Cubs host the Pirates (Thursday-Sunday)
The Cubs have a chance to make a real splash in the NL Central this weekend with a four-game set against their division rivals, the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Chicago Mayfest (Friday-Sunday)
Say a hearty hello to (almost) summer at Mayfest, the annual street party in Lincoln Park that’s outfitted with the usual selection of local vendors, tasty food, cover bands and ice-cold beverages. This year, the event will feature the Armitage Art Show, letting attendees experience Chicago’s top artists as they showcase and sell their works and present interactive art demonstrations.
Chicago Margarita Festival (Friday-Sunday)
This inaugural Margarita Festival in Pilsen promises three days of tasty Latin bites, live music, local art and (of course) refreshing cocktails. You’ll have over 15 varieties of margs to try, from classic to unique options, and be able to browse goods from local merchants. The entertainment lineup boasts cover bands Fuze (Santana), Revelacion de Amor (Mana) and local DJs.
CKY at Metro (Friday)
Bam Margera’s brother, Jess, and his band CKY storm the Metro on Friday night for a night of debauchery. Tickets can be purchased here.
Say Anything at the Aragon (Friday)
Say Anything is celebrating 20 years of …Is A Real Boy, a standout third-wave emo record. They’ll be playing that record in full in front of a packed Aragon Ballroom on Friday night. Get there early for folk-punk icons AJJ, who play second.
Bad Religion & Social Distortion at Salt Shed (Saturday)
Two punk rock legends, Bad Religion & Social Distortion, play The Salt Shed for the first time ever on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd. They’ll follow that up with an encore performance at The Riv on Monday. Tickets are still available for that performance here.
Chicago Bacon & Bourbon Fest with Free Game Play at HQ Beercade (Saturday)
It’s time to get down on all three of the greatest things on this earth: bacon, bourbon, and arcade games! Get ready for a mouth-watering experience filled with delicious bacon, smooth bourbon, and (hopefully) some high-scoring arcade game rounds. Tickets include 8 bourbon tastings, 8 bacon bites, free arcade gameplay, discounted specialty cocktails, and more!
Kathleen Hanna – Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk at Illinois Institute of Technology – Hermann Hall (Saturday)
A trailblazing feminist icon, Kathleen Hanna changed the punk scene in the 90’s with her bands, Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. This rebel girl is back with her electric, searing memoir that takes us into her tumultuous childhood, her early years on the scene, and her connections with other music icons like Kurt Cobain, Joan Jett, and the Beastie Boys. Join Chicago Humanities with Women & Children First, Chicago’s feminist bookstore since 1979, for an evening with the music legend in conversation with Puja Patel, Editor-in-Chief of Pitchfork, on how both the hard and the joyful times fuel her revolutionary art and music.
Join Q101 for the Fight For Air Climb (Sunday)
The Chicago Fight For Air Climb is returning to Soldier Field, featuring one-of-a-kind views and the best set of stairs this side of Lake Michigan. Soldier Field is the perfect setting for a day of fun, challenge and camaraderie.
Join Q101 at the NASCAR All Star Race watch party at Emporium Arcade Bar! (Sunday)
Gear up for the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race, where the excitement of high-speed racing meets the Windy City! This historic street race, which takes place in downtown Chicago, promises heart-pounding action and adrenaline-fueled moments. And guess what? A NASCAR Chicago Pace vehicle will be onsite, adding an extra layer of intensity to the event.
