No matter what neighborhood you're in this weekend, it's going to be hard to *not* run into a street festival of some kind. And that's why we love Chicago. Here are some of the fests you'll encounter throughout the weekend. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.
Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park
Friday, June 12 : 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 : 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 : 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Free admission
Andersonville Midsummer Fest, Foster Avenue and Clark Street
Saturday, June 13 : 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 : 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
$5 donation
Old Town Art Fair in Old Town Triangle
Saturday, June 13 : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 : 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
$7 suggested donation; free for kids ages 12 and under
Wells Street Art Festival on Wells Street between North Avenue and Division Street
Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Free admission
Grant Park Music Festival in Grant Park
Friday, June 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Free admission
SummerDance Festival at Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden
Friday, June 12 : 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13 : 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 : 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Free admission