1. Go to a crazy dance party in an alley
Head to an alley in the Loop (stick with me here) for Chicago’s wildest interactive art/dance/light party, ACTIVATE. RSVP now and enjoy a free glass of Dark Horse Wine at the event. (ACTIVATE, Couch Pl Alley, Sat 5–10pm. Free)
The Chicago History Museum is celebrating Chicago’s signature dish, the hot dog, for three days this weekend. Soak up the sun in Lincoln Park as you chow down on ketchup-free sausages. (Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St, Fri–Sun, 11am. Free)
3. Drink beer at a 400-foot bar
Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery is bringing its gigantic bar to Logan Square for an afternoon craft beer extravaganza. There will be 50 beers on tap, so come thirsty. (Logan Square Monument, 3200 W Logan Blvd, Sat, 2pm. Free)
4. Kick back at a classic Chicago street festival
The 32nd annual Taste of Lincoln Avenue is taking over Lincoln Park this weekend. With more than 250 vendors and nearly 40 musical acts, this is not a festival to be missed. (Lincoln Park, Lincoln Ave between Fullerton and Wrightwood Aves, Sat & Sun noon–10pm. $10 suggested donation)
There’s only a few weekends left of Grant Park’s Summerdance, so head downtown and get your groove on. Summerdance welcomes all ages, so bring the whole family. (Grant Park, 601 S Michigan Ave, Fri & Sat 6pm, Sun 4pm. Free)