Things to do in Chicago this weekend

Chicago Blues Festival
The Chicago Blues Festival returns to Millennium Park this weekend. Photo credit Emilly Silveira Andrade

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — There’s plenty to do in Chicagoland this weekend, including new art exhibits, music festivals, the Puerto Rican Festival, and much more.

Chicago Blues Festival

Head to Millennium Park this weekend for the Chicago Blues Festival. Celebrate the genre's past, present and future with four days of music performances. New in 2023: Wally's BBQ Pit, a blues-inspired smokehouse.

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Step into Sweden for a beloved summer street fest. Andersonville Midsommarfest offers plenty of Swedish heritage activities along with dozens of food vendors and a roller skating rink.

Puerto Rican Festival

Discover Puerto Rico's vibrant culture and history at the annual Puerto Rican Festival in Humboldt Park. Events include the Puerto Rican People's Parade plus merengue dance performances and carnival rides.

Wells Street Art Festival

Art enthusiasts will find plenty of inspiration during the Wells Street Art Festival. Now in its 48th year, the early summer showcase is held between North Avenue and Division in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.

Old Town Art Fair

Just a hop, skip and a jump away is the Old Town Art Fair, which takes place in the heart of the Old Town Triangle Historic District. It includes a garden walk, live music and plenty of food.

Dino Fest at the Field Museum

It's a prehistoric party this Saturday at the Field Museum. Dino Fest celebrates the new Spinosaurus on display with trivia games, dinosaur crafts and a fossil scavenger hunt.

Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop

And a one-of-a-kind art exhibit is now open in Glen Ellyn. The Andy Warhol Portfolios at the McAninch Art Center features 200 original works, from the iconic “Soup Can” to “Muhammad Ali” and the famous “Marilyn” portrait.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Emilly Silveira Andrade