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    Here's what's happening in Chicago this weekend

    By Moyo AdeoluMaxwell Millington,

    2024-07-25

    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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