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    Here's what's happening in Chicago this weekend

    By Moyo AdeoluMaxwell Millington,

    28 days ago

    This weekend in Chicago, jam at Wicker Park Fest, taste Midwest bites on Lincoln Ave. or enjoy Latin music in Pilsen.


    1. 🎟️ Wicker Park Fest

    Enjoy a three-day dance party at Wicker Park Fest , which turns 20 this year.

    Why it matters: John Ugolini, talent buyer for Wicker Park Fest and Subterranean, says that roughly 40% of the music acts are local.

    • "Being Chicago-centric with our programming and giving local artists and performers the opportunity onstage is very important."

    Chicago native Jamila Woods will headline the festival with Superdrag , The Felice Brothers , La Luz , and Fiji Blue .

    What to expect: Over 50 acts performing across three stages, activities for kids, pet areas, art installations, flamethrowers, and over 200 food and music vendors.

    When: 5–10pm Friday; noon–10pm Saturday and Sunday

    Location: Wicker Park neighborhood, here's how to get there .

    $10 donation suggested

    2. 🍽️ Taste of Lincoln Ave

    • Enjoy food, arts and music from around the Midwest as Taste of Lincoln celebrates its 40th anniversary. If you go: 3–10pm Friday, and noon–10pm Saturday and Sunday. $10 suggested donation

    3. 🪅 Fiesta Del Sol

    • Promoted as the largest Latino Festival in the country, the mile-long street festival runs 3–10pm Thursday and 11am–10pm Friday–Sunday in Pilsen. Free

    4. 🎵 The War and Treaty

    5. 🎤 Vampire Weekend

    6. 🎭 iO Fest

    7. 🎨 Arts for Every Body

    • Stop by Malcolm X College for an arts, health, and wellness summit , 10–5pm Saturday. Free
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