Weekender: Bud Billiken, Market Days and more
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Members of the Geek Skquad Dance Co. perform at the 93rd annual Bud Billiken Parade. Photo: Max Herman/AFP via Getty Images
Oh, summer, are you saying goodbye so soon? The annual Bud Billiken Parade takes to the streets this weekend and reminds us we have only a few short weeks until school's back in session and summer slips away.
- But there is still plenty of time to enjoy all Chicago has to offer.
Friday
🥳 Northalsted Market Days features several stages of music, drag shows, DJs, a Lady Gaga tribute, food booths, vendors and a gay old (and young) time. | Halsted between Belmont and Addison | $20 suggested donation, $65+ for VIP | Friday-Sunday | Details
🤣 Windy City Comedy Fest features more than 50 comedians, 20 performances, industry showcases and a live comedy special recording. | Multiple locations | $10+ | Through Sunday | Details
🎭 Court Theatre presents "It's Nation Time: An Evening of Black Cinema," a double-feature screening of William Greaves' "Nationtime" and Skip Norman's "Cultural Nationalism." | Logan Center for the Arts | Free | Friday, 6:30pm | Details
Saturday
🥁 The Bud Billiken Parade and Festival marks the start of the school season with dozens of marching bands, drill and dance teams, and donated school supplies, along with plenty of politicians shaking hands in an election year. | Starts at King Drive and 39th and ends in Washington Park | Saturday, 10am-4pm | Details
🧘 Summer Wellness Weekend starts with all-levels yoga, complimentary smoothies and wellness shots, a spa experience, and 20% off brunch. | Guinness Open Gate Brewery | $15 | Saturday, 9-10am | Details
🥟 Pierogi Fiesta rolls out in Rogers Park's Jarvis Square with pierogis, margaritas, live music and vendors. | Saturday, 1-10pm | Details
Sunday
🥦 Veggie Fest in Lisle serves up two days of food, music, cooking demos and more. | Danada South Park | Free | Saturday-Sunday | Details
🎶 UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will perform while everyone sings along to "Red Red Wine." | RiverEdge Park | $60 | Sunday, 8pm | Details
🇷🇸 Serbfest celebrates Chicago's large Serbian community with music, food and culture. | Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral | Free | Through Sunday | Details
Next week
🧄 The 15th annual Garlic Fest in north suburban Highwood rolls out with garlic-infused foods, a garlic trivia contest, live music and family-friendly activities. | Everts Park | Wednesday, 4:30-9pm | Details
🍽️ Taste of Andersonville serves up three eating routes in the vibrant dining neighborhood, offering more than 20 dinner, dessert and beverage options. Multiple locations | $35-$65 | Wednesday, 5-8pm | Details