The Magnificent Ambersons @ the Music Box

The Music Box's Orson Welles Weekend Matinee Series starts rolling with The Magnificent Ambersons, one of the few instances I can say that I've read the novel yet not seen the movie -- no film lover should miss seeing this on the big screen. His follow-up to Citizen Kane, Welle's adaptation of Booth Tarkington's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1918 novel, tells the story of a bratty rich kid who eventually gets the comeuppance he deserves against the backdrop of a rapidly changing, late 19th century America. While widely considered "mutilated" by studio cuts, my dad says it was still really good. June 19 & 20: 11:30 a.m.

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Beverly Arts Fair

The Beverly Arts Fair is also taking place this weekend at the Beverly Arts Center at 111th & Western. The two-day fine arts festival features fine art booths, food, drink and live music. Head on over June 19 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and June 20 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Artists of the Wall Festival

The 11th annual Artists of the Wall Festival also takes place this weekend. More than 100 local artist will collaborate on a 600-foot long mural along Chicago's lakefront at Loyola Park Beach. If you want to participate, pick up your entry form at the Loyola Park Fieldhouse at 1230 W. Greenleaf Avenue. The cost to enter is $20. Or, just come and watch and enjoy the entertainment including live music. The festival takes place June 19 and 20. The mural must be completed by 2 p.m. on June 20 with an awards ceremony at 5 p.m.

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Lincoln Park Festival

The Lincoln Park Festival kicks off this wekend with the usual mix of live music, food, and arts and crafts vendors. Your $7 "donation" benefits the Mid-North Association. Bands this year include the Waco Brothers and Glenn Tilbrook. The fun begins on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and June 20 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Taste of Randolph Street

This annual event includes live bands, cooking demonstrations, tasty treats from local restaurants, arts and crafts, and much more. The festival takes place near 1200 W. Randolph St. at Racine Avenue. Bands this year include Fountains of Wayne and Galactic. A suggested donation of $6 before 5 p.m. and $10 after 5 p.m. is "requested." Festival hours are June 18: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., June 19: Noon - 10 p.m., and June 20: Noon - 10 p.m.

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