CHICAGO — Fests, fests and more fests are on deck this weekend. There’s Sangria Fest in Humboldt Park, the return of Latin American comedy showcase Antojitos Fest, the Bronzeville Jazz Festival, PorchFest in Roscoe Village, the Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival and so much more.
There’s also Latin Restaurants Week, a pop-up plant bazaar in a coffee shop, a stationary sidewalk sale and not one but two film fests related to movies about music.
And don’t miss our list of area back-to-school fairs with some free backpack and school supply giveaways.
Here’s a roundup of 15 things to do in Chicago this weekend:
All Weekend
Atlas Stationers Sidewalk Sale
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday
Atlas Stationers, 227 W. Lake St.
Family-run stationary and fine writing shop Atlas Stationers is hosting its 37th annual sidewalk sale with a variety of vendors and workshop instructors.
Learn more here.
Latin Restaurants Week
Kicks off Friday
Latin restaurants around Chicago
Through Aug. 30, Chicagoans can enjoy discounts and specials at Latin restaurants around Chicago, from Su Taqueria Thaly’s in Belmont Cragin to Birrieria La Tapatía de Ocotlán in Little Village to Savanna Restaurant in Lakeview.
Browse more than 50 participating restaurants here.
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival
6-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
The 23rd annual arts and music festival will take over Glenwood Avenue in Rogers Park. Friday’s festivities will feature a “cobblestone jam” on the brick-strewn street, while Saturday and Sunday will see artisan markets plus live music and food vendors.
The event is free. Find more information here.
Antojitos Fest
8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday
iO Theater, 1501 N. Kingsbury St. (Friday) and Logan Square Improv, 2825 W. Diversey Ave. (Saturday)
Antojitos Fest is a two-day Latin American comedy fest featuring improv, standup and comedic puppetry performances. There will be two shows Friday and one show Saturday, as well as performers from Chicago to Los Angeles to Mexico to Argentina.
Find a full lineup and buy tickets for $20 online.
Mubi Fest
Various times Saturday and Sunday
Various locations (Music Box Theater, Gene Siskel Film Center and The Salt Shed)
Mubi Fest features a curated selection of music films with live musical performances and conversations about music’s vital role in music history.
Browse programming and tickets here.
Sangria Festival
Noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Humboldt Park, 3021 W. Division St.
This 8th annual fest is filled with sangria, Latin American food, music, art, entertainment and even a picnic contest.
Tickets start at $25. Learn more and buy tickets online.
Saturday
Mini CHIRP Music Film Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Conrad Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.
CHIRP Radio, a volunteer-led community radio station, is hosting a curated mini music film festival featuring movie screenings and music programming.
Learn more here.
Back-2-School Summer Jam
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
CTU Center, 1901 W. Carroll Ave.
Students, parents, community organizations, educators, elected officials and more will be at this back-to-school event. There will also be a variety of supplies and services, like school supplies, book bags, health screenings and haircuts.
Learn more and RSVP to attend here.
Bronzeville Jazz Festival
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday
51st Street and Martin Luther King Drive
The 12th annual Bronzeville Jazz Festival is back this weekend with food, live music performances and more.
Admission is free. Learn more here.
6300-6400 South Ingleside Block Club Anniversary Party
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
6300-6400 block of Ingleside Avenue; events will be around 6410 S. Ingleside Ave.
There will be speakers, awards, live entertainment, family activities and more at this community festival celebrating the 35th anniversary ofthe 6300-6400 South Ingleside Block Club.
Steep Neighborhood Block Party
Noon-6 p.m. Saturday
Steep Theater Parking Lot, 1044 W. Berwyn Ave.
This second annual block party at Steep Theater’s new headquarters will have a variety of games and activities for all ages, plus music, a dunk tank and the Taco Motora food truck. It’s hosted by Chicago storefront theater Steep Theatre.
Admission is free. Learn more here.
Sunday
Plant Buzz Bazaar
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Dark Matter Coffee – Star Lounge Coffee Bar, 2521 W. Chicago Ave.
Multiple Chicago plant shops are coming together at neighborhood coffee shop Dark Matter for a pop-up bazaar. Attendees can browse and buy with coffee in hand.
Learn more here.
Communi-Tea Party
Noon-2 p.m. Sunday
Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop, 3521 S. King Drive
Meet with neighbors, learn about tea blends and make your own at this community tea party with b.well Botanics.
PorchFest
1-5 p.m. Sunday
Addison to Wellington and Ravenswood to Western avenues
Stroll through Roscoe Village this weekend and enjoy live music performances on front porches around the neighborhood. Tickets are $15 for individuals or $50 for groups of four; profits will support performers and the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce. Learn more and buy tickets online.
Soul Liberation 3: A Frankie Knuckles Festival & Fundraiser
1-7 p.m. Sunday
Kenwood Gardens, 6929 S. Kenwood Ave.
The third annual Frankie Knuckles Festival and Fundraiser celebrates “The Godfather of House Music” and the genre itself. The fest lineup features established and emerging Chicago DJs, including Alan King, Duane Powell, CRTLZORA, Greg Gray and DJ K-Tea. The event is hosted in partnership with the Rebuild Foundation and Frankie Knuckles Foundation.
Tickets start at $25. Learn more and buy tickets here.
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