THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Summer of 2020 in Phase IV!

As the city continues to reopen further so we can enjoy our summer of 2020, this weekend in Chicago is now in Phase IV (Gradually Resume). However, our usual summer weekend festivities will most likely be canceled in person but continue virtually!

One such event will be starting their summer season with a bang. The Do Division Street Fest goes virtual this Saturday (5 p.m.-9 p.m.). This year, the fest will feature special promotions from West Town’s restaurants and small retail business vendors; the Do Fashion virtual fashion show by Steely Boutique; and electrifying live-streaming tunes provided by Subterranean, one of West Town’s renowned live music venues with performances by Heligoats, Sen Morimoto, Ratboys, and Pedro The Lion (solo).

The 63rd annual Gold Coast Art Fair goes virtual as well on Saturday (12 p.m.-4 p.m.). This virtual event launches a new option for artists to show and sell their work and for customers to find art pieces to use, wear, and display. You’ll even have an opportunity to chat live with the artists! This online festival will replicate the live festival experience we’re used to!!

Round-up the family for Brickworld Virtual Con – Chicago this Saturday (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) for a day of fun. Using Zoom rooms, viewers can enjoy interactive displays, participate in discussions, purchase your favorite LEGO sets, mini-figures, and LEGO accessories from various vendors, and watch other tutorials and presentations throughout the afternoon. Also, participants will be allowed to show their own creations to others as well as experts from the “Lego Masters” TV contestants! Click the link for full schedule of events and register early as only 2,000 tickets are offered per show.

Start your Saturday (10 a.m.-10:45 a.m.) with an intimate Virtual Meet-and-Greet with a Lincoln Park Zoo Animal. Join other guests along with Mike Murray, curator of mammals, on a journey to learn about the Harbor and Gray Seals habits and diets to their individualized care and general personality traits live from the Kovler Seal Pool. Following the meet-and-greet, you will have the opportunity to ask moderated questions about your favorite animals, live from home! By the way, Lincoln Park Zoo will reopen for members beginning June 26th and on June 29th to the general public. Restricted access will include strict safety measures and limited capacities, including two-hour visits.

Put a little spark back into your Saturday and Sunday evenings (7 p.m.-10 p.m.) with a Chicago Virtual Game Night: Trivia, Charades, and Drawing via Video. Let’s Roam has combined crazy-fun games with embedded video chat software for a game night experience you won’t want to stop. Participants will take on five rounds of fun games that include 8,000+ Trivia questions, Charades with dozens of themed categories to choose from, Let’s Draw is Pictionary with a virtual twist, Trivia About You, and Drinking Games for the party animals! Connect with family and friends near and far to make your game night legendary!!

Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago