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Northalsted Market Days
When: 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday
Where: Halsted Street between Belmont Avenue and Addison Street in Boystown
Entry: $7 donation
Get there: No. 77 Belmont bus; Belmont Blue Line “L” stop
The basics: Finding a party in Boystown is easier than spotting Trixies in Wicker Park, and this weekend is no exception. In fact, you’re better off avoiding the ‘hood altogether if you’re not in the party spirit, because this diverse blowout, billed as the Midwest’s largest two-day outdoor fest, means business with more than 400 vendors, live music on four stages and top people-watching opportunities.
Don’t miss: Headlining acts Powder and Expose (Saturday) and Jennifer Holliday and Think Floyd (Sunday).
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NIGHTCRAWLERS
Phantom Planet and DJ duo Rocktapussy kept the crowds moving at the Metromix Music Lounge during Lollapalooza’s Sunday wrap party at Hard Rock Hotel. For more pics and a full Lolla recap, check outmetromix.com.
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MORE FESTIVALS
– Caribbean Festival. Celebrate Jamaican independence in Union Park Friday through Sunday with reggae artists Beres Hammond, Cecile, Yellowman, Frankie Paul, Lt. Stitchie, R&B singer A’ngela Winbush and others.
– Ginza Holiday: A Japanese Cultural Festival. The Midwest Buddhist Temple in Old Town is transformed into a Japanese marketplace at this 53rd annual fest with food, drumming and fine crafts. Friday through Sunday.
Gold Coast Art Fair. See 300 artists at this 51st annual juried event. Includes food and wine vendors and a Saturday visit from Food Network host Ted Allen. Friday through Sunday.
– Korean Street Festival. The 13th annual event along Bryn Mawr Avenue, from Kedzie to Kimball avenues, features traditional and contemporary entertainment on two stages, Korean fare and vendors. Saturday and Sunday.
– Taylor Street Festa Italiana. Little Italy gets festive along Taylor Street between Ashland Avenue and Loomis Street, including Trippin’ Billies (Friday), Bon Jovi tribute band Slippery When Wet (Saturday) and the cast of “Jersey Boys” (Sunday). Also features food, culinary demos and a bocce tournament.
– West Fest 2008. The Redwalls and Catfish Haven (Saturday) and the Meat Puppets and Bound Stems (Sunday) headline this indie-rock fest at Chicago and Damen Avenues. DJs, food vendors and crafters are on hand.
– REBECCA PALMORE, METROMIX EVENTS PRODUCER
