Chicago Events June 10 to 12: Blues Fest, Ribfest, Old Town Art Fair and Lots More on Show Me Chicago.
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Chicago, Friday, June 10, 2011. Another blow-out weekend of fun, sun, music, art. food, fests and more as Chicago celebrates the Summer 2011. Here are a few ideas to put you in the mood.
R. J. Grunts rolls their prices back to 1971 to celebrate the opening of the original Grunt in June of 1971. Celebrate all day Friday, June 10 with the $1.50 burger of your choice.
Plus a DJ will be on-hand spinning 70's beats all day and for those who "Grunt Late at Night". 2056 North Lincoln Park West. (773) 929 5363.
Blues Fest...it's back.
Chicago Blues Festival--a survivor of recent Chicago fest slashings--returns this weekend to Grant Park. Some of the top acts include Sanctified Grumblers (4:45p.m.Friday, Pepsi Front Porch Stage); Duwayne Burnside (3:30p.m., Saturday, Bud Light Crossroads Stage); John Primer (4:45p.m., Sunday, Front Porch Stage). Free event, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, noon to 11p.m. Jackson Boulevard and Columbus Drive.
Wells Street Art Fair.
The 37th annual fine art showcase features a party vibe with live music and art. The music lineup includes 10,000 Maniacs (see below). View the works of more than 250 juried artists with the eclectic mix running the gamut from paintings, sculptures and glasswork to photography, ceramics, woodwork and more. N. Wells Street, between North Avenue and Division Street, donation $7 before 5p.m. and $10 after 5p.m. 10a.m. to 10p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
The Line-up:
Saturday, June 11
12:15 p.m. The Happiness Club (kids' musical review)
1:30 p.m. Dan & The Humidors (eclectic folk rock)
3:30 p.m. Abba Band (Abba tribute)
5:15 p.m. Wedding Banned (rock/pop tribute)
7:45 p.m. 10,000 Maniacs
Sunday, June 12
12:15 p.m. He Said, She Said (rock/pop tribute)
2:30 p.m. 25-6-4 (tribute to the band Chicago)
5:00 p.m. Fortunate Sons (Credence Clearwater Revival tribute)
7:30 p.m. American English
Old Town Art Fair.
A host of private parties plus the annual bash at St. Michael's are all part of the atmosphere surrounding the 62nd annual Old Town Art Fair. The fair itself features live music, a food court, a children's corner, novelty booths, a garden walk and of course, ART. This juried art fair, considered one of the nation's best, features 260 artists with works in photography, glass, mixed media, painting, printmaking, ceramics,sculptures and more. 10a.m. to 6p.m., Enter at Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Street, $7 donation, Saturday and Sunday.
Ribfest Chicago,
Ribs, glorious ribs--more than 40,000 pounds--plus other offerings including pizza and burgers. Expect lots of music on two stages and a rib-eating contest (register online to participate). Lincoln Ave., Damen Ave. and Irving Park Rd. 5-10p.m. Friday, noon to 10p.m., Saturday and Sunday.
The Line-up:
South Stage
Friday, June 10
5:00 Geoff Dolce
7:00 My Gold Mask
9:00 Jukebox the Ghost
North Stage
6:00 RibMania: The Midwest's ONLY Professional Rib-Eating Competition
7:45 The Legendary Shack Shakers
Saturday, June 11
South Stage
12:00 The Future Laureates
2:45 Four Star Brass Band
5:15 Like Pioneers
7:45 Ezra Furman & The Harpoons
North Stage
1:30 Dirty Pigeons
4:00 Colin Gilmore
6:30 Fort Frances
9:00 Waco Brothers
Sunday, June 12
South Stage
1:30 Pinto and the Bean
4:00 Bailiff
6:30 The Ettes
9:00 Tapes 'n Tapes
North Stage
12:00 Tanglewood
2:45 Common Shiner
5:15 Nathan Xander & Witchouse
7:45 Hayes Carll
Green City Market.
Shop for locally farmed and organic meats, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, honey, baked goods and more. The market also features chef demonstrations and kids' activities. Saturday, 7a.m. to 1-.m. Chicago Green City Market - 1750 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Lincoln Park).
Margaritaville.
Lincoln Park staple, Jack's Bar & Grill will be aglow with tiki torches and twinkle lights at Saturday's Margaritaville celebration--named after the song by you know who. Patrons will be aglow with $5 Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Strawberry Daiquiris, $4 Mai Tais, $3 Coronas, $4 Victoria drafts, and $5 Patron shots. Plus dig into their buffet featuring Corona-marinated beef and chicken fajitas, Mexican rice, pinto beans, corn chips, guacamole, and roasted corn salsa. Saturday, 2p.m. to 6p.m. 2856 N. Southport Ave.
On Sunday, Jack's presents it summer series, "Movies on the Patio." Free popcorn, $7 Bloody Mary Bar and $10 Bottomless Mimosas will be available at Sunday, June 12: Dazed and Confused and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. (773) 404-8400.
Andersonville Midsommarfest.
The 46th annual festival is expected to once again draw nearly 50,000 people to the Andersonville neighborhood. The popular fest features two days of music, dancing, kids activities, artisan vendors, great food, beverages plus a nod to Swedish traditions.. Clark St. from Foster to Catalpa. $5, 11a.m. to 10p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Foster Avenue and Clark Street - 5200 N. Clark St. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
World Naked Bike Ride Chicago.
This quasi kick-off to Chicago's bike week, part of the World Naked Bike Ride, is a protest of oil consumption and useless clothing that travels up to 20 miles across city streets. Saturday, 6 p.m., meet; 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., ride.
Other more sanctioned Bike Week events include:
Saturday, June 11
Pop Up Bike Shop: 10:00am - 2:00pm, 12840 Western Avenue, Blue Island, co-hosted by Cal Sag Cycles
Saturday June 11 through June 17.
Free showers: during business hours at five select Fitness Formula Clubs throughout Chicago and Oak Park. For complete listing of participating clubs, visit: www.activetrans.org/bikepitstops.
B96 Pepsi Summerbash.
Toyota Park, 7000 South Harlem Ave., Bridgeview, 5p.m.
Fireworks.
10:15p.m. Navy Pier. 600 E. Grand.
Ravinia Festival.
The Judds, Friday 8p.m.
The Moody Blues, Saturday, 7:30
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Maralis, Sunday, 7p.m.
Highland Park, Green Bay Rd. just North of Lake Cook Rd., Tickets.
More Art.
Opening Saturday: AIADO and Fashion Graduate Thesis Exhibition 2011 at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. SAIC Sullivan Galleries (33 S.State St., 7th floor). Gallery Hours: Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Public Reception: Monday, June 13, 6-8 p.m.
Phone: (312) 629.6635. Admission is free. Through June 25, 2011.
11 Jun, 2011
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