{"id":33440,"date":"2026-06-13T17:34:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T17:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendifyhubusa.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/13\/30-things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-puerto-rican-peoples-day-parade-midsommarfest-more\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T17:34:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T17:34:55","slug":"30-things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-puerto-rican-peoples-day-parade-midsommarfest-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendifyhubusa.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/13\/30-things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-puerto-rican-peoples-day-parade-midsommarfest-more\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People&#8217;s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHICAGO \u2014 It\u2019s festival season and it\u2019s another weekend in Chicago filled with various street fests throughout the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend the weekend in Humboldt Park celebrating Puerto Rican heritage at the annual Puerto Rican People\u2019s Day Parade, head to Andersonville for Midsommarfest, dive into the art world at the Old Town Art Fair and Wells Street Art Festival, explore Greek culture at Lincoln Square Greek Fest or take the kids to Summer Nature Fest at the Nature Museum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s also a pop-up Renaissance Faire, beach yoga, a new after-hours family program at Lincoln Park Zoo, a summer book sale, a vintage market, a Thai festival in Uptown, Pride Night at the Shedd, a Juneteenth \u2018Knit In Public Day\u2019 gathering and so much more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also check out our list of outside events <a href=\"https:\/\/blockclubchicago.org\/2026\/06\/03\/21-things-to-do-outside-in-chicago-this-june\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">here<\/a>, and our Pride Month events list <a href=\"https:\/\/blockclubchicago.org\/2026\/05\/29\/chicago-pride-2026-events-guide-how-to-have-the-gayest-june-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(And of course right outside Chicago this weekend, it\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/thesummersmash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Summer Smash festival<\/a> at SeatGeek stadium in Bridgeview.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something to add to our list? Let us know at arts@blockclubchi.org or submit <a href=\"https:\/\/blockclubchicago.org\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s a roundup of 30 things to do in Chicago this weekend:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-all-weekend\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Weekend <\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-889639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C471&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Puerto-Rican-Peoples-Day-Parade-27-1024x683.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A woman wears traditional clothing at the 47th Annual Puerto Rican People\u2019s Day Parade, hosted by the Puerto Rican Cultural Center on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Humboldt Park.  <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Peyton Reich\/Block Club Chicago<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-puerto-rican-festival-and-parade\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Puerto Rican Festival and Parade<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday-Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Various locations, Humboldt Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrate Puerto Rican heritage with Chicago\u2019s iconic four-day festival in Humboldt Park featuring lots of live music, dancing, vendors, delicious food and of course, the People\u2019s Parade.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parade begins at noon on Saturday and heads down Division Street right into the heart of Humboldt Park, complete with Bomba y Plena performances, parrandas and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about the weekend activities and purchase one-day passes for $18.18 <a href=\"https:\/\/dynamicevents.ticketspice.com\/puerto-rican-festival-chicago-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20-1024x512.png?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20.png?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20.png?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20.png?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20.png?resize=1536%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20.png?resize=1200%2C600&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20.png?resize=780%2C390&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20.png?resize=400%2C200&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20.png?resize=706%2C353&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-20-1024x512.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Provided<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-dine-out-on-broadway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dine Out On Broadway<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday-Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North Broadway, Lakeview East<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-2    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dine Out On Broadway is back in Lakeview East for its sixth season, as North Broadway transforms into the ultimate open-air dining experience. The neighborhood\u2019s robust restaurant scene will expand patios into the street, allowing you to sip, eat and stroll up and down Broadway while exploring new spots. This series will continue on select weekends throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about participating businesses <a href=\"https:\/\/lakevieweast.com\/dineoutonbroadway\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"perfmatters-lazy-video\" data-provider=\"youtube\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sBkjGFF6y5I\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sBkjGFF6y5I\" data-query=\"feature=oembed\" data-referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" onclick=\"perfmattersLazyLoadVideo(this);\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/sBkjGFF6y5I\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Youtube video\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" nopin=\"nopin\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-lincoln-square-greek-fest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lincoln Square Greek Fest<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday-Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winona St., Lincoln Square<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indulge in authentic Greek food and pastries, enjoy live music and dancing, browse a vendor market, tour St. Demetrios Church and more as the Lincoln Square Greek Fest returns to the neighborhood to kick off summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a $10 suggested donation upon entry. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stdemetrioschicago.org\/lincoln-square-greekfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1036017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios.jpg?resize=706%2C471&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MSF-Food-Vendors-4.-Photo-by-Timmy-Samuel-Starbelly-Studios-1024x683.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vendors at a previous Midsommarfest in Andersonville. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Timmy Samuel\/Starbelly<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-andersonville-midsommarfest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andersonville Midsommarfest<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday-Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5200 N. Clark St., Andersonville<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Midsommarfest is returning to Andersonville for a weekend inspired by the Swedish Midsommar Tradition. Enjoy live music across multiple stages, taste food from a wide array of vendors and browse goods from local businesses as Clark Street transforms into the neighborhood\u2019s most anticipated street festival. Midsommarfest also highlights Andersonville\u2019s LGBTQIA+ community and celebrates love in all forms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a $10 suggested donation upon entry. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/andersonville.org\/midsommarfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-888876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?resize=1536%2C1023&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?resize=1200%2C799&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?resize=2000%2C1332&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?resize=780%2C519&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?resize=400%2C266&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?resize=706%2C470&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285.jpg?w=2030&amp;ssl=1 2030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/06\/35162106250_6a74fe9cf2_k-e1749825737285-1024x682.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Old Town Art Fair is one of Lincoln Park\u2019s most popular summer events. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Provided<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-old-town-art-fair\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Town Art Fair<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main gate: Corner of Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Street <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The historic neighborhood festival returns this weekend rain or shine for its 76th edition with over 200 artists. The fair\u2019s popular Garden Walk gives visitors a peek into dozens of private and hidden gardens throughout the neighborhood, with 65 garden stops thsi year. You can also enjoy a selection of live music across two stages, and interactive activities and entertainment for the entire family \u2013 including the Children\u2019s Corner. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a $13 suggested donation upon entry for adults. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oldtownartfair.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"876\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.45.24-PM.png?resize=876%2C942&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035628\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9299488743385057;width:479px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.45.24-PM.png?w=876&amp;ssl=1 876w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.45.24-PM.png?resize=279%2C300&amp;ssl=1 279w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.45.24-PM.png?resize=768%2C826&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.45.24-PM.png?resize=780%2C839&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.45.24-PM.png?resize=400%2C430&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.45.24-PM.png?resize=706%2C759&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.45.24-PM.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 876px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-20-and-under-vintage-sale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">$20 And Under Vintage Sale<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OLIO Curated Spaces, 1421 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wicker Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Browse vintage finds from over 15 different vendors; all gems you find will be priced at a guaranteed $20 and under. There will also be live music and different giveaways for fashion lovers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free, all-ages event. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DY5Us6tPPFv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1125&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1036021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=450%2C253&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=100%2C56&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1125&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C439&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C397&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SON03806-scaled.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The popular Wells Street Art Fest returns this weekend. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Zachary Pitsenberger\/Special Events Management<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-wells-street-art-festival\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wells Street Art Festival<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North Wells St. from North Avenue to Division Street, Old Town<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Celebrating its 51st year in Old Town, the Wells Street Art Festival features over 125 juried artists from Chicago and across the country. Browse painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more all weekend. You can also enjoy food and drink specials from your favorite Old Town restaurants and bars like The VIG and Taco Pros. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a $10 suggested donation upon entry. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/oldtownchicago.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-23-955x1024.png?resize=955%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035633\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.9326257083745615;width:631px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-23.png?resize=955%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 955w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-23.png?resize=280%2C300&amp;ssl=1 280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-23.png?resize=768%2C823&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-23.png?resize=780%2C836&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-23.png?resize=400%2C429&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-23.png?resize=706%2C757&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-23.png?w=1124&amp;ssl=1 1124w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-23-955x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-thai-festival\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thai Festival<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday-Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">851 W. Irving Park Road, Buena Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover the culture of Thailand without leaving Chicago as Flavors of Siam returns with its annual Thai Festival. Guests can enjoy live entertainment like Muay Thai (Thai boxing), cultural performances, a Thai costume show and food from over 50 different vendors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1427508642393848\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Lake-Effect-Flyer-819x1024.png?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035636\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7998148576718352;width:557px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Lake-Effect-Flyer.png?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Lake-Effect-Flyer.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Lake-Effect-Flyer.png?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Lake-Effect-Flyer.png?resize=780%2C975&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Lake-Effect-Flyer.png?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Lake-Effect-Flyer.png?resize=706%2C883&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Lake-Effect-Flyer.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Lake-Effect-Flyer-819x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Provided<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-the-lake-effect-show\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018The Lake Effect\u2019 Show<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little Black Pearl Workshop, 1060 E. 47th St., Kenwood<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SOL Collective is debuting its newest performance project, as \u201cThe Lake Effect\u201d takes the stage this weekend at Little Black Pearl Workshop. The collective produces two shows a year, collaborating with nonprofits to showcase creatives who are often overlooked. \u201cThe Lake Effect\u201d takes place in Chicago and shows the beauty, tension and transformation of worlds colliding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are $30 for general admission. Learn more and purchase tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackpearl.org\/event-details\/the-lake-effect-day-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-friday\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<h3 id=\"h-summer-nature-fest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Nature Fest<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4-8 p.m. Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Lincoln Park\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kick off your weekend with this fun event for kids at the Nature Museum, where they\u2019ll enjoy seeing live animals, talking with scientists, face-painting, music, nature walks, outdoor play, art activities and more. Tickets are $5-$10 and are available <a href=\"https:\/\/naturemuseum.org\/events\/summer-nature-fest-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-5-1024x866.jpg?resize=1024%2C866&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C866&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-5.jpg?resize=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-5.jpg?resize=768%2C650&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-5.jpg?resize=780%2C660&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-5.jpg?resize=400%2C338&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-5.jpg?resize=706%2C597&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-5.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-5-1024x866.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cPurd\u201d 2025 by Richard Hull. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Provided<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-after-all-paintings-amp-prints-opening-reception\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018After All, Paintings &amp; Prints\u2019 Opening Reception<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-after-all-paintings-amp-prints-opening-reception5-8-p-m-fridday\">5-8 p.m. Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Western Exhibitions, 1709 W. Chicago Ave., West Town<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chicago artist Richard Hull is bringing his work to Western Exhibitions in a two-gallery show featuring prints and paintings. In Gallery One, the artist will be presenting his new paintings, while in Gallery Two you can explore Hull\u2019s extensive printmaking experience, dating back to the 1970s. The show will run through Aug. 15, but catch the opening reception for a chance to chat with the artist and for a first look at the artist\u2019s work \u2014 both new and old.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/westernexhibitions.com\/exhibition\/19285\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9-1024x682.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1018254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9.jpg?resize=706%2C471&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/042926-Rhinos-9-1024x682.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lion basks at the Lincoln Park Zoo on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Jeremy Battle\/Block Club Chicago<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-family-fun-furi-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Fun Furi-day<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6-9 p.m. Friday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lincoln Park Zoo, North Cannon Drive at West Fullerton Parkway<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chicago\u2019s zoo is kicking off a new program series this summer with a family-friendly after-hours event that gives you and your kids the chance to see the zoo \u2014 and its animals \u2014 up close. The Friday evening event will offer drop-in improv workshops with The Second City, an \u201cinstrument safari\u201d hosted by We Rock! Chicago, face painting, unlimited free Lionel Train Adventure rides, animal chats and kid-friendly DJ Rootz of Chicago. Ice cream and other summer treats will be available for purchase. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets and more info available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpzoo.org\/event\/family-fun-fur-iday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>. (The next Family Furi-day takes place on July 31.)<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-saturday\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<h3 id=\"h-promontory-point-beach-yoga\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Promontory Point Beach Yoga<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8-10 a.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Promontory Point Field House, 5491 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Hyde Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YogaSix Hyde Park is leading an hourlong yoga session on the beach to kick off Saturday morning as it continues its free beach yoga summer series. After the class focused on relaxation, there will be light refreshments from Struggle Beard Bakery and different raffles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more and register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/beach-yoga-with-yogasix-hyde-park-promontory-point-tickets-1990037105553?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12-1024x576.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1036192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=450%2C253&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=100%2C56&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=2000%2C1125&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=780%2C439&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=706%2C397&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-12-1024x576.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dino Derby 2025 at the Field Museum. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Provided\/Field Museum<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-dinopalooza-at-the-field-museum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dinopalooza at the Field Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the Field Museum\u2019s annual celebration of all things dinosaur-, fossiil- and ancient life-related. The family-friendly day features crafting, face-painting, fossil show-and-tells and lectures by museum experts. Don\u2019t miss the Dino Derby footraces for kids and adults in inflatable costumes (adults compete for a cash prize, and all the kids get medals). <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendance is included with the museum admission fee; more information on the event is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fieldmuseum.org\/our-events\/dinopalooza\/dinopalooza-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"974\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.51.38-PM-1024x974.png?resize=1024%2C974&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035643\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.051350693599416;width:586px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.51.38-PM.png?resize=1024%2C974&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.51.38-PM.png?resize=300%2C285&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.51.38-PM.png?resize=768%2C731&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.51.38-PM.png?resize=780%2C742&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.51.38-PM.png?resize=400%2C381&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.51.38-PM.png?resize=706%2C672&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.51.38-PM.png?w=1196&amp;ssl=1 1196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.51.38-PM-1024x974.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-summer-book-sale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Book Sale<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rogers Park Library, 6908 N. Clark St., Rogers Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Friends of Roger Park are hosting a massive book sale at the Rogers Park Library. The proceeds from the sale will help the Chicago Public Library branch purchase more books and equipment while providing more programs and free resources for the Rogers Park community. Stop by to pick up a new read as books will be offered from .25 cents to $1. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZQWG6LEoRB\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-942600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C471&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MG_4696-1024x683.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Little Calumet River as seen from Beaubien Woods forest preserve on Oct. 28, 2025. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Maxwell Evans\/Block Club Chicago<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-underground-railroad-freedom-trail-tour\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Underground Railroad Freedom Trail Tour<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11 a.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, Riverdale <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about the history of the Underground Railroad in South Chicago as the Midwest Underground Railroad Network embarks on an interactive tour through the Beaubien Woods along the Little Calumet River. Explore South Chicago while learning more about the region\u2019s impact on the Underground Railroad. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more and register <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/ev\/reg\/gvsug4j?source_id=17ea6b57-1314-4837-bf9b-0434651f422f&amp;source_type=em&amp;c=pqAua3BH3bTVDhwQ8b6e-5AGC8W4EYIwsKiY3FxOTgfsb8hKG62dOw%3D%3D&amp;__cf_chl_tk=WLbun_gUchYjjSiGNmrT0WtvwB8SRnnHqY5g87.U0PY-1781100478-1.0.1.1-p7ILeidq4rBbMKp22rufpJmv30_zWKB8EFdT7EHVq_o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"841\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-2.png?resize=650%2C841&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-2.png?w=650&amp;ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-2.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-2.png?resize=400%2C518&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/unnamed-2.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Provided<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-beaubien-woods-celebration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beaubien Woods Celebration<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beaubien Woods-Flatfoot Lake, West Doty Ave., southeast of East 103rd Street and South Ellis Avenue, South Chicago<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrate and explore one of Chicago\u2019s most scenic outdoor spaces as Beaubien Woods hosts a summer day full of adventure and activities. People of all ages can enjoy paddling in two different areas of the forest preserve while engaging in other outdoor activities throughout the day. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more and register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/beaubien-woods-celebration-2026-tickets-1981185441989?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=ebps&amp;utm_campaign=PSNB_CUAL_PMK_PDO_0_US_CHI_BAU_0_GA01-DSA-E&amp;utm_term=&amp;aff=ebmkmxperformance&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=20811160242&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAo0IdU1br5kn2edRGrgzOebgWRjPW&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlqTRBhCBARIsANrkrxjc47vl8xQpcMHrNwemHGaijOKZSSWy4ih0rrrnFjO4uzRgcZrPlboaAlFQEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-4.17.21-AM-842x1024.png?resize=842%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1036080\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8218526562772485;width:418px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-4.17.21-AM.png?resize=842%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 842w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-4.17.21-AM.png?resize=247%2C300&amp;ssl=1 247w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-4.17.21-AM.png?resize=768%2C934&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-4.17.21-AM.png?resize=780%2C949&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-4.17.21-AM.png?resize=400%2C487&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-4.17.21-AM.png?resize=706%2C859&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-4.17.21-AM.png?w=978&amp;ssl=1 978w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-11-at-4.17.21-AM-842x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-wrigleyville-hot-dog-fest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wrigleyville Hot Dog Fest<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noon-5 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Old Crow Smokehouse, 3506 N. Clark St., Wrigleyville<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What better place for a hot dog fest than right outside Wrigley, sponsored by Vienna Beef? Celebrate the classic ballpark staple Saturday afternoon with live music, chef-crafted specialty dogs and specialty cocktails including a mustard-infused whiskey shot. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More info and tickets available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/wrigleyville-hot-dog-fest-hot-dogs-beer-live-band-more-tickets-1972869118642\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.55.57-PM-792x1024.png?resize=792%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035649\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7734452202368417;width:634px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.55.57-PM.png?resize=792%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 792w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.55.57-PM.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.55.57-PM.png?resize=768%2C993&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.55.57-PM.png?resize=780%2C1008&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.55.57-PM.png?resize=400%2C517&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.55.57-PM.png?resize=706%2C913&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.55.57-PM.png?w=916&amp;ssl=1 916w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-2.55.57-PM-792x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-faire-in-the-field\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faire In The Field<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noon-6 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clarendon Park, 4501 N. Clarendon Ave., Uptown<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chicagoans can enjoy a renaissance faire right in the city as Clarendon Park transforms into a mini ren faire. Enjoy live performances, take a lap in the LARP arena, explore the faerie encampment and more. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faireinthefield.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-8.39.01-PM-815x1024.png?resize=815%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1036079\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7963011320870648;width:500px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-8.39.01-PM.png?resize=815%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 815w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-8.39.01-PM.png?resize=239%2C300&amp;ssl=1 239w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-8.39.01-PM.png?resize=768%2C964&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-8.39.01-PM.png?resize=780%2C980&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-8.39.01-PM.png?resize=400%2C502&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-8.39.01-PM.png?resize=706%2C887&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-8.39.01-PM.png?w=946&amp;ssl=1 946w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-8.39.01-PM-815x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-los-medicos-at-south-side-sanctuary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Los M\u00e9dicos at South Side Sanctuary<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6-9 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Side Sanctuary, 4702 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Bronzeville<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collaborative arts space in Bronzeville is hosting a Saturday music series this summer featuring various artistic collaborations, live music and community. This Saturday, check out the traditional Latin American sounds of Los M\u00e9dicos, featuring the traditional dance of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba, and in partnership with Music Moves Chicago, the Old Town School of Folk Music and more. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More info, including how to RSVP for your free ticket, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZAwmmklItn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6825.jpeg?resize=592%2C740&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6825.jpeg?w=592&amp;ssl=1 592w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6825.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6825.jpeg?resize=400%2C500&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_6825.jpeg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Provided<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-then-now-next-celebrating-black-voices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Then, Now, Next: Celebrating Black Voices<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6-10 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1449 S. Michigan Ave., Near South Side<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">June is Black Music Month and Liv More Media is celebrating with an evening showcase dedicated to the evolution of Black music through multi-generational and multi-genre performances. The showcase will explore house, soul, jazz, blues and more genres as an ode to those who paved the way for today\u2019s music scene. Catch performances by vocalist Meagan McNeal, DJ Celeste Alexander and more. There will also be live art performances by visual artist Heir Porter. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets start at $29.05 for general admission. Learn more and purchase tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/then-now-next-celebrating-black-voices-tickets-1989697674305#location\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24-1024x576.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=900%2C506&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=450%2C253&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=100%2C56&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=780%2C439&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=400%2C225&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?resize=706%2C397&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24.png?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-24-1024x576.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-shedd-aquarium-pride-night\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shedd Aquarium Pride Night<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6-10:30 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, South Loop<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrate Pride Month at the Shedd Aquarium with ocean-themed drag performances, DJs and more while enjoying all the vibrant exhibits the Shedd has to offer. This event is for people 21 and older. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are $29.95 for adults and $19.95 for members. Learn more and purchase tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sheddaquarium.org\/shedd-pride-night?fbclid=IwY2xjawSWWrhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXbDJGVUZGODdwYTh0Q2ZSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHi6v53pbYHFBnzp0TE_RAVpof_sdlRQjdwt9cUNVHh2crtgL8yy421E40Ivn_aem_ldUY5LCTuJU2UF4hoYFt7g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035655\" style=\"width:620px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=706%2C706&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement.jpg?w=1250&amp;ssl=1 1250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/VERYVERISMO-OperaFestivalChicago2026_Announcement-1024x1024.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Provided<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-opera-festival-of-chicago-opening\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opera Festival Of Chicago Opening<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:30 p.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jarvis Opera Hall, 2330 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Opera Festival of Chicago is kicking off their summer season with an evening dedicated to verismo composers. \u201cVery Verismo!\u201d will feature headlining artists from this season\u2019s Opera Festival of Chicago as they perform works from Puccini, Leoncavallo and more. Catch some of the country\u2019s best opera singers before they start their summer of shows in Chicago. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets start at $150. Learn more and purchase tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/operafestivalchicago.org\/event\/very-verismo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-sunday\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunday<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25-1024x768.png?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=2000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=780%2C585&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?resize=706%2C530&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25.png?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-25-1024x768.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A previous \u201cChicago for Chicagoans\u201d tour. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-mckinley-park-tour\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">McKinley Park Tour<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11 a.m. Saturday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">35th\/Archer Orange Line Stop, 3528 S. Leavitt St., McKinley Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get outdoors with Chicago for Chicagoans as the group takes a walking tour through McKinley Park. Led by Chicago industrial history advocate Erica Ruggiero, the two-hour tour will take Chicagoans through the neighborhood that provides the city with its bricks, iron, meat, furniture and more. The tour will have a stop for giant donuts at Huck Finn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets can be purchased on a sliding scale, with a $10-20 suggested donation. Learn more and register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mckinley-park-walking-tour-registration-1987567522965?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"966\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.01.32-PM.png?resize=966%2C692&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.01.32-PM.png?w=966&amp;ssl=1 966w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.01.32-PM.png?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.01.32-PM.png?resize=768%2C550&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.01.32-PM.png?resize=780%2C559&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.01.32-PM.png?resize=400%2C287&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.01.32-PM.png?resize=706%2C506&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.01.32-PM.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A previous Arts + Life knitting gathering. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-committed-knitters-juneteenth-celebration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committed Knitters Juneteenth Celebration<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Arts Lawn, 337 E. Garfield Blvd., Hyde Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend an afternoon on the Arts Lawn as Arts + Public Life pairs with Committed Knitters for their annual Juneteenth celebration. This year, the gathering falls on World Knit in Public Day, and Fiber Friends Studios will be joining the celebration of creativity and connection. Fiber artists of all levels are invited to join other makers to share skills and honor history through the tradition of making. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more and register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/juneteenth-with-the-committed-knitters-tickets-1990426700843?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.02.32-PM-834x1024.png?resize=834%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035668\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8144540455616653;width:666px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.02.32-PM.png?resize=834%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 834w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.02.32-PM.png?resize=244%2C300&amp;ssl=1 244w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.02.32-PM.png?resize=768%2C943&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.02.32-PM.png?resize=780%2C958&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.02.32-PM.png?resize=400%2C491&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.02.32-PM.png?resize=706%2C867&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.02.32-PM.png?w=928&amp;ssl=1 928w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.02.32-PM-834x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-summertime-artist-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summertime Artist Market<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noon-5 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enid, 749 N. Ashland Ave., West Town<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enid\u2019s West Town storefront will be hosting a summertime makers market featuring local artists. Stop by throughout the afternoon to shop unique pottery, curated vintage picks, handmade jewelry and more. Plus, you can shop pieces from Enid\u2019s very own curated collection. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DY7zyHDm0Dp\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.03.45-PM.png?resize=810%2C924&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035674\" style=\"width:646px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.03.45-PM.png?w=810&amp;ssl=1 810w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.03.45-PM.png?resize=263%2C300&amp;ssl=1 263w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.03.45-PM.png?resize=768%2C876&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.03.45-PM.png?resize=780%2C890&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.03.45-PM.png?resize=400%2C456&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.03.45-PM.png?resize=706%2C805&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.03.45-PM.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-inspired-by-you-fest\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspired By You Fest<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Noon-6 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive, North Lawndale<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy a summer afternoon for all ages in Douglass Park as the Perfect Cadence hosts an all-day festival featuring vendors, live music, art and more. Bring your blanket and enjoy tunes from DJs like Joe Kollege and more. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids. Learn more and purchase tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theperfectcadence.org\/tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26-1024x1024.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035676\" style=\"width:620px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=706%2C706&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-26-1024x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-brews-for-rescues-launch-party\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brews For Rescues Launch Party<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1-5 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Solemn Oath Brewery, 2919 W. Armitage Ave., Bucktown<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beer fans and pet lovers can enjoy a new brew at Solmen Oath Brewery \u2014 a hazy IPA available on draft \u2014 with $1 from every purchase going toward One Tail at a Time. There will also be a pet vendor market that you can browse alongside your (friendly and well-behaved) pup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event, but donations are welcome. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1537861317949882\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in-791x1024.png?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035680\" style=\"width:611px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in.png?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in.png?resize=232%2C300&amp;ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in.png?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in.png?resize=1187%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1187w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in.png?resize=1200%2C1553&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in.png?resize=780%2C1010&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in.png?resize=400%2C518&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in.png?resize=706%2C914&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in.png?w=1545&amp;ssl=1 1545w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Parade250-8.5-x-11-in-791x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Provided<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-jefferson-park-parade\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jefferson Park Parade<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Route begins near North Milwaukee Avenue and West Wilson Avenue, Jefferson Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jefferson Park is taking to the streets for the neighborhood\u2019s first community parade in 50 years. Last celebrated in 1976, the parade will showcase local businesses, nonprofits, scout groups, elected officials, the Taft High School Marching Band and more. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will also be food trucks following along for the action and a performance from the Chicago City Wide Symphony Orchestra which will begin at 3 p.m. in Jefferson Memorial Park. Plus, you can stop by the Jefferson Park Farmers Market, which will run from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/jefferson-park\/jefferson-park-parade-celebrating-250-years\/1510980297162719\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27-1024x1024.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035681\" style=\"width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=1200%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=2000%2C2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=780%2C780&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=706%2C706&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27.png?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-27-1024x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-mexico-86-screening\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018M\u00e9xico 86\u2019 Screening<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th St., Pilsen<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can catch a free screening of Netflix\u2019s \u201cM\u00e9xico 86\u201d as the film takes to the screen at Pilsen\u2019s National Museum of Mexican Art. This recently released film follows the turbulent journey of Mexico\u2019s gamble to host the 1986 World Cup through satire and dark humor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a free event. Learn more and register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/screening-mexico-86-tickets-1991243282260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.07.06-PM-871x1024.png?resize=871%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1035683\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8505890460407574;width:599px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.07.06-PM.png?resize=871%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 871w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.07.06-PM.png?resize=255%2C300&amp;ssl=1 255w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.07.06-PM.png?resize=768%2C903&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.07.06-PM.png?resize=780%2C917&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.07.06-PM.png?resize=400%2C470&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.07.06-PM.png?resize=706%2C830&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.07.06-PM.png?w=936&amp;ssl=1 936w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-10-at-3.07.06-PM-871x1024.png?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"h-pick-a-vinyl-paint-a-vinyl\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick A Vinyl, Paint A Vinyl<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3-6 p.m. Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bridgeport Records, 3251 S. Halsted St., Bridgeport<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close out the weekend alongside fellow creatives as Bridgeport Records hosts a crafty social club. Recreate vinyl artwork with provided materials and enjoy light refreshments. There\u2019s also the chance to win free and discounted vinyls with different raffles. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are $15. 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