Compiled by Ashmar Mandou
Discover your next favorite activity or neighborhood with our streamlined “to-do” guide for all things fun in Chicago. From a new art exhibit displaying the works of an iconic photographer, to supporting women-owned businesses in Berwyn, to swaying to a rhythmic salsa beat in Humboldt Park, there is something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.
Puerto Rican Fest and Parade (June 8th-11th)
Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas will traditionally be held in the beautiful grounds of Humboldt Park located in “Puerto Rico Town” on Division Street where the Annual Puerto Rican Day People’s Parade will take place. After the parade you will flow right into the Festival & Carnival and continue the festivities. For more information, visit www.puertoricanfest.com
Chicago Blues Festival (June 8th-11th)
The annual Chicago Blues Festival in June is the city’s largest music festival. More than 500,000 blues fans gather in Chicago’s Millennium Park and venues across the city for multiple days of performances — all free and open to the public — featuring some of the genre’s most revered musicians, along with up-and-coming and local talent. For more information, visit www.chicago.gov/DCASE
WARHOL (Through September 10th)
This exclusive exhibition offers over 11,000 sq. ft. unique experiences featuring Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life of Pop, 94 works from the Bank of America Collection. The collection will feature Warhol’s photographs from the COD Permanent Art Collection, Studio 54 experience, a Warhol’s Silver Clouds Installation, and much more. The Warhol Exhibition is located at the College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL. For more information, visit www.WARHOL2023.org.
Old Town Art Fair (June 10th and 11th)
Chicago’s original Old Town Art Fair will return on June 10 and 11, 2023 to the charming Old Town Triangle Historic District on Chicago’s north side. With roots that trace back to 1950, the Old Town Art Fair is one of the oldest fairs of its kind in the country and draws 220+ nationally acclaimed artists and an estimated 30,000 art lovers annually throughout the weekend. The Main Gate is located at the intersection of Lincoln and Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.oldtownartfair.org.
Berwyn Shops: A Homegrown Project (Through 2023 Season)
Located on Roosevelt Rd, the Berwyn Shops is a retail incubator designed to provide entrepreneurs with the support they need to succeed: a storefront, education, promotion, and resources. After only 6 months of on-site construction, the inaugural season launched with 12 women-owned small businesses, offering everything from baked goods and home décor to artisanal accessories and beauty products. For more information, visit www.berwynshops.com
