African Festival of the Arts
When: 10 a.m. Friday-Monday
Where: Washington Park, 5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Entry: $10-$15
Get there: No. 4 Cottage Grove bus; 51st Street Green Line “L” stop
The basics: This 19th annual bash, billed as Chicago’s largest neighborhood festival, ushers in more than 300 vendors selling original art, jewelry, clothing, skin care products and more. If needed, take a breather in the beer and wine garden, and check out scores of pavilions showcasing African drumming and dance, films, authors, and fine arts. Three stages of live music feature Fertile Ground and Al Hudson (Friday), Big Daddy Kane and Rachelle Farrell (Saturday), Kool & The Gang and Rhymefest (Monday).
Don’t miss: A food court stocked with African cuisine such as jerk chicken and Wolof rice from Senegal
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