lovers big and small....
Events (1) Wells Street Art Festival
June 8, 2013 - June 9, 2013This show features a wide variety of fine art, musicians, a children's art area and food vendors.
Events (1) Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival
June 28, 2013 - June 30, 2013Festival features art, live music, food, sidewalk sale, and arts-inspired activities for kids.
Events (1) Summer on Southport
June 29, 2013 - June 30, 2013Features 3 stages of live entertainment, great food, artisans, and interactive activities for all.
Events (1) Bastille Day 5K Run/Walk and Block Party
July 11, 2013Features 5K run/walk, post-race block party, food and live music.
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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