WED/1

Artworks Chicago on Canal

Madison to Adams, (312)642-4907. 8am-6pm. Also Thurs-Fri June 2-3.

FRI/3

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Featuring performances by The Williams Brothers, Fortitude, The Rance Allen Group, Rev. Roney Strong, Tye Tribbett and much more. Millennium Park, 55 N. Michigan, (312)742-5222. Also June 4-5

Fillet of Solo Festival

Live Bait Theater hosts the 10th annual festival of solo performances. Live Bait Theater, 3914N. Clark, (773)871-1212. Fri-Sat 8:15pm, Sun 2:15pm. Through June 26.

Lincoln Square Mayfest

Get your kraut on with traditional keg tapping, a maypole dancing, and the musical mayhem of German band Phenix, the Fanfaren Drum Corp and the Amazonen Dancers. 4700 N. Lincoln, Lincoln & Leland, (773)545-4800. 5pm-11pm. Also Sat-Sun Jun 4-6, 12 pm-11 pm. Free.

Loop Live

Live music on and around State Street, including blues, jazz, rock, pop, Caribbean, country and Latin. An eight-block radius including State, Randolph, Michigan, Wabash and Adams, (312)782-9160. Noon-4pm. Also Sat June 4, 12pm-4pm. Free.

SAT/4

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Take a 26-mile walk this summer and fight breast cancer in this weekend event, which includes some of Chicago's natural scenery along the Lake Michigan. 425 E. McFetridge, Wellness Village at Warren Park, (773)248-3120. 6:30am opening ceremony at Soldier Field. Also Sun June 5, 4pm closing ceremony at Soldier Field Stadium Green.

Artworks Chicago on Walton

Walton and State, (312)642-4907. 8am-6pm. Also Sun June 5.

Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival

21st annual fest features national, regional and local bands, plus arts, crafts and fashion displays. Performers include Liquid Soul, Big Wu, the Radiators and Hairbanger's Ball. With food and drink from local restaurants. Belmont and Sheffield, (773)868-3010. 12pm-10pm. Also Sun June 5, 12pm-9pm. $5 donation benefits Central Lake View Merchants' Association.

Delilah's Lambic Festival

Delilah's hosts a comprehensive tasting of Lambic beers, including Lindemans, Liefmans, Hanssens and Cherish and more. Delilah's, 2771 N. Lincoln, (773)472-2771. Noon-5pm.

57th Street Art Fair

This oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, Chicago's 57th Street Art Fair exhibits the work of more than 250 artists from throughout the United States and Canada in mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and more. 57th and Kimbark in Hyde Park, (773)493-3247. 11am-6pm. Also Sun June 5, 10am-5pm. Free.

Park West Antique Fair

Over 100 antique dealers and fine artists, live entertainment, food and kid's corner. 600 W. Fullerton, Fullerton and Geneva, (773)506-4460.11am-7pm. Also Sun June 5 11am-6pm. Donations Adults $6, Senior Citizens $4, kids under 10 free.

Tue/7

Tuesdays on the Terrace

MCA hosts a free live jazz series all summer long. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago, (312)280-2660. 5:30pm-8pm.

June 7: Fred Anderson Trio

June 14: Crosswind

June 21: Fred Lonberg-Holm Valentine Trio

June 28: Dave Rempis Trio

July 5: Corey Wilkes Trio

July 12: Keefe Jackson Trio

July 19: Fred Lonberg-Holm Valentine Trio

July 26: Dave Rempis Trio

August 2: Keefe Jackson Trio

August 9: Corey Wilkes Trio

August 16: Fred Lonberg-Holm Valentine Trio

August 23: Fred Anderson Trio

August 30: Dave Rempis Trio

WED/8

Artworks Chicago on Plaza Of Americas

420 North Michigan, (312)642-4907. 8am-6pm. Also Thurs-Sun June 9-12.

St. Bartholomew's Annual Carnival

St. Bart's summer bash has various food tents, games, carnival rides and prizes along with a super Ferris Wheel. 4949 W. Patterson, (773)286-7871. 6:30pm-10:30pm. Also Thurs June 9 6:30pm-10:30pm. Fri June 10 630pm-11:30pm, Sat June 11 3pm-12pm, Sun June 12 3pm-10pm.

Thu/9

Chicago Blues Festival

Featuring performances by John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Koko Taylor and her Blues Machine, Buddy Guy, Carlos Johnson, Lucky Peterson Band, Mavis Staples and much more. Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus, (312)744-3370. Also June 10-12.

FRI/10

Loop Live

Live music on and around State Street, including blues, jazz, rock, pop, Caribbean, country and Latin. An eight-block radius including State, Randolph, Michigan, Wabash and Adams, (312)782-9160. Noon-4pm. Also Sat June 11. Free.

Saint Michael's Celebration

Local restaurants provide food and beer while Hairbanger's Ball rocks the outdoor stage Friday night. Saint Michael's Church 1633 N. Cleveland, (312)642-2498. 6pm-10pm. Also Sat June 11 12pm-10pm, Sun June 12 12pm-7pm. $10 donation will get you $4 worth of tickets.

SAT/11

Dance Down Division

An all-day shopping party with the best buys in clothing, shoes, furniture and more. Afterparties at Small Bar, Inn Joy, Vintage Wine Bar and late night at Four. West Division, from Ashland to Leavitt. Noon-7pm.

Printer's Row Book Fair

The largest free literary event in the Midwest, the Printers Row Book Fair features five tented blocks in the historic Printers Row district and showcases the nation's most diverse booksellers displaying new, used and antiquarian books for sale. South Dearborn between Congress and Polk, and at Harold Washington Library Center,

(312)222-3986. 10am-6pm. Also Sun June 12, 10am-6pm. Free.

Andersonville Midsommarfest

This fortieth annual puts the hood's Swedish heritage at the forefront, while featuring Clark Street's eateries and shops. Plus live entertainment on four stages including Maypole dances, Jesse White's Tumblers, Nordic Folk dancers or the Barefoot Hawaiian Dancers. 5200 N. Clark, (773)665-4682. 11am-10pm. Also Sun June 12. $5 donation benefits the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce.

Fiesta Back of the Yards

This event is a celebration of ethnicity in the Back of the Yards community with food, crafts and music. South Side yard-party with food, drink and live music. 1700-1959 W. 47th Street, (773)247-5100. 10am-12pm. Also Sun June 12. Free.

Northcenter's Ribfest

An annual tradition in the Northcenter with live music and, of course, ribs. Performers Vanessa Davis and Cathy Richardson. Lincoln between Irving Park and Warner, (773)868-3010. Noon-10pm. Also Sun June 12, Noon-8pm. $5 donation requested.

Old Town Art Fair

Art fair with more than 250 artists, live auction, silent jewelry auction, kids' corner in the community-based setting in the heart of the historic district on Lincoln Park West. Old Town Triangle Association, 1763 N. North Park, (312)337-1938. 10am-6pm. Also Sun June 12. $5 donation requested.

Wells Street Art Festival

Live bands and an endless supply of Heineken punctuate this art showcase, along with cuisine provided by some of the neighborhood's restaurants. 1500 N. Wells, Wells from Division to North, (312)868-3010. 10am-10pm. Also Sun June 12.

Fiestas Puertorriquenas

Puerto Rican heritage finds a home for this annual celebration. Humboldt Park, California at Division, (773)292-1414. 2pm-10pm. Also Sat June 18, 2pm-10pm, Sun June 12 & 19 12pm-10pm and Mon-Fri June 12-17 4pm-10pm.

SUN/12

Chicago Quarter Marathon

A 6.55-mile run building up to the Chicago Marathon, includes post-race food so you can gain back lost pounds. Adjacent to US Cellular Field, 35th and the Dan Ryan Expressway, (312)347-0233. 8am.

Other Book Festival

Newcity hosts an alternative to the annual Printer's Row fiesta, with panel discussions and a book bazaar. Hothouse, 31 E. Balbo, (312)362-9707. 3pm-6pm.

WED/15

Theater on the Lake

The Chicago Park District mixes it up with a variety of plays this summer kicking off its fifty-third season with the sequel to last year's hit rock 'n' roll musical, "San Valentino and the Melancholy Kid." Following the Kid back to Japan, the House Theatre of Chicago continues its search through American pop mythologies in its production of the "Curse of the Crying Heart." Theater on the Lake, Lake Michigan and Fullerton, (312)742-7994. Wed-Sat June 15-18, 7:30pm and Sun June 19, 6:30pm. $17.50.

Chicago SummerDance Festival

With DJ Paul Johnson and DJ Maurice Joshua. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 6pm-9pm. Free.

Grant Park Music Festival

The opening of the 71st season, featuring a variety of classical performances by the Grant Park Orchestra, conducted by multiple maestros, including Carlos Kalmar. Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, (312)742-4763. Through August 20.

THU/16

Annual Arts Experience

Bringing an artistic vibe to the business-focused bustle of downtown, the 45th Annual Arts Experience takes over the Plaza of Americas for few days. Plaza of Americas, 420 N. Michigan, 312-751-2500. 8am-6pm. Also Fri Jun 17.

Chicago SummerDance Festival

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 6pm-9:30pm. Also June 17-18, June 19, 4pm-9pm. Free.

Festa Pasta Vino

Featuring special guest Frankie Avalon. 2400 S. Oakley, (312)733-7469. 5pm-11pm. Also June 17, 5pm-11pm, June 18 Noon-11pm, June 19 Noon-9pm. Free.

FRI/17

Loop Live

Live music on and around State Street, including blues, jazz, rock, pop, Caribbean, country and Latin. An eight block radius including State, Randolph, Michigan, Wabash and Adams, (312)782-9160. Also Sat June 18, 12pm-4pm. Free.

Taste of Randolph

West Loop restaurants serve up food, art vendors display work, and live music hits the stage. 900-1200 W. Randolph between Peoria and Racine, (312)458-9401. 5pm-10pm. Also Sat June 18, 2pm-10pm and Sun June 19, 2pm-10pm.

West Loop Summer Art Market

A three-day celebration of art, culture and the summer solstice, with live music and performances all weekend long. 841 W. Randolph, (312)491-1900. 5pm-9pm. Also June 18-19, noon-7pm.

SAT/18

Artists of the Wall Festival

Titled "Celebrating Chicago's Sister Cities," music, food and art sit ready for consumption. 6900 N. Loyola Park, Loyola and Pratt, (773)250-3378. Noon-5pm. Also Sun June19, Noon-5pm. Free.

Beverly Arts Festival

A not-for-profit community center festival, with a courtyard full of fine art, food and music. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th, (773)445-3838. 11am-10pm. Also, Sun June 19, 11am-8pm.

Caulmet/Giles/Prairie Historical Fest and Housewalk

Celebrate the history of the South Side at this street festival and housewalk. Greater Chicago Neighborhoods Inc, 3100 S. Calumet, (312)225-2257. 11am-6pm.

Custer's Last Stand

Evanston's largest and oldest outdoor festival of live music, antiques and arts and crafts. Evanston Arts Depot, Main and Chicago, Evanston, (847)328-2204. 10am-9pm. Also June 19, 10am-9pm. $1 suggested donation.

Hunger Walk 2005

Participants take a three-mile stroll to fight against hunger. 4400 N. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Michigan at Montrose Harbor, (773)843-2843. 9:30am. $8-$20.

Lincoln Park Festival

Local charities and community organizations of the Mid North Association, Clark & Armitage, (773)868-3010. 11am-8pm. Also Sun June 19 11am-8pm. $5-$7 donation benefits the Mid-North Association.

Puerto Rican Day Parade

Let your red, white and blue fly. Noon. Columbus at Balbo, (312)744-3315. Free.

MON/20

Halsted Tastes Better

Each participating restaurant, featuring food from Chicago Diner, Yoshi's and Firefly among others, will serve samples of their signatures dishes. Also there will be live music from Midnight, and a waitpersons' race once the sun vanishes.

Aldine (3300 N.) and Halsted (800 W.), (773)353-5939. 6pm-9pm. $25.00 per person in advance or $30.00 at door.

WED/22

Theater on the Lake

Teatro Luna presents the world premiere of "Solo Latinas," a collection of four individual works that offer a unique viewpoint of cultural and national deposition. Theater on the Lake, Lake Michigan and Fullerton, (312)742-7994. Wed-Sat June 22-25, 7:30pm and Sun June 26, 6:30pm. $17.50.

Chicago SummerDance Festival

With DJ Jeff Mills and DJ Mike Dearborn. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 6pm-9pm. Free.

THU/23

Artworks Chicago on Federal Plaza

Adams and Dearborn, (312)642-4907. 8am-6pm.

Gardens of Chicago's Magnificent Mile

Discover the Magnificent Mile's gardens of butterfly art. (312)409-5560. Through Sept 5. Free.

Chicago SummerDance Festival

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 6pm-9:30pm. Also June 24-26, June 28 4pm-7pm. Free.

FRI/24

Loop Live

Live music on and around State Street, including blues, jazz, rock, pop, Caribbean, country and Latin. An eight block radius including State, Randolph, Michigan, Wabash and Adams, (312)782-9160. 12pm-4pm. Also Sat June 25, 12pm-4pm. Free.

Jeff Fest

A two-day event filled with live music, serious food and art vendors. 4850 N. Milwaukee, Milwaukee and Higgins, (773)868-3010. 5pm-11pm. Also June 25, 4pm-11pm. $5 donation benefits Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce.

Taste of Chicago

Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana, LeAnn Rimes, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Moby perform as we stuff our faces with the best Chicago has to offer. Grant Park, Lake Shore Drive at Jackson, (312)744-3315. 11am-9:30pm. Also June 25-July 4. Free.

Saint Josaphat Summerfest

Festival with live music, children's activities and booze for the grown-ups. Saint Josaphat Church, 2311 N. Southport, (773)327-8955. 6pm-10pm. Also June 25 Noon-10pm, June 26 11am-5pm. Free.

Jammin at the Zoo

Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Lincoln Park Zoo, 2200 N. Cannon, (312)742-2000. 7pm. $8-$20.

SAT/25

Fountain Square Art Festival

Food vendors and live music take a backseat to the over 200 artists who showcase their work. Also, Sun June 26, 10am-6pm. Fountain Square, Sherman Ave and Church, Evanston, (847)444-9600. Free.

Pride Fest

The day before the big parade boasts food and drink, with an emphasis on pride. Halsted and Waveland, (773)868-3010. 11am-9pm. $5 donation.

SUN/26

Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade

See every color of the rainbow during the annual strut down Halsted. Halsted and Belmont, (773)348-8243. Noon-3pm. Free.

Race to the Taste

Runners burn off some fat during their 5k journey through the Loop, but it all goes back on once they reach the Taste. Balbo and Columbus, (312)744-1180. 8:30am. $20-$25.

Chicago SummerDance Festival.

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 4pm-7pm. Free.

WED/29

Artworks Chicago on Canal

Madison to Adams, (312)642-4907. 8am-6pm. Also Thurs June 30 and Fri July 1.

Chicago SummerDance Festival

With DJ Lego and DJ Jesse De La Pena. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 6pm-9pm. Free.

Theater on the Lake

Lifeline Theatre takes us a "A Long Way Home from Chicago" in this adaptation of Richard Peck's Newberry Award-winning book. Theater on the Lake, Lake Michigan and Fullerton, (312)742-7994. Wed-Sat June 29-July 3, 7:30pm and Sun June 26, 6:30pm. $17.50.

THU/30

24th Annual American Music Festival

Berwyn's Fitzgerald's hosts a four-day music fest featuring performances by Marcia Ball, Jon Dee Graham, Ian McLagen and much more. Fitzgerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn, (708)788-2118. Also July 1-3.

Chicago SummerDance Festival

Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden, 601 S. Michigan, (312)742-4007. 6pm-9:30pm. Also July 1-2. Also July 3, 4pm-7pm. Free.

(2005-05-25)

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