This weekend, seek and find unique vintage pieces at flea markets at events based in Chicago’s West and South Side neighborhoods. Taste the best of “Malt Row” at the Ravenswoods on Tap craft beer festival. Create change through conversations with the Chicago Community Bond Fund summer celebration. Catch musical acts from around the world at the city’s only beach based music festival, Mamby on the Beach, plus more things to check out in Chicago this weekend.
Style:
Hyde Park Flea Market
Sunday | June 24th | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
53rd and Harper Court| Free
Hyde Park Flea Market is a monthly showcase of unique vintage finds ranging from furniture to clothes, jewelry, and other rare oddities. Shop antique goods and rarities on this South Side this Sunday. Get more details on vendors participating in the event by heading over to the event page here.
Randolph Street Market: Red, White, & Cool
Saturday – Sunday | June 23rd – 24th | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Randolph Street Market | 1341 W Randolph St. | $0 – $10
Randolph Street Market Festival continues their outdoor and indoor summer market this month featuring 300 vendors with the best vintage, antique, & repurposed furniture, art, decor, ephemera, vintage fashion for men/women, fancy foods, global goods and much more. The family-friendly market not only features a plethora of vendors, but market bars, cabanas, and shade shack for lounging and listening to a live band every day. To learn more about this month’s Randolph Street Market, be sure to visit their website here.
Food:
Ravenswood on Tap
Saturday – Sunday | June 23rd – 24th | Time Varies
Ravenswood Ave and Berteau Ave.| $0 – $35
Celebrate one of the country’s most prolific craft brewery communities this weekend at the 3rd annual Ravenswoods on Tap Craft Beer Festival. The event, held in Ravenswood’s “Malt Row” is a two-day outdoor event featuring beer and spirits from local breweries, food from some of Chicago’s favorite restaurants and food trucks, a lineup of local live musicians, and handmade goods from local retailers and artists. Grab your pre-sale packages and save money a little money on drinks at the event. For more details, be sure to check out RavendsoowdChicago.org/ontap.
Women EFFEN Rock! Brunch Series: Beauty Edition
Sunday | June 24th | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Zed 451 | 739 N Clark St. | $40
Join a few boss babes over brunch, for an event surrounding Black beauty and its evolvement in media and popular culture. Learn the hottest nail, hair, makeup, and beauty trends from Chicago’s most well-known beauty insiders, while sipping and savoring buffet brunch in River North. Grab your tickets to the event, powered by EFFEN Vodka, by visiting the event page here.
Good:
CCBF Summer Party
Thursday | June 21st | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Goodman Residence | 3000 N Lake Shore Dr. | $100
The Chicago Community Bond Fund (CCBF) invites you to a night of great food, drinks, conversation, and music. The party will feature discussions lead by Christian Snow from Assata’s Daughters and Emmanuel Andre of Circles & Ciphers. Live performances by acclaimed musicians, a silent auction, open bar, and a BBQ style buffet dinner provided by Inspiration Kitchens. All proceeds from the event will support the ongoing missions of CCBF, Assata’s Daughters, and Circles & Ciphers. Join fellow changemakers for this summer party by purchasing your tickets here.
Arts & Culture:
Logan Square Arts Festival
Friday – Saturday | June 22nd – 24th | Time Varies
Logan Square at Kedzie, Logan, and Milwaukee | Free
Make your way to the heart of Logan Square for a festival that brought out over 35,000 guests last year. The Logan Square Arts festival is a three-day celebration of the creativity, diversity, and vitality of Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. The festival features two stages of live music, visual art, performance art, dance, and of course, some of the neighborhoods well-known food vendors plus much more. Be sure to see the full schedule of events, perfect for the whole family by visiting the website.
Mamby on the Beach
Saturday – Sunday | June 23 -24th | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Oakwood Beach | 4100 S. Lake Shore Dr. | $94- $189
Mamby on the Beach, the only summer beach festival on Lake Michigan is this weekend in Chicago. The two-day music event features a diverse set of performers representing various music genres from around the world. Headliners performing at this year’s festival include artist such as Common, Cupkakke, the Cold War Kids, plus many other locally and globally recognized artists. Tickets are still available for this weekend’s event. Grab yours by visiting Mamby Beach.com.
What I’m Seeking:
This weekend I will be hanging out in the DMV area! I love Chicago, but I need a little getaway. See what I am seeking in DC and the surrounding areas by following me on Instagram at The Haute Seeker all weekend long!