(WBBM NEWSRADIO) – Here’s a look at the latest events happening in the Chicago area this weekend.
--No one celebrates Pride quite like Northalsted. The Chicago Pride Fest offers two days of music, drag and LGBTQ-friendly events. The annual street fest leads up to Chicago’s world-famous Pride Parade next weekend.
--Grant Park's Butler Field hosts one of the biggest art fairs of the summer. The Gold Coast Art Fair, considered the “Grandaddy of American Art Festivals,” welcomes over 200 artists from across the country and thousands of art enthusiasts to Chicago.
--Set sail at Navy Pier for what can only be described as the Formula 1 of sailboat racing. SailGP brings rival national teams through a high-adrenaline racecourse on Lake Michigan. These flying sailboats are capable of speeds up to 60 miles per hour.
--Grab your tickets for the Hyde Park Summer Fest. What started as a small street beer festival grew into one of the South Side’s largest music events. The two-day lineup includes performances by Lil’ Kim, 2 Chainz and Twista.
--Help beautify Loyola Beach in Rogers Park during the 30th Annual Artists of the Wall. Artists and residents alike can take part in the live mural-painting event, which includes more than 150 murals along the 600-foot sea wall.
--Kick off Father’s Day weekend in downtown Naperville with a free classic car show. Up to 100 vehicles in all makes and models will be on display along Jackson Avenue Saturday morning.
--And enjoy a brew at the zoo. Craft Brews at Lincoln Park Zoo offers a one-of-a-kind after-hours experience for adults. Savor a selection of more than 100 craft beers at the eighth annual event.
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