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Grant Park Music Festival
Grant Park Music Festival presents over 30 concerts between June 12 and August 17, 2013. Visit website for concert schedule and information.
Events (1) Family Fun Festival
Features interactive activities, arts and crafts and games for kids. Plus, every day includes Wiggleworms at 10 a.m., when instructors from the Old...
Events (1) Make Music Chicago
This one-day music festival, patterned after France's national music festival "Fête de la Musique," celebrates the ability of everyone to make music....
Events (1) Green Music Fest
Fest blends cutting edge, environmentally-conscious bands with green vendors and activities and demos. Includes dedicated children's area with music,...
Events (2) 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) 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) Gold Coast Art Fair at Grant Park
Showcases the work of more than 350 juried artists from around the world, plus live music, food and fun activities for kids, including an art scavenger...
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) Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival
July 5, 2013 - July 7, 2013Visitors have the opportunity to meet the creators of the art on display, commission a specific piece, ask questions about techniques, learn the sources...
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