Beverly Arts Fair
Missed Hyde Park’s art happenings in early June? Get a dose of art alfresco, South Side-style, at this juried show. With arts and crafts, beer, wine, edibles and live music throughout the weekend. 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Goodwill donations benefit the BAC. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
Music highlights: Katie Sullivan Band, Heartsfield
Artists of the Wall Festival
It’s not graffiti if you pay to spray, right? Watch more than 100 local artists collaborate on a 500-foot, lakefront mural to the theme of “Nature’s Canvas: The Shoreline and Us.” With live music, arts and crafts and food. Artists begin at 8 a.m. Saturday-Sunday; entertainment at noon both days. Free to watch; $30 registration fee for artists. Loyola Park Beach, 1000 W. Pratt Blvd. 773-250-3378.
Bonus: Need artistic inspiration? Go for a sandy stroll.
Chicago Summerfest in Lincoln Park
Still not sure what to do with Dad this weekend? Face it: All he really wants is a cold brew and easy eats. Take Pop to this two-day celebration of blues and rock, and hit the Father’s Day brunch buffet on Sunday. Noon Saturday; 11 a.m. Sunday. $5 donation. Clark Street and Armitage Avenue, 2000 N. Clark St. 773-665-4682.
Music highlights: Maggie Speaks, Hairbanger’s Ball
Festa Pasta Vino
Party, food and wine? Sounds like a winning combo to us. Celebrate Italian food, family and culture with authentic cuisine from South Oakley Avenue restaurants, cooking demos, live entertainment and more. 5 p.m. Friday; noon Saturday-Sunday. Free. 24th Street and Oakley Avenue, 2400 S. Oakley Ave. 847-233-9966.
Bonus: Hear crooners Gigolo Johnny, John Truncali and others.
Puerto Rican Parade/Fiestas Puertorriquenas
Bust out the salsa steps and groove to live music at this celebration of Puerto Rican culture. Includes crafts, food, and live music and dancing. 2 p.m. through Sunday. Free. Humboldt Park, 1400 N. Sacramento Ave. 773-292-1414.
Bonus: Don’t miss the parade at Columbus and Balbo Drives, noon Saturday.
Taste of Randolph Street
Eat on down the road, from Racine Avenue to Peoria Street, at this annual bash featuring fare from local spots, cooking demos, art vendors and live music. 5 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $10 suggested donation. Randolph Street and Racine Avenue, 1200 W. Randolph St. 312-458-9401.
Music highlights: Son Volt, Toad the Wet Sprocket
ON THE RADAR:
Pride Fest/Pride Parade
Hit the fourth annual GLBT community Chicago Pride Fest one day before the Pride Parade. Features food, beverages and live music on two stages. 11 a.m. June 24. $5 donation. Halsted Street and Waveland Avenue, 3700 N. Halsted St. 773-868-3010. The 37th annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade follows at noon June 25. Free. Halsted Street and Belmont Avenue, 3200 N. Halsted St. 773-348-8243.
