We curate a Chicago weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you.
Friday
Pitchfork Music Festival at Union Park
Aussie psych-rockers Tame Impala headline the first night of Pitchfork Music Festival, kicking off a weekend that includes sets from R&B singer Ms. Lauryn Hill, indie-folk act Fleet Foxes and Chicago's own Chaka Khan.
Tacos y Tamales Festival at 16th and Peoria Streets
Taqueria Los Comales, L’ Patron, La Cebollita Grill, Dia De Los Tamales, Don Pedro Carnitas and more of the city's best Mexican restaurants serve delicious dishes on the streets of Pilsen all weekend long, accompanied by live Latin music.
Navy Pier Water Colors Jazz Series at Polk Bros Park
The Chicago Jazz Orchestra headlines the latest installation of Navy Pier's summer jazz series, set on a lakefront stage in Polk Bros Park.
Saturday
Chance the Rapper at Usher at Huntington Bank Pavilion
Hometown hero (and new owner of Chicagoist) Chance headlines a 50th-anniversary celebration for Special Olympics, joined by Usher, Smokey Robinson, OAR and Jason Mraz.
Silver Room Block Party at Silver Room
Don't want to deal with the crowds in Union Park? Silver Room is hosting it annual block party in Hyde Park, setting up three outdoor stages and hosting performances at businesses throughout the neighborhood. Show up to see sets from local hip-hop producer the Twilite Tone, house DJ Ron Trent and more Chicago-bred talent.
Sheffield Music Festival and Garden Walk at Webster St and Sheffield Ave
Take a self-guided tour of more than 100 Lincoln Park gardens and check out a lineup of local bands and tribute acts at this popular neighborhood street fest.
Soul Summit at East Room
One of the city's top soul music dance parties brings DJs (including Chicago's own Jesse De La Pena) to East Room for an evening of vinyl and dancing that goes until 5am.
Art Institute of Chicago Block Party at Art Institute of Chicago
One of the city's most beloved institutions invites guests to learn about the museum while enjoying exhibitions, activities, presentations, gallery tours and live music (including sets from jazz guitarist Jeff Parker and Ben LaMar Gay).
The Harvest at The Den Theatre
It's opening night for the Den's latest play, which takes audiences to a church basement in Southeastern Idaho, where a group of young missionaries prepares for a trip to the Middle East—until one of them suffers from a sudden crisis of faith.
Sunday
Chicago Craft Beer Festival at Webster St and Sheffield Ave
Raise a glass and sample more than 70 beers throughout two tasting sessions at the annual fest, which occurs in tandem with the Sheffield Music Festival and Garden Walk.
BenFest at St. Benedict's Parish
This annual street fest is a family affair, with plenty of fun activities for the kids as well as a beer garden and live music for the grown-ups.
Taste of River North; Kingsbury St and Erie St
River North restaurants like Pink Taco, Big & Little's, Fogo de Chao and more sample delicious dishes at this neighborhood street fest, soundtracked by a deep lineup of cover bands.