German history on wheels: Historian Michael Luick-Thrams created a moving history museum and it’s rolling into Chicago this weekend. Housed in a converted school bus, this traveling exhibition is filled with historical information from WWI, the 1918 flu pandemic, the Great Depression, and more. Special Q&A sessions with the creator are available each day. “Bus-eum” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 16 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17 at DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave.; free, RSVP at dankhaus.com
Harmony is a meal away: Chef Maurine Jackson is expanding from all things food to bringing communities together through all the good, bad, and ugly using food and drink. Four different meal options are available this weekend in this new, multi-building social club. Gather with neighbors for civic engagement and rekindle the togetherness of the neighborhood. Joining Guild Row and Chef Jackson are Apologue Liqueurs, Big Star Margaritas, Pilot Project Brewing, and ROVM Hard Kombucha. “No Bad Days” beginning at 2 p.m. July 17 at Guild Row, 3130 N. Rockwell St.; menu prices vary. Reservations are available at guildrow.co
Nothing says a good time like the ’90s: Lit, the band that gave us the classic “My Own Worst Enemy” joins the party for a night of all things 1990s. Special guests Swizzle Tree, All American Throwbacks, and Basket Case Chicago open the show while guests participate in 90s trivia, a throwback costume contest, and more. “The Ultimate 90s Fest” from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. July 17 at Afterlife Music Hall, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard; tickets $20+ at afterlifechi.com
All things automobile under one roof: McCormick Place is now open for live events and is hosting a special edition of the Chicago Auto Show, utilizing nearly 500,000-square-feet of indoor space. New this year, the show is expanding to the outdoors offering guests more opportunities for test drives and presentations such as demos from the much anticipated Ford Bronco. Chicago Auto Show runs through July 19 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive; tickets $10-$13; chicagoautoshow.com
Music is better on the beach: Corona Electric Beach is touring the U.S. and their Chicago stop features eight hours of music and renowned DJs. Head to the beach for some sun, full-service bar, and local vendors while bands play all day, presented by Chicago Sport & Social Club. “Volleywood” from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 17 at North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive; tickets $35+ at volleywoodchicago.com
It’s a city-wide block party: Gather with friends and neighbors from communities all over Chicago for food, drink, local attractions, and art. This weekend’s event hosts over 50 vendors and offers something for everyone. All public safety protocols are strictly enforced. “Sundays on State” from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 18 on State Street between Lake and Madison; free tickets at loopchicago.com
Underground Chicago celebrates 15 years: After 15 months of being closed, The Underground is back to celebrate its 15th year in style. The re-opening weekend includes dance tracks hosted by DJ A-Trak (Kanye West’s original tour DJ) and a Summer Soiree hosted by Select Model Management. “Grand Reopening Weekend” from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. July 16 and 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. July 17 at The Underground Chicago, 56 W. Illinois St.; reservations at theundergroundchicago.com
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