It's a good weekend to enjoy local food, live music and different cultures! Take a look at your weekend guide below.
Festival Cubano
Grammy-winning artists, 30 restaurants, 75 vendors and carnival festivities guarantee a great time at the 10th annual Festival Cubano.
When: August 9-11
Where: RIIS Park, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave.
Time: Friday 3 p.m-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Admission: $20-$150. Kids 12 and under are free.
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Chicago Hot Dog Fest
Come and enjoy live music, city history speakers and of course…hot dogs!
When: August 9-11
Where: Lincoln Park
Time: 11 a.m.
Admission: Suggested donation
64th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival
This festival celebrates Japanese culture and will have stage performances, cultural displays and food. The temple will also be open for visitors who are interested in observing and learning about Buddhism.
When: August 9-11
Where: Midwest Buddhist Temple, 435 W. Menomonee St.
Time: Friday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission: $5 donation
Retro on Roscoe
Return to the past with Retro on Roscoe through retro music, vendors, food and a car show with more than 50 classic cars. The proceeds from the festival go to local projects and schools.
When: August 9-11
Where: 2000 W. Roscoe St.
Time: Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
Admission: $10 suggested donation
Noche Caribeña
“A fun-filled evening of dance, music and cultural expression.”
When: August 10
Where: Lake Stage, Navy Pier
Time: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Admission: Free
The River North Rooftop Bar Crawl
A day to enjoy four rooftop lounges with panoramic views, tasty drinks, and more than 100 people!
When: August 10
Where: River North, Chicago, IL. 60654
Time: 3 p.m.-8 p.m.
Admission: $15-$20
Silent Party
Grab and pair of headphones and own your dance moves with music from three different DJs.
When: August 10
Where: Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL. 60647
Time: 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 ages 21+
My House Music Festival
Experience two days of local food, vendors, art, and more! Net proceeds are donated to local organizations.
When: August 10-11
Where: Harrison Park
Time: 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
Admission: $10-$175
Northalsted Market Days
Billed as the largest outdoor street festival in the Midwest, Northalsted Market Days draws a crowd of around 100,000 fairgoers and spans six blocks with music on five stages.
When: August 10-11
Where: Halsted Street between Belmont Avenue and Addison Street
Time: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Admission: $10 suggested donation
Ecuadorian Festival and Parade
Celebrate Ecuadorian culture and independence in Albany Park with floats, folklore and Andean music and dancing.
When: August 11
Where: Montrose and California to Kimball Avenue
Time: Festivals starts at 12
Admission: Free
Sidewalk Food Tours of Chicago: Wicker Park
A three-hour food and history walk takes you to the best neighborhoods with the best food in Chicago.
When: August 11
Where: Wicker Park, 1601 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL. 60647
Time: 11 a.m.
Admission: $38
