THIS WEEKEND
Chicago Antique Market
Take advantage of this outdoor street market before it goes the way of your sunscreen and beach towel. (There’s just one more market day after this, in October.) Antiques, jewelry, artwork, vintage decor, home accessories, handbags and clothing from top indie Chicago designers are on display along Randolph Street between Ada Street and Ogden Avenue. 8 a.m. Sunday. $10. 312-951-9939.
Bonus: Complimentary trolley service to and from Water Tower Place runs hourly
Andersonville Music and Barbecue Festival
All proceeds help restore the historic stained glass collection of St. Gregory Church, so go ahead, have another plate of barbecue. Fare provided by Charlie’s Ale House and Merle’s Barbecue. Noon Saturday. $5. St. Gregory the Great Church parking lot, 5500 N. Ashland Ave. 773-561-3546.
Music highlights: Angel Melendez Mambo Orchestra, Outlaw Family Band
Lincoln Park Oktoberfest
Bavaria is sexier than ever this month. The two-day fest includes beer, brats and live music under a tent. 5 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. Saturday. $5 donation. Southport and Clybourn Avenues. 773-868-3010.
Music highlights: ABC, Ross Bon’s Mighty Blue Kings
World Music Festival
Psst: The gargantuan music festival continues through Thursday, so if you haven’t seen any of the 60 artists yet, you’ve still got time. See metromix.com for a complete schedule. Prices and venues vary. 312-742-1938.
Music highlights: Culture Music Club of Zanzibar, Fiamma Fumana
Musky Fest
Don’t miss the crowning of the Musky Queen by Lyn Brehmer of WXRT-FM 93.1 (9 p.m.). With live music, raffles, food and drinks. 11 a.m. Saturday. No cover. Will’s Northwoods Inn, 3030 N. Racine Ave. 773-528-4400.
Music highlights: Dime a Dozen, Blue Line Riders, 3rd Sunday and Whiskey Hollow
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Wicker Park Oktoberfest
Inaugural party includes beer, brats and live music by the Baldwin Brothers (Friday), British pop group Human League (Friday) and Men at Work’s Colin Hay (Saturday). 5 p.m. Sept. 29-30. $5 donation. Damen Avenue and Schiller Street. 773-868-3010.
Sixth Annual St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest
One of the city’s oldest churches celebrates its German roots with a weekend of bratwurst, beer and dancing. Also features live bands of both the rock and oompah variety. 5 p.m. Sept. 29; noon Sept. 30; 11:30 a.m. Oct. 1. $5. St. Alphonsus Church, 1429 W. Wellington Ave. 773-665-4682.
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