Stay cool with Chicago's summer fest lineup

Summer is in full swing with local street and art fests and we've got suggestions on where to stay cool.

🌮 Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest

• This neighborhood fest returns with live music, flavorful bites, and boozy drinks.
• Friday 5-10pm and Saturday 11am-10pm at Wrightwood Park in Lincoln Park.
• Tickets start at $12.

👨🏾‍🍼Daddy Victory Walk

• Join this group of fathers of color for an early morning walk, hosted by Daddy Victory Club, as they connect, recharge and reshape what fatherhood looks like.
• Saturday 10am-noon at The Spoke and Bird in Pilsen.
• Free, but register here.

🕺 Red Bull Dance Your Style Qualifier

• Cheer on these talented dancers as they compete for a chance to advance on the national dance stage.
• Saturday 4:30-9pm at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Streeterville.
• Tickets start at $15.91.

🍻 Craft Brews at the Zoo

• Sample hundreds of craft beers and ciders at this outdoor festival.
• Saturday 7–10pm at Lincoln Park Zoo.
• Tickets start at $57.

🎶 The Opera Festival of Chicago

• It's your last chance to experience the Italian production of "Pagliacci."

• Friday 7:30pm and Sunday 2pm at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie.
• Tickets start at $60.85.

☀️ Main Street Fair

• Stroll through this outdoor community art fair for one day only. There will be local art, music and small bites.
• Saturday 11am-9pm on the 700 block of Main Street in Evanston.
• Free.

🏐 Volleyball Nations League

• Watch top international male volleyball players face off.
• Thursday-Sunday, times vary at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates.
• Tickets start at $30.