THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Enjoying What Might Be The Final Weekends of Summer!
Have you noticed how summer comes and goes so quickly? Some unfortunate kids are back in school already! Well, we’re simply going to ignore that for now as Chicagoans enjoy what may be the final weekends of a hot summer!!
One sign that summer is approaching its end is the return of the 58th annual Chicago Air and Water Show along Chicago’s lakefront, from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach (1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.) in the Lincoln Park neighborhood being the focal point this Saturday and Sunday (10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.). This show features a wide variety of military and civilian air demonstration teams along with daredevil pilots, parachuters, aerobatics teams and a variety of U.S. Navy ships with Herb Hunter once again being the voice of the show. I’m sure if weather permits, Charles Tillman of the Chicago Bears will tandem jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights on Saturday! It’s the largest free show of its kind in the U.S. you don’t want to miss!!
Returning to Taylor Street at Ashland Avenue in the Little Italy neighborhood is the 10th annual Festa Italiana this Saturday (12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.) and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) with the BEST Italian food in the City from longtime family-owned restaurants and neighborhood newcomers. This fest also features Italian and Italian-American singers performing Italian and American classics, an Italian dance ensemble not only performing but also teaching the well-loved Italian folk dance the tarantella, trolley tours of the oldest Italian neighborhood, along with the opportunity to compete in a variety of contests, or play Italian card games, or buy Italian-themed art and much more!
Returning for its 6th year, the South Shore Summer Festival will once again be held at the palatial and landmark South Shore Cultural Center (7059 S. South Shore Dr.) located on Chicago’s Lake Michigan lakefront this Saturday (11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.). Besides a diverse entertainment lineup appealing to both young and old, other highlights include great food, local merchant booths and kids’ activities at this popular one-day community festival!
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest returns for its annual fest to Glenwood and Morse Avenues (6940 N. Glenwood Ave.) in the Roger Park neighborhood this Saturday and Sunday (11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.) with more than 140 artists & merchants exhibiting all types of fine arts & crafts. This fest also features live music on three stages with 40+ groups as well as plenty of food and drink!
The eclectic northwest side neighborhood of Albany Park will be celebrating its ethnic diversity with the return of Albany Park World Fest at Lawrence and Kimball Avenues (4700 N. Kimball Ave.) this Saturday (12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.). Once again this fest will feature food, a global-spanning music lineup, arts & crafts, carnival rides and more!
Finally, the Edison Park Fest returns to 6730 N. Olmsted Avenue in the Edison Park neighborhood this Saturday and Sunday featuring food and beverages from local vendors, live entertainment, a beer garden, a children’s area, a craft fair, a business expo, a family parade (Saturday), a dog show (Sunday), a bag toss tournament (Sunday) and much, much more!
This weekend’s Movies in the Parks are –
Saturday
“Zootopia” – Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens (1801 S. Indiana Ave.) – Near South Side
“Field of Dreams” – Oz Park (2021 N. Burling St.) – Lincoln Park
“Inside Out” – Unity Playlot Park (2636 N. Kimball Ave.) – Logan Square
Sunday
“French Film” – Harrison Park (1824 S. Wood St.) – Lower West Side
Final Weekends of Summer – Bah Humbug!!!
SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO
