THIS WEEKEND
86th Annual German-American Festival
Swilling suds is a tradition at this Lincoln Square staple with grilled foods, live music, singers, folk dancers and more. 5 p.m. Friday; noon Saturday-Sunday. Free. Lincoln Square, 4700 N. Lincoln Ave. 630-653-3018.
Bonus: 41st Annual Von Steuben Parade at 2 p.m. Saturday
26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade
The first of two organized parades (check metromix.com for more info), this colorful procession travels west along 26th Street from Albany Avenue to Kostner Avenue. Wave at a sea of floats, folkloric dancers, mariachi bands and more. Noon Sunday. Free. 26th Street and Albany Avenue. 773-521-5387.
Bonus: Hit the Festival de la Villita at the end of the parade route for food, music and more.
Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival
Get a mega-dose of art at the city’s largest gallery walk, featuring works by hundreds of visual, film, video and performance artists in locations throughout Wicker Park and Bucktown. 6 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Events range from free to $40 for an all-access pass. Around the Coyote Gallery, 19351/2 North Ave. 773-342-6777.
Bonus: Opening-night bash on Thursday with food and drinks
Carnivale
This new fest on the block boasts live music by Sharon Muthu, Bandoleros, Maggie Speaks, Liquid Soul, Michael McDermott and flamenco guitarist Andre Feriante. Get ethnic eats, browse vendor wares and more. Noon Saturday-Sunday. $5-$10. Proceeds benefit Children’s Memorial Hospital. Halsted Street from Fullerton to Lill Avenues. 773-506-4460.
Bonus: Theater group Collaboraction also takes the stage
Hideout 10th Anniversary Block Party
Three days of local, national and international acts put the spotlight on this off-the-beaten-path bar. 5 p.m. Friday; noon Saturday-Sunday. $15-$20; $35-$45 for three-day pass. 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-4433.
Music highlights: Ted Leo + Pharmacists, Calexico, Shellac
ON THE RADAR
Renegade Craft Fair More than 150 crafters display handmade wares, including clothing, posters, comics, embroidery, jewelry and more at the fourth annual fair. 11 a.m. Sept. 16-17. Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave. Complete vendor list: ren egadecraftfair.com.
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