5 Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend
This weekend is all about celebration! If you enjoy a good brew, stop by the second annual Chicago Craft Beer Festival that features specialty beers from around the world. Prefer something lighter? Celebrate summer solstice at River North’s Roka Akor with skinny cocktails and light appetizers. It’s still festival season, so there’s no shortage of street celebrations in Chicago. This weekend, support gay pride at Pride Fest in Boystown or celebrate the environment at Wicker Park’s Green Music Festival. Finally, watch an exciting Pro-Am game at the Encompass Championship at the North Shore Country Club and help raise funds for local charities.
Chicago Craft Beer Festival
Celebrate craft beers from around the world at Chicago’s second annual Craft Beer Festival! Beer connoisseurs will have over 100 different specialty brews to choose from. Or why not try them all? Ticket prices include 20 tastings and a day of free music entertainment.
When: Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 23
Where: 1633 N Cleveland Avenue
Hours: 5pm – 10pm (Friday), 1pm – 10pm (Saturday), 1pm – 9pm (Sunday)
Admission: $35-40
More info: chicagoevents.com
The Encompass Championship
This weeklong tournament brings together golf pros, amateurs, and celebrities in an exciting Pro-Am format that also includes a traditional 54-hole, stroke-play format. Watch with anticipation and feel good knowing that the proceeds of the championship benefit local charities.
When: Tuesday, June 18 – Sunday, June 23
Where: 1340 Glenview Road
Hours: 6am – 8pm (Tuesday – Saturday), 6am – 6pm (Sunday)
Admission: $25-250
More info: encompasschampionship.com
Chicago Pride Fest
Get ready for a colorful crowd that’ll take things up a notch! One week before the iconic Pride Parade, Boystown celebrates community pride with drag shows, arts and crafts, food, and locally renowned performers Aubrey O’Day, Deborah Cox,
and Janice Robinson.
When: Saturday, June 22 – Sunday, June 23
Where: Halsted Street & Addison Street
Hours: 11am – 10pm
Admission: $8 requested donation
More info: northalsted.com
Summer Solstice White Party
Enjoy a breezy night atop of River North’s newest patio space with high-nutrient based appetizers that include sushi and Ika and skinny cocktails made with Voli and Or-G. Mix, mingle, and network among a crowd in completely white attire – which
is of course mandatory.
When: Friday, June 21
Where: 456 N Clark Street
Hours: 6pm – 8pm
Admission: $25-35
More info: rokaakor.com
Green Music Fest
Celebrate all things green at this Wicker Park music festival! Browse the latest eco-friendly products, enjoy craft brews, and sample food from local vendors. Bring the family along to tons of fun activities that include building your own instrument, puppetry, organic cooking, and more.
When: Saturday, June 22 – Sunday, June 23
Where: Damen Avenue & North Avenue
Hours: 12pm – 10pm
Admission: $5 suggested donation
More info: wickerparkbucktown.info