THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Pre-Summer Outdoor Festivities!
Well now, we’re already halfway through May this weekend which means we’re about 10 days out from welcoming in the Memorial Day weekend and kicking-off our summer street festival season! So, until then, this weekend is going to provide us with a few pre-summer outdoor festivities!
The Friends of Lakeview invite you to their Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair this Saturday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at 3329 North Lincoln Avenue between Roscoe and Melrose Streets in the Lakeview neighborhood. This Fair offers free admission to the art festival featuring over 90 original artists and artisans showcasing their handmade products in art for the home including paintings, sculptures, and fiber pieces as well as décor, jewelry, and more. In addition, live music will be provided all weekend long along with painting classes; personalized poems; a face painting tent; selfie stations; tasty festival food; a Kid’s Art Zone complete with interactive art activities hosted by local businesses; and a broad selection of brews for purchase curated by Bitter Pops (local business). Treat yourself to a pre-summer day outdoors!
Make your weekend unforgettable at the 5th annual Lincoln Park Mayfest this Saturday (12 p.m.-10 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m.-9 p.m.) at 1000 West Armitage Avenue from Racine to Sheffield Avenues in the heart of the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This lively celebration features performances from top local bands on two stages, mouthwatering cuisine; a variety of refreshing libations; and a kids’ area with activities and inflatables. Plus, the popular Spring Fine Art Mart will be on hand to showcase local and national fine artists. It’s the ultimate pre-summer kickoff event offering a perfect blend of charm and energy!
Come celebrate the spring season at Parkway Bank Park’s annual Spring Fun Fest this Saturday (1 p.m.-5 p.m.) located at 5501 Park Place in Rosemont. This Fest offers an exciting mix of free family-friendly activities that include balloon sculptors, bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, and other fun local vendors. In addition, enjoy live entertainment from the award-winning children’s music group, Jeanie B. and the Jelly Beans for an afternoon of free springtime fun!
Also, in Rosemont this weekend, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Rd.) is hosting Anime Central (Acen) — the largest anime, manga, and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest! This event features a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels/workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, tabletop gaming, and much, much more. Plus meet and greet creators, voice actors, directors and composers from the U.S. and abroad will be in attendance as well as you enjoy an incredible day!
Finally, the Chicago White Sox will be welcoming home the Chicago Cubs to Rate Field (333 W. 35th St.) in the Armour Square neighborhood this Saturday (6:10 p.m.) and Sunday (1:10 p.m.) for the first Cross-Town Classic of the season!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
