THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – APPRECIATING ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL JUNE WEEKEND!

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Summer in Chicago is full of hundreds of large and small street festivals and can make it difficult to decide which ones to attend with this weekend being no exception. But no matter which ones you do decide to attend just remember to appreciate another beautiful June weekend here in Chicago!

Celebrating the 45th anniversary of Chicago’s Alligator Records (Friday) and concluding with a special tribute (Sunday) to the legendary Otis Rush, this year’s Chicago Blues Festival will once again take place in Grant Park (337 E. Randolph St.) in The Loop. Also, Southwest Airlines® is featuring The Porch Sessions each day of the festival and invites you to join them on the front steps of the Blues Porch for a series of intimate appearances by legendary and emerging Blues musicians where you’ll meet the artists, hear their stories and even get to enjoy some impromptu performances! Stop by and see for yourself why Chicago is truly the “Blues Capital” at the world’s largest FREE blues festival!!

It’s Back! Ribfest Chicago returns to the North Center neighborhood at Lincoln Avenue, Irving Park Road and Damen Avenue this Saturday and Sunday (12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) with 30 food vendors serving up ribs and non-rib seasonal favorites along with 20 original bands for one of the most unique live music lineups of the fest season! Kids Square also returns with inflatables, games, activities, dancing, mini golf and more for Chicago’s families. A $5 donation for Kids Square will earn each child a prize and a chance to win a bike! It doesn’t get any better than BBQ, music and Chicago summer fun!!

One of Chicago’s most legendary street festivals, Andersonville Midsommarfest, returns for its 51st year to 5200 N. Clark Street in the Andersonville neighborhood this Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Filled with tangy international food, energetic entertainment on five stages, unique artisans and vendors, and an array of family-friendly interactive activities, this fest transports you back to old-world Swedish traditions! It’s one of the most diverse festivals in the City!!

This beautiful June weekend also brings us two very popular Chicago art fairs to the Old Town Neighborhood –

The Old Town Art Fair returns for its 67th year to the Old Town Triangle Historic District (1763 N. North Park Ave.) this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This show features a wide range of art mediums from 250 juried fine artists, a food court, live music, kids’ activities and a mapped Garden Walk of over 50 beautiful gardens within the Old Town Triangle! Voted as the #1 art fair in the country, this Art Fair may well be worth your time to check it out!!

The Wells Street Art Festival returns for its 42nd year to North Wells Street between North Avenue and Division Street this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This show features an eclectic mix of juried art in all mediums from over 225 artists from across the continent, tasty cuisine from 20+ neighborhood restaurants, live entertainment in the rear lot of O’Brien’s Restaurant (1528 N. Wells St.) and a children’s play area where kids can do arts & crafts, participate in a performance or just goof off! Once again, this is one of Chicago’s most popular art happenings!!

Back for its 6th year but held in a new month, Remix Chicago returns to a new location as well on Milwaukee Avenue between Fullerton and California Avenues in the Logan Square neighborhood this Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Not only does this event feature a unique mix of juried art made from recycled and found materials but it also features tasty food, an awesome music lineup and educational workshops! Another Chicago street fest that is actually worth your time!!

Don’t Waste This Beautiful June Weekend! Get Out There and Enjoy It!!

SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO