SOOOO much to do this weekend! Let's get it all in before school starts…
The 94th Bud Billiken Parade steps off in just a few minutes in Bronzeville… if you can’t make it there in person, check it out live on ABC7 with Cheryl Burton, Jim Rose & Hosea Sanders. Plus check this out -- the South Side Home Movie Project at the University of Chicago unearthed some vintage film from the home movies of Ramon Williams and among them all, you can catch old video of the Bud Billiken parade from 1948 and you can watch it here!
Tomorrow and Monday, see John Legend at Ravinia.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop tomorrow with LL Cool J’s The F.O.R.C.E. Tour also featuring The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, with special guests Common, Rakim, Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh and Bones, Thugs-N-Harmony at the United Center at 8 pm.
Today and tomorrow, catch My House Music Festival starring Marshall Jefferson, Derrick Carter and more at Harrison Park, 18th & Wood in Pilsen.
NortHalsted Market Days is this weekend along Halsted between Addison & Belmont with Crystal Waters and many other great performers.
Sundays on State wraps up tomorrow from 11am-6pm as that great street closes to traffic between Lake & Adams for a free, interactive block party with art, culture, shopping, food & more!
African Restaurant Week runs through August 20th, featuring specials and discounts at African eateries throughout the city. A few participating spots include Garifuna Flava, Batter and Berries, Goree Cuisine and Yassa. You can see the full lineup here.
Whatever you choose, have fun and don’t let me EVER hear you say you don’t have anything to do!