By: Blanca Flores

What’s next after the 4th of July weekend? If you want to continue enjoying the nice summer weather by going out to dance, the Chicago Summer Dance and Square Roots Festival are right for you. Both have live music and great for all ages.

Chicago Summer Dance is going on through September 15, 2013 at Grant Park
Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Dance Lessons from 6-7PM
Live Music & Dancing 7:30-9:30PM

On Sundays
Dance Lessons 4-5PM
Live Music 5-7PM

The Square Roots Festival will be in Lincoln Square
July 12-14, 2013
There will be Live Music, Family Fun, Food & Drinks
There will be a kid’s zone that will allow kids to get close to different instruments and have the opportunity to do some printmaking.

The Old Town School invites anyone interested in playing some tunes to go to their Open Jam Sessions. You don’t have to be students to join the fun!

Old Town School
Wednesdays 12-2PM at Maurer Hall
Thursdays 7-10:30PM at the Lobby 4545 N. Lincoln
Saturdays 12-1PM Family Jam at 909 W. Armitage

Old Town School will also be having Teacher Feature & Open Mic with Jimmy Tomazello
The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall
4545 N Lincoln Ave
July 11,2013 at 8PM

You can also visit the Chicago Cultural Center and check out Stefan Sagmeister’s new exhibit that shows his various approaches to reach happiness.

Chicago Cultural Center
The Happy Show
Starts Saturday, July 13- Through Monday, September 23, 2013
Monday–Thursday, 9 am–7 pm
Friday, & Saturday 9 am–6 pm
Sunday, 10 am–6 pm

All runners/walkers and supporters are welcomed to attend the 5K happening Douglas Park. There will be live music and Kids Fun Run. All kids under 12 will get a ribbon for helping make a difference.

Douglas Park 5K Run to End Homelessness
July 14, 2013 Starting at 8AM- 11AM