Your weekend to do list for June 28-30 is here and we have fun pride events and activities for you to check out. Take a look below!
Jennifer Lopez
Five years later, she's back and promising to make her audience dance and have a great time.
When: Jun 29
Where: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St, Chicago
Time: 8 p.m.
'90s Beach Party
Local
Enjoy a sunny day at the beach with music and drinks with special 90's DJs, games and much more.
When: June 29
Where: North Avenue Beach
Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admission: $5-$40
VIP Seats-Chicago Mariachi Festival
Enjoy music from different mariachi groups such as Mariachi herencia de México, Mariachi juvenil Tecalitlan, Aida Cuevas, and Mariachi Aztlán of the University of Texas-Río Grande Valley.
When: June 30
Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Time: 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Admission: $50
V2- 2019 Chicago Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival
Calling all whiskey lovers! Join this tasting adventure and taste different whiskeys from all parts of the world.
When: June 29
Where: 646 N. Franklin St.
Time: 12 p.m.
Admission: $0-$400
Chicago Taco and Margarita Crawl
What's better than tacos and margaritas? Participants will get discounted drinks at all the venues.
When: June 29
Where: 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Time: 2 p.m.-8 p.m.
Admission: $29.99-$49.99
The Nintendo Switch Road Trip
If you’re a Nintendo Switch lover, then this is where you should spend your weekend at. The Nintendo Switch Road Trip brings to you a fun space to take a look at demos from your favorite video games.
When: June 27-30
Where: Polk Bros Park, Navy Pier
Time: 11 p.m.-8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Wave Wall Wax
Come and enjoy live DJ sets as part of Navy Pier’s free live DJ series, Wave Wall Wax. This year women will be representing the female power as 50% of the DJs are women.
When: June 29
Where: Wave Wall Performance Platform
Hours: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Admission: Free
Ultra Fresh IV: The Fresh Beer Beer Fest
Find here the "freshest beer" you've ever tasted.
When: June 29
Where: ICNC Make City: 2019 W. Carroll Ave.
Time: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Admission: $45
Chicago Pride Parade
Come check out some of the most amazing and colorful floats you'll ever see.
When: June 30
Where: From Broadway and Montrose to Halsted St.
Time: 12 p.m.
Admission: Free
Chicago is a Drag Festival
The 21 and older event will be held in conjunction with the annual Back Lot Bash and will feature special performances by famous drag queens from "RuPaul's Drag Race."
When: June 28
Where: 5238 N. Clark St. Behind the Cheetah Gym
Time: 4 p.m.
Admission: $25
Pride in the Park
Marking the first pride event of its kind in downtown Chicago, Pride in the Park will bring major acts like Iggy Azalea and Steve Aoiki to the city the day before the annual parade.
When: June 29
Where: Grant Park
Time: 2 p.m.
Admission: $50-$100
Navy Pier Pride
This is a celebration you can enjoy even after the Pride Parade and at any time.
When: June 29
Where: Navy Pier
Time: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Chicago Summer Dance
This summer-long event features 48 different live bands and DJs and free dance lessons in different locations around the city.
When: Every Thursday and Sunday, June 27-Aug. 24
Where: The Spirit of Music Garden at Grant Park and various other locations
Time: TBD. Check
Admission: Free
Millennium Art Festival
This is the festival's 11th year. People can interact with over 100 artists through demos and booth chats. There will also be live music and food.
When: June 28-30
Where: Lake Street East of Michigan Avenue
Time: Friday 11a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
