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TODAY
Monday, May 6
Slowdown
BY DAY
Sunday, June 21 2015
Vintage Garage
Vintage Garage returns to the parking garage at 5051 N. Broadway, today from 10am to 5pm. There's a special focus on vinyl records and musical equipment at this month's show, but you'll still find antiques, vintage fashion and jewelry, accessories and more. $5 admission.
Make Music Chicago
Rush Hour Concerts presents Make Music Chicago, an all-day, citywide music-making festival as a part of the world holiday Fete de la Musique, annually held on the summer solstice. The free music celebration will cover the city with live performances and audience engagement events. Music makers of all skill levels, ages, and musical styling will gather in Chicago's public spaces to perform music of all genres. The festival will feature 200 performances and events across 80 locations in 20 of the city's neighborhoods. Performances start at 10am and run though 10pm or later; see the schedule for shows near you. Free.
Pride Fest
Pride Fest hits Boystown this weekend, on Halsted Street between Addison and Grace from 11am to 9pm. Party in the street, shop the vendors, see the sights and catch music on multiple stages all day. Among the featured performers today are Big Freedia, Inaya Day and St. Lucia. $7 suggested donation.
Green Music Festival
The Green Music Festival returns to Wicker Park, on Damen between North and Schiller, from noon to 10pm Saturday and today. Enjoy live music on two stages -- one of which will be powered by bicycle -- and check out eco-friendly food and craft vendors, a kid-friendly family area, and more. $5 suggested donation.
Taste of Randolph
Taste of Randolph runs June 19-21 on Randolph Street from Peoria to Racine. Sample food from local restaurants, check out vendors and enjoy live music, including headliners Elephant Revival, Best Coast, Fort Knox Five, the New Mastersounds, Altered Tapes and Edamame; see the schedule for full lineup info. The fest is open from noon to 10pm today. $10 suggested donation at the door, or pay for access to the VIP lounges and private restrooms.
Chicago Women's Funny Festival
The fourth annual Chicago Women's Funny Festival is back at Stage773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., June 18-21. Check out some great female comedians and sketch comedy troupes on four stages, beginning at 2pm today; see the schedule for lineup details. Tickets are $15 per set, or get a festival daypass for $57. Doors open at 1:45pm.
The Marrow @ Whistler
The Marrow reading series returns to The Whistler, 2421 N. Milwaukee Ave., tonight at 6pm. Featured readers include Samantha Bailey, Carly Oishi, Ines Bellina and Molly Each. Naomi Huffman and Leah Pickett host. No cover, 21+
Damien Rice and Iron & Wine @ Pritzker Pavilion
Damien Rice and Iron & Wine perform at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph St., tonight at 7pm. Tickets are $25 for the lawn, $59.50-$75 for pavilion seats. All ages.
