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5 Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

This weekend offers no shortage of activities for you and your dad – just in time for Father’s Day! Take a short trip to Oakbrook for the largest classic car show in the Midwest, or hop on your bike and take part in the Bike to Work Rally. Is your dad a music aficionado? Check out the Zeppelin cover band with a twist at Lincoln Hall or enjoy the sunny weather at Millennium Park with a classical performance of the 2001: A Space Odyssey sound track. Otherwise, let your dad reminisce his boyhood days at the Cake Alternative Comics Expo.

45th Annual Father's Day Classic Car Show45th Annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show

Whose dad doesn’t like cars? Take a short day trip to Oakbrook for the largest
open-air classic car show in the Midwest! Check out over 90 antique, classic, vintage, and specialty vehicles that include rare and one-of-a-kind automobiles.

When: Sunday, June 16
Where: 100 Oakbrook Center
Hours: 11am – 6pm
Admission: Free
More info: oakbrookcenter.com

AfroZepAfroZep

If your dad likes Zeppelin, bring him along to Lincoln Hall for a treat. AfroZep, a Zeppelin cover band, combines African beats that offer a refreshing twist to the classic heavy rock band. Dads get in for free with your accompaniment!

When: Sunday, June 16
Where: N 2424 N Lincoln Ave
Hours: 7pm
Admission: $10-12, free for dads
More info: afrozep.com

Chicago Youth SymphonyChicago Youth Symphony Orchestra: 2001: A Space Odyssey

Whether your dad loves Kubrick or classical music, the two come together for an unforgettable performance through the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra in Millennium Park. Listen to the Odyssey come alive under György Ligeti, one of history’s greatest composers.

When: Sunday, June 16
Where: 205 E Randolph
Hours: 6:30pm
Admission: Free
More info: cityofchicago.org

CakeCAKE: Chicago Alternative Comics Expo

End the weeklong Cake celebration of independent comics with a bang! Bring your dad to reminisce about his boyhood before all the comics turned so CGI and commercial. Don’t miss special guests Chris Ware, Kim Deitch, Deb Sokolow, Michael DeForge, Oily Comics and Collective Stench.

When: Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16
Where: 3656 N Halsted
Hours: 11am – 6pm
Admission: Free
More info: centeronhalsted.org

Bike to Work RallyBike to Work Rally

If your dad’s the active type, hop on your bike and take a ride to the Bike to Work Rally at Daley Plaza. Enjoy a free continental breakfast, live music entertainment, and mingle with fellow bikers while you promote Chicago’s commitment to becoming the best big city for bicycling.

When: Friday, June 14
Where: 50 W Washington Street
Hours: 7am
Admission: Free
More info: cityofchicago.org