ADDICTED Chicago

ADDICTED Chicago’s Never a Dull Day in Chicago Guide:

Summer is just around the corner and that means it’s time to start prepping for the fun. I hope you enjoy this list of Chicago goodies and feel free to suggest some of your favorites. ☮ ♥ AC

Dance/Enterntainment:

Chicago Full Moon Fire Jam:

About: Watch in amazement as fire performers show off their skills under the full moon to drums and music. 

June 4^th

July 2^nd

August 1^st

August 30^th

Chicago SummerDance:

July 19^th-September 16^th

Old Town School of Folk Music Classes: 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.  & 909 W. Armitage

About: It’s never too late to learn something new or master your passion.  Take advantage of the many classes available by Old Town School of Folk Music such as guitar classes, dance and movement classes (ballet, yoga, zumba, ect.), weekday morning classes, ensemble classes and much more! 

Festivals:

Chicago Blues Festival-Preview Events:

About: Enjoy a variety of Chicago blues performances taking place all over the city. See link for dates and locations. Highlights include: Tuesday Blues Lunch Break Series located in the Chicago Cultural Center, Blues at Navy Pier, Daley Plaza Blues Preview Concert, and much more!

Bridgeport Day:

About:  Enjoy a fun filled day that includes bicycle-powered floats, mobile sculptures, origami architecture, marching bands, hot dogs, dance performance, and much more! Parade is from 2pm-3pm and Block Party is from 3pm-9pm at Benton House.

Saturday, May 12^th

Chicago Underground Film Festival:

At The Gene Siskel Film Center

May 31^st-June 7^th

Do Division Street Fest:

June 1^st-3^rd

On Division Street at Damen

SausageFest Chicago:

Saturday, June 2^nd and Sunday, June 3^rd

Noon-10pm

Grant Park Music Festival:

About: The nation’s only free, outdoor classical music series.

Opening Night: Wednesday, June 13^th 6:30pm

Takes place through August. See link for full schedule

Wrigleyville Block Party:

June 12-17^th

Spring Awakening Music Festival:

Saturday, June 16^th and Sunday, June 17^th

Taste of Randolph:

June 17^th-June 19^th

Green Music Fest:

Saturday, Sunday, June 23-24^th

12pm-10pm

West Fest:

July 7^th-July 8^th

12-10pm

On Chicago Ave. between Damen and Wood

Taste of Chicago:

July 11^th-July 15^th

Pitchfork Music Festival:

July 13^th-July 15^th

Taste of River North:

July 20^th-July 22^nd

Lollapalooza: Grant Park

August 3^rd-August 5^th

Retro on Roscoe:

August 6^th and August 7^th

Roscoe and Damen

Wicker Park Fest:

Saturday, July 28^th-Sunday, July 29^th

Bucktown Arts Fest:

August 25^th-26^th 11am-7pm

FREE

2300 N. Oakley and 2300 West Lyndale

North Coast Music Festival:

August 31^st-September 2^nd

Films:

Movies in the Park: Outdoor Film Series

About: Movies in the park: Outdoor Film Series take place in The Chicago History Museum’s back plaza and begin at dusk. Movies are FREE.

Upcoming Movies in the Park Outdoor Film Series:

Wednesday, June 20^th: A League of Their Own

Wednesday, July 18^th: Return To Me

Tuesday, July 31^st: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Wednesday, August 15^th: The Princess Bride

Wednesday, September 5^th: The Blues Brothers

Chicago Park District Movies In The Park:

About: Enjoy classic films with friends beneath the stars. See link for locations and dates.

Project Sunday at The Chicago History Museum:

About: Featuring a monthly documentary series that takes place on select Sundays beginning at 1:30pm. Films are shown in the Rubloff Auditorium located inside the Chicago History Museum.

Upcoming Documentaries:

Sunday, June 10^th: This Old Club

Sunday, July 15^th: The Real George Washington

Sunday, August 12^th: Speed & Angels

Tours:

Co-Prosperity Sphere: 3219 S. Morgan

Mysteries and Natural Wonders of Bridgeport – The Trolley Tour

 Sunday, May 13^th

3pm

Trolley Ticket Price: $30

Bucktown 2012 Tree & Garden Walk:

About: Explore over 100 gardens of various sizes and designs.

Saturday, July 14^th- Sunday, July 15^th

11am-5pm

Food Tastings:

Small Showroom: 3219 S Morgan Street

About: Enjoy tastings by SMALL, a new organization that promotes companies and individuals who make local products.

May 4^th-May 26^th

Thur-Fri: 5-9pm

Sat-Sun: Noon-5pm