The Best Things To Do In Chicago

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Find the best things to do in Chicago this weekend with our guide to concerts, exhibitions, festivals and more.

Welcome to another weekend! Take a load off by soaking in a spa or spending some time at the best Chicago attractions. Street fest season has arrived with the return of Chicago Mayfest, the Renegade Craft Fair and the Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair. You can also catch live jazz string performances, attend a chocolate fest in Long Grove or run a marathon along the lakefront. So ready to make the most of your time off? Check out the rest of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend.

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Events and to do this weekend in Chicago

1. Chicago Mayfest

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.

2. Renegade Craft Fair

Renegade Craft Fair’s flagship event returns to Andersonville, taking over a stretch of Clark Street spanning from Bryn Mawr to Edgewater Avenue. Attendees will be able to shop the handmade wares of more than 250 vendor booths, selling everything from candles and screenprints to jewelry and pottery. The fair also boasts food and drink from local restaurants, so you won’t have to go hungry (or thirsty) while you shop.

3. Lincoln Roscoe Art and Craft Fair

Taking place on Lincoln Avenue between Roscoe and School Streets, this two-day event will present more than 75 vendors selling handmade art—including paintings, sculptures and fiber pieces—as well as jewelry and decor. The weekend will also have live music, festival food and a selection of brews for purchase curated by Bitter Pops.

4. Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk

Get an inside look at eight Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings—including private residences normally closed off to the public—as part of this one-day touring event run by the iconic architect’s trust,

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