Renegade Craft Fair
Find one-of-a-kind gear at this fourth annual craft fair celebrating all things handmade. From practical to punk to just plain odd, browse clothing, posters, comics, jewelry and more. 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. See ren egadecraftfair.com for a complete list of vendors. Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave.
Bonus: People-watching factor is high, folks.
World Music Festival
Ditch your standing karaoke date for the chance to see more than 60 artists representing 29 countries perform free and ticketed concerts in 29 venues throughout Chicago. Hear sounds from Brazil, Ghana, Mexico, Morocco, Tanzania, Tuva, U.S., Zimbabwe and more. Thursday-Sept. 21. See metromix.com for a complete schedule. Prices and venues vary. 312-742-1938.
Music highlights: Culture Musical Club of Zanzibar, Fiamma Fumana
Celtic Fest Chicago
Everyone’s Celtic at this 10th annual salute to traditional music and dance. With nine stages and plenty of beer, food, arts and crafts vendors and more. 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free. Grant Park, 300 S. Columbus Drive. 312-744-3315.
Music highlights: La Bottine Souriante, Kornog, Natalie MacMaster, Bangor Male Choir
Eli’s Cheesecake Festival
Cut your sweet tooth some slack and try free cheesecake samples at this 10th annual event. With live music and entertainment, culinary demos, a classic car show, dock sale and more. 9 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. Sunday. Eli’s Cheesecake World, 6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive. 773-308-7000.
Bonus: Benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository when you bring non-perishable food items to donate.
Guinness Oyster Festival
We hear it’s the diet of champions: fresh-shucked oysters washed down with pints of Guinness, Harp and Smithwick’s. With live music and vendors. Noon Saturday. $5. Proceeds benefit the East Village Association. Division Street and Wolcott Avenue. 773-868-3010.
Music highlights: The Lovehammers, Bobby Conn
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Lincoln Park Oktoberfest
The two-day Bavarian fest features beer, brats and live music under a tent. Headliners: ABC and Ross Bon’s Mighty Blue Kings. 5 p.m. Sept. 22; 4 p.m. Sept. 23. $5 donation benefits the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce. Southport and Clybourn Avenues. 773-868-3010.
