It Ain't All Big Hair and Cadillacs

Courtesy of Chicago Sun Times, June 1, 2007

JUNE

1-3: Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Millennium Park. (312) 744-3315;www.chicago gospelmusicfestival.us.
1-Sept. 30: Cool Globes: Hot Ideas For a Cooler Planet, Lakefront between the Field Museum and E. Balbo. Free. www.coolglobes.org.
2-3: Arlington Heights Promenade of Art, Downtown Arlington Heights. Free. (847) 926-4300; www.amdurproductions.com.
2-3: Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, Sheffield from Belmont to School. $5 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
2-3: Community Art Fair, Bixler Park, 57th and Kenwood. Free. (773) 363-8282.
2-3: East Troy Electric Railroad Centennial Celebration Weekend, 2002 Church, East Troy, Wis. (262) 642-3263; www.easttroyrr.org.
2-3: Richton Park's Blues and Bones Fest, Sauk Trail and Governors Highway, Richton Park. $15. (708) 481-8950; www.richtonpark.org.
3: United Run for the Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, Cannon and Fullerton. $14-$30. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
5-Sept. 3: Millennium Park Family Fun Festival, Millennium Park. Free. (312) 742-1168; www.millenniumpark.org.
6-Sept. 3: Cirque Shanghai: Bai Xi, Navy Pier. (773) 205-9600; www.navypier.com.
7-10: Chicago Blues Festival, Grant Park. (312) 744-3315; www.chicagobluesfestival.us.
8-10: Pride of the Fox Riverfest, Downtown St. Charles. (630) 557-2575; www.prideofthefox.com.
8-9: Summerfest, Madison between Besplaines and Harlem, Forest Park. Free. (708) 366-2543.
8-10: Skydiving for MS, Chicagoland Skydiving Center, 12637 US Route 30 West, Hinckley. (800) 404-5867; www.skydivingforms.com.
8-10: SportsFest Collectibles Show, Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, Schaumburg. $10. www.sportsfestshow.com.
9: Country Western Night Festival, Our Lady of Knock Parish Hall, 497 163rd, Calumet City. $10. (708) 862-3011.
9-10: Ribfest Chicago, Lincoln between Irving Park and Warner. $5 donation. (773) 525-3609.
9-10: Wells Street Art Festival, N. Wells between North and Division. $7-$10 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
9-24: American Spanish Dance Festival, Northeastern Illinois University, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr. $25-$45. (773) 442-5916; www.neiu.edu/~eespanol.
9-Oct. 7: American Players Theatre Summer Theater Festival, 5950 Golf Course, Spring Green, Wis. $35-$53. (608) 588-2361.
10: Palos Community Hospital's Band on the Run Run, Palos Health and Fitness Center, 153rd and West, Orland Park. $8-$22. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
14: Hackensaw Boys, James Park, Dodge at Mulford, Evanston. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
14-17: Festa Pasta Vino, Oakley just south of Cermak. Free. (847) 233-9966; www.festapastavino.com.
15-16: Highland Games and Scottish Festival, Oak Brook Polo Grounds, Oak Brook. (708) 447-5092; www.chicago-scots.org.
15-17: Bloomington Gold Corvette Show, Pheasant Run Golf Course, St. Charles. $15-$40. (309) 888-4477; www.bloomingtongold.com.
15-17: Darkmoon Faire, Renaissance Schaumburg, 1551 N. Thoreau, Schaumburg. Free. www.ude.com.
15-17: Great Galena Balloon Race, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge, Galena. (815) 777-2444; www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com.
15-17: Lake Meadows Art Fair, Lake Meadows Shopping Center, 35th and King. Free. (312) 225-5692.
15-17: Prairiefest, 91 Plank, Oswego. (630) 554-1010; www.prairiefest.com.
15-17: Taste of Randolph Street, Randolph between Peoria and Racine. $10 donation. (312) 458-9401; www.jamfests.com.
16: Juneteenth, Sankofa Cultural Arts and Business Center, Chicago from Menard to Mayfield. Free. (773) 626-4497.
16: Puerto Rican Pride Parade, Columbus from Balbo to Monroe.
16: Unity Day, Village Green, Hoffman Estates. (847) 882-9100.
16-17: Cantigny Fine Art Festival, Cantigny Park, Wheaton. Free. (847) 926-4300; www.amdurproductions.com.
16-17: Custer's Last Stand, Main Street and Chicago, Evanston. $1 donation. (847) 328-2204; www.custerfair.com.
17: Garden Prairie Strawberry Festival, Susie's Garden Patch, Highway 20, Garden Prairie. Free. (815) 597-3011.
17: Ruralfest, Lisle Station Museum, 921 School, Lisle. $20. (630) 968-0499; www.ruralfest.com.
17-Aug. 26: Chicago Outdoor Film Festival, Grant Park, Butler Field, Monroe and Lake Shore. Free. (312) 744-3315.
19: Lucy Smith, Butler Bark, Canal and Dempster, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
19-24: Midsommar Festival Swedish Days, Downtown Geneva. (630) 232-6060; www.genevachamber.com.
20-24: Country Fair, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode, Schaumburg. (847) 882-7580; www.churchoftheholyspirit.org.
21: Question Mark and the Mysterians, James Park, Dodge at Mulford, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
21-Aug. 18: Northwestern Summer Music Theatre Festival, Northwestern University, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. (847) 491-7282; www.northwestern.edu.
22: Chicagoland Ukulele Jam Festival, 1300 Maybrook, Maywood. $10. (708) 615-9000.
22-23: Berwyn's Cartopia, Cermak and Harlem, Berwyn. (708) 788-8100; www.berwyncartopia.com.
22-23: Cans Music Fest, 1640 N. Damen. $5 donation. (773) 276-7582.
22-24: Close Up 2 Smooth Jazz Summer Festival, Pritzker Park, State and Van Buren. Free. (312) 385-1111.
22-24: Downers Grove Heritage Festival, Main and Curtiss, Downers Grove. Free. (630) 434-5555.
22-24: Taste of Greece on LaSalle Street, Annunciation Cathedral of Chicago, 1017 N. LaSalle. (312) 664-5485.
23: Chicago Pride Fest, Waveland and Halsted. $5 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
23: Villa Park Summerfest, Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 320 E. Kenilworth. Free. (630) 834-8500.
23-24: Belmont Arts and Music Festival, Belmont between Damen and Leavitt. $5 donation. (773) 327-5123; www.rvcc.biz.
23-24: Fountain Square Art Festival, Downtown Evanston. $5. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
23-24: St. Andrew the Apostle Parish SummerFest, 768 Lincoln, Calumet City. (708) 862-4165.
23-Sept. 30: Morton Arboretum Summer Concert Series, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. $6-$15. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
24: Garage Sale Sunday, Harlem-Foster Shopping Center, 7240 W. Foster. (773) 631-4000.
24: Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade, Halsted and Belmont. Free. (773) 348-8243; www.chicagopridecalendar.org.
28: Dub Dis, James Park, Dodge at Mulford, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
28-Aug. 2: Plaza del Lago Concert Series, 1515 N. Sheridan, Wilmette. (847) 884-0000; www.plazadelago.com.
29-July 1: Crystal Lake Gala Festival, 401 Country Club, Crystal Lake. $5. www.clgala.com.
29-July 1: Des Moines Arts Festival, Western Gateway Park, Des Moines. (515) 286-4950; www.desmoinesartsfestival.org.
29-July 1: Jeff Fest, Higgins and Milwaukee. $5 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.org.
29-July 1: Pizza Fest, Racine and Fullerton. $5. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
29-July 4: Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloon Festival, Lisle Community Park, Lisle. $10. (630) 575-9798; www.eyestotheskiesfestival.com.
29-July 8: Taste of Chicago, Grant Park. (312) 744-3315; www.tasteofchicago.us.
30: Chicago Antique Market, W. Randolph. $8. (312) 951-9939; www.chicagoantiquemarket.com.
30-July 1: Chicago Country Music Festival, Grant Park. (312) 744-3315; www.chicagocountrymusicfestival.us.
30-July 1: Joliet Fine Art Festival of the Masters, Chicago Ave. near Rialto Square Theatre. Free. (847) 926-4300; www.amdurproductions.com.
30-July 4: Naperville Ribfest, Knoch Park, Naperville. $10. (630) 548-5215; www.ribfest.net.

JULY

1: International Festival, The Lighthouse Church of All Nations, 4501 W. 127th, Alsip. Free. (708) 385-6020.
3: Independence Eve Fireworks Spectacular, Grant Park. (312) 744-3315.
3-4: Wheeling Freedom Fest, Park District Field, 333 W. Dundee, Wheeling. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
3-8: Lions Village Fair and Taste of Mt. prospect, Melas Park, Central and Busse, Mt. Prospect. Free. www.mtprospectlions.com.
4: Fireworks and Peter Frampton, Hamilton Lakes, Thorndale and Rt. 53, Itasca. Free. (630) 773-0835.
4: Hinsdale Independence Day Show, Third and Washington, Hinsdale. Free. (630) 325-8080.
4: Lake Forest Festival and Fireworks, Deerpath Community Park, Deerpath and Hastings, Lake Forest. Free. (847) 234-6700; www.chicagoevents.com.
5: Picante, James Park, Dodge at Mulford, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
5: Sidewalk Sale, Harlem-Foster Shopping Center, 7240 W. Foster. (773) 631-4000.
6-8: Peace Fest, 1660 N. Stockton. Free. (708) 212-2035.
7: Exotica 2007, FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn. $35. (219) 923-4748.
7: Wrigleyville Summer Fest, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Seminary between Roscoe and School. $5. www.wrigleyvillesummerfest.com.
7: Bristol Renaissance Faire, Russell Road, Kenosha, Wis. (847) 395-7773; www.renfair.com.
7: Party in the Park, Unity Park, 2636 N. Kimball. Free. (773) 478-1410.
7-8: Lake View Music Fest, Barry and Ashland. $5 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
7-8: Lincolnshire Fine Art Festival, Village Green, Lincolnshire. Free. (847) 926-4300; www.amdurproductions.com.
7-8: Skokie Art Guild Annual Art Fair, Skokie Village Green, 5211 W. Oakton, Skokie. Free. (847) 677-8163.
7: Summer Soiree, North Berwyn Park District, 1619 Wesley, Berwyn. Free. (708) 749-4900.
10: Hot 8 Brass Band, Twiggs Park, Simpson at Dodge, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
11: Sunset Cinema, Lincoln Park, Lake Shore and Waveland. $10. www.sunsetscreenings.com.
12: Gin Palace Jesters, James Park, Dodge at Mulford, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
12: Niketown Bastille Day 5K Run, Walk and Block Party, Jackson and Aberdeen. $25-$30. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
12-15: Lincolnwood Fest, Proesel Park, 6900 Lincoln, Lincolnwood. (847) 679-5760; www.lincolnwoodfest.com.
12-15: St. Symphorosa Parish Family Fest, St. Symphorosa, 6135 S. Austin. Free. (773) 767-1523.
12-15: West Chicago Railroad Days, Reed-Keppler Park, Arbor and Hawthorne, West Chicago. Free. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
13-15: Irish Fest, Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 Knox. $12. (773) 282-7035 Ext. 10.
13-15: Magnificent Mile Art Festival, Pioneer Court, N. Michigan. Free. (954) 472-3755; www.artfestival.com.
13-15: Michigan Peace Festival, Willow Ranch, Lacota, Michigan. $30. (269) 253-4306; www.michiganpeacefest.com.
14: Kicks for Kids, Hutchinson Field, Grant Park. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
14-15: Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival, Buffalo Grove. Free. (847) 926-4300; www.amdurproductions.com.
14-15: Chicago Folk & Roots Festival, Welles Park, 4400 N. Lincoln between Montrose and Sunnyside. $7. (773) 728-6000; www.oldtownschool.org/festival.
14-15: DuSable Museum of African American History Arts and Crafts Festival, 740 E. 56th Place. Free. (773) 947-0600; www.dusablemuseum.org.
14-15: Mayor's Cup Youth Soccer, Lincoln Park, Montrose and Lake Shore. (312) 744-3315.
14-15: North Shore Art Festival, Westfield Old Orchard parking lot, Skokie. Free. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
14-Aug. 25: Puerto Rican Film Festival, Humboldt Park Boat House, 1440 N. Sacramento. (773) 486-8345; www.iprac.org.
17: Brute Force, Dawes Park, Sheridan at Church, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
19: The 1900s, James Park, Dodge and Mulford, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
20: The Ultimate Coffee Break, 2 N. Riverside Plaza. Free. (312) 920-9802.
21: The Silver Room's Sound System Block Party, Evergreen and Milwaukee. Free. (773) 278-7130.
21-22: St. Barbara Family Fest, 2859 S. Throop. Free. (312) 842-7979.
21-22: Southside Art and Music Festival, Halsted between 32nd and 35th. $5 donation. (773) 927-7373; www.chicagoevents.com.
21-22: South Side Art and Music Festival, 35th and Halsted. $5 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
23-Aug. 5: Chicago Human Rhythm Project's Rhythm World Festival, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington and Northwestern University, 1979 S. Campus, Evanston. (773) 281-1825; www.chicagotap.org.
24: Instant Karma Band, Dawes Park, Sheridan at Church, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
25-29: DuPage County Fair, DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester, Wheaton. $7. (630) 668-6636; www.dupagecountyfair.org.
28: Chicago Antique Market, W. Randolph. $8. (312) 951-9939; www.chicagoantiquemarket.com.
28-29: Geneva Arts Fair, Third Street, Geneva. (630) 232-6060; www.genevachamber.com.
28: Palmer "Mud Queens" block Party, Palmer between Leavitt and Bell. Free. (773) 852-8990.
28: Venetian Night, Lakefront.
28-29: Greek Festival, St. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner, Glenview. $3. (847) 729-2235; www.glenviewgreekfest.com.
28-29: Taste of Lincoln Avenue, N. Lincoln between Fullerton and Wrightwood. $7-$10 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
28-Aug. 12: Woodstock Mozart Festival, Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock. (815) 338-5300; www.mozartfest.org.
31: Hobex, Dawes Park, Sheridan at Church, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.

AUGUST

1-4: Jazz Dance World Festival, The Harris Teater for Music and Dance in Millenium Park, 205 E. Randolph. $45-$60. (312) 334-7777; www.harristheaterchicago.org.
3-5: Gold Coast Art Fair, River North. free. (847) 926-4300; www.amdurproductions.com.
3-5: Lollapalooza, Grant Park. www.lollapalooza.com.
3-5: Sugar Creek Symphony and Song, Cherry Street Art Fest, Watseka. (815) 432-1111; www.sugarcreekfestival.org.
4: 37th Ward, Back-to-School Gospel Fest, LaFollette Park, 1333 N. Laramie. Free. (773) 745-2894.
4: Glory to Glory Family Christian Center Inspiration of Love Community Festival, 122 S. Parnell. Free. (773) 568-0074.
7: Elana James, Dawes Park, Sheridan at Church, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
8-12: Crestwood Fest, 141st and Kenton, Crestwood. Free. (708) 371-4800; www.crestwoodrecreation.com.
9: Occidental Brothers Dance Band International, Twiggs Park, Simpson at Dodge, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
9: Race Judicata, Grant Park. $31-$38. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
9-12: Mendota Sweet Corn Festival, Downtown Mendota. Free. (815) 539-6507; www.sweetcornfestival.com.
10-12: Taylor Street Festa Italiana, Taylor between Ashland and Loomis. $10 donation. (312) 458-9401; www.jamfests.com.
11-12: Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove, Elk Grove. Free. (773) 868-3010; www.tourofelkgrove.com
11-12: Art at the Glen Town Center, Glen Town Center, Glenview. Free. (847) 926-4300; www.amdurproductions.com.
11-12: Northalsted Market Days, N. Halsted between Belmont and Addison. $6 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
12: Prairie Trail Storytelling Festival, Lake Ellyn Park, Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Free. (630) 469-0879; www.gepl.org.
14: Indigo, Dawes Park, Sheridan at Church, Evanston. Free. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
14: Reggae Cowboys, Dawes Park, Sheridan at Dawes, Evanston. (847) 448-8058; www.cityofevanston.org/arts.
18-19: Chicago Air and Water Show.
18-19: National Championship of Cycling, Main and Curtiss, Downers Grove. Free. (773) 868-3010; www.dgcycling.com.
24-25: AnnunciataFest, Annunciata Church, 11128 S. Avenue G. (773) 592-4186; www.annunciataonline.com.
24-26: Skokie's Backlot Bash, Oakton and Floral, Skokie. Free. (847) 674-1500.
25: Chicago Antique Market, W. Randolph. $8. (312) 951-9939; www.chicagoantiquemarket.com.
25-26: Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival, Glenwood between Farwell and Lunt. Free. (773) 262-3790; www.rogerspark.com.
25-26: Port Clinton Art Festival, Highland Park. Free. (847) 926-4300; www.amdurproductions.com.
25-26: Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival, Grant Park. www.vivachicago.us.
26: Polka Fest 2007, Bicentennial Park. Free. (815) 724-3760.
30-Sept. 3: Buffalo Grove Days, Lake Cook and Raupp, Buffalo Grove. (847) 459-2500; www.vbg.org.
30-Sept. 2: Chicago Jazz Festival, Grant Park. www.chicagojazzfestival.org.

SEPTEMBER

1-2: Bash on Wabash, 1300-1500 S. Wabash. $5. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
7-8: Windy City Wine Festival, Daley Bicentennial Plaza, Grant Park. $25. (847) 382-1480; www.windycitywinefestival.com.
7-9: Mokena Downtown Merchants Association, Wolf and Front, Mokena. $2. (773) 379-7759.
8: For the Love of Art Street Fair, Downtown Whiting, Ind. (219) 659-0901.
8-9: Lake View East Fine Art Festival, Broadway from Belmont to Roscoe. Free. (847) 926-4300; www.amdurproductions.com.
9: Guinness Oyster Fest, Roscoe Village. $5 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.

9: Misericordia Family Fest, 6300 N. Ridge. $7. (773) 273-2766.
13-16: Festival de la Villita, 26th and Kostner. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
14-16: Festival of the Vine, Downtown Genveva. Free. (630) 232-6060; www.genevachamber.com.
14-15: Naperville Wine Festival, Naper Settlement, Naperville. (847) 382-1480; www.napervillewinefestival.com.
15: AIDS Run and Walk Chicago, Grant Park. $20-$25. (312) 334-0946; www.aidschicago.org.
15: The Wine Crush in Old Town, North and Wells. $5 donation. (773) 868-3010; www.chicagoevents.com.
20-23: Italian Style 2007, Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier. Free. (312) 553-9137.
29: Chicago Antique Market, W. Randolph. $8. (312) 951-9939; www.chicagoantiquemarket.com.
29: Johnny Appleseed Festival, Downtown Crystal Lake. Free. (815) 479-0835; www.downtowncl.org.

OCTOBER

6-7: Midwest Literary Festival, Aurora. Free. (630) 844-4731; www.midwestliteraryfestival.com.
27: Chicago Antique Market, W. Randolph. $8. (312) 951-9939; www.chicagoantiquemarket.com.
Note: All events are subject to change without notice. Information was accurate as of press time.