Festival Fun
- The Chicago Air and Water Show returns with its annual roster of military and civilian performers and aerial demonstration teams. Expect thrilling presentations by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and more. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 20-21 along the lakefront from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street. Admission is free. Visit chicagoairandwatershow.us.
- Rudio Fest, the three-day Latin alternative music festival, returns with performances by Cuco, Babasonicos, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Carla Morrison, Cypress Hill, Maldita Vecindad, Ed Maverick, Siddhartha, Goyo and many more. From 3-10 p.m. Aug. 19, 1-10 p.m. Aug. 20-21 in Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph. Tickets: $99+. Visit rudiofest.com.
- Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival features more than 130 juried artists and their creations including paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, furniture and more. From noon-5 p.m. Aug. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 20-21 at 800 Church, Evanston. Admission is free. Visit amdurproductions.com.
- Clark After Dark is USO of Illinois’ annual block party celebrating America’s military service members and their families. Enjoy food, drinks and live music. From 4-10 p.m. Aug. 18 on Hubbard Street between Clark and LaSalle. Admission: $10. Visit starevents.com.
- Ribfest Chicago offers plenty of good eats, artists and vendors, music and children’s activities. Also, BBQ masters compete for the title of “Best Ribs.” From 5-10 p.m. Aug. 19, noon-10 p.m. Aug. 20-21 on Lincoln Avenue from Damen to Irving Park. Admission: $10, $20 for families suggested donation. Visit ribfest-chicago.com.
- In Rogers Park, Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest presents a diverse selection of more than 120 artists, live music, a food court, dance performances and family activities. From 6-9 p.m. Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 21 on Glenwood from Farwell to Lunt. Admission is free. Visit glenwoodave.org.
- The Jollof Festival is a day-long celebration of the many variations of this one-pot rice dish, unique to various West African countries. Some consider it the predecessor to Cajun jambalaya. At 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park. Tickets: $20-$45. Visit promontorychicago.com.
- Roscoe Village PorchFest is an afternoon of live music from the porches of neighborhood residents featuring more than 30 local musicians. From 1-5 p.m. Aug 21 between Addison to Wellington and Ravenswood to Western. Tickets: $10-$40. Visit lakeviewroscoevillage.org/porchfest.
- Throw down a picnic blanket and enjoy Sangria Fest which features food from local restaurants alongside pitchers of sangria. Plus, there’s multi-cultural music and dancing or create a masterpiece in the Paint & Sip lounge. Aug. 20-21 in Humboldt Park, 3015 W. Division. Tickets: $15-$80. Visit sangriafestivalchicago.com.
