Jul 3, 2025 - Food and Drink
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NASCAR street race is back, yoga takes over the beach and dance to Afrobeats in the West Loop this weekend.
- Celebrate the art and culture of Tango with hands-on dance sessions, or step inside the ballroom to enjoy evening dance performances.
- Today—Sunday, beginning at 11am, at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in the West Loop.
- Tickets start at $39.19.
- Jam out to live music all weekend at this outdoor festival, featuring 40 different performances from artists like The Wallflowers, Samantha Fish, The Cactus Blossoms and many more.
- Today—Sunday, 4-11:30pm, at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn.
- Tickets start at $71.25.
- Kick it with great tunes and tasty BBQ from local eateries at this outdoor food fest.
- Today—Sunday 3-9pm, at 4750-4751 S. Vernon Ave. in McCook.
- Tickets start at $15.
🏎️ NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Grant Park 165
- Experience NASCAR racing through the heart of the city.
- Friday and Saturday, times vary, in Grant Park.
- Tickets start at $99.
Flashback: Go behind the scenes with us to relive some of our favorite moments from last year.
- Stop by for housemade pizzas, charcuterie and desserts.
- Friday, 3-7pm, at Eataly.
- Tickets start at $28.
- The Pride celebration continues with this live drag show on wheels!
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-9pm, leaving from 209 W. Lake St.
- Tickets start at $60.86.
- Stretch your body and calm your mind with a refreshing morning workout along the lakefront.
- Sunday, 10-11am, at 31st Street Beach.
- Tickets start at $ 13.84.
- Experience a Sunday Funday at this party featuring Afrobeats, Soca, Hip-Hop, Latin vibes, and more!
- Sunday 3-9pm, at Recess, in the West Loop.
- Tickets start at $23.81.
- Calling all Sade fans! Experience this Sade-inspired art exhibit and dance party.
- Sunday, 4–9pm, at Hoste in Pilsen.
- Free but RSVP here.
- Grab the snacks to watch this popular drama-filled Netflix series with your neighborhood crew.
- Sunday, 8-10:30pm, at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila in River North.
- Free but RSVP.
- Step into the jungle for tasty bites, specialty drinks and photo-ops at this family friendly Jurassic Park-themed pop-up restaurant.
- Times vary at Neon Gardens in Lincoln Park.
- Reserve a table.