Square Roots Festival 2022 (John Weinstein)
1. Jam
Catch live performances on four stages (including two indoors) at the annual Square Roots Festival. More than 40 craft beer selections will be on tap from local favorites like Dovetail Brewery, Begyle Brewing and Northman Cider. A Kid Zone features music and hands-on activities for the little ones.
Details: 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday on Lincoln Avenue between Montrose and Wilson avenues. Suggested donation of $10 for adults; $5 for seniors; $5 for children; $20 for families / MAP
Looking for more events? The Roscoe Village Burger Fest, West Fest Chicago and Chosen Few DJs Music Festival & Picnic all return this weekend. Check out those and more of the season’s upcoming festivals in our 2023 Chicago Summer Festival Guide.
2. Cheer
DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) and the Dropkick Murphys are set to perform at the 2023 Major League Rugby Championship Final, hosted by the Windy City’s own Chicago Hounds. A full day of rugby-centered activities includes the Dawg Town Block Party with food, music and entertainment. And don’t worry if you don’t know anything about the sport. There’ll be rugby 101 sessions.
Details: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview. $40-120 individual tickets; $36-108 groups of 10-25; $32-96 groups of 26 or more / MAP
(Davey Wilson / Major League Rugby)
3. Gaze
Art on the Mart continues its summer season with “The Big Bang: Movement Theory + the Black Dancing Body,” a new projection featuring fresh choreography from the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project. Told in three parts, the work juxtaposes genres, including ballet, modern, tap and traditional African dance.
Details: Projection begins at 9 p.m. nightly through Sept. 13. Best viewed on the Chicago Riverwalk between Wells and Lake streets. Free / MAP
“The Big Bang: Movement Theory + the Black Dancing Body” (Courtesy of Art on the Mart)
4. Hunt
The Andersonville Vintage Market is back for the third year with a treasure trove of antiques, home decor, clothing and jewelry from more than 30 vendors. There’ll be live music, and pets are welcome.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday on Catalpa Avenue between Clark Street and Ashland Avenue. $5 suggested donation / MAP
(Courtesy of Andersonville Chamber of Commerce)
5. Twirl
For the past month, Guggenheim fellow Nejla Yatkin surprised Chicago parkgoers with movement workshops and pop-up dance performances. It all culminates this weekend with a Firebird Parade; guests are invited to wear colorful costumes and join in with bird-inspired movements.
Details: 5 p.m. Saturday (rain date Sunday) at Caracol Gathering Space (south of McCormick Place Bird Sanctuary). Free / MAP
2023 Guggenheim fellow Nejla Yatkin performs. (Enki Andrews)
Events listed are subject to change. We recommend double-checking times and locations before you head out the door. Want to share your upcoming events with us for consideration in a future roundup? Send us an email.
