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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