Festival Fun
- The Chosen Few Old School Reunion Picnic, an event dedicated to house music, features Chosen Few DJs Wayne Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter, Mike Dunn and guest DJs. From 8 a.m.-10 p.m. July 8 at Jackson Park, 63rd and Hayes. Tickets: $60+. Visit chosenfewdjs.com.
- Evanston Made presents the Plein Air Festival (July 9-16), a juried invitational that features work by artists who leave the studio behind and paint in the great outdoors. Fans of this style can watch the artists as they work as well as vote for and purchase their favorites. Artists will paint scenes around Evanston during the week with an exhibit of their work taking place on July 16. For more information, visit evanstonmade.org.
