WED/3

Artworks Chicago on Canal Street

Madison to Adams, (312)642-4907. 8am-6pm. Also Thurs-Fri Aug 4-5.

Theater on the Lake

Shirley Cane's stories of a black woman's midlife in "Relevant Hearsay...Stories from 57." Theater on the Lake, Lake Michigan and Fullerton, (312)742-7994. 7:30pm. Also Thur-Sat Aug 4-6, 7:30pm and Sun July 7, 6:30pm. $17.50.

Chicago SummerDance Festival

With DJ Andre Hatchet and DJ Joe Smooth. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 6pm-9pm. Free.

THU/4

Chicago SummerDance Festival

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. Also Fri-Sun Aug 5-7. Free.

FRI/5

Gold Coast/River North Art Fair

More than 400 exhibitors of fine arts and crafts join musicians, street performers and food vendors at this annual Gold Coast get-together. 800 N. LaSalle, (847)444-9600. Noon-6pm. Also Sat-Sun Aug 6-7, 10am-6pm. Free.

SAT/6

Artworks Chicago on Walton and Music Show

Walton and State, (312)642-4907. 8am-6pm. Also Sun Aug 7.

Northalsted Market Days

The street festival returns with more music, fine arts and food. Halsted between Belmont and Addison, (773)883-0500. 11am-10pm. Also Sun Aug 7, 11am-10pm. $6 donation benefits the Northalsted Area Merchants Association.

Bash on Wabash

Another late summer fest with music, food and drink. 1400 S. Wabash, (773)665-4682. Noon-10pm. Also Sun Aug 7, Noon-9pm. $5 donation benefits the Greater South Loop Association.

WED/10

Artworks Chicago on the Plaza Of Americas

420 North Michigan, (312)642-4907. 8am-6pm. Also Thurs-Sun Aug 11-14.

Theater on the Lake

"Detective Story" (winner of four Joseph Jefferson Citations) brings drama to the lakefront stage's summer finale. Theater on the Lake, Lake Michigan and Fullerton, (312)742-7994. 7:30pm. Also Aug 11-13, 7:30pm and Sun Aug 14, 6:30pm. $17.50.

Chicago SummerDance Festival

With DJ Marshall Jefferson and DJ Jesse Saunders. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 6pm-9pm. Free.

THU/11

Chicago SummerDance Festival

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. Also Fri-Sun Aug 12-14. Free.

SAT/13

Retro on Roscoe

The annual block party features music from the `70s, `80s and `90s, plus tons of food. Roscoe from Damen to Hoyne, (773)665-4682. Noon-10pm. Also Sun Aug 14, Noon-10pm. $5 donation benefit's the Roscoe Village Neighbors.

SUN/14

Croatian Fest

Party with some Eastern European fare. St. Jerome Croatian Parish, 2800-2900 South Princeton, (312)842-1871. 9am-11pm.

THU/18

Chicago SummerDance Festival

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. Also Fri-Sun Aug 19-21. Free.

SAT/20

Chicago Air and Water Show

See (and hear) the annual August extravaganza from pretty much anywhere along the lake. Lake Michigan near North Avenue Beach, (312)744-3315. 9am-4pm. Also Sun Aug 21, 9am-4pm. Free.

Carifete-Caribbean American Carnival

Annual carnival with an emphasis on South island culture. Midway Plaisance in Hyde Park, (773)509-4942. 11am- 9:00 p.m.

WED/24

Artworks Chicago on the Plaza Of Americas

420 North Michigan, (312)642-4907. 8am-6pm. Also Thurs-Sun Aug 25-28.

Chicago SummerDance Festival

With DJ Farley "Jack Master" Funk and DJ Terry Hunter. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 6pm-9pm. Free.

THU/ 25

Chicago SummerDance Festival

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. Also Fri-Sun Aug 26-28. Free.

FRI/26

47th Arts Experience

Exhibitors from across the nation exhibit a variety of work including paintings, sculptures, hand-crafted jewelry, photography and much more. Plaza of Americas, 420 N. Michigan. Free.

Jammin' at the Zoo

Performers TBA. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 N. Cannon, (312)742-2000. 7pm. $8-$20.

SAT/27

Bucktown Arts Fest

Live music, dance, theater and poetry highlights this 20th annual party in honor of spoken and visual art. Senior Citizens' Memorial Park, Oakley and Lyndale, (312)409-8305. 11am-7pm. Also Sun Aug 28, 11am-7pm. Free.

2nd Annual Hamsa-From the Middle East to the Midwest Festival

A Genesis-themed festival of bringing cultures in conflict together through arts. Camel rides, live Middle Eastern music and dancers and more. Lincoln Park, Stockton and LaSalle. (773) 929-0224. Also Sun Aug 28. Free, with suggested donation of $5-$10.

Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival

The best of Latin music hits Grant Park once again. Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus, (312)744-3370. Also August 28.

(2005-05-25)

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