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Welcome to Families in the Loop’s Community Calendar, where it’s now super easy to share, view, and experience all of Chicago's amazing parent- and family-centric happenings. Browse through to find hip and exciting events just for parents or for the whole family. Got an activity you’d like to share? Fab! Add it by clicking on the submission form below. It’s all here and all for you, courtesy of the hottest hub for Chicago parents, Families in the Loop!

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June 10, 2012

Ribfest Chicago

2012 Dates | Friday, June 8 | Saturday, June 9 | Sunday, June 10

Lincoln / Damen / Irving Park

 

Thank you to all of the bands who have submitted their band information for Ribfest Chicago 2012! Submissions were closed on 2/1/12. At this time, all information has been submitted to our entertainment committee for review. If they are interested, we will follow up with you regarding your band.

Ribfest 2012 Forms
Please download, complete and submit to Big Buzz Idea Group at 3332 W. Foster Ave., #121, Chicago, IL 60625

Ribfest Promotional Sheet
Sponsorship Registration
Food Vendor Application
City of Chicago Food Vendor Permit Application
Market Vendor Application
Kids Square Application
Equipment Rental Form
Volunteer Registration

Amateur Rib-Eating Contest Registration

 

 

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Start: June 8, 2012
End: June 10, 2012
Venue: Lincoln/Damen/Irving Park
Address:
Chicago, IL, 60618, United States

Printers Row Lit Fest

 

Printers Row Live with Chad Harbach

Printers Row Live with Chad Harbach

Harbach to discuss “The Art of Fielding”

Chad Harbach will join Literary Editor Elizabeth Taylor for a discussion of his book, “The Art of Fielding,” on May 7. On the best-seller list since it was published, Harbach’s book is the first selection for the Printers Row Book of the Month. The discussion will begin at 7 p.m. at The Latin School of Chicago, 59 W. North Blvd.; $15.

Special programs

Lit Fest sponsors

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Start: June 10, 2012 10:00 am
End: June 10, 2012 6:00 pm
Venue: Printers Row
Address:
Dearborn from Congress to Polk, Chicago, IL, United States

47th Annual Midsommarfest

Midsommarfest is Andersonville’s annual summer street festival, now entering its 47th year. Each year, nearly 50,000 people throng Clark Street from Foster to Catalpa for two days of music, dancing, kids’ entertainment, and delicious food. Vendors from around the region sell their wares to passers-by, while ethnic dance troupes and cutting-edge bands keep the party going.

We are very excited to announce that this year’s 47th annual Midsommarfest street festival will kick off on Friday evening, June 8th with a special performance by 16 Candles! This opening night celebration will take place on Clark Street between Balmoral and Catalpa Avenues beginning at 5:00 pm, and will also feature food from some of your favorite local restaurants and of course cold beer and sangria.

Besides being a first for our beloved neighborhood festival, this Friday night event will also benefit the Andersonville Development Corporation and their work to create a more sustainable business district – socially, economically and environmentally. Through their community focused mission, ADC manages business attraction and retention, small business technical assistance, market research and eco-Andersonville events and activities.

We look forward to kicking off the summer in Andersonville a day early this year, and we look forward to continuing to celebrate our great neighborhood with you!

Start: June 8, 2012 6:00 pm
End: June 10, 2012 5:00 pm
Venue: Andersonville
Address:
United States

Chicago Blues Festival

Chicago Blues Festival

 

Legendary Artist Mavis Staples To Headline 2012 Chicago Blues Fest

Mavis Staples

 

The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago’s Music Festivals. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the “Blues Capital of the World.” Past performers include Bonnie Raitt, Ray Charles, B.B. King, the late Bo Diddley, Buddy Guy and the late Koko Taylor.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES

Hours

Friday & Saturday

  • 11 am -  9:30 pm

Sunday

  • 11 am – 9 pm

 


All talent bookings are complete. Look for information on how to submit for next year’s festival in late September.

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Chicago Blues Festival Sponsors

 

Sponsors

Sponsors of the 2012 Chicago Blues Festival.

 

 

Chicago Blues Festival Press Room

 

Blues Festival Press Room

Find information about obtaining media credentials for Blues Festival.

 

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FREE Admission • Grant Park • June 8, 9 & 10, 2012

 

Chicago Blues Festival Preview Events

Preview Events

Blues Season will take place in several venues around Chicago including Daley Plaza (above) on Monday, June 4th.

 

Chicago Blues Festival Saturday, June 9th Schedule

Saturday, June 9

Saturday’s headliners include Billy Branch

and the Sons and Blues, Rev. K M Williams, Paul Kaye, Steady Rollin Bob Margolin and Floyd Taylor (above)

 

Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

Helpful information for planning your visit to Chicago for the Blues Festival.

 

Chicago Blues Festival Friday, June 8th Schedule

Friday, June 8

The 2012 Chicago Blues Festival kicks-off on Friday, June 8th with performances by Joe Louis Walker, Eddie C. Campbell and Texas Johnny Brown (above).

 

Chicago Blues Festival Sunday, June 10th Schedule

Sunday, June 10

Mavis Staples (above) closes out the Chicago Blues Festival with a performance at the Petrillo Music Shell.

 

About The Festival

About The Festival

Helpful information on the Chicago Blues Festival.


 

Start: June 8, 2012
End: June 10, 2012
Venue: Grant Park
Address:
Chicago, IL, United States
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