Events
October 14, 2026
Sip & Shop set for Oct. 17 in ‘Jeff West’; NW Side Halloween events also set
The second annual “Sip and Shop” in “Jeff West” will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, running along Lawrence Avenue from…
September 8, 2026
Milwaukee Ave — home of Throwback Music Fest for 10 years
It started out as a vision for the community — putting a music festival right in the middle of Milwaukee Avenue. More…
August 12, 2026
Taste of Polonia to feature bands, motorcycle shows, casino, scavenger hunt, mini-golf, food, beer
The annual Taste of Polonia festival will be held Labor Day weekend, Friday through Monday, Sept. 4 to 7, at the Copernicus…
July 20, 2026
Chicago Italian Beef Fest runs July 31 – Aug. 2; U2, Billy Joel, Boston, Chicago, Styx, Elton John tributes slated
The Chicago Italian Beef Fest will be held the weekend of July 31 to Aug. 2 at Jefferson Memorial Park, 4822 N….
May 5, 2026
5th Annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest starts May 29 at Six Corners on Chicago’s NW Side
The title “Best Frankfurter” will once again be awarded at the annual “Windy City Hot Dog Fest” the weekend of May 29-31…
January 12, 2026
21st annual Johnny Cash Fest fundraiser set for Jan. 24 at Irish-American Heritage Center
by BRIAN NADIG The 21st annual “Cash for Kids” fundraiser — touted as Chicago’s only Johnny Cash festival — will be held…