2017 – Southport Corridor News and Events

Chicago’s Southport Corridor – Fall 2017

A picture-perfect November day on the Southport Corridor!

Tuco & Blondie

Starbucks

Jeni\’s Splendid Ice Cream, Southport CTA Station

Quiroga\’s Car Wash

Lululemon

M2 Boutique

K. Hall Design, Free People, Amazon Books

J. Crew and SoulCycle

Galleria Liquors, Rise Sushi

Coda Di Volpe

Southport Lanes

Taco Fest is this Weekend

Ready for Taco Fest for 2017? Here are the event details!

Sam Adams Lakeview Taco Fest

Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 16-17

Time: 11am to 10pm Daily

Location: On Southport between Addison & Roscoe in Chicago

The glorious taco will again be in the spotlight when the tortilla-wrapped fave is celebrated at this annual flavor-filled food happening that returns for its fifth year in 2017. It’s also a celebration of seasonal beers as well as the start of autumn.

Whether one prefers their shells filled with traditional chicken, steak, chorizo and beef, or stuffed with imaginative ingredients such as mushrooms, seafood, goat and duck, this September fest in the bustling Southport Corridor has become a wildly popular fixture to the Windy City’s food fest scene. Each year well over a dozen local eateries challenge themselves to make the tastiest tacos.

The fest also features special beer and taco pairings, two music stages, crowd-pleasing Mexican wrestlers, activities for kids, and visitors can text vote for Chicago’s “Best Taco.”

A $10 suggested donation benefits the Friends of Lakeview & the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce.

Photos from previous Taco Fests:

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May 2017

James Beard Foundation Awards, May 1, Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker
Polish Constitution Day Parade – Saturday, May 6 Parade Chicago at 11.30 am., Columbus Drive from Balbo Street to Monroe Street
Chicago Zine Fest (small underground publications), May 5 – 6, various locations near West side
Viva Cinco De Mayo Festival, May 5-7, Toyota Park
Chicago Beer Classic, May 6, 2017, Soldier Field
Polish Constitution Day Parade, 11:30 am. May 6, S. Columbus Drive (from Balbo Street to Monroe Street)
Kids and Kites Festival, May 6, 2017, Montrose Park
Lilac Time, May 6 – 21, 2017, Lombard, IL.
Manifest Urban Arts Festival, Friday May 12 2017, Columbia College, inside and outside
Lincoln Park Zoo Food Truck Social, Saturday, May 13, 6:30–10:30 pm. 2001 N. Clark, Lincoln Park Zoo
Cover Your Bases Pub Crawl, May 13, Wrigleyville
Chicago Craft Beer Week, May 18 to 25, various locations
Mayfest, May 19 – 21, 3100 N. Ashland Ave.
Long Grove Chocolate Fest, May 19 to 21, 208 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, IL.
Wright Plus Housewalk, May 20, Oak Park & River Forest, IL.
Lincoln Park Wine Festival, May 20 & 21, Lincoln Park
Bark in the Park, May 21, Soldier Field (new location)
Andersonville Wine Walk, May 21, Andersonville neighborhood
Mole de Mayo, May 26 to 28, Pilsen, Ashland and 18th Street
Navy Pier Summer Fireworks, Memorial Day through Labor Day, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Navy Pier
Chicago Memorial Day Parade, noon, May 27, 2017, State St. from Lake to Van Buren
Randolph Street Market Festival, May 27-28, 2017, 1350 block W. Randolph between Ada and Ogden
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, Saturday & Sunday, May 27-28, North Sheffield from Belmont to Roscoe
Bike the Drive, May 28, Lake Shore Drive
Beer Under Glass, May TBA, Garfield Park Conservatory

June 2017

Maifest Chicago, June 1 – June 4, Lincoln Square at Lincoln Ave. and Leland Ave.
32nd Chicago Gospel Music Festival, June 2–3, 2017, Millennium Park
Lincoln Park Greek Fest, June 2 – 4, St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Harvard Milk Days, June 2 – 4, 2017, Harvard, IL.
Wingout Chicago, June 3 and 4, 2 to 6 pm. St. Michael’s parking lot in Old Town
Taste of Little Village: Flavors of Mexico, Friday-Sunday, June 2 to 4, noon to 10 pm., 26th & Sacramento (Little Village)
LaGrange Pet Parade, June 3, line-up, 8:30 am., Cossitt Ave. & LaGrange Rd.
Hyde Park Brew Fest, June 3 & 4, 1 to 7 pm., 53rd and Harper
Millennium Park Summer Workouts, Wednesdays & Saturdays, June 3–September 2, 2017, Millennium Park
Do Division, Friday June 2 2017 – Sunday June 4 2017, Division St. between Damen Ave and Wood St.
57th Street Art Fair, June 3 – 4, Hyde Park
Wicker Park’s Green Music Fest, June 10 – 11, 2017, Damen between North and Schiller
Andersonville Midsommarfest, June 9 to 11, Andersonville on Clark
Ribfest Chicago, June 9 to11, Lincoln Ave. north of Irving Park Rd.
Chicago Blues Festival, June 9 to 11, Millennium Park
Spring Awakening Music Festival, June 9 to 11, Addams/Medill Park
Naked bike ride, June 10, 2017, 6-8 pm. check in at an undisclosed location
Printers Row Lit Fest, June 10 & 11, S. Dearborn and Polk
Pilsen Food Truck Social, Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11, 18th Street at Allport
Ravinia Festival, June 8-September 10, Highland Park (northern suburbs), Summer 2017 schedule, TBA, March 15
Old Town Art Fair, June 10 & 11, Old Town Triangle District
Wells Street Art Festival, June 10 & 11, Wells St. between North Ave. & Division
Movies in the Parks, June 12 – Aug. 28, 2017, over 250 movies in various Chicago locations
Millennium Park Summer Music Series, June 12 – Aug. 17, 2017, (Select Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30 pm.), Millennium Park
Fiestas Puertorriqueñas and Puerto Rican Parade, June 17, Division Street from Western Avenue to Sacramento Avenue, Humboldt Park
Oakley Festa Pasta Vino, June 16 to 18, 24th street & Oakley
6 Corners BBQ Fest, June 10 & 11, 2017, Portage Park, 4000 N. Milwaukee Ave. (at Irving Park Rd./Cicero Ave. to Belle Plaine)
Millennium Park Summer Film Series, Millennium Park movies, Tuesdays, June 13–August 29, 2017, Millennium Park
Grant Park Music Festival, June 14 – Aug. 19, 2017, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, free
Taste of Randolph, June 16-18, 2017, Randolph and Peoria St., West Loop
Craft Brews at the Zoo (formerly Brew to Be Wild), June 16 – 17, 2017 (6 to 10:30 p.m.), Lincoln Park Zoo
Custer Fair, June 17 & 18, Main St. & Chicago Ave., Evanston
Chicago Pride Fest, June 17 & 18, North Halsted, Boystown
Gold Coast Art Fair, June 17 & 18, Butler Field on E Monroe Street
Father’s Day BBQ, June 18, 2017, Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL.
Swedish Days, June 20 – 25, 2017, Downtown Geneva, IL.
Make Music Chicago, June 21, various locations
Chicago Ale Fest, June 23 – 24, Butler Field, Grant Park
Greek festival on Gold Coast, June 23 – 25, 2017, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Country LakeShake Music Festival, June 23 – 25, Northerly Island, Huntington Bank Pavilion
Elkhart Jazz Festival, June 23 to 25, 2017, downtown Elkhart, IN.
Chicago SummerDance, June 23 – September 10, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9:30 pm, and Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 pm. Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden (601 S. Michigan Ave.)
Chicago Food Truck Fest, June 24 & 25, 2400 S. Dearborn Street
Fountain Square Art Festival (37th annual), Saturday/Sunday, June 24 & 25, Evanston (Sherman and Church Streets)
Highland Park Festival of Fine Arts, June 24-25, downtown Highland Park
Ravenswood on Tap Beer Festival, June 24 & 25, 1801 W. Foster, in front of Empirical Brewery
Randolph Street Market Festival, June 24 – 25, 1340 W. Washington
Mamby on the Beach, Saturday June 24 2017 – Sunday June 25 2017, Oakwood Beach, Bronzeville/Oakland
Pride Parade, Sunday June 25, North Broadway, Boystown
Color in Motion 5K, June 25, Montrose Beach
Eyes to the Skies Festival (35th annual), June 28-July 2, Lisle Community Park, Lisle, IL (1825 Short St.)
50th annual Milwaukee Summerfest, June 28 – July 2, July 4 – July 9, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI.
Frontier Days Festival, June 30 to July 4, Recreation Park, Arlington Heights
Naperville RibFest, June 30 – July 3, 2017, Knoch Park, Naperville
FitzGerald’s American Music Festival, June 30 to July 3, 2017, FitzGerald’s, Berwyn, IL.
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, June 30 – July 2, 2017, Chicago Botanic Garden, Lake-Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL.
Windy City RibFest, June 30 – July 2, 2017, Uptown, Broadway & Lawrence
Oak Fest, June 29 – July 4, 2017, 159th & Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL.
Worlds Largest Block party at St. Pat’s, June 2017, date, TBA
Dragon boat races, June 2017, date TBA, Ping Tom Memorial Park, 300 W 19th Street
America’s Cup World Series, June 2017, date TBA, Navy Pier
L.A.T.E. Ride, cancelled for 2017
Navy Pier Summer Fireworks, Wednesdays & Saturdays, all month

July 2017

Eyes to the Skies Festival (35th annual), (started June 28), July 1 & 2, Lisle Community Park, Lisle, IL (1825 Short St.)
Chosen Few House Festival, July 1-2, Jackson Park
50th annual Milwaukee Summerfest, (started June 28) July 1, July 2, July 4 – July 9, Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI.
Frontier Days Festival, (started June 30) July 1 to July 4, Recreation Park, Arlington Heights
Naperville RibFest, (started June 30) July 1 – July 3, 2017, Knoch Park, Naperville
FitzGerald’s American Music Festival, (started June 30), July 1 to July 3, 2017, FitzGerald’s, Berwyn, IL.
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, (started June 30) July 1 & July 2, 2017, Lake-Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL.
Windy City RibFest, (started June 30) July 1 & July 2, 2017, Uptown, Broadway & Lawrence
Oak Fest, (started June 29), July 1 – July 4, 2017, 159th & Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL.
African/Caribbean International Festival of Life, July 1 to 4, Union Park
Fourth of July Fireworks, July 3, Navy Pier
Jazzin\’ at the Shedd, July 5-26 (Wednesdays) Shedd Aquarium
37th Annual Taste of Chicago, July 5–9, 2017, Grant Park
Square Roots Festival, Friday July 7 2017 – Sunday July 9 2017, Lincoln Square
Millennium Art Festival, July 7 – 9, Lake Street & Michigan Avenue
Ruido Fest, July 7 to July 9, Addams/Medill Park, Little Italy, UIC
West Fest, July 7 to July 9, Chicago Ave between Wood St and Damen Avenue
Irish American Heritage Festival, July 7 – 9, Irish American Heritage Center
Bristol Renaissance Faire, July 8 to September 4, Kenosha, WI.
Chicago Margarita Festival, July 8 & 9, South Shore Cultural Center
Roscoe Village Burger Fest, July 8 & 9, Belmont Avenue from Damen to Oakley
Arts & Crafts Festival, July 8 & 9, DuSable Museum
North Shore Festival of Arts, July 8 & 9, Old Orchard Shopping Center, Skokie, IL.
Pitchfork Music Festival, July 14 to July 16, Union Park
Windy City Smokeout – BBQ & Country Music Festival, July 14 to 16, 560 W. Grand Ave. on the river
Chicago Open Air Music Festival, July 14 to July 16, Toyota Park
Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, Parade of Boats, July 15, East End of Navy Pier
The Silver Room Block Party, July 15, Harper\’s Court Hyde Park
Southport Art & Music Fest, July 15 & 16, Waveland & Southport
Colombian Fest, July 15 to 17, Kelvyn Park
Rock ’n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon & 10K, Sunday, July 16, Grant Park, followed by an after-festival at Butler Field
Chinatown Summer Fair, July 16, South Wentworth Ave. at Cermak Rd.
Dearborn Garden Walk, July 16, near North side, Gold Coast
ulful Chicago Book Fair, July 16, 61st Street in between King Dr & Cottage Grove
artfest Michigan Avenue, July 21 – 23, Michigan Avenue, just north of the Chicago River
Taste of River North, July 21 – 23, Ward Park, Kingsbury & Erie
Sheffield Music Festival & Garden Walk, July 22 & 23, North Sheffield Ave. & Webster
Fiesta del Sol, July 27 – 30, Morgan and Ashland
Wicker Park Fest, July 29 – 30, North Avenue to Paulina Street
Randolph Street Market Festival, July 29 – 30, 1340 W Washington Blvd.
Taste of Lincoln Avenue, July 29 & 30, 2017, along Lincoln from Fullerton to Wrightwood
Continuing Chicago SummerDance, June 23 – September 10, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9:30 pm, and Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 p m.Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden (601 S. Michigan Ave.)
Navy Pier Summer Fireworks, Memorial Day through Labor Day, Wednesdays and Saturdays, Navy Pier
Millennium Park Summer Workouts, Wednesdays & Saturdays, Started June 3 continues to September 2, 2017, Millennium Park
Ravinia Festival, June 8-September 10, Highland Park
Movies in the Parks, June 12 – Aug. 28, 2017, over 250 movies in various Chicago locations

August 2017

Lollapalooza, August 3 to 6, 2017, Grant Park
Millennium Park Summer Music Series, August 3 to 17, Monday & Thursday evenings, Millennium Park
Jeff Fest, Arts & Music Festival, August 4 to 6, Jefferson Park at 4822 N Long Ave.
Edge Fest, August 6 & 7, North Broadway from Thorndale to Ardmore
Ginza Holiday Festival, August 11 to 13, Midwest Buddhist Temple, Old Town
Chicago Hot Dog Fest, August 11 – 13, Lincoln Park at Clark Street and W LaSalle Drive by the Chicago History Museum
Reggae Fest, August 11 – 13, Addams/Medill Park
Retro on Roscoe, August 11 to 13, Roscoe Village
Bud Billiken Parade, August 12, parade steps off south down MLK Drive from Oakwood Blvd followed by picnic in Washington Park
Northalsted Market Days, August 13 & 14, North Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison
Clark After Dark, August 17, River North
Festa Italiana, August 18 – 20,West Taylor Street at Ashland
Edison Park Fest, August 18 – 20, 6730 N Olmsted Avenue
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest, August 18 – 20, Glenwood Avenue, Rogers Park
Windy City Carnival, August 19, Midway Plaisance, University of Chicago
59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, August 19 & 20 (full rehearsal, August 18), North Avenue Beach
Taste of Greektown, August 25 to 27, 400 South Halsted Street
Randolph Street Market Festival, August 26 & 27, 1340 W Washington Blvd.
Transamerica Chicago Triathlon, August 27, Grant Park to Foster Beach
Chicago Fringe Festival, August 30 – September 10, Jefferson Park
39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, August 31–September 3, 2017, Grant Park, Millennium Park, Chicago Cultural Center & other venues
Millennium Park Summer Music & Film Series, Through August 29, Millennium Park
Chicago SummerDance, continuing to September 10, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9:30 pm, and Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 p m., Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden
Millennium Park Summer Workouts, Wednesdays & Saturdays, Started June 3 continues to September 2, 2017, Millennium Park
Movies in the Parks, June 12 – Aug. 28, 2017, over 250 movies in various Chicago locations

September 2017

39th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, ( started August 31), September 1 to 3, 2017, Grant Park,

Millennium Park, Chicago Cultural Center & other venues
North Coast Music Festival, September 1 to 3, 2017, Union Park
Great American Lobster Fest, September 1st, 2nd, & 3rd 2017, Navy Pier
African Festival of the Arts, September 1 – 4, 2017, Washington Park
Taste of Polonia, September 1 to 4, Copernicus Cultural and Civic Center, Jefferson Park
Fringe theater festival, September 1 – 10, 2017 (begins Aug. 30), Jefferson Park
Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park, September 8, 7:30 pm. Millennium Park
Festival de La Villita, September 8 – 10, 2017, 2700 W 26th Street
79th Street Renaissance Festival, September 8 – 10, 2017, Auburn Gresham, (Racine to Loomis)
19th Annual World Music Festival Chicago, September 8–24, 2017, various locations
Wings over Waukegan, September 9, 2017, Waukegan, IL. airport
Ukrainian Village Fest, September 9 – 10, 2017, Superior St. & Oakley
EXPO Art Week, September 13 – 17, Navy Pier and other locations
Riot Fest music festival, September 15 to 17, 2017, Douglas Park
26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, September 10, noon, on 26th St. at Albany
American Craft Exposition, September 15 – 17, 2017, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL.
Lakeview Taco Fest, September 16 – 17, 2017, along Southport Avenue
West Loop Art Fair, September 16 & 17, 2017, North Racine & West Fulton Market
Ravenswood ArtWalk, September 16 & 17, 2017, Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago Architecture Biennial, September 16 – January 7, 2018, various locations
West Loop Art Fest, September 17 to 19, Washington Boulevard from Aberdeen to Halsted
Hamburger Hop, September 22, 2017, rooftop Harris Theater
Oktoberfest Chicago, September 22 – 24, 2017, North Lincoln Ave. at Southport
Edgewater Arts Festival (formerly Edgewater Fall Art Fair), September 23 & 24, 2017, Broadway to Sheridan
Chicago Gourmet, September 23 & 24, Millennium Park
AAHH! Fest by Common, September 23 – 24, Union Park
Randolph Street Market Festival, September 23 – 24, 1340 W. Washington
Chicago Half Marathon, September 24, 2017, Jackson Park & lakefront
Historic Berwyn’s Bungalow Tour, September 24, 2017, Berwyn, IL.
Fall Dinner Crawl, September 26, 2017 (6 to 9 p.m.), Wicker Park & Bucktown neighborhoods
Apple Fest, September 29 – Oct. 1, 2017, Lincoln Square, Lincoln & Leland Avenues
St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest, September 29 – Oct. 1, 2017, under the tents in St. Benedict’s Courtyard
Taste Talks All-Star BBQ, September 29 – Oct. 1, 2017, Palmer Square Park
Lisle Ale Fest, September 30, 2017, Lisle, IL.
City Made Fest, September (TBA), Andersonville neighborhood
Chicago SummerDance, continuing to September 10, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9:30 pm, and Sunday afternoon from 4 to 7 p m., Grant Park, Spirit of Music Garden
Millennium Park Summer Workouts, Wednesdays & Saturdays, Started June 3 continues to September 2, 2017, Millennium Park

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Southport Corridor Changes into 2017

Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident, one thing is for certain: nothing is permanent except change. So if you can’t keep up with all of the changes happening to Chicago’s Southport Corridor, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Here is a summary of what to expect into 2017+:

F.I.S.H. Poke Bar Sushi is coming to 3208 N. Southport (former Burger Boss location)
Amazon Books is coming to 3443 N. Southport
Mint Julep is closed
Shake Shake coming to Addison and Clark development in Wrigleyville
LensCrafters coming to 3428 N. Southport, the former Teavana location
Hanna Andersson coming to 3452 N. Southport, the former Southport Suites building
Real Good Juice Co. is coming to 3548 N. Southport, site of the former Bahn Mi Baget space
Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors to be replaced by this Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Chipotle eyeing the Southport Corridor, possibly in the Southport TOD
3424 N. Southport is currently being redeveloped into a mixed-use space with retail and residential units
Frio Gelato is coming to 3721 N. Southport
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters is coming to Southport & Belmont in Bel-Port Liquors former location
Capital One Cafe and Peet\’s Coffee coming to 3435 N. Southport
Newport Bar & Grill is now closed
Tuco & Blondie Tex-Mex restaurant from Four-Star Restaurant Group is now open in Justin’s former location
B. Rose Salon at 3341 N. Southport has closed and the space is now for lease
Cafe Tola is expanding to Sweet Sensations former space
5411 Empanadas has opened at 3715 N. Southport
Banana Republic is eyeing the Southport Corridor and trying to find a good location
Dog-a-holics retail shop is now Bentley\’s Pet Stuff
Addison & Clark development is underway
Hotel Zachery with Big Star Chicago among many other changes in Wrigleyville
Lush Cosmetics has opened on Southport
Deleece Restaurant has re-concepted to Grassroots
Coda Di Volpe Italian Restaurant from Billy Lawless and Ryan O\’Donnell is now open
Elevare MD is opening next to Fleet Feet
J. Crew has opened at 3423 N. Southport
SoulCycle has opened at 3423 N. Southport
Williams-Sonoma/West Elm has interest in Southport
Crosby\’s Kitchen is expanding with a new adult concept into the former Wrigleyville Dental space called Ella Elli
Vivial Fine Comfort Food and Cocktails closed; Tango Sur taking over the space as a Tapas Wine Bar
LuluBelles Pancake House building was demolished and new retail/residences have been built and are for rent
Burger Boss and Dojo Chicago are closed and leased – tenants TBD
FlatTop Grill former space is for rent
Einstein\’s Bagel space is currently for lease
Venus Restaurant is coming from The Mercury Theater in Cullen\’s former space
A new mixed-use development is coming to 3334 N. Southport Avenue with retail
Bareburger now open on Lincoln Avenue, part of L3\’s new development including Bitter Pops
Whole Foods is under construction and coming in 2017 to Lincoln, Ashland and Belmont
Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue with an American Mattress store
The Former “Uncle Fun” building is now a new mixed-use retail and residential development
TOD development at 3400 N. Lincoln Avenue
Mirador Restaurant has closed
Indira moved to 3337 N. Southport
1342 W. Belmont is being demolished
3451-53 N. Southport actively being marketed for lease
Target coming to Belmont and Clark