From seeing fine art and hearing live music to celebrating Scottish culture, there is no shortage of ideas for fun this weekend. Here are some of the top things to do in Chicago.
Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival
WHAT: Three stages and more than 50 artists perform at The Summer Smash Hip Hop Music Festival
WHERE: SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview
WHEN: Friday, June 14, and Sunday, June 16
27th annual Taste of Randolph
WHAT: Taste of Randolph features food from 16 surrounding restaurants and two live music stages.
WHERE: 900 W. Randolph St., Chicago
WHEN: Friday, June 14, through Sunday, June 16
24th Annual Ribfest Chicago
WHAT: Ribfest Chicago is known for its BBQ, but it’s also a nationally recognized music festival.
WHERE: 4000 N. Lincoln Ave.
WHEN: Friday, June 14, through Sunday, June 16
66th annual Gold Coast Art Fair
WHAT: Juried artists from around the world are participating in this year’s Gold Coast Art Fair.
WHERE: Grant Park’s Butler Field, South Lake Shore Drive and East Monroe Street
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16
Joffrey Ballet’s “Joffrey for All”
WHAT: The Joffrey Ballet returns to the Pritzker Pavilion with “Joffrey for Free” for a family-friendly, free performance.
WHERE: Millennium Park
WHEN: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 16
38th annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
WHAT: Celebrating Scottish culture at the Scottish Festival & Highland Games with the iconic caber toss, a Scottish petting zoo and the largest bagpiping championship in North America.
WHERE: A new location this year, at DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton
WHEN: Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15
Seth Meyers in Chicago
WHAT: Comedian Seth Meyers’ Standup Comedy Tour lands in Chicago for four shows.
WHERE: The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave, Chicago
WHEN: Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15
