Chicago weekend events: Wicker Park Fest, Taste of Lincoln Ave., Fiesta Del Sol

1. 🎟️ Wicker Park Fest

Enjoy a three-day dance party at Wicker Park Fest, which turns 20 this year.

Why it matters: John Ugolini, talent buyer for Wicker Park Fest and Subterranean, says that roughly 40% of the music acts are local.

• "Being Chicago-centric with our programming and giving local artists and performers the opportunity onstage is very important."

Chicago native Jamila Woods will headline the festival with Superdrag, The Felice Brothers, La Luz, and Fiji Blue.

What to expect: Over 50 acts performing across three stages, activities for kids, pet areas, art installations, flamethrowers, and over 200 food and music vendors.

When: 5–10pm Friday; noon–10pm Saturday and Sunday

Location: Wicker Park neighborhood, here's how to get there.

$10 donation suggested

2. 🍽️ Taste of Lincoln Ave

• Enjoy food, arts and music from around the Midwest as Taste of Lincoln celebrates its 40th anniversary. If you go: 3–10pm Friday, and noon–10pm Saturday and Sunday. $10 suggested donation

3. 🪅 Fiesta Del Sol

• Promoted as the largest Latino Festival in the country, the mile-long street festival runs 3–10pm Thursday and 11am–10pm Friday–Sunday in Pilsen. Free

4. 🎵 The War and Treaty

• Watch this Grammy-nominated married duo perform at Pilsen's Thalia Hall on Sunday evening. General admission tickets are $30

5. 🎤 Vampire Weekend

• For two nights only, catch this rock concert featuring Maya Rudolph, Ra Ra Riot, and more. Tickets start at $41.30

• If you go: 6:30pm Friday and Saturday at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.

6. 🎭 iO Fest

• Laugh for four nights of improv, standup comedy and workshops. The Chicago comedy festival is Thursday–Sunday. General admission tickets are $30

7. 🎨 Arts for Every Body

• Stop by Malcolm X College for an arts, health, and wellness summit, 10–5pm Saturday. Free