Axios Chicago Weekender

June 13, 2024
Hey, Thursday! Maxwell here.
- There's a lot to celebrate this weekend like Flag Day, Father's Day and Juneteenth!
Today's newsletter is 784 words β a 3-minute read.
1 big thing: π Lyrical Lemonade hails the Chief
Famed Chicago rapper Chief Keef is set to headline this year's Summer Smash music festival.
Why it matters: The influential MC will return after a 10-year hiatus from performing in Illinois.
- The star-studded lineup includes Travis Scott, Playboi Carti, Big Sean, Mick Jenkins, Bia and Lil Yachty.
Behind the scenes: The event is produced annually by Chicago-based companies SPKRBX and Lyrical Lemonade.
Dig in: This year's food lineup will be the largest to date with over 25 vendors including local staples like Harold's, Portillo's, Manny's Deli and Ricobene's.
Our thought bubble: "Summer in Chicago is unmatched. Fan or not, many are anticipating the return of Chief Keef," Axios' Moyo Adeolu writes.
When: 3β11pm tomorrow, 1β11pm Saturday, 1β10pm Sunday
Location: SeatGeek Stadium
Cost: Starting at $150 for a one-day pass, $385 for three days.
- Parking passes are $130 for three days
More things to do this weekend in Chicago
π Taste of Randolph: Enjoy three days of live entertainment and food from over 16 restaurants on Randolph St. in West Loop. $10 donation suggested
- When: 5β10pm Friday; noonβ10pm Saturday and Sunday
π Ribfest: Head over to North Center for 50,000 pounds of pork, more than 20 food vendors, live music on two stages, and a kid's area with bounce houses at this three-day barbecue fest. $10 donation suggested
- When: 5β10pm Friday; noonβ10pm Saturday and Sunday
βπΏ Juneteenth Village Fest: Common, Dead Prez and Domani headline this family-friendly festival in Douglass Park noonβ8pm Saturday featuring carnival rides and games, food, and live music from local acts. Free
π Seth Meyers: The Evanston native and TV host will perform four shows at The Vic Theatre 7pm and 9:30pm Friday and Saturday. Tickets start at $58
π Eataly Loves Chicago: This global Italian market is coming to Pioneer Court 10amβ7pm Saturday for pop-up cooking classes, giveaways and tastings. Free
π΅ Kenny Chesney: The chart-topping country singer will headline with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker at Soldier Field 5pm Saturday. Tickets start at $93
2. βΆοΈ Streaming guide
Here's what's new on Prime Video, Apple TV+, Netflix, Max, Paramount+ and Peacock.
What we're watching: The highly anticipated fourth season of "The Boys," a new thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal and a new season of Netflix's show about collectors.
My pick of the week
"The Boys" season 4 available now on Prime Video
- State of play: This season, the stakes are higher than ever as The Boys will try to stop Homelander and Victoria Neuman before they take over the country.
- Driving the news: Amazon announced the series has been renewed for a fifth season, and executive producer Eric Kripke followed up declaring the fifth season would be the last.
Don't miss these
"Presumed Innocent" available now on Apple TV+
- The intrigue: Jake Gyllenhaal stars in and executive produces this limited series about a Chicago prosecutor who becomes a suspect in the murder of his colleague.
- Behind the scenes: The series is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Scott Turow.
"King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch" season 2 available now on Netflix
- What they're saying: "I hope that [viewers] learn that anything can be a collectible and when possible, preserve history, because that's really what collecting is," host and Goldin Co. founder Ken Goldin told Axios.
More to watch
"Bridgerton" season 3 part 2 on Netflix
- Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton's story continues as the second half of the third season premieres. Available now
"House of the Dragon" season 2 on Max
- House Stark is set to make an appearance in the second season of this "Game of Thrones" prequel. Available Sunday
"The 77th Annual Tony Awards" on Paramount+
- Tony nominee Ariana DeBose hosts this year's awards live from New York City. Available 8pm ET Sunday
- The fine print: A Showtime subscription is required to stream the show live.
"My Next Guest β¦ with David Letterman" season 5 on Netflix
- Charles Barkley and Miley Cyrus appear in this season of Letterman's interview show. Available now
"How Music Got Free" on Paramount+
- Artists including Eminem, 50 Cent and Timbaland appear in this new documentary about how the minds behind file-sharing services like Napster and LimeWire shaped the music industry in the late '90s and early 2000s. Available now
"Keith Robinson: Different Strokes" on Netflix
- The comedian and actor talks about dealing with life after having a stroke in his new stand-up special. Available now
"Love Island USA" season 6 on Peacock
- This season the islanders will stay and try to find love in a brand-new villa in Fiji. Available now
"Tour de France: Unchained" season 2 on Netflix
- This eight-episode series chronicles the 21 stages of last year's Tour de France. Available now
Our picks:
π€ Maxwell is thinking about starting a collection.
Have a great weekend!
Thanks to our editor Ashley May and copy editor Sheryl Miller.


