Five Fun Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Go see SummerDance, Gillian Welch, the Grant Park Music Festival, and more.
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The Top Five Things to Do in Chicago This Week
See Magritte! See Pride Fest! Plus, there’s art, dance, music, and more.
Summer Music
While hip-hop may be Chicago’s hottest musical export (Exhibit A: the South Side’s Chance the Rapper collaborating with English emote machine James Blake), the city’s summer performance season has plenty to offer those who prefer Nickel Creek to Chief Keef. Read on for the highlights, including nomadic jazz showcases only for those in the know (which will soon include you), a 12-hour, 80-venue orgy of classical music, and, of course, more rock fests than you can shake a glow stick at.
Jazz, Blues, and Soul
A chat with Chicago legend Mavis Staples—and the best ways to go beyond the Green Mill for great live music in the city.
Rock and Pop
Hear what Chicago’s festival planners are listening to—and see our critic’s picks for the best bets at Pitchfork and Lollapalooza.
Hip-Hop
From Drill to Bop to styles that defy categorization, here’s your guide to hip hop in Chicago in summer 2014—including the 11 hottest shows to see from now ’til August.
Classical Music
Hear some of the best outdoor music in the city this summer—and catch a ton of performances on the solstice, June 21.
Folk, Country, and World
Hear the best songs from Chicago’s Bloodshot records over 20 years—and a word from local up-and-comer Ryley Walker.
Five Fun Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Ride your bike to see the Carolina Chocolate Drops, watch This Is Our Youth, and more.