Summer Guide Search
International Mr. Leather
5/24-5/27: Fri noon, Sat 11 AM, Sun-Mon 11 AM-4 AMFairs & Festivals
Hundreds of pairs of leather chaps take the stage for four days of parties and friendly competition, all culminating in the "Black and Blue Ball" on Mon 5/27 from 8 PM-4 AM at the Castle (632 N. Dearborn). $175-$205 weekend passes; prices for individual events vary
Taste of River North
7/19-7/20: Fri 5 PM, Sat noon, Sun 11 AMFairs & Festivals
A foodie fest featuring local chefs and performances by the Sheepdogs, Lucky Boys Confusion, Sixteen Candles, and Rock Candy.
North Michigan Avenue Art Festival
7/5-7/7: Fri-Sat 10 AM-6 PM, Sun 10 AM-5 PM
561-746-6615Fairs & Festivals
Hundreds of artists present their work at this street fest; visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, commission specific pieces, and purchase fine art.
Spring Awakening Music Festival
6/14-6/16: Fri 2-11PM, Sat-Sun 11 AM-11 PMMusic Festivals
React presents three bass-driven days with beats from Calvin Harris, Moby, Bassnectar, Flosstradamus, Gramatik, and more. $170-$250 three-day general admission, $220-$300 three-day VIP
Windy City Wine Festival
9/6-9/7: Fri 4-10 PM, Sat 3-9 PMFairs & Festivals
Wine, live music, and cooking demonstrations. $10-$29
Eye on India
Through 7/14: various times 630-886-0817Fairs & Festivals
Now in its third year, the festival showcases Indian classical and world music, literature, art, film, theater, and dance. prices vary
Maxwell Street Market
7 AM - 3 PMIllinois
An international bargain hunt that goes on all year long. Free
Taste of Chicago
Wed-Sun 7/10-7/14: 11 AM-9 PM 312-744-3315Fairs & Festivals
Pop-up restaurants, prix-fixe meals, a beer garden, a wine bar, and musical performances by Robert Plant, Neon Trees, and Estelle.
Lollapalooza
8/2-8/4: Fri-Sun 11:30 AMMusic Festivals
The megafestival features the Cure, Mumford & Sons, Nine Inch Nails, the Postal Service, Queens of the Stone Age, the National, Local Natives, Cat Power, Alt-J, and more.
Chicago Gourmet
9/27-9/29: Fri-SunFairs & Festivals
Live cooking demonstrations, tastings, and book signings featuring some of the city’s finest chefs. $159 single-day pass, $265 weekend pass
