APRIL
Race to Wrigley 5K Run
Saturday, April 24, 2010
8:00am — Start Time
Wrigley Field — Waveland and Clark
The 5th annual "Race to Wrigley" 5K Run starts and finishes at legendary Wrigley Field, will help kick off the 2010 baseball season while benefiting the Chicago Cubs Charities.
The course route proceeds through the streets of the Lake View neighborhood before returning to the stadium — where runners will run through Wrigley Field's ground level concourse, finishing under the famed Wrigley Field Marquee (located at Clark and Addison).
Chicago Cubs Charities supports community groups and organizations, programs and projects in the neighborhoods around Wrigley Field and throughout Chicagoland.
MAY
Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest
Saturday, May 29, 2010 — 12 Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday, May 30, 2010 — 12 Noon - 9:00pm
Sheffield from Belmont to School
Belmont and Sheffield has long been Lakeview's epicenter for all that's "happening" in Chicago among adults 18-34. Some of Chicago's most popular nightclubs, including Sheffield's, Berlin, Spin, Trader Todd's and Leona's, set the tone and ambiance and lend this area its reputation for a cutting edge musical scene.
The 26th annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival is a reflection of the lifestyle of this area. Boasting some of the hottest national, regional and local musical entertainment in Chicago, this festival also features fine arts, crafts and visual displays of new fashions. This festival is a true experience of all that's new and cutting edge in Chicago.
Donations will benefit the Central Lakeview Merchants Association.
JUNE
Chicago Pride Fest
Friday, June 25, 2010 — 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday, June 26, 2010 — 11:00am - 10:00pm
Halsted — between Waveland and Broadway
It's all about GLBT pride at Chicago Pride Fest on Friday and Saturday, June 25-26, the days before Chicago's iconic Pride Parade (Sunday, June 27). Pride Fest showcases an eclectic lineup of arts & crafts, food and other vendors. It also features entertainment on two stages including one dedicated to some of Chicago's fine performers in the gay community.
Donations will benefit the Northalsted Business Alliance.
JULY
Halsted Tastes Better
Monday, July 12, 2010
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Aldine and Halsted
Celebrate Bastille Day and summer on Chicago's north side at Halsted Tastes Better, presented by the Northalsted Business Alliance. The festival offers visitors a vibrant mix of savory foods, refreshing drinks and lively music. It is the perfect way to enjoy the summer season. Crowds flock annually to the area to sample the finest dishes and drinks that the neighborhood restaurants have to offer. In addition to the culinary festivities, you can enjoy live music and cheer on your favorite server in The Waitperson's Race.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
Summer on Southport
Saturday, July 31, 2010 — 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday, August 1, 2010 — 11:00am - 9:00pm
Southport — between Waveland and Grace
Summer on Southport is a unique event taking place this summer in Chicago and includes the 8th Annual Children’s Festival. Southport gives attendees a delicious, eclectic mixture of the culinary, visual, and performing arts.
This two-day community festival is located at 3700 N. Southport at Waveland near Wrigley Field — home of the Chicago Cubs. Southport is one of the city’s mecca shopping/nightlife districts and includes beautifully maintained tree-lined streets, with rows of lovely houses in all manner of architectural styles.
Local artisans will showcase their wares and local restaurants and eateries will offer your favorite summer food. Our Sunday Gospel Brunch will provide an early morning opportunity to join us in this celebration of community.
AUGUST
Northalsted Market Days
Saturday, August 7, 2010 — Sunday, August 8, 2010
11:00am - 10:00pm
Halsted — between Belmont and Addison
North Halsted is one of Chicago's most popular year-round neighborhoods for both city residents and visitors. This popularity gets magnified during Northalsted Market Days® — the Midwest's largest two-day street festival.
Market Days spans four city blocks and has 17 entrance gates. The event features four music stages where more than 40 top-name local and national music acts perform.