THIS WEEKEND
Bucktown Arts Fest
Live theater, poetry, music, and more augment this 21st annual display of handmade arts and crafts. Want more eye candy? Browse used books at the Damen Avenue Branch Library Sale, located in nearby Holstein Park. 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free. Senior Citizens Park, 2238 N. Oakley Ave. 312-409-8305.
FlavorFest
Need a respite from funnel cake and other guilt-inducing festival food? This two-day street fair celebrates natural foods, not fried dough. Highlights include cooking demos, free organic food and drink samples, live music, yoga demos, food and beer vendors, and more. 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. $5 donation. Jonquil Park, 1023 W. Wrightwood Ave. 773-868-3010.
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
The traditional art-booth bash gets a boost with a Friday night fashion show, DJs, live music, beer and wine vendors, and more. Grab a map and take self-guided tours of artists’ studios (Saturday-Sunday only). 7 p.m. Friday; noon Saturday-Sunday. Free. Glenwood Avenue, between Lunt and Farwell Avenues. 773-262-3790.
Taste of Greece
This week, Greek is more chic than ever, with food from Greektown restaurants, live music on two stages (daily at 5 p.m.), wine, dancing, games and a peek at 40 Grecian urns decorated by local artists. Noon Saturday-Sunday. $3 suggested donation benefits the Hellenic Museum. Halsted Street, from Monroe to Van Buren Streets. 847-509-8050.
Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
Feast your ears on the sounds of cumbias, merengue, salsa and more at this 18th annual Latin beat blender. Food vendors and an arts and crafts fair round out the festivities. See metromix.com for music schedule. 10:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free. Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Drive. 312-744-3370.
ON THE RADAR
Presencia Puertorriquena
You don’t have to wait until the weekend to hit up this Puerto Rican party. We think before, during and after work will do. Browse jewelry, sculpture and more while feasting on Puerto Rican cuisine from area restaurants. 8 a.m. Monday-Sept. 1. Free. Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St. 773-365-0071.
Taste of Polonia
Head to Jefferson Park for this celebration of Polish traditions. With live music, polka dancing, arts and crafts, food, beer and more. 5 p.m. Sept. 1, noon Sept. 2-4. $3-$7. Copernicus Cultural Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. 773-777-8898.
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