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LOCATION:Panton Mill Park\, 10 N Water St\, South Elgin
DTSTAMP:20120425T211312Z
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SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://riverfestexpress.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T120000
SUMMARY:South Elgin Riverfest Express
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Live bands\, a carnival\, a craft show\, a car show an
 d trolley rides are all offered at this 16th annual fest off the Fox Riv
 er. Fireworks explode overhead on Sun 19.
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DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T182756Z
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URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120620T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T205205Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120811
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W Menomonee St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210157Z
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SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ginzachicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120810T173000
SUMMARY:Ginza Holiday Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120810T210000
DESCRIPTION:$6\, students and seniors $5\, kids under 12 free. Throw on 
 a yukata\, the summer kimono\, at this 57th annual celebration. Meet and
  buy crafts from master crafstmen called Waza. Live martial arts\, cultu
 ral songs\, classical dances and Japanese food give Chicago a taste of J
 apan. Get to the fest early Saturday before the entrance fee rises to $1
 0 at 7pm for Yoko Noge’s Japanesque Band. Prices drop back down Sunday.
END:VEVENT
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LOCATION:Lake St at Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T173246Z
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SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://amdurproductions.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120602T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Eastside Millennium Art Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120602T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The annual fest showcases art in the city from more th
 an 130 juried artists just steps away from “the Bean” and the Art Instit
 ute of Chicago.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm\, 9351 E Eureka Rd\, Eau Claire\, MI
DTSTAMP:20120425T194918Z
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SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://treemendus-fruit.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T100000
SUMMARY:Cherry Pit Spit
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120707T150000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Don’t worry about being rude\; hone your spitting skil
 ls for this 39th annual international competition. Qualifying rounds beg
 in at 10am with the championship at 1pm. Cherry picking\, cherry eating 
 and pony rides are available for the expectorate-challenged.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Kane County Fairgrounds\, 525 S Randall Rd\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T200526Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://kanecountyfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T120000
SUMMARY:Kane County Fair
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids under 5 free. The 144th (!!) go-around for this ol
 d-fashioned fair offers a carnival\, amusement rides\, 4-H competitions\
 , live music and fried foods to nostalgia junkies.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wittman Regional Airport\, 525 W 20th Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201431Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://airventure.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120724T070000
SUMMARY:EAA Airventure Fly In
DESCRIPTION:$41\, kids ages 6–18 $21\, kids under 6 free\, veterans $31.
  Keep your head in the clouds at this giant air show celebrating all thi
 ngs air travel. More than 2\,500 planes—from warbirds and vintage aircra
 ft to homebuilt planes—line what for one week will be the busiest airpor
 t grounds in the world. Daily and nightly air shows\, workshops and plen
 ty of kid-friendly events entertain all week.
END:VEVENT
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LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T183059Z
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SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagogospelmusicfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T200000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Quit singing along to your VHS of Sister Act 2 and com
 e out to this 27th annual inspirational fest. Headliners include Mary Ma
 y\, Fred Hammond\, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6.
END:VEVENT
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DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T190527Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120708
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:2000–2300 W Roscoe St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210503Z
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SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T120000
SUMMARY:Retro on Roscoe
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120811T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Six blocks of antique vendors and three stages for live 
 music fill out the event list. While that’s going on\, Four Treys Bar ho
 sts an antique and classic car and motorcycle show\, featuring more than
  50 automobiles.
END:VEVENT
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DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210824Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
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DURATION:PT16H
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T204218Z
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URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
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DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201705Z
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URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120726T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T210809Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120817
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1DT12H
LOCATION:1400 W Cermak Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T202909Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://fiestadelsol.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T110000
SUMMARY:Fiesta del Sol
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate under the sun at one of the largest Latino f
 ests in the Midwest. This Pilsen event features carnival rides\, live mu
 sic\, local art and\, of course\, Mexican food.
END:VEVENT
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LOCATION:3100 N Ashland Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T165228Z
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SEQUENCE:10
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120518T170000
SUMMARY:Mayfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120518T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10. Kick off the spring and festival season at this Lakevie
 w neighborhood tradition as you munch on pretzels and grab a brew from t
 he outdoor beer garden. Show off your pooch during Sunday’s pet parade a
 nd expo.
END:VEVENT
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DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T210753Z
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URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Schwaben Center\, 301 Weiland Rd\, Buffalo Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T211734Z
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SEQUENCE:10
URL;VALUE=URI:http://oktoberfestinaugust.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T180000
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest in August
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T000000
DESCRIPTION:$5. An 800-seat beer tent ensures that you can say “prost” r
 ain or shine. Besides beer\, enjoy brats\, live entertainment\, raffles\
 , games and a baggo area.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Cantigny Park\, 1S151 Winfield Rd\, Wheaton
DTSTAMP:20120425T182134Z
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SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cantigny.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120617T100000
SUMMARY:Art in Bloom: Cantigny Fine Art Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120617T160000
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, parking $5. Check out artwork\, activities stations a
 nd live music at this year’s fest\, a Father’s Day tradition for the old
  McCormick estate. You can also explore the First Division Museum for fr
 ee.
END:VEVENT
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DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:Science of Spirituality Meditation Center\, 4S175 Naperville Wh
 eaton Rd\, Naperville
DTSTAMP:20120425T210610Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://veggiefestchicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T110000
SUMMARY:Veggie Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This meat-lover’s nightmare may finally teach you to e
 at your veggies. Vegetarian restos and vendors offer cooking demos and m
 eat-free samples while speakers espouse the benefits of a no-meat lifest
 yle.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T205736Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Madison St between Desplaines Ave and Circle Ave\, Forest Park
DTSTAMP:20120425T174934Z
UID:D74A91E8-09D1-45C9-A733-0C4CA306DDE2
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfestfp.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120608T170000
SUMMARY:Forest Park Summer Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120608T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Just west of Chicago\, this bash boasts two main stage
 s\, two food areas\, two beer gardens and on Sat 9\, a giant slide for k
 ids.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T225329Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120910
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T204107Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120805T160000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H30M
LOCATION:3200 N Lincoln Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T195056Z
UID:B3B91AE5-D527-4C2B-8DFD-068FBA8CBDCC
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120708T120000
SUMMARY:Rock Around the Block
DESCRIPTION:$5. More than 30 bands play on three stages at this Lakeview
  fest.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Kane County Fairgrounds\, 525 S Randall Rd\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T200456Z
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SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://kanecountyfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120719T120000
SUMMARY:Kane County Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120719T230000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids under 5 free. The 144th (!!) go-around for this ol
 d-fashioned fair offers a carnival\, amusement rides\, 4-H competitions\
 , live music and fried foods to nostalgia junkies.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T204458Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Irish American Heritage Center\, 4626 N Knox Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T195714Z
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SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://irishfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120715T120000
SUMMARY:Irish American Heritage Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120715T230000
DESCRIPTION:$15\, seniors $7\, kids 12 and under free\, advance $8. Jig 
 to live bands\, including the Tossers and the Dublin City Ramblers\, at 
 this 27th annual fest. Use the luck of the Irish to win a mashed-potato-
 eating contest or a singing contest\, or to meet your match at the Hoole
 y Hook-Up event.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Ward Park\, Kingsbury St at Erie St
DTSTAMP:20120425T200931Z
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SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://facebook.com/tornfest
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120720T170000
SUMMARY:Taste of River North
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120720T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Water taxi on down to this neighborhood fest where Chica
 go’s riverfront architecture sets the scene for local restaurants\, live
  music\, art galleries and merchants.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210821Z
UID:A27FC93A-DA5E-41D4-9C16-D22CEA87286D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120815T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:Lawrence Ave at Broadway
DTSTAMP:20120425T195908Z
UID:91AC801F-84A4-4383-90D6-7741ECC14FB7
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120714T120000
SUMMARY:Windy City Ribfest in Uptown
DESCRIPTION:$5. Flex your jaw muscles and stretch that waistline at this
  4th annual cue fest\, which features Here Come the Mummies and Smash Mo
 uth.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT13H
LOCATION:1401 Suydam Rd\, Sandwich
DTSTAMP:20120425T223934Z
UID:FCFE089B-52C3-4D99-A4F3-D8619A5008CF
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sandwichfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120907T090000
SUMMARY:Sandwich Fair
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 6–12 $5\, under 6 free. You think your neighb
 orhood block party is a tradition? Sandwich has been eating food on a st
 ick here for 125 years. The oldest continuing county fair also holds a l
 arge antique fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:2800 S Princeton Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T210910Z
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SEQUENCE:10
URL;VALUE=URI:http://stjeromecroatian.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120815T103000
SUMMARY:Velika Gospa Croatian Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120815T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Velika Gospa\, the St. Paddy’s Day of the Croatian com
 munity\, returns with Croatian food\, music and dances. This Chicago tra
 dition has roots more than a century old.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T223558Z
UID:8B046D0E-5AB7-4942-8207-09AFA0E2EFC0
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1526 E 55th St\, outdoor court yard
DTSTAMP:20120425T230106Z
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SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://americansocietyofartists.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120923T100000
SUMMARY:Hyde Park Arts & Crafts Adventure
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120923T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Venture out and explore arts and crafts workshops and 
 demos.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Clark St between Morse and Touhy Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T203501Z
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SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://celebrateclarkstreet.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T130000
SUMMARY:Celebrate Clark Street
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120728T230000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, family $10. Rogers Park celebrates diversity with two l
 ive world-music stages\, food from ethnic restaurants and various vendor
 s.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T195154Z
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SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120709
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T195201Z
UID:8ADE900D-784F-4F9B-92BC-A7A9E78D26FD
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120714
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170345Z
UID:E977C411-91B8-4BE9-A777-8CF9D9443941
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120525T133000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120525T133000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Various venues around Hyde Park\, including Midway Plaisance\, 
 between 59th and 60th Sts\, from Cottage Grove Ave to Stony Island Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T230356Z
UID:28868D79-C185-4E4D-B8B4-34159229B201
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://hydeparkjazzfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120929T120000
SUMMARY:Hyde Park Jazz Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120929T220000
DESCRIPTION:$TBA. The South Side arts haven gets jazzy with an outdoor f
 estival in Midway Plaisance and concerts at various venues.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T182811Z
UID:D0A574D7-8508-4D76-AE46-6534ECBD7091
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T193000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Wolf Lake Memorial Park\, 2938 S Calumet Ave\, Hammond\, IN
DTSTAMP:20120425T200209Z
UID:79818378-44EB-40A5-87BE-673ADC1DE43B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://festivalofthelakes.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T120000
SUMMARY:Festival of the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Party for the great HOMES at this lake-centric fest 30
  miles south of Chicago. It features music\, a carnival\, a beer garden 
 and food vendors.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Downtown Long Grove\, 343 Old McHenry Rd\, Long Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T212300Z
UID:6365D4E3-EA07-44C8-86FD-2A12BA9EAF9C
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://longgroveartfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T100000
SUMMARY:Long Grove Art Fest 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 120 artisans hawk their wares. Wine sampling
 s from local and national vendors are supplied.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T212646Z
UID:581ACD15-02FC-4147-A91F-7F8358E3D539
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120826
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120425T205104Z
UID:54C9F3AF-25A3-4DD5-A715-E2FD5DFC70E7
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120805T100000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Summerfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120805T210000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Wrigleyville is more than just barhopping and Cubs games
 . Head to the annual fest for food\, live music and a kid zone.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T223803Z
UID:71BB74A4-03CF-4E3A-BA95-F64573ADBF5F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120904
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T201506Z
UID:8C437FAE-5B68-4175-AF0A-CBEC15396F46
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120725
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Pioneer Court\, 435 N Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T192947Z
UID:79F05162-22F5-4FF9-B96F-AC393F51E285
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://artfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. In case the Mag Mile still hasn’t satisfied your shopp
 ing addiction\, you can see even more vendors pop up to hawk art from 30
 0-plus juried artists.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 55th St and Cottage Grove Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T191145Z
UID:041CBAF5-286A-44DE-AD44-720D95E2F1D3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://martinsinterculture.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120705T120000
SUMMARY:African Caribbean International Festival of Life
DESCRIPTION:$15 after 5pm\, $10 before 5pm\, kids and seniors $5\, kids 
 under 6 free. The 20th annual fest is getting together to feel irie. Jam
 aica’s 50th year of independence gets feted with food\, arts and crafts\
 , and live reggae and calypso.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T182701Z
UID:FA1D2738-EC6A-4768-A29E-6FF38EA361B6
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120620
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T200109Z
UID:88916E81-DA87-4815-A5EB-04A13620875B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120722
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T205546Z
UID:5CD8B467-EF06-42C2-B350-3403F97D7C3F
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120812T220000
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Little Chute Library Civic Center\, 625 Grand Ave\, Little Chut
 e\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T174148Z
UID:BB2B6F6F-5FC8-4DF2-89CE-E6F56D55CB1C
SEQUENCE:10
URL;VALUE=URI:http://littlechutewi.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120603T110000
SUMMARY:Great Wisconsin Cheese Fest 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120603T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. So you really like cheese\, huh? Put your passion to t
 he test at the curd-eating contest or show off a fresh-baked dish in the
  cheesecake-making contests. Cheese enthusiasts can also march in the Bi
 g Cheese Parade and sample Wisconsin’s most beloved export.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T180743Z
UID:2526D24C-3193-4BD7-B37B-682FF5AA5F1D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120613
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lake Ellyn Park\, 645 Lenox Rd\, Glen Ellyn
DTSTAMP:20120425T191402Z
UID:D4DC3FEE-0062-459B-A84C-C9025B5D0A58
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://glenellyn4thofjuly.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120704T130000
SUMMARY:Glen Ellyn’s Fourth of July Fireworks
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120704T130000
DESCRIPTION:1–4pm $3 wristband for activities\, all other events free. C
 elebrate Independence Day with a parade\, carnival games and fireworks a
 t dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Vasa Park\, 35 W 217 Rt. 31\, South Elgin\, South Elgin
DTSTAMP:20120425T204947Z
UID:ABB277EC-EDDE-44E8-9480-3501D3B3B795
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://theworldoffaeries.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T100000
SUMMARY:The World of Faeries Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120804T190000
DESCRIPTION:$11\, seniors $8\, kids under 13 free. If you forget your wa
 nds or wings\, you can always grab a new pair at this fantastical annual
  fest. If you’re not into wizards\, dragons or unicorns\, don’t worry—pi
 rates are accepted here\, too. Flit around to live acoustic music and ch
 eck out the fairy art and handcrafts.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wabash Ave between 13th St and 14th Pl
DTSTAMP:20120425T220331Z
UID:3FDD7A18-5E0D-4B03-83AB-498050DE4451
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://greatersouthloop.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T120000
SUMMARY:Bash on Wabash
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120825T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids $3. The South Loop’s ninth annual bash will featur
 e neighborhood food\, live music\, games and an expanded kids’ area with
  inflatables\, a craft area\, story time\, face painters\, a balloon per
 son and kids’ fitness sessions.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:57th St between Kenwood and Kimbark Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T174324Z
UID:43AAADDC-BBF6-4FB2-8DFC-B8F8B4DC34EE
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://57thstreetartfair.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120603T100000
SUMMARY:57th Street Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The oldest juried craft fair in Chicago features paint
 ings\, sculptures\, jewelry\, ceramics and more from more than 250 artis
 ts.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:2501 W Irving Park Rd\, in back lot
DTSTAMP:20120425T184743Z
UID:A009EF95-1784-4CBB-AAC2-2DBD47B333C6
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://nbgc.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T100000
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120630T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This yearly benefit for the Neighborhood Boys & Girls 
 Club youth programs includes a carnival\, ticketed rides\, live music\, 
 food and a raffle.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4000–4080 N Milwaukee Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T182514Z
UID:73EE6CAF-29ED-470E-9277-C6203E778B60
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sixcornerschicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T120000
SUMMARY:6 Corners BBQ Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120616T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. If your dad likes his BBQ sauce with a side of meat\, co
 me on down to this second annual cue fest for food\, music and Father’s 
 Day activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:2600 S Kostner Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224114Z
UID:031CE7BA-0C8B-497D-9EBA-9DB349F83F98
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120907T180000
SUMMARY:Festival de La Villita
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120907T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spain with Mexica
 n food\, music and dancing. On Sunday\, the 26th Street Parade ends here
 .
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:73rd St between Stony Island and Ridgeland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T212436Z
UID:A6D7FBF3-E0D1-47E7-844E-C3FB72A6B09D
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://southshorechamberinc.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T100000
SUMMARY:South Shore Summer Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T200000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Soothe the soul with R&B and jazz performances by Haro
 ld Melvin & the Blue Notes\, the Delfonics\, Ray Goodman and Cuba Goodin
 g & the Main Ingredient. The local South Shore Drill Team gets the crowd
  going.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:900–1200 W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T181929Z
UID:EC0D08FB-0736-452A-93DA-AFC6CA9A4454
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120615T170000
SUMMARY:Taste of Randolph Street
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120615T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10. In the same area as some of Chicago’s well-known restau
 rants\, including Stephanie Izzard’s Girl & the Goat\, this West Loop fe
 st boasts six blocks of food\, drink and music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T210806Z
UID:54537F63-563A-414D-BAA1-F9CD6AF881BF
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120815
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224000Z
UID:A2C70F46-6D0E-4D45-9844-07AE867C4D0F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120906T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170407Z
UID:5375BB3E-F5E5-4278-B98D-F099D9938A04
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120526T223000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120526T223000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190845Z
UID:457917B1-23F3-4C36-9C9A-CDFDF774202E
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120705T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170359Z
UID:1DBD86C8-C8F6-422E-B713-DFD3EE4D88E4
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120526T200000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Butler Field\, Grant Park\, 100 S Lake Shore Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T190344Z
UID:502C0379-43CB-4191-8A5A-C8D1D868E292
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://amdurproductions.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T100000
SUMMARY:Gold Coast Art Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120630T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park (and not the tony neighborhood) plays host 
 to this 55th annual fest\, which showcases the work of more than 350 jur
 ied artists.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St\; Grant
  Park\, Petrillo Music Shell\, 235 S Columbus Dr\; and Chicago Cultural 
 Center\, 78 E Washington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T221524Z
UID:A9BD23E4-022B-4A6A-943B-CF4CE590E995
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagojazzfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Jazz Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120901T213000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If you like music and all that jazz\, come out to the 
 most extensive free jazz fest in the world. Ken Vandermark is this year’
 s artist-in-residence.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T183026Z
UID:FC584642-1B35-4C47-9DA0-A990390BA6AF
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagogospelmusicfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120621T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120621T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Quit singing along to your VHS of Sister Act 2 and com
 e out to this 27th annual inspirational fest. Headliners include Mary Ma
 y\, Fred Hammond\, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT13H
LOCATION:1401 Suydam Rd\, Sandwich
DTSTAMP:20120425T223933Z
UID:960EC1B6-C3DD-438C-A108-D3A26E19F28C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sandwichfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120906T090000
SUMMARY:Sandwich Fair
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 6–12 $5\, under 6 free. You think your neighb
 orhood block party is a tradition? Sandwich has been eating food on a st
 ick here for 125 years. The oldest continuing county fair also holds a l
 arge antique fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Chicago Ave between Wood St and Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T195130Z
UID:65E1E3F1-91EE-4179-9FF7-33730498CE6C
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://westfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T120000
SUMMARY:West Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120707T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. This West Town fest features three stages of DJs and ban
 ds selected by Empty Bottle Presents. Kids and pets have their own fests
 .
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T221604Z
UID:067A6E0E-F193-45CF-88A2-AE41C6F658E1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120831T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:47th St at Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T174835Z
UID:5A899750-5BC1-4321-9894-3C05717DF3D3
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bync.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T100000
SUMMARY:Fiesta Back of the Yards
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. At the 22nd fiesta\, satisfy your taco cravings with l
 ocal choices. Family activities\, contests and Hispanic music add to thi
 s Latino-flavored street fest.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T184233Z
UID:E8F71E07-6189-4A53-AECB-24049EE80970
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T212700Z
UID:AC0DB742-B5F8-4260-93B2-C1F2F8A3A156
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120825
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T220400Z
UID:0FF607BC-BB4D-4BEE-9A28-DD9BC30E2F00
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4325 N Ravenswood Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T174622Z
UID:9EC7A1B5-CC2D-4506-AD15-4AB46B6C708A
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://themetropiaexperience.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120608T140000
SUMMARY:Metropia Chicago 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120608T230000
DESCRIPTION:$65\, two-day pass $110. This debut fest bills itself as an 
 intimate event that combines local art and music with innovations in tec
 hnology. Expect art installations along with plenty of music from the un
 derground jam community and live-electronic scenes.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Federal Plaza\, Adams St at Dearborn St
DTSTAMP:20120425T225528Z
UID:23BB6A05-091D-44E5-82C3-0EB4613A3868
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://theberghoff.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120912T110000
SUMMARY:Berghoff’s Oktoberfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120912T210000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. For four days Federal Plaza plays the role of Munich\,
  Germany in Berghoff’s version of the world’s largest fair. Take in live
  music\, German beer and bavarian food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Clark St at Armitage Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T183954Z
UID:61370958-6F65-4B33-901E-5918287D47C0
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T120000
SUMMARY:Chicago Summerfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120624T210000
DESCRIPTION:$5. This fest is located at the heart of Lincoln Park\, so i
 f you’ve had enough live music\, local food and drink\, you can just str
 oll on over to the Lincoln Park Zoo or the history or nature museums.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230500Z
UID:39C22020-54B8-4AA6-8107-C84937B3DEE0
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120930T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Three Sisters Park\, 17189 N Rte 29\, Chillicothe
DTSTAMP:20120425T172238Z
UID:BA02A21A-17A3-4F49-A1DB-C103A57D51BB
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summercampfestival.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120525
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Music Festival
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120526
DESCRIPTION:Around $195 for a three-day pass. Sip on some bug juice and 
 be your own counselor as you spend three days in an outdoor park with th
 e sounds of Jane’s Addiction\, Pretty Lights\, Primus and more than a hu
 ndred other bands on six stages.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Port Byron Business District\, Main St from Walnut St to Quarry
  St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210036Z
UID:1800EECB-38D9-490E-933C-3E14322AA2CB
SEQUENCE:5
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tugfest.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120810T150000
SUMMARY:Tug Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120811T000000
DESCRIPTION:$3. Cheer on Port Byron\, Illinois\, as it defends a tug-of-
 war championship against LeClaire\, Iowa. A 2\,400-foot rope is pulled t
 aught across the Mississippi River. The big tug goes down Saturday at no
 on. For noodle-armed festgoers\, the fest also has live music\, carnival
  rides and fireworks.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:East side of Clark St between Addison St and Waveland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T181212Z
UID:4EBA1569-5FE3-40C8-AEF9-03A7C6E5AD7F
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120612T140000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Block Party
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120612T140000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. All that rooting for the Cubbies pays off with a serie
 s of gratis street bashes hosted by the team. Hopefully fans can bear lo
 ads of beer\, live music\, games\, food and more.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T203650Z
UID:67E3FF48-28F7-4EC6-A39C-9A691D93C099
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120729T170000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Union Park\, 1501 W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T195816Z
UID:1E502FE5-51C0-40AD-9E2C-1E67089E48F6
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://pitchforkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120714T120000
SUMMARY:Pitchfork Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120714T220000
DESCRIPTION:$45 per day. Indie-music fans invade Union Park for this Chi
 cago tradition. This year\, headliners include Feist and Vampire Weekend
 .
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
DTSTAMP:20120425T201228Z
UID:E8035DDB-F54A-4E3A-8682-FF881D88A54D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sheffieldgardenwalk.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T120000
SUMMARY:Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival
DESCRIPTION:$10\, before 3pm $7. Take a DIY tour of more than 100 reside
 nt gardens in the historic Sheffield neighborhood. In conjunction with t
 he fest\, the 16th Annual Sidewalk Sale at the Armitage Halsted Webster 
 corridor offers wares from 20 local businesses as well as the usual food
 \, music and kid’s entertainment. Indie band Gomez rocks the gardens alo
 ng with Cowboy Mouth and others.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T203833Z
UID:58BA51B9-9CE9-4AE9-8FB4-E210DB891B7F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120802
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:3100 N Ashland Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T165301Z
UID:E16080D4-C195-43D1-8C5A-D3EF7D714BA7
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120519T120000
SUMMARY:Mayfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120519T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10. Kick off the spring and festival season at this Lakevie
 w neighborhood tradition as you munch on pretzels and grab a brew from t
 he outdoor beer garden. Show off your pooch during Sunday’s pet parade a
 nd expo.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Division St at Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T225039Z
UID:FD91A024-6914-4FED-936F-7DDE0858014C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renegadecraft.com/chicago
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T110000
SUMMARY:Renegade Craft Fair 
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The tenth annual fair is an opportunity for serious cr
 afters from around the country to sell their handmade arts and wares. An
 d for serious shoppers to buy them. Workshops\, local food vendors and l
 ive music invades Division Street.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations including the Chicago Theatre\, 175 N State S
 t
DTSTAMP:20120425T180855Z
UID:B6B23321-6BBA-4BFD-9BE0-1DDE743BE51A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://justforlaughschicago.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120616
SUMMARY:Just for Laughs
DESCRIPTION:Prices vary. This TBS-sponsored fest is back for its fourth 
 year with scores of comedy favorites. The lineup includes Aziz Ansari\, 
 Vince Vaughn\, Patton Oswalt\, Mike Birbiglia and Kevin Smith. Check the
  fest’s website for showtimes and locations.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T210804Z
UID:967A7A3E-FB48-4222-A8A1-F7D0FF982914
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120813
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T172700Z
UID:6E76138A-DD9B-4240-BE87-C04716C4BB07
SEQUENCE:11
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120526T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120526T180000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T190533Z
UID:94911569-0E1E-4948-BA95-CD4A44A94E20
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120707
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H30M
LOCATION:3200–3400 W Bryn Mawr Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T210346Z
UID:AFF5F6F6-C96D-442C-A8AC-665F842E4B38
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ckacc.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T120000
SUMMARY:Chicago Korean Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Say anyang without having to talk about Arrested Devel
 opment. Unless you want to talk about it—we won’t stop you. At this annu
 al fest\, take in traditional Korean dances\, food and culture.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Various venues around Hyde Park\, including Midway Plaisance\, 
 between 59th and 60th Sts\, from Cottage Grove Ave to Stony Island Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T230412Z
UID:F392A386-935B-4868-B0D0-AE62785D27DB
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://hydeparkjazzfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120930T090000
SUMMARY:Hyde Park Jazz Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120930T230000
DESCRIPTION:$TBA. The South Side arts haven gets jazzy with an outdoor f
 estival in Midway Plaisance and concerts at various venues.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T190528Z
UID:D93CC0F1-CCEE-4C71-A169-7CFE731DAB5D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120702
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T195158Z
UID:72A505E6-06B2-4250-878B-625E71A380C8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120711
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, Division St and California Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T181420Z
UID:24A94977-5E62-449C-91EF-2CE9F0BF01A5
SEQUENCE:6
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120614T160000
SUMMARY:Fiesta Puertorriqueñas
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120614T160000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This Humboldt Park party has been downsized to a still
 -lengthy four-day event. Since 1964 this celebration of Puerto Rican cul
 ture includes Latin entertainers\, carnival rides and food and crafts ve
 ndors. Puerto Rican Day Parade is held on Saturday.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T180746Z
UID:A7E1366D-90B7-4958-A673-D052D3E72AE0
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120616
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations 
DTSTAMP:20120425T210729Z
UID:ED29CD93-E828-478B-B8EA-C51517AAAA18
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://navyweek.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120814
SUMMARY:Chicago Navy Week
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Chicago is one of 15 cities to greet sailors and host 
 a weeklong celebration of naval servicewomen and men. Ship visits\, the 
 Navy Band\, vehicle demos\, tours and a navy simulator commemorate the W
 ar of 1812 and show visitors what it means to be in the Navy. All those 
 adorable ladies and gents in white uniforms will be walking around\, too
 .  Locations and times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Three Sisters Park\, 17189 N Rte 29\, Chillicothe
DTSTAMP:20120425T172133Z
UID:DFE97C0B-522C-4327-AF92-FC32F119C4F4
SEQUENCE:12
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summercampfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120524T220000
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120525T000000
DESCRIPTION:Around $195 for a three-day pass. Sip on some bug juice and 
 be your own counselor as you spend three days in an outdoor park with th
 e sounds of Jane’s Addiction\, Pretty Lights\, Primus and more than a hu
 ndred other bands on six stages. Gates open for a pre-party at 10pm Thur
 sday and don’t shut till the fest is over.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T195215Z
UID:CED838A6-6E8C-40B8-805A-1DD846C5F924
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120711T203000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Main St and Chicago Ave\, Evanston
DTSTAMP:20120425T182242Z
UID:E27240E1-5648-474F-9292-BD126C72DCC1
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://custerfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T100000
SUMMARY:Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120616T210000
DESCRIPTION:$1. Custer has his 41st last stand in this annual art festiv
 al\, which includes more than 300 artists\, two music stages\, an “EcoVi
 llage” for green vendors\, a children’s park and a North American Indian
  Pow-wow.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T201638Z
UID:4D75C094-67FF-4563-86E0-2B9C4FB76996
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120727T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:Hawthorne Race Course\, 3501 S Laramie Ave\, Cicero
DTSTAMP:20120425T183901Z
UID:C8F46653-84B2-44AF-9449-1F9303296725
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://peacefestchicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T120000
SUMMARY:Chicago Peace Fest
DESCRIPTION:$10. Celebrate peace\, diversity and positive vibes at this 
 music fest. Just don’t drink the Kool-Aid. Or do\, it’s a free country\,
  man.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:North Park Village Nature Center\, 5801 N Pulaski Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T180129Z
UID:656FB062-41A6-4F52-8EA7-AE648E75F49E
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T100000
SUMMARY:City Wilds Festival of Backyard Biodiversity
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The Park District wants your help in performing a “Bio
 Blitz\,” identifying the plants and animals in its backyard. Lighter act
 ivities include crafts and hiking.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:47th St at Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T174846Z
UID:11CA2398-11C9-4C3D-9D22-788BDE7DE1CE
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bync.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T000000
SUMMARY:Fiesta Back of the Yards
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120610T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. At the 22nd fiesta\, satisfy your taco cravings with l
 ocal choices. Family activities\, contests and Hispanic music add to thi
 s Latino-flavored street fest.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Lisle Community Park\, 1825 Short St\, Lisle
DTSTAMP:20120425T190259Z
UID:68DF220E-B54F-40A0-BED8-5E07E66BDEA1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://eyestotheskies.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120701T060000
SUMMARY:Eyes to the Skies Festival
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids under 5 free. Hot-air balloons take to the sky dai
 ly at 6am and 6pm\, and grounded balloons fire up nightly around 8:30pm.
  Stay for the carnival\, craft fair\, kids’ area\, fireworks\, food and 
 live music each night.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T212649Z
UID:42DABC61-976E-4AED-B143-2B7D5774974C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120822
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190844Z
UID:F9FF4A5C-CFF6-432F-863A-5157BDC50667
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120704T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T170000
SUMMARY:New Event
UID:9E8BD7AA-47E0-419C-A72B-ACF32D97FB3C
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20120425T211958Z
DURATION:PT1H
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Milwaukee Ave between California and Kimball Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T200756Z
UID:2DCD70BA-FF6D-4C6E-8EE1-FE6CA04C22D7
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://milwaukeeavenueartsfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120721T230000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Milwaukee Avenue is outfitted with pop-up galleries from
  more than 250 artists\, three stages of live music\, performance art\, 
 food trucks and family activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT6H
LOCATION:Wolf Lake Memorial Park\, 2938 S Calumet Ave\, Hammond\, IN
DTSTAMP:20120425T200156Z
UID:C8E0DFA6-69F5-4295-8FB5-48B3E034F017
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://festivalofthelakes.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120719T170000
SUMMARY:Festival of the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Party for the great HOMES at this lake-centric fest 30
  miles south of Chicago. It features music\, a carnival\, a beer garden 
 and food vendors.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T191442Z
UID:B85031CB-A5A7-46A0-8980-F081BB3392A7
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120706T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake-Cook Rd\, Glencoe
DTSTAMP:20120425T192853Z
UID:F3C882B6-79EB-4FDE-AF3C-84B7096E69AE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobotanic.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120708T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, parking $20. The gardens team up with behemoth craft-
 festival-purveyor Amdur Productions. Shop from 80 crafters who will be s
 elling art with a botanic theme or made from plant materials. After the 
 kids tire of your craft perusal\, take them to the family activity tent.
 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T201507Z
UID:0C8E6CB3-ADF0-4155-B059-E64CF5509733
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120726
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T221131Z
UID:7347D2D1-FFFC-48C7-A1F4-E474F09CE2B4
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobrainfreeze.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120831T190000
SUMMARY:Chicago Ice Cream & Gelato Festival
DESCRIPTION:$25\, with rooftop grill $35\, kids $10\, kids ages 5 and un
 der free. Demos\, pastry chef battles and an artisan marketplace enterta
 in your brain-freeze-addled head as you savor creamy treats from more th
 an 30 micro-creameries. An additional rooftop grill offers food\, local 
 beer and wine.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:4100–4200 N Ravenswood Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T223642Z
UID:4B46E84D-042E-4513-AD72-3D9CB51046FE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ravenswoodremix.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120902T120000
SUMMARY:Ravenswood Remix
DESCRIPTION:$5. This second annual fest hawks green-themed crafts (think
  reused\, recycled and the titular remixed)\, plus workshops\, music and
  food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T221028Z
UID:C8CC1300-ABAA-47CA-ACAA-757EBBA7BEF8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120828
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190846Z
UID:D4B869B0-C1FF-46B9-ABC3-43265DB872EA
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120706T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:On and around Chicago Ave near Ashland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T231133Z
UID:FC0A15D4-A7FC-43F1-883A-ACDF088D7A88
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://westtownchamber.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20121005T190000
SUMMARY:West Town Art Walk
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20121005T220000
DESCRIPTION:For the second year in a row\, the Near West Side community 
 is showcasing local art\, which hangs inside the area’s burgeoning bouti
 ques\, restos and businesses. Opening festivities take place Fri 5\, and
  art will be available for your perusal throughout the weekend.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Columbus Park\, 5701 W Jackson Blvd
DTSTAMP:20120425T211848Z
UID:4F966047-F218-4AA7-8088-95FD405E7220
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://freewebs.com/austinpeoplesactioncenter
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T100000
SUMMARY:Taste of Austin
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The largest neighborhood in Chicago takes over Columbu
 s Park to host this  fest filled with food\, music and a parade.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Union Park\, 1501 W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T195759Z
UID:4EFCEA11-C71F-4E8C-8E01-C3005224827F
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://pitchforkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120713T150000
SUMMARY:Pitchfork Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120713T220000
DESCRIPTION:$45 per day. Indie-music fans invade Union Park for this Chi
 cago tradition. This year\, headliners include Feist and Vampire Weekend
 .
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Federal Plaza\, Adams St at Dearborn St
DTSTAMP:20120425T225542Z
UID:FAB13A73-9F49-469A-A382-BC6A7FCEE763
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://theberghoff.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120914T110000
SUMMARY:Berghoff’s Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. For four days Federal Plaza plays the role of Munich\,
  Germany in Berghoff’s version of the world’s largest fair. Take in live
  music\, German beer and bavarian food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, Division St and California Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T181426Z
UID:FFBBAD51-20FD-4633-967C-55F33CECDA6D
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120615T160000
SUMMARY:Fiesta Puertorriqueñas
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This Humboldt Park party has been downsized to a still
 -lengthy four-day event. Since 1964 this celebration of Puerto Rican cul
 ture includes Latin entertainers\, carnival rides and food and crafts ve
 ndors. Puerto Rican Day Parade is held on Saturday.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T210245Z
UID:CDD26C66-D64E-4303-9DDD-0469D77C54E1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T204052Z
UID:8BB805DA-EB7F-411B-9B98-6A1D7380A589
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T204050Z
UID:4869BD39-3145-406F-9103-7228AE733F60
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120803T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190842Z
UID:DF5A76D6-3B86-4F15-9F88-7C5F4A0C0DAA
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120701T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:N Lincoln Ave at Leland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T173042Z
UID:ED74B00A-802A-4BE9-AE51-60A082B3B6F8
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://mayfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120601T170000
SUMMARY:Maifest Chicago
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120602T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Enjoy the Lincoln Square tradition of celebrating Maif
 est in June with maypole dancing\, official keg tapping and crowning of 
 the fest queen.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T210923Z
UID:0F56D35A-A8BD-42CE-A322-185CE8CF70E8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T171019Z
UID:479F5AC8-8EC6-4BD5-9C2E-F58860A33642
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T150000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120610T150000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Little Chute Library Civic Center\, 625 Grand Ave\, Little Chut
 e\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T174155Z
UID:D994AF31-F6A7-4EAF-A847-CBDC0E97D6BD
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://littlechutewi.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120602T223000
SUMMARY:Great Wisconsin Cheese Fest 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120603T000000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids $3. So you really like cheese\, huh? Put your pass
 ion to the test at the curd-eating contest or show off a fresh-baked dis
 h in the cheesecake-making contests. Cheese enthusiasts can also march i
 n the Big Cheese Parade and sample Wisconsin’s most beloved export.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations 
DTSTAMP:20120425T210732Z
UID:7A311B2F-F46E-43D3-BC5B-35EF4FD621BA
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://navyweek.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120816
SUMMARY:Chicago Navy Week
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Chicago is one of 15 cities to greet sailors and host 
 a weeklong celebration of naval servicewomen and men. Ship visits\, the 
 Navy Band\, vehicle demos\, tours and a navy simulator commemorate the W
 ar of 1812 and show visitors what it means to be in the Navy. All those 
 adorable ladies and gents in white uniforms will be walking around\, too
 .  Locations and times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 300 S Columbus Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T174717Z
UID:57DF7387-7E36-46B1-ABDF-DC91C176C8AD
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobluesfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120608T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Blues Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120608T213000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Your yearly reminder that the blues has nothing to do 
 with a box of neon-orange macaroni\, the “Blues Capital of the World” ce
 lebrates with the world’s largest free blues fest. Chicago native Mavis 
 Staples headlines.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:DuPage County Fairgrounds\, 2015 Manchester Rd\, Wheaton
DTSTAMP:20120425T201606Z
UID:AB156C87-1C7A-42D7-8EA2-29D26F06D8DE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://dupagecountyfair.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T080000
SUMMARY:DuPage County Fair
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 3–12 $3\, kids 2 and under free. Demolition d
 erbies\, cook-offs\, concerts and—most important—funnel cakes make up th
 is annual county fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1400 W Cermak Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T202915Z
UID:BF3F3E24-4258-4158-8FEA-A1C1D26EF7A5
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://fiestadelsol.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T110000
SUMMARY:Fiesta del Sol
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120730T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate under the sun at one of the largest Latino f
 ests in the Midwest. This Pilsen event features carnival rides\, live mu
 sic\, local art and\, of course\, Mexican food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:23325 N Cornerstone Rd\, Marietta
DTSTAMP:20120425T190459Z
UID:68B88044-41B6-4414-A231-CAD5DA7E0C59
SEQUENCE:10
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cornerstonefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120702T080000
SUMMARY:Cornerstone Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120703T020000
DESCRIPTION:Each day $40–$125. Bands and those down with JC gather for t
 his giant Christian music fest that packs tens of thousands for camping\
 , prayer and rock & roll.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Downtown Edison Park\, 6730 N Olmsted Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T211434Z
UID:DBFBB3A6-66AD-410F-A546-7895974F8E5A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://edisonpark.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T100000
SUMMARY:Edison Park Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Toss your bag in the ring and try to win at this fest’
 s cornhole tournament. Or let your pup shine at the dog show. Bingo tour
 naments\, live music and a beer garden fill out the entertainment.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Downtown Long Grove\, quarter mile northwest of Routes 53 and 8
 3\, Long Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T183811Z
UID:A532EB10-6A84-4929-A56F-888A4A8F3C2E
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://longgroveonline.com/strawberry.html
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T100000
SUMMARY:Long Grove Strawberry Festival
DESCRIPTION:$5. See how many strawberry inspired foods and berry puns yo
 u can stomach at the fests 29th annual installment.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, 1600 N Lake Shore Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T211950Z
UID:2FB6511E-C2AE-47F9-8CAB-8DD1ADE25EE9
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoairandwatershow.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Air & Water Show
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Trick pilots and aviation teams\, such as the U.S. Nav
 y Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute team\, dazzle c
 rowds at North Avenue Beach for two days at the largest free event of it
 s kind.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:West Town location TBA
DTSTAMP:20120425T220607Z
UID:7F628A94-F792-449C-8843-C93E1D7686D5
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://foodtrucksocialchicago.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120825
SUMMARY:Food Truck Social
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120826
DESCRIPTION:$5. If you came to this TOC-sponsored festival last year and
  were turned off by the long lines\, don’t fear: this year’s fete accomm
 odates even more trucks\, meaning\, yes\, more food. Empty Bottle Presen
 ts books the bands. Times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T220659Z
UID:EA234042-6F0D-4785-BE44-962529C19CB8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT18H
LOCATION:23325 N Cornerstone Rd\, Marietta
DTSTAMP:20120425T190507Z
UID:27EEA194-6D62-49BD-B172-4C3576BFC4A1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cornerstonefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120706T080000
SUMMARY:Cornerstone Festival
DESCRIPTION:Each day $40–$125. Bands and those down with JC gather for t
 his giant Christian music fest that packs tens of thousands for camping\
 , prayer and rock & roll.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:CityGate Centre\, 2135 City Gate Ln\, Naperville
DTSTAMP:20120425T212936Z
UID:0DE4AB14-D1D5-49A6-BF29-8C59C9985991
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://napervillewinefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120824T160000
SUMMARY:Naperville Wine Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120824T220000
DESCRIPTION:$35\, advance $27\, designated drivers $10\, under 21 free. 
 Bring a DD and don’t be afraid to get a little tipsy as you sip more tha
 n 270 wines at this annual wine party featuring live music and cooking d
 emos.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Osterman Beach\, 5800 N Lake Shore Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T212204Z
UID:F7ACDF87-59E2-4C2C-83D3-F65D3F5F69F4
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosandcastleopen.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago SandCastle Open
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T150000
DESCRIPTION:Watching free\, amateur team of 3–5 $20\, competitive team o
 f 3–5 $150. Be crowned beach royalty as you build lakefront monuments\, 
 or watch as others usurp the throne.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T205642Z
UID:CF7CA360-A888-40D6-9A5E-1E9BE92D1D5E
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T160000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T205622Z
UID:4EF355BE-C26D-49C0-9307-1B1E91B02AE3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T193000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lincoln Ave at Damen Ave and Irving Park Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T175250Z
UID:EF608E69-DBC9-4F37-9188-12BFC253A239
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ribfest-chicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120608T170000
SUMMARY:Ribfest Chicago
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120608T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. About 50\,000 pounds of ribs and BBQ will leave a trail 
 of sticky napkins at this fest. The third annual RibMania\, the Midwest’
 s only sanctioned rib-eating contest\, will have you cheering for your f
 avorite professional eater.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lawrence Ave at Broadway
DTSTAMP:20120425T195854Z
UID:8B30B03A-BD50-4EAA-AA74-69C46CC8305F
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120713T170000
SUMMARY:Windy City Ribfest in Uptown
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120713T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Flex your jaw muscles and stretch that waistline at this
  4th annual cue fest\, which features Here Come the Mummies and Smash Mo
 uth.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT6H
LOCATION:Madison Meadows Park\, 600 E Madison St\, Lombard
DTSTAMP:20120425T191038Z
UID:8743FCC2-2644-4A9E-BA5D-9F7400486C9C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteoflombard.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120706T170000
SUMMARY:Taste of Lombard
DESCRIPTION:$3\, kids under 10 free. Sample the best this western suburb
  has to offer from local restos and food vendors\, live entertainment an
 d a carnival.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, Division St and California Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T181436Z
UID:CF1835AB-8710-4A9A-A3E2-9CE1486534AB
SEQUENCE:2
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T140000
SUMMARY:Fiesta Puertorriqueñas
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This Humboldt Park party has been downsized to a still
 -lengthy four-day event. Since 1964 this celebration of Puerto Rican cul
 ture includes Latin entertainers\, carnival rides and food and crafts ve
 ndors. Puerto Rican Day Parade is held on Saturday.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:N Lincoln Ave at Leland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T173128Z
UID:B16403B2-4192-4098-BD8D-0DC235672AB6
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://mayfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120603T120000
SUMMARY:Maifest Chicago
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120603T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Enjoy the Lincoln Square tradition of celebrating Maif
 est in June with maypole dancing\, official keg tapping and crowning of 
 the fest queen.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Gaelic Park\, 6119 W 147th St\, Oak Forest
DTSTAMP:20120425T171206Z
UID:AEF8058B-A4E7-4BB2-9D6E-098ADFE8E84A
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagogaelicpark.org/irishfest.htm
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120527T130000
SUMMARY:Gaelic Park Irish Fest  
DESCRIPTION:$15\, kids and seniors $12. Oak Forest celebrates all things
  Irish and Irish-American with Irish music\, Irish dancing\, Irish sport
 ing events\, an Irish tea room and\, of course\, plenty of Irish beer. (
 Sick of the word Irish yet?) The fest also hosts the Chicago Feis\, an a
 nnual Irish dance competition.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W Menomonee St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210216Z
UID:A9C42768-E666-440C-BECE-151A4C7FE566
SEQUENCE:5
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ginzachicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T113000
SUMMARY:Ginza Holiday Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120811T213000
DESCRIPTION:$6\, students and seniors $5\, kids under 12 free. Throw on 
 a yukata\, the summer kimono\, at this 57th annual celebration. Meet and
  buy crafts from master crafstmen called Waza. Live martial arts\, cultu
 ral songs\, classical dances and Japanese food give Chicago a taste of J
 apan. Get to the fest early Saturday before the entrance fee rises to $1
 0 at 7pm for Yoko Noge’s Japanesque Band. Prices drop back down Sunday.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:Downtown St. Charles\, east and west of the Fox River off Route
  64\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T175205Z
UID:CC924C77-CCFB-4120-89DC-CC59F5266A9D
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://prideofthefox.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T100000
SUMMARY:Pride of the Fox RiverFest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The 30th annual river shindig features dragon boat rac
 es\, a craft show\, a BBQ cook-off and a parade. The mainstage operates 
 noon–11pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T200107Z
UID:DAE84698-5C78-4A3F-BA17-F5A54EFAAB7A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120716
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Several venues including the Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Was
 hington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230013Z
UID:DBE3214E-A139-49CA-BA92-56042ED38492
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120922
SUMMARY:World Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Times and prices vary. Globe-trot through music at this city
 wide\, multi-venue annual fest\, which includes free and ticketed concer
 ts. It will be interesting to see the schedule without the fest’s former
 \, beloved curator\, Michael Orlove.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4000–4080 N Milwaukee Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T182534Z
UID:DD5B2540-35E8-422A-87E6-944DF3A0C0C6
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sixcornerschicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120617T120000
SUMMARY:6 Corners BBQ Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120617T200000
DESCRIPTION:$5. If your dad likes his BBQ sauce with a side of meat\, co
 me on down to this second annual cue fest for food\, music and Father’s 
 Day activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wittman Regional Airport\, 525 W 20th Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201419Z
UID:56FBA80D-C2A0-4460-B127-A328012595BA
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://airventure.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120723T070000
SUMMARY:EAA Airventure Fly In
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120723T220000
DESCRIPTION:$41\, kids ages 6–18 $21\, kids under 6 free\, veterans $31.
  Keep your head in the clouds at this giant air show celebrating all thi
 ngs air travel. More than 2\,500 planes—from warbirds and vintage aircra
 ft to homebuilt planes—line what for one week will be the busiest airpor
 t grounds in the world. Daily and nightly air shows\, workshops and plen
 ty of kid-friendly events entertain all week.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T203821Z
UID:E5EF8F78-A301-4B9F-A876-C3468B9473F4
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120730
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Three Sisters Park\, 17189 N Rte 29\, Chillicothe
DTSTAMP:20120425T172225Z
UID:36EB6F6D-630B-4CA0-9634-B70AE7711B1A
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summercampfestival.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120526
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Around $195 for a three-day pass. Sip on some bug juice and 
 be your own counselor as you spend three days in an outdoor park with th
 e sounds of Jane’s Addiction\, Pretty Lights\, Primus and more than a hu
 ndred other bands on six stages.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T203828Z
UID:8F1E5382-7354-424B-AFC8-2505380920B6
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120731
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:DuPage County Fairgrounds\, 2015 Manchester Rd\, Wheaton
DTSTAMP:20120425T201604Z
UID:4134E7C6-49AB-4720-8B79-952E09827BE2
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://dupagecountyfair.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120727T080000
SUMMARY:DuPage County Fair
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 3–12 $3\, kids 2 and under free. Demolition d
 erbies\, cook-offs\, concerts and—most important—funnel cakes make up th
 is annual county fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lincoln Ave and Wisconsin St
DTSTAMP:20120425T180341Z
UID:C21D7681-8C39-4258-B645-E27842F07E0E
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://oldtowntriangle.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T100000
SUMMARY:Old Town Art Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T200000
DESCRIPTION:$7\, kids under 13 free. Old Town hosts its 63rd go-round\, 
 this year with the work of nearly 300 artists. The Garden Walk\, a DIY t
 our\, features urban gardens. Buy from vendor booths\, sample food from 
 local eateries\, and listen to live music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T184423Z
UID:08D674B5-B14F-4497-9572-AB4E58B6B16C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120628
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T204204Z
UID:E29AA9FD-3C26-483E-8133-3D1C85961C0B
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120802T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120802T230000
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T223807Z
UID:5DFFA64C-4C8A-423E-97D2-5EB1AE95592D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120907
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, Washington St between Clark and Dearborn Sts
DTSTAMP:20120425T224811Z
UID:A0E8A760-1AB8-4411-98B9-0133AFB57869
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoturkishfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Turkish Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If all you know is that it’s Istanbul and not Constant
 inople\, head on over to this event to sip Turkish coffee\, eat baklava 
 and orchid ice cream and learn about Turkish and Turkish-American cultur
 e.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Kane County Fairgrounds\, 525 S Randall Rd\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T200518Z
UID:4516B7DC-2747-4B6F-A380-EC65E4227CF0
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://kanecountyfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120720T120000
SUMMARY:Kane County Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120721T000000
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids under 5 free. The 144th (!!) go-around for this ol
 d-fashioned fair offers a carnival\, amusement rides\, 4-H competitions\
 , live music and fried foods to nostalgia junkies.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:800 Illinois Ave\, Mendota 
DTSTAMP:20120425T205904Z
UID:2A987CB0-024C-4CBB-9059-4292E887DDFE
SEQUENCE:5
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sweetcornfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T090000
SUMMARY:Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120812T003000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Listen to your stomach and eat ear after ear of those 
 golden kernels. Festgoers can expect live music\, carnival rides\, a par
 ade and a flea market. On Sunday\, join the 60-year tradition of eating 
 perfectly cooked corn from a vintage steam engine for free.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T205729Z
UID:FA60E8E0-13AC-40CD-B5B3-9B000DF4F210
SEQUENCE:11
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120809T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120810T000000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Locations including Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E
  Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T212556Z
UID:DB4BA1EB-4589-4290-A06F-F8E89FDBF5FC
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagodancingfestival.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120820
SUMMARY:Chicago Dancing Festival
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120821
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Steal some moves that’ll put Kevin Bacon to shame at t
 his free weeklong fest that features some of the world’s best dance comp
 anies presenting styles ranging from ballet and modern to ethnic dance f
 orms. Indoor TBA performances require free advance tickets. The grand fi
 nale\, Sat 25 at 7pm in Pritzker Pavilion\, always draws a huge lawn cro
 wd and is free and open to all.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Smith Park\, 2526 W Grand Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T220826Z
UID:80262847-76ED-465D-93BC-6F05AE7D1718
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://uccaillinois.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120826T120000
SUMMARY:Ukrainian Days Festival 
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids under 13 free. Slurp some borscht at this annual c
 elebration of Ukrainian independence that features traditional crafts\, 
 music and food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:3200–3400 W Bryn Mawr Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T210344Z
UID:0904D4CF-44B1-4FAE-BFE9-53A667308A63
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ckacc.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T120000
SUMMARY:Chicago Korean Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120811T223000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Say anyang without having to talk about Arrested Devel
 opment. Unless you want to talk about it—we won’t stop you. At this annu
 al fest\, take in traditional Korean dances\, food and culture.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Mandrake Park\, 900 E Pershing Road
DTSTAMP:20120425T183404Z
UID:E70E3DBD-5343-41ED-813A-67FDF80D5F3C
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120621T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120621T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Quit singing along to your VHS of Sister Act 2 and com
 e out to this 27th annual inspirational fest. Headliners include Mary Ma
 y\, Fred Hammond\, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T223802Z
UID:24D81499-CB7B-48A3-B501-5333A7872045
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120903
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 55th St and Cottage Grove Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T191150Z
UID:BC0C91BE-97C8-4B88-A654-0EE80A0691CA
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://martinsinterculture.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120708T120000
SUMMARY:African Caribbean International Festival of Life
DESCRIPTION:$15 after 5pm\, $10 before 5pm\, kids and seniors $5\, kids 
 under 6 free. The 20th annual fest is getting together to feel irie. Jam
 aica’s 50th year of independence gets feted with food\, arts and crafts\
 , and live reggae and calypso.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Various locations including the Chicago Theatre\, 175 N State S
 t
DTSTAMP:20120425T180842Z
UID:D099F65D-05BB-495E-B614-1CA4DBDBA898
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://justforlaughschicago.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120612
SUMMARY:Just for Laughs
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120613
DESCRIPTION:Prices vary. This TBS-sponsored fest is back for its fourth 
 year with scores of comedy favorites. The lineup includes Aziz Ansari\, 
 Vince Vaughn\, Patton Oswalt\, Mike Birbiglia and Kevin Smith. Check the
  fest’s website for showtimes and locations.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T205206Z
UID:FD707B86-7A44-47CB-8C27-81C79F71FA5A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120812
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, From Randolph St to Roosevelt Rd and from Michigan
  Ave to the lake
DTSTAMP:20120425T204417Z
UID:09D4BDBE-C3A4-437D-BE7C-CAF49BC97CFA
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://lollapalooza.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T110000
SUMMARY:Lollapalooza
DESCRIPTION:Around $230. The colossal\, 20-year-old music fest that’s be
 en taking over Grant Park for more than six years returns. Red Hot Chili
  Peppers\, Black Sabbath\, Jack White\, Florence + The Machine\, and oth
 ers headline.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T210745Z
UID:7CAE7EE8-126D-4EC2-8BDB-C319043455C3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120815T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations 
DTSTAMP:20120425T210728Z
UID:A935F8A1-42F5-4CEC-992F-2A9183467B13
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://navyweek.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120819
SUMMARY:Chicago Navy Week
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Chicago is one of 15 cities to greet sailors and host 
 a weeklong celebration of naval servicewomen and men. Ship visits\, the 
 Navy Band\, vehicle demos\, tours and a navy simulator commemorate the W
 ar of 1812 and show visitors what it means to be in the Navy. All those 
 adorable ladies and gents in white uniforms will be walking around\, too
 .  Locations and times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190824Z
UID:E0FC13C7-5456-4F73-8F2E-4935F364CE6D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120628T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Marion Park\, Grand Ave at First St\, Prairie du Sac\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T223513Z
UID:483A5EF3-2FEE-40D8-AE5F-C01EBEB06003
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wiscowchip.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120831T170000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120831T233000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. See if you’re the shit at this annual feces-flinging f
 est. This year’s theme is pirates. Live entertainment adds clean options
 . The chip-throwing contest costs $3 for adults and $1 for kids.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T184427Z
UID:42452827-4711-4FA2-8F2E-65B9DD615B0B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120630
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Glenwood Ave at Morse Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T211518Z
UID:ABA10538-0BA1-4C0A-8534-08DFA47D205D
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://glenwoodave.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T120000
SUMMARY:Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T210000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This weekend artists’ market combines three stages of 
 music and performance acts with locally made arts and crafts in the Roge
 rs Park community. Festivities sans art kick off Fri 17.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190832Z
UID:72277EBE-92E0-4F5B-A430-528836F61EE1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120629T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake-Cook Rd\, Glencoe
DTSTAMP:20120425T192851Z
UID:B970B333-E3DF-41EB-82BA-D80A011C1A7F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobotanic.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, parking $20. The gardens team up with behemoth craft-
 festival-purveyor Amdur Productions. Shop from 80 crafters who will be s
 elling art with a botanic theme or made from plant materials. After the 
 kids tire of your craft perusal\, take them to the family activity tent.
 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T221040Z
UID:DCE77176-2BD0-4486-B576-1AC91A6F13B7
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120901
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:St. Alphonsus Church\, 1429 W Wellington Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T225912Z
UID:1AF07138-F9C9-4599-A252-DF7F4771948B
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120922T110000
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120922T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. West Lakeview’s annual Bavarian celebration will have yo
 u washing down brats with German beer. Kid-centric KinderFest is held on
  Sunday.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T183045Z
UID:F4FE67F7-1E75-42F0-81E9-A1588AC7345E
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagogospelmusicfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120622T120000
SUMMARY:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120622T140000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Quit singing along to your VHS of Sister Act 2 and com
 e out to this 27th annual inspirational fest. Headliners include Mary Ma
 y\, Fred Hammond\, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, 1600 N Lake Shore Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T211944Z
UID:D79DEE71-A3FB-4390-8050-168F27B4AF4B
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoairandwatershow.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Air & Water Show
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T150000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Trick pilots and aviation teams\, such as the U.S. Nav
 y Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute team\, dazzle c
 rowds at North Avenue Beach for two days at the largest free event of it
 s kind.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T210807Z
UID:80B23F26-33C0-4F79-A4BB-3229F7BF36BE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120816
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, From Randolph St to Roosevelt Rd and from Michigan
  Ave to the lake
DTSTAMP:20120425T204419Z
UID:08C958F9-6513-4B46-A843-ED67D947D95B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://lollapalooza.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120805T110000
SUMMARY:Lollapalooza
DESCRIPTION:Around $230. The colossal\, 20-year-old music fest that’s be
 en taking over Grant Park for more than six years returns. Red Hot Chili
  Peppers\, Black Sabbath\, Jack White\, Florence + The Machine\, and oth
 ers headline.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T181333Z
UID:5C4952E6-4956-4890-8FAC-AB037EFB81A5
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T193000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Division St at Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T225033Z
UID:7DE84765-3DD6-493B-B01D-F6F902E5864B
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renegadecraft.com/chicago
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T110000
SUMMARY:Renegade Craft Fair 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120908T190000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The tenth annual fair is an opportunity for serious cr
 afters from around the country to sell their handmade arts and wares. An
 d for serious shoppers to buy them. Workshops\, local food vendors and l
 ive music invades Division Street.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T205201Z
UID:17970A6E-54DC-4D5B-BFFC-63EF2E0F25DB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120807
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Church\, 1633 N Cleveland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T185427Z
UID:8C2F48FB-4B02-4A8C-86E4-1590E49B2CCC
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120701T110000
SUMMARY:Craft Beer Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120701T210000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, beer tasting $75. This inaugural event channels a good 
 ol’ Belgian beer fest to showcase more than 50 Midwestern brews. Those w
 ho could do without brew can take in music\, food and crafts in a separa
 te area.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T212721Z
UID:74CB7336-2517-48B5-A7B2-62250A7F1D3D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T204006Z
UID:6AEC0DE1-0D65-4A0C-869A-F24E9531BC7E
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T193000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wolf Lake Memorial Park\, 2938 S Calumet Ave\, Hammond\, IN
DTSTAMP:20120425T200153Z
UID:ABA3FF62-D7C5-4016-8BFD-65CC1B254EC1
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://festivalofthelakes.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120718T170000
SUMMARY:Festival of the Lakes
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120718T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Party for the great HOMES at this lake-centric fest 30
  miles south of Chicago. It features music\, a carnival\, a beer garden 
 and food vendors.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224002Z
UID:BC326A90-C354-4C83-BB9F-5298D8D6F3AB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120907T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Milwaukee Ave between North Ave and Paulina St
DTSTAMP:20120425T203807Z
UID:55218948-2AA5-4C77-85B8-2C70E0C296AB
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wickerparkfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T120000
SUMMARY:Wicker Park Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120728T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. The Crotch hosts this hipster-friendly fest that feature
 s three stages of Pitchfork-quality tunes on the cheap. This year’s larg
 er fest blocks off more streets for additional arts\, crafts\, food and 
 family fun.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T180748Z
UID:961C5605-79F2-4A44-92E1-3030314F2EA4
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120617
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Hamilton Lakes\, 333 Pierce Rd\, Itasca
DTSTAMP:20120425T181842Z
UID:234D0978-C976-4C17-96DD-6190E727BAFD
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoscots.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120615T160000
SUMMARY:Scottish Festival and Highland Games
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120615T220000
DESCRIPTION:$12\, kids under 13 free. Rugged kilt-wearing Scotsmen celeb
 rate their heritage with traditional music and Celtic rock bands\, cultu
 ral exhibits\, heavy athletics and a haggis-eating contest. The ceremoni
 es conclude with 1\,000 bagpipers and drummers performing traditional so
 ngs.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Downtown Long Grove\, quarter mile northwest of Routes 53 and 8
 3\, Long Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T230209Z
UID:04F4C513-C320-47AC-AA41-239BEE53B50C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://longgroveonline.com/apple.html
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120929T100000
SUMMARY:Long Grove Apple Festival
DESCRIPTION:$5. Apple-inspired treats ranging from brown bag pies to cid
 er\, doughnuts\, caramel lattes and martinis highlight this fall harvest
  fest. No word on any potential iPad giveaways.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Damen Ave between North Ave and Schiller St
DTSTAMP:20120425T184119Z
UID:88205140-0C0A-4E45-B44C-87900A212A4D
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://greenmusicfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T120000
SUMMARY:Green Music Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. This sustainable Wicker Park fest features the latest ec
 ofriendly products. Biodiesel generators power headliners Dinosaur Jr. a
 nd the Raveonettes.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T225332Z
UID:B604A54C-FC27-45E3-95CE-AB6209319F08
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120912
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E Grand Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T191237Z
UID:E5435DC3-2ECB-4FB0-BAB0-1FF19BDB5C4B
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://navypier.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120704T210000
SUMMARY:Fourth of July Fireworks
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120704T210000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Navy Pier’s annual pyrotechnics show puts you in a sum
 mer state of mind with bright lights and loud noises. A patriotic soundt
 rack is synchronized to erupting fireworks.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T195936Z
UID:124E1B9A-3876-4AA0-9D82-4708832579DB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120714T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T200242Z
UID:7565E027-EA59-403C-A9EA-FED6CABB609D
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120718T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Union Park\, 1501 W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T223200Z
UID:A5CB77AC-5D78-4333-A86B-FE66689943B8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://northcoastfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120902T120000
SUMMARY:North Coast Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Single-day pass about $50\, three-day pass $110. It’s summer
 ’s last dance party\, as this third annual fest brings hip-hop\, DJs and
  dance music to Union Park for one last weekend. Pretty Lights\, the Rap
 ture\, and Big Boi are among the acts set to perform.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:St. Alphonsus Church\, 1429 W Wellington Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T225923Z
UID:17D6991E-74D4-40CF-A633-4F085C06BCF6
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120923T110000
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120923T190000
DESCRIPTION:$5. West Lakeview’s annual Bavarian celebration will have yo
 u washing down brats with German beer. Kid-centric KinderFest is held on
  Sunday.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4400–4560 N Lincoln Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T200854Z
UID:ECA6897D-924E-4AF3-9A53-BE681A37EB89
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://squareroots.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T120000
SUMMARY:Square Roots
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120722T200000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, seniors and kids under 12 $5. Tap into this new Lincol
 n Square fest that’s combining music from the Old Town School of Folk Mu
 sic with local and regional craft beer. Jam sessions\, dance parties\, l
 ocal restaurants and family activities fill out the festivities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T210805Z
UID:46AE4B13-EFE0-4DE2-A463-BEB368470784
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120814
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Grand Ave between Damen Ave and Wood St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230247Z
UID:87E916DE-4D8A-4504-B66C-4CEB1C314F48
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://design-harvest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120929T110000
SUMMARY:Design Harvest Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120929T200000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This pop-up-shop-style fair showcases contemporary and
  sustainable design objects\, furniture and home and garden accessories 
 by local vendors and creators. For its third year the fest features food
  trucks\, hay rides and live music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 W Walton St
DTSTAMP:20120425T203231Z
UID:A995E53B-B95D-4997-8E48-3C39CBD1A57C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://newberry.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T100000
SUMMARY:Newberry Library Book Fair and Bughouse Square Debates
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 120\,000 used paper Kindles will be up for s
 ale at this popular book bonanza. Prices are low\, and the selection is 
 vast. The debates\, a favorite of this city’s copious rabble-rousers\, t
 ake place in Washington Square Park\, across the street from the Newberr
 y Library on Saturday. The Main Debate begins at 1:30pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Locations including Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E
  Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T212603Z
UID:19EF6EB6-ED9A-46E2-B254-D05D937675AA
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagodancingfestival.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120822
SUMMARY:Chicago Dancing Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Steal some moves that’ll put Kevin Bacon to shame at t
 his free weeklong fest that features some of the world’s best dance comp
 anies presenting styles ranging from ballet and modern to ethnic dance f
 orms. Indoor TBA performances require free advance tickets. The grand fi
 nale\, Sat 25 at 7pm in Pritzker Pavilion\, always draws a huge lawn cro
 wd and is free and open to all.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T212647Z
UID:315CC20D-41C5-4327-949F-E3A3758615ED
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120821
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:2000 W Roscoe St
DTSTAMP:20120425T225804Z
UID:4575C8B8-755B-406C-B3A5-53B554B05086
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120914T180000
SUMMARY:Guinness Oyster Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120914T220000
DESCRIPTION:$7. Oyster shuckers and beer drinkers unite at this annual R
 oscoe Village get-together.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T205229Z
UID:4661DD4A-9835-4709-B0B8-DE1711DBBAEF
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120807T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Hamilton Lakes\, 333 Pierce Rd\, Itasca
DTSTAMP:20120425T181826Z
UID:B87CEC1D-11B2-4B98-A5A4-11C36099E68C
SEQUENCE:5
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoscots.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T080000
SUMMARY:Scottish Festival and Highland Games
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120616T210000
DESCRIPTION:$20\, kids ages 3–12 $5. Rugged kilt-wearing Scotsmen celebr
 ate their heritage with traditional music and Celtic rock bands\, cultur
 al exhibits\, heavy athletics and a haggis-eating contest. The ceremonie
 s conclude with 1\,000 bagpipers and drummers performing traditional son
 gs.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:DuPage County Fairgrounds\, 2015 Manchester Rd\, Wheaton
DTSTAMP:20120425T201602Z
UID:E9F675AF-FA3B-48C7-9410-CE27EE261816
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://dupagecountyfair.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120726T080000
SUMMARY:DuPage County Fair
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 3–12 $3\, kids 2 and under free. Demolition d
 erbies\, cook-offs\, concerts and—most important—funnel cakes make up th
 is annual county fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:East side of Clark St between Addison St and Waveland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T181202Z
UID:B530A14E-FBE2-4018-B0D7-64201851A12A
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120615T110000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Block Party
DESCRIPTION:FREE. All that rooting for the Cubbies pays off with a serie
 s of gratis street bashes hosted by the team. Hopefully fans can bear lo
 ads of beer\, live music\, games\, food and more.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Locations including Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E
  Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T212609Z
UID:23D1176E-651F-4826-9C7F-0BA9734F5502
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagodancingfestival.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120824
SUMMARY:Chicago Dancing Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Steal some moves that’ll put Kevin Bacon to shame at t
 his free weeklong fest that features some of the world’s best dance comp
 anies presenting styles ranging from ballet and modern to ethnic dance f
 orms. Indoor TBA performances require free advance tickets. The grand fi
 nale\, Sat 25 at 7pm in Pritzker Pavilion\, always draws a huge lawn cro
 wd and is free and open to all.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T200246Z
UID:9E8A0B5E-3BDF-4AEF-A147-D89E3A92A253
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120720T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T203429Z
UID:A1E47ABD-46EF-4AC9-AC71-6385A45B8C0D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:119th St at Indianapolis Blvd\, Whiting\, IN
DTSTAMP:20120425T203321Z
UID:01B8F819-3B7F-455B-BBFF-4034EA63C7BB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://pierogifest.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T110000
SUMMARY:Pierogi Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. These starchy treats are honored by fans chowing down 
 on the Eastern European dumplings and Whiting residents who don pierogi 
 costumes. You can compete in the Pierogi Toss\, enter an eating contest\
 , participate in a parade or boogie down in the polka competition\, all 
 in honor of the little pierogi.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lake St at Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T173235Z
UID:759F7B25-DFD2-4F23-A44A-81A5FD8E1C13
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://amdurproductions.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120601T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Eastside Millennium Art Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120601T190000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The annual fest showcases art in the city from more th
 an 130 juried artists just steps away from “the Bean” and the Art Instit
 ute of Chicago.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T171009Z
UID:0F02B577-73FD-4F0D-92A2-6A7C0AED44BB
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T200000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T200000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Glenwood Ave at Morse Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T211505Z
UID:C131A043-3763-44C2-A12F-976D1FAAC128
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://glenwoodave.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T180000
SUMMARY:Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120817T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This weekend artists’ market combines three stages of 
 music and performance acts with locally made arts and crafts in the Roge
 rs Park community. Festivities sans art kick off Fri 17.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Various locations around Chicago
DTSTAMP:20120425T183548Z
UID:4A34942B-71BD-4A20-9407-10623B9693D0
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://makemusicchicago.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120621
SUMMARY:Make Music Chicago
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120622
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Chicago joins more than 460 cities worldwide for its v
 ersion of the global holiday Fête de la Musique. Find free public music 
 concerts from sunup to sundown at 100 locations during the year’s longes
 t day\, the summer solstice.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190846Z
UID:2AC73DB3-5106-4456-980A-210CEFFC1BDB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 51st St and Cottage Grove Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T221700Z
UID:66827E0B-25CB-4A6C-A958-30014D55E49B
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://africanfestivalchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120831T100000
SUMMARY:African Festival of the Arts
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120831T220000
DESCRIPTION:$20\, advance $10\, seniors and kids under 13 $5\, 4-day pas
 s $30. This 22nd annual fest\, a tradition for many Hyde Park families\,
  includes cultural food\, music and shopping. A fine arts market\, an Af
 rican market\, a drum village\, three stages of performers (including th
 e occasional drop-in performance from the likes of Sly Stone or George C
 linton) and events focusing on culture fill the park with activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 51st St and Cottage Grove Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T223744Z
UID:9B4E1CC2-DC37-4BAC-935F-2EC490D3FFE6
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://africanfestivalchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120903T100000
SUMMARY:African Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:$20\, advance $10\, seniors and kids under 13 $5\, 4-day pas
 s $30. This 22nd annual fest\, a tradition for many Hyde Park families\,
  includes cultural food\, music and shopping. A fine arts market\, an Af
 rican market\, a drum village\, three stages of performers (including th
 e occasional drop-in performance from the likes of Sly Stone or George C
 linton) and events focusing on culture fill the park with activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Downtown Edison Park\, 6730 N Olmsted Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T211419Z
UID:B3FA16E5-530C-4420-81D1-2E74B8F1A775
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://edisonpark.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T170000
SUMMARY:Edison Park Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120817T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Toss your bag in the ring and try to win at this fest’
 s cornhole tournament. Or let your pup shine at the dog show. Bingo tour
 naments\, live music and a beer garden fill out the entertainment.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:West Town location TBA
DTSTAMP:20120425T220613Z
UID:BC43C974-BAC3-45F7-B274-BCA929769AF6
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://foodtrucksocialchicago.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120826
SUMMARY:Food Truck Social
DESCRIPTION:$5. If you came to this TOC-sponsored festival last year and
  were turned off by the long lines\, don’t fear: this year’s fete accomm
 odates even more trucks\, meaning\, yes\, more food. Empty Bottle Presen
 ts books the bands. Times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T204048Z
UID:E3E951A8-3AF8-4D90-81CB-2EF2EF69E9A3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120802T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Columbus Park\, 5701 W Jackson Blvd
DTSTAMP:20120425T211835Z
UID:890FBD58-C9AB-4642-BAF6-466D7D28E724
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://freewebs.com/austinpeoplesactioncenter
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T140000
SUMMARY:Taste of Austin
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120817T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The largest neighborhood in Chicago takes over Columbu
 s Park to host this  fest filled with food\, music and a parade.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, Washington St between Clark and Dearborn Sts
DTSTAMP:20120425T225315Z
UID:FD5EF7A8-EEFC-4BA5-B9AB-2ACE5488C7CE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoturkishfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120910T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Turkish Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If all you know is that it’s Istanbul and not Constant
 inople\, head on over to this event to sip Turkish coffee\, eat baklava 
 and orchid ice cream and learn about Turkish and Turkish-American cultur
 e.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Gaelic Park\, 6119 W 147th St\, Oak Forest
DTSTAMP:20120425T172752Z
UID:B12FAF6D-8F87-4D7F-B5F2-CA7CB5DD6961
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagogaelicpark.org/irishfest.htm
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120528T130000
SUMMARY:Gaelic Park Irish Fest  
DESCRIPTION:$15\, kids and seniors $12. Oak Forest celebrates all things
  Irish and Irish-American with Irish music\, Irish dancing\, Irish sport
 ing events\, an Irish tea room and\, of course\, plenty of Irish beer. (
 Sick of the word Irish yet?) The fest also hosts the Chicago Feis\, an a
 nnual Irish dance competition.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T212643Z
UID:775C3DA6-D0DE-43B2-88FA-460C94FCB48F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120820
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4325 N Ravenswood Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T174608Z
UID:5961DC9B-1D14-4315-A2D5-09E1611B9341
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://themetropiaexperience.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120607T140000
SUMMARY:Metropia Chicago 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120607T220000
DESCRIPTION:$65\, two-day pass $110. This debut fest bills itself as an 
 intimate event that combines local art and music with innovations in tec
 hnology. Expect art installations along with plenty of music from the un
 derground jam community and live-electronic scenes.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Schwaben Center\, 301 Weiland Rd\, Buffalo Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T211759Z
UID:EC17CDED-F095-4C42-9BBB-5E911622881D
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://oktoberfestinaugust.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T130000
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest in August
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120819T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. An 800-seat beer tent ensures that you can say “prost” r
 ain or shine. Besides beer\, enjoy brats\, live entertainment\, raffles\
 , games and a baggo area.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:Madison St at Des Plaines St
DTSTAMP:20120425T190103Z
UID:D22123E1-8E63-4AD8-804E-9846A328EEE0
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://worldslargestblockparty.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T173000
SUMMARY:World’s Largest Block Party
DESCRIPTION:$45\, advance $40\, two-day pass $75. Old St. Pat’s hosts th
 e 28th running of this music- and food-filled benefit. Four drinks are i
 ncluded with ticket.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T195223Z
UID:FBB75FCE-B97B-4ADB-A60B-70D9C561F937
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120713T200000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Racine Ave between Fullerton and Webster Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T194957Z
UID:0145D577-279F-4CB3-A5CB-EA8F727216F0
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T120000
SUMMARY:Lincoln Park Arts & Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120707T220000
DESCRIPTION:$7. See more than 80 juried artists along with live music fr
 om Sister Hazel and Nikka Costa.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T201511Z
UID:15AA83DC-C137-4B2F-AB3B-AECE852C5536
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120728
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T212735Z
UID:8ABAAF83-8D93-475C-988B-CD534547882E
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120826T160000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Pioneer Court\, 435 N Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T192941Z
UID:9FB21093-E164-4C29-8616-4644C8D67720
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://artfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120706T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Arts Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120706T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. In case the Mag Mile still hasn’t satisfied your shopp
 ing addiction\, you can see even more vendors pop up to hawk art from 30
 0-plus juried artists.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 W Walton St
DTSTAMP:20120425T203207Z
UID:D5713F99-1A30-4A9A-897D-16F5034EEC7B
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://newberry.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120726T120000
SUMMARY:Newberry Library Book Fair and Bughouse Square Debates
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120726T200000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 120\,000 used paper Kindles will be up for s
 ale at this popular book bonanza. Prices are low\, and the selection is 
 vast. The debates\, a favorite of this city’s copious rabble-rousers\, t
 ake place in Washington Square Park\, across the street from the Newberr
 y Library on Saturday. The Main Debate begins at 1:30pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T205735Z
UID:3B9A0AB0-2697-4BA1-A139-11732DB95835
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120810T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Elk Grove Blvd at Ridge Ave\, Elk Grove Village
DTSTAMP:20120425T204315Z
UID:70F0AB30-297E-482D-BF08-F123F01B4D6D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tourofelkgrove.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T193000
SUMMARY:Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Race on down to more than 15 pro and amateur biking co
 mpetitions. Or if racing isn’t your thing\, join the block party and kid
 s’ fest for music\, food and fun. Race times vary\; check website.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:2000 W Roscoe St
DTSTAMP:20120425T225821Z
UID:8A739616-B09F-4385-AAC7-21DD4503BDE6
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120915T110000
SUMMARY:Guinness Oyster Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120915T220000
DESCRIPTION:$7. Oyster shuckers and beer drinkers unite at this annual R
 oscoe Village get-together.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Sunset Park\, Sunset Park\, Miller Rd at Albrecht Rd\, Lake in 
 the Hills
DTSTAMP:20120425T221904Z
UID:0C2C4019-4263-454B-882F-8595FD54EBB8
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summersunsetfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T100000
SUMMARY:Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120901T223000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The hills come alive for carnival rides\, a car show\,
  and arts and crafts. Play until the sun comes down by entering a horses
 hoe tournament\, a baggo tournament\, a skateboard competition or a batt
 le of the bands.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Midwest Buddhist Temple\, 435 W Menomonee St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210227Z
UID:77F3304F-BE62-4DB3-9DE1-E4B027721409
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ginzachicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T113000
SUMMARY:Ginza Holiday Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120812T190000
DESCRIPTION:$6\, students and seniors $5\, kids under 12 free. Throw on 
 a yukata\, the summer kimono\, at this 57th annual celebration. Meet and
  buy crafts from master crafstmen called Waza. Live martial arts\, cultu
 ral songs\, classical dances and Japanese food give Chicago a taste of J
 apan. Get to the fest early Saturday before the entrance fee rises to $1
 0 at 7pm for Yoko Noge’s Japanesque Band. Prices drop back down Sunday.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, Washington and Dearborn Sts
DTSTAMP:20120425T181544Z
UID:8F353DF0-51AF-4A94-9BBB-0DD1A365C0A0
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bikechicago.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120615T073000
SUMMARY:Bike to Work Rally
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120615T093000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Bike to Work Week (Jun 11–15) culminates in this city-
 thrown party\, which rewards commuting cyclists by giving away T-shirts 
 and valeting your bike while you dig in to free breakfast.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:800 Illinois Ave\, Mendota 
DTSTAMP:20120425T205838Z
UID:365296A3-88DA-4B09-A74F-01FD4AE05D35
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sweetcornfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120810T110000
SUMMARY:Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120811T003000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Listen to your stomach and eat ear after ear of those 
 golden kernels. Festgoers can expect live music\, carnival rides\, a par
 ade and a flea market. On Sunday\, join the 60-year tradition of eating 
 perfectly cooked corn from a vintage steam engine for free.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T200640Z
UID:F5746892-429C-4534-9D45-F29A9411967B
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120719T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120719T213000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Church\, 1633 N Cleveland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T185418Z
UID:CC7FFEE7-B504-4C2D-9701-0C9640DFAB10
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T110000
SUMMARY:Craft Beer Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120630T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, beer tasting $75. This inaugural event channels a good 
 ol’ Belgian beer fest to showcase more than 50 Midwestern brews. Those w
 ho could do without brew can take in music\, food and crafts in a separa
 te area.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Damen Ave between North Ave and Schiller St
DTSTAMP:20120425T184121Z
UID:FD0BE660-C89A-4B87-89A5-2FB19F65248A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://greenmusicfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T120000
SUMMARY:Green Music Fest
DESCRIPTION:$5. This sustainable Wicker Park fest features the latest ec
 ofriendly products. Biodiesel generators power headliners Dinosaur Jr. a
 nd the Raveonettes.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake-Cook Rd\, Glencoe
DTSTAMP:20120425T165809Z
UID:627D6BC3-684F-411E-A348-BAEED276DC8D
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobotanic.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120519T100000
SUMMARY:A Bloomin’ Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120519T150000
DESCRIPTION:Free\, parking $20. This fest features the 46th annual Bloom
 in’ Sale\, which hawks thousands of locally grown plants. You can also s
 hop for baked goods\, mushrooms\, honey and pottery.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Science of Spirituality Meditation Center\, 4S175 Naperville Wh
 eaton Rd\, Naperville
DTSTAMP:20120425T210607Z
UID:E74B965A-311E-4DA1-BCA1-67AB7163400A
SEQUENCE:10
URL;VALUE=URI:http://veggiefestchicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T110000
SUMMARY:Veggie Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120811T200000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This meat-lover’s nightmare may finally teach you to e
 at your veggies. Vegetarian restos and vendors offer cooking demos and m
 eat-free samples while speakers espouse the benefits of a no-meat lifest
 yle.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T223754Z
UID:D947820B-58D4-4BA4-91AD-9BE63E399AEB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120903T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T180926Z
UID:60BE4961-53DE-41EC-9B93-A0B3BECD4F99
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120612T193000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T204515Z
UID:16A515DD-7415-4A62-958C-72F228105A72
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120805T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:Dawes Park\, Sheridan Rd at Church St\, Evanston
DTSTAMP:20120425T201057Z
UID:B1DEE547-15FB-4BCA-9316-CE637934D3FF
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cityofevanston.org/ethnic
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T120000
SUMMARY:Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The flags of more than a hundred nations will be flown
  to celebrate diversity and show that it’s a small world after all. Piec
 es from around 125 artists represent several cultures along with food an
 d two stages of music and dancing.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T184430Z
UID:FEB3AD4E-23A6-46B3-BBAF-3C28F8724F7C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120701
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190848Z
UID:F0775170-01AA-4C16-B34C-D32960C89DAB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120708T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Gaelic Park\, 6119 W 147th St\, Oak Forest
DTSTAMP:20120425T171150Z
UID:DE333C29-B6E4-4985-9D4B-AD1819EE7149
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagogaelicpark.org/irishfest.htm
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120525T160000
SUMMARY:Gaelic Park Irish Fest  
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120525T160000
DESCRIPTION:$15\, kids and seniors $12. Oak Forest celebrates all things
  Irish and Irish-American with Irish music\, Irish dancing\, Irish sport
 ing events\, an Irish tea room and\, of course\, plenty of Irish beer. (
 Sick of the word Irish yet?) The fest also hosts the Chicago Feis\, an a
 nnual Irish dance competition.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, Washington and Dearborn Sts
DTSTAMP:20120425T184532Z
UID:50AE8505-CEB5-4DE8-A551-63C93AC2761A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoarabesque.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120629T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Arabesque
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate the art and culture of the Arab world throug
 h music\, food and dance—all in the heart of downtown. Dance the dabke\,
  an Arab line dance\, or get some henna as you only temporarily embarras
 s your parents.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1400 W Cermak Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T202906Z
UID:4587BCD3-00EC-43CC-8D89-C6D2121BB7C5
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://fiestadelsol.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120727T110000
SUMMARY:Fiesta del Sol
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120728T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate under the sun at one of the largest Latino f
 ests in the Midwest. This Pilsen event features carnival rides\, live mu
 sic\, local art and\, of course\, Mexican food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Union Park\, 1501 W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T223102Z
UID:097A331A-4A71-4D32-BE3D-BBFCE31F066A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://northcoastfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T120000
SUMMARY:North Coast Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Single-day pass about $50\, three-day pass $110. It’s summer
 ’s last dance party\, as this third annual fest brings hip-hop\, DJs and
  dance music to Union Park for one last weekend. Pretty Lights\, the Rap
 ture\, and Big Boi are among the acts set to perform.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170335Z
UID:FCE6C112-9B37-4C2A-8D83-68353A4B8C33
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120524T200000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120524T200000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201723Z
UID:278F24CF-1898-49E4-9F4C-DBAFB8C6C16A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T160000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T221031Z
UID:5528D397-F53C-4816-89CC-575045014EC0
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120829
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Columbus Park\, 5701 W Jackson Blvd
DTSTAMP:20120425T211851Z
UID:BDEFFE66-17CE-462F-B8DD-26994469CD16
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://freewebs.com/austinpeoplesactioncenter
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T100000
SUMMARY:Taste of Austin
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The largest neighborhood in Chicago takes over Columbu
 s Park to host this  fest filled with food\, music and a parade.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, Washington and Dearborn Sts
DTSTAMP:20120425T184530Z
UID:40238C15-2ED8-4865-BB1E-506DAE74CBF8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoarabesque.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120628T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Arabesque
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate the art and culture of the Arab world throug
 h music\, food and dance—all in the heart of downtown. Dance the dabke\,
  an Arab line dance\, or get some henna as you only temporarily embarras
 s your parents.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Ward Park\, Kingsbury St at Erie St
DTSTAMP:20120425T200959Z
UID:8E61F6CD-E362-483D-B4D8-4BCB0E4FDF42
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://facebook.com/tornfest
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T110000
SUMMARY:Taste of River North
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120722T200000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Water taxi on down to this neighborhood fest where Chica
 go’s riverfront architecture sets the scene for local restaurants\, live
  music\, art galleries and merchants.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T182714Z
UID:3F66501A-E1CA-4409-B9EB-005AED6B06F3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120623
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Butler Field\, Grant Park\, 100 S Lake Shore Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T190348Z
UID:CB9237F3-E04E-4E28-A23F-FDAB757F521C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://amdurproductions.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120701T100000
SUMMARY:Gold Coast Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park (and not the tony neighborhood) plays host 
 to this 55th annual fest\, which showcases the work of more than 350 jur
 ied artists.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Cantigny Park\, 1S151 Winfield Rd\, Wheaton
DTSTAMP:20120425T182059Z
UID:28F9AF77-644D-4F10-9769-B1D6088D2EF8
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cantigny.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T100000
SUMMARY:Art in Bloom: Cantigny Fine Art Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120616T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, parking $5. Check out artwork\, activities stations a
 nd live music at this year’s fest\, a Father’s Day tradition for the old
  McCormick estate. You can also explore the First Division Museum for fr
 ee.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Madison St between Desplaines Ave and Circle Ave\, Forest Park
DTSTAMP:20120425T174959Z
UID:F057E6A7-5F5E-459E-A486-C5998377794D
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfestfp.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T120000
SUMMARY:Forest Park Summer Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Just west of Chicago\, this bash boasts two main stage
 s\, two food areas\, two beer gardens and on Sat 9\, a giant slide for k
 ids.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T220647Z
UID:A990F0AE-5722-4D9D-B21A-C3480CA8135F
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120826T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120826T170000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T223400Z
UID:9FC77C68-6225-4536-86C7-C12A020C9917
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteofpolonia.copernicusfdn.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120831T170000
SUMMARY:Taste of Polonia
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120831T230000
DESCRIPTION:$7\, seniors $3\, kids 12 and under free. Party with plenty 
 of polka\, pierogi and potato pancakes at this annual Polish party.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 55th St and Cottage Grove Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T191147Z
UID:920A8C62-CA13-4C8B-A289-A34438AF3E6B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://martinsinterculture.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T120000
SUMMARY:African Caribbean International Festival of Life
DESCRIPTION:$15 after 5pm\, $10 before 5pm\, kids and seniors $5\, kids 
 under 6 free. The 20th annual fest is getting together to feel irie. Jam
 aica’s 50th year of independence gets feted with food\, arts and crafts\
 , and live reggae and calypso.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T200645Z
UID:3C3555CA-5F51-4B8C-B887-E54B97CEC4D5
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120720T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170909Z
UID:1DE7B888-F694-41CB-B928-F103577B6F54
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120603T150000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120603T150000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T171001Z
UID:A645B64A-9620-4C49-A5FF-21131BDFA5CD
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120608T200000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120608T200000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Dawes Park\, Sheridan Rd at Church St\, Evanston
DTSTAMP:20120425T204813Z
UID:5FE5D8D6-5D1C-463C-BCB6-2853E94A53FD
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cityofevanston.org/lakeshore
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T110000
SUMMARY:Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120804T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 100 artists invade Dawes Park to showcase ar
 ts and crafts for your buying pleasure. Pieces range from jewelry and gl
 ass to mixed-media products.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 300 S Columbus Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T174733Z
UID:766F079E-6186-40CF-B712-350D75B0DBC4
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobluesfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Blues Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120610T210000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Your yearly reminder that the blues has nothing to do 
 with a box of neon-orange macaroni\, the “Blues Capital of the World” ce
 lebrates with the world’s largest free blues fest. Chicago native Mavis 
 Staples headlines.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T195155Z
UID:43D6BC15-F761-45C2-BA04-AAF671EC428D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120715
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chicago\, 151 E Wacker Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T171333Z
UID:48FE0120-2559-4B52-9647-6B827DE53A97
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://imrl.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120526T110000
SUMMARY:International Mr. Leather Weekend 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120526T230000
DESCRIPTION:Market $5\; bronze package $165\, silver package $180\, gold
  package $195. Rooted in a 1979 bar contest\, this four-day event featur
 es parties\, a fetish and leather market\, a physique competition\, a se
 xy shoe-polishing competition and\, of course\, the annual crowning of I
 nternational Mr. Leather.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:2501 W Irving Park Rd\, in back lot
DTSTAMP:20120425T184725Z
UID:832BCA8A-3790-4379-B531-747B15E7E7A6
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://nbgc.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120627T180000
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120627T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This yearly benefit for the Neighborhood Boys & Girls 
 Club youth programs includes a carnival\, ticketed rides\, live music\, 
 food and a raffle.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T212716Z
UID:3EFF3685-2BA5-4F27-A1C0-5C382C2BB11B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120823T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 W Walton St
DTSTAMP:20120425T203227Z
UID:CA60C1D1-3FC9-48E8-BC6B-EE5EDFB452A2
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://newberry.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T100000
SUMMARY:Newberry Library Book Fair and Bughouse Square Debates
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 120\,000 used paper Kindles will be up for s
 ale at this popular book bonanza. Prices are low\, and the selection is 
 vast. The debates\, a favorite of this city’s copious rabble-rousers\, t
 ake place in Washington Square Park\, across the street from the Newberr
 y Library on Saturday. The Main Debate begins at 1:30pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T195941Z
UID:633E2967-1ECE-40AE-8B5E-00270330FDAE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120715T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T205631Z
UID:04C81A47-9BDD-4A6C-AA06-452E3F87EDD5
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120809T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T200253Z
UID:8EF154BB-7EC7-46A8-A66A-B5C8051130DA
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T193000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Kane County Fairgrounds\, 525 S Randall Rd\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T200542Z
UID:B082D612-B447-418D-890B-5C3516926E44
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://kanecountyfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T120000
SUMMARY:Kane County Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120722T220000
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids under 5 free. The 144th (!!) go-around for this ol
 d-fashioned fair offers a carnival\, amusement rides\, 4-H competitions\
 , live music and fried foods to nostalgia junkies.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:East side of Clark St between Addison St and Waveland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T181204Z
UID:C2EB5EE8-6C5F-4D52-A61C-9B46C79E86F2
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120614T110000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Block Party
DESCRIPTION:FREE. All that rooting for the Cubbies pays off with a serie
 s of gratis street bashes hosted by the team. Hopefully fans can bear lo
 ads of beer\, live music\, games\, food and more.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:N Halsted St between Belmont Ave and Addison St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210429Z
UID:9B437769-15E0-487A-9582-5BCA3E7FE388
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T110000
SUMMARY:Northalsted Market Days
DESCRIPTION:$7. Called the Midwest’s largest two-day street festival\, t
 his gay-run event offers live music\, more than 400 food and arts vendor
 s\, and primo people-watching opportunities. Tony Award–winning Dreamgir
 l Jennifer Holliday performs.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T203835Z
UID:95714C6A-F838-41B0-AAEF-F4C1F740E4F2
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120803
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T181324Z
UID:549E0C81-F9B2-4E2C-AA40-125DC031B06C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120615T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Sunset Park\, Sunset Park\, Miller Rd at Albrecht Rd\, Lake in 
 the Hills
DTSTAMP:20120425T221852Z
UID:5D8B93D1-316A-4AC7-AA99-571D170F644D
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summersunsetfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120831T150000
SUMMARY:Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120831T223000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The hills come alive for carnival rides\, a car show\,
  and arts and crafts. Play until the sun comes down by entering a horses
 hoe tournament\, a baggo tournament\, a skateboard competition or a batt
 le of the bands.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:119th St at Indianapolis Blvd\, Whiting\, IN
DTSTAMP:20120425T203331Z
UID:47B0EBAA-2305-4890-94D4-1BBB57D66AAD
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://pierogifest.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T110000
SUMMARY:Pierogi Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120729T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. These starchy treats are honored by fans chowing down 
 on the Eastern European dumplings and Whiting residents who don pierogi 
 costumes. You can compete in the Pierogi Toss\, enter an eating contest\
 , participate in a parade or boogie down in the polka competition\, all 
 in honor of the little pierogi.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T223829Z
UID:97475FB2-2D6A-4CA8-9693-297E3A7B4009
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteofpolonia.copernicusfdn.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120903T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Polonia
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120903T220000
DESCRIPTION:$7\, seniors $3\, kids 12 and under free. Party with plenty 
 of polka\, pierogi and potato pancakes at this annual Polish party.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 55th St and Cottage Grove Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T191146Z
UID:3892E3BE-5EA9-42E0-963E-D8ACF6468ADC
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://martinsinterculture.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120706T120000
SUMMARY:African Caribbean International Festival of Life
DESCRIPTION:$15 after 5pm\, $10 before 5pm\, kids and seniors $5\, kids 
 under 6 free. The 20th annual fest is getting together to feel irie. Jam
 aica’s 50th year of independence gets feted with food\, arts and crafts\
 , and live reggae and calypso.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:DuPage County Fairgrounds\, 2015 Manchester Rd\, Wheaton
DTSTAMP:20120425T201609Z
UID:901237C0-4974-4B63-B19F-F031EA013BB4
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://dupagecountyfair.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T080000
SUMMARY:DuPage County Fair
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 3–12 $3\, kids 2 and under free. Demolition d
 erbies\, cook-offs\, concerts and—most important—funnel cakes make up th
 is annual county fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T194821Z
UID:987A13F4-6578-44C6-8750-833E6E2A764E
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120707T190000
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Elk Grove Blvd at Ridge Ave\, Elk Grove Village
DTSTAMP:20120425T204317Z
UID:68639FA8-F8A4-466F-AFEA-BAD5ECEC53AE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tourofelkgrove.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120805T193000
SUMMARY:Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Race on down to more than 15 pro and amateur biking co
 mpetitions. Or if racing isn’t your thing\, join the block party and kid
 s’ fest for music\, food and fun. Race times vary\; check website.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1400 W Cermak Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T202852Z
UID:C35D7B08-5B75-4734-B31E-06385BD98F87
SEQUENCE:11
URL;VALUE=URI:http://fiestadelsol.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120726T170000
SUMMARY:Fiesta del Sol
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120727T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate under the sun at one of the largest Latino f
 ests in the Midwest. This Pilsen event features carnival rides\, live mu
 sic\, local art and\, of course\, Mexican food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T211908Z
UID:FF288B17-A063-44EF-BDFE-886AD56C6B66
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4000 N Lincoln Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T211601Z
UID:FD735D63-1A56-4F3A-88D9-3D44A200E77F
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T170000
SUMMARY:North Side Summerfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120817T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Time to channel your inner Kobayashi as this year’s fest
  features a hot-dog-eating contest. Local eateries will be serving their
  takes on the classic summer staple.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Various locations 
DTSTAMP:20120425T210725Z
UID:A596E1BD-F1EB-41F1-8E47-571E447237F6
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://navyweek.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120813
SUMMARY:Chicago Navy Week
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120814
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Chicago is one of 15 cities to greet sailors and host 
 a weeklong celebration of naval servicewomen and men. Ship visits\, the 
 Navy Band\, vehicle demos\, tours and a navy simulator commemorate the W
 ar of 1812 and show visitors what it means to be in the Navy. All those 
 adorable ladies and gents in white uniforms will be walking around\, too
 .  Locations and times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Uptown (exact streets TBD)
DTSTAMP:20120425T182423Z
UID:36D766B9-94D6-4C09-98AA-6C8E3D429074
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120617
SUMMARY:Pizza Fest Chicago
DESCRIPTION:$TBA. After a three-year interlude\, the circular food stapl
 e is back with a fest of its own in the Uptown neighborhood. Vendors\, c
 rafts and of course a pie-eating contest make up this pizza party.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T210922Z
UID:A2DC384A-26EE-42EE-BBF9-8ADF78111A71
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120816T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Knoch Park\, 724 S West St\, Naperville
DTSTAMP:20120425T190008Z
UID:06F114E9-E852-4E3B-BA8B-0A644EF44E5E
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ribfest.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T120000
SUMMARY:Naperville Ribfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120630T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10–$25 (depending on evening’s headliner)\, kids under 11 f
 ree. For more than two decades\, this pork party has been serving up gri
 lled grub and rock- and country-flavored tunes. This year\, headliners i
 nclude Steve Miller Band\, Joe Walsh and ZZ Top.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:N Southport Ave at Waveland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201330Z
UID:219F7C83-4953-4775-BB9E-636E8E4F260E
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T120000
SUMMARY:Summer on Southport
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120721T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Three stages of live entertainment\, food and activities
  as well as the 11th annual Chicago Children’s Festival fill the streets
  adjacent to Chicago Cub’s historic Wrigley Field.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T183438Z
UID:EF4216A3-4BC7-444A-9D51-9B9961AA8A13
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://explorechicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120622T120000
SUMMARY:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120622T140000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Quit singing along to your VHS of Sister Act 2 and com
 e out to this 27th annual inspirational fest. Headliners include Mary Ma
 y\, Fred Hammond\, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lee Street at River Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T195558Z
UID:F8B31633-427F-4081-A176-2EF009321B1C
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120714T120000
SUMMARY:Des Plaines Summer Fling
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120714T230000
DESCRIPTION:$3. This Northwest suburb’s three-day affair is light on com
 mitment and heavy on food\, music and kids’ activities. Tossed into the 
 mix is the Pearson Street Craft Fair and ‘60s rockers the Buckinghams.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Locations including Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E
  Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T212607Z
UID:0A29C341-6119-412F-A899-E13F9BE58BB4
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagodancingfestival.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120823
SUMMARY:Chicago Dancing Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Steal some moves that’ll put Kevin Bacon to shame at t
 his free weeklong fest that features some of the world’s best dance comp
 anies presenting styles ranging from ballet and modern to ethnic dance f
 orms. Indoor TBA performances require free advance tickets. The grand fi
 nale\, Sat 25 at 7pm in Pritzker Pavilion\, always draws a huge lawn cro
 wd and is free and open to all.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Waveland Park\, 3580 N Recreation Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T175940Z
UID:4CDCEA62-B974-4935-BEB9-BF80D6113C84
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bhgchillandgrill.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T110000
SUMMARY:Chill & Grill Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Better Homes and Gardens and Weber Grill host this gri
 lling get together. Local faves like GT Fish & Oyster\, West Town Tavern
  and Black Dog Gelato offer tastings as chefs lead cooking demos and gri
 lling contests. Tasting tickets can be purchased online for $12 or at th
 e festival for $15.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Schwaben Center\, 301 Weiland Rd\, Buffalo Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T211746Z
UID:205D7EE4-6838-43F1-8943-3F0C72E2B6C8
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://oktoberfestinaugust.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T143000
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest in August
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120819T000000
DESCRIPTION:$5. An 800-seat beer tent ensures that you can say “prost” r
 ain or shine. Besides beer\, enjoy brats\, live entertainment\, raffles\
 , games and a baggo area.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center\, 9930 S Capitol Dr\, Wheeling
DTSTAMP:20120425T184315Z
UID:9B954DB0-C389-4D83-A53E-55A72AEDE76E
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wheelingil.gov
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T110000
SUMMARY:Wheeling International Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This northern suburb deals out food\, drink\, family a
 ctivities and live entertainment for its inaugural fest meant to highlig
 ht local vendors as well as its diverse community.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Martin Ave and Ridge Rd\, Homewood
DTSTAMP:20120425T175709Z
UID:7EF1B7C9-7556-4723-ABEF-07DF381319ED
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://homesweethomewood.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T100000
SUMMARY:Village of Homewood’s Art and Garden Street Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T210000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Gardening workshops along with the usual music\, food 
 and family activities make up this street fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:420 N Clark St
DTSTAMP:20120425T212810Z
UID:3C827D72-FC0E-4410-9942-5C74CAEA31E9
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://uso.org/illinois
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120823T160000
SUMMARY:Clark After Dark Block Party
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120823T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10. Camo not required at this military-themed bash hosted b
 y the United Service Organization of Illinois. Honor troops and their fa
 milies with a live auction\, live music\, food and a raffle.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Hamilton Lakes Office Campus\, Park Blvd at Thorndale Ave\, Ita
 sca
DTSTAMP:20120425T191530Z
UID:4544DA86-3C80-479B-BB69-2C7C6CEE739E
SEQUENCE:6
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120704T160000
SUMMARY:Itasca’s Fantastic Fireworks
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120704T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Witness colorful explosions in the sky at one of Illin
 ois’s largest fireworks displays. Live music starts around 6pm\, and fir
 eworks begin shooting around 9:30pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Several venues including the Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Was
 hington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230124Z
UID:E576C3C1-51BA-481E-A387-7DA41E288959
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120926
SUMMARY:World Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Times and prices vary. Globe-trot through music at this city
 wide\, multi-venue annual fest\, which includes free and ticketed concer
 ts. It will be interesting to see the schedule without the fest’s former
 \, beloved curator\, Michael Orlove.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Port Byron Business District\, Main St from Walnut St to Quarry
  St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210022Z
UID:3A694D1C-3B91-4FCC-BB6A-B4DA5B4A536F
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tugfest.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120809T170000
SUMMARY:Tug Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120809T230000
DESCRIPTION:$3. Cheer on Port Byron\, Illinois\, as it defends a tug-of-
 war championship against LeClaire\, Iowa. A 2\,400-foot rope is pulled t
 aught across the Mississippi River. The big tug goes down Saturday at no
 on. For noodle-armed festgoers\, the fest also has live music\, carnival
  rides and fireworks.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T223808Z
UID:FA60482B-4B20-4DDF-AFE4-3BB90ABD6B0A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120908
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Downtown St. Charles\, east and west of the Fox River off Route
  64\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T175145Z
UID:302D0E99-F3AE-4FF2-B646-5B792D4C66F2
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://prideofthefox.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120608T100000
SUMMARY:Pride of the Fox RiverFest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120608T190000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The 30th annual river shindig features dragon boat rac
 es\, a craft show\, a BBQ cook-off and a parade. The mainstage operates 
 6–11pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:5200 N Clark St
DTSTAMP:20120425T180244Z
UID:4020C1BA-D4DF-497B-8CEB-AF09928A244D
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T120000
SUMMARY:Midsommarfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Strap on some clogs as you dance around the maypole at A
 ndersonville’s 47th annual fest where Nordic folk dancers showcase the ’
 hood’s Swedish roots.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T200110Z
UID:FEACA5EE-82B1-4FDE-B613-5EFCBD8E84B5
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120717
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T195226Z
UID:AB0024F0-387D-444F-9351-C50F1C852CCC
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120714T200000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake-Cook Rd\, Glencoe
DTSTAMP:20120425T192846Z
UID:CCF70E13-E58A-474D-8ED2-B3BC92E82BBC
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobotanic.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120706T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120706T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE\, parking $20. The gardens team up with behemoth craft-
 festival-purveyor Amdur Productions. Shop from 80 crafters who will be s
 elling art with a botanic theme or made from plant materials. After the 
 kids tire of your craft perusal\, take them to the family activity tent.
 
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T201020Z
UID:70AF07A8-80A0-4D70-A4F9-8898565B6663
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Dearborn St between Congress Pkwy and Polk St
DTSTAMP:20120425T175835Z
UID:82C3392F-DD3D-4076-A3A5-7030CE11D7D7
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://printersrowlitfest.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Book it to the onetime bookmaking hub of Chicago where
  more than 200 booksellers hawk new and antique books. Seven stages with
  100-plus free lit programs\, book signings\, poetry readings\, author d
 iscussions and even a Lil’ Lit Park for the kiddies highlight this wordy
  fest. After the fest-proper ends\, Lit After Dark starts (Sat 6–10pm)\,
  a ticketed event featuring live music and poetry slams.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Several venues including the Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Was
 hington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230016Z
UID:FD80F483-2840-4571-876C-5D3E1F2D5038
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120923
SUMMARY:World Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Times and prices vary. Globe-trot through music at this city
 wide\, multi-venue annual fest\, which includes free and ticketed concer
 ts. It will be interesting to see the schedule without the fest’s former
 \, beloved curator\, Michael Orlove.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4100–4200 N Ravenswood Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T223638Z
UID:4E607F63-C6E6-483D-93BD-3DED4FA4FEE5
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ravenswoodremix.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T120000
SUMMARY:Ravenswood Remix
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120901T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. This second annual fest hawks green-themed crafts (think
  reused\, recycled and the titular remixed)\, plus workshops\, music and
  food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Logan Blvd at Milwaukee Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T212843Z
UID:C653A81E-AF70-4537-8D98-1DB20A45F2EB
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120824T170000
SUMMARY:The Boulevard
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120824T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. This Logan Square (which is actually in a circle) bash f
 eatures live music\, art\, food and craft beers.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1526 E 55th St\, outdoor court yard
DTSTAMP:20120425T230054Z
UID:B10FD51D-36D9-4994-BC64-20C85474455B
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://americansocietyofartists.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120922T100000
SUMMARY:Hyde Park Arts & Crafts Adventure
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120922T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Venture out and explore arts and crafts workshops and 
 demos.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T201647Z
UID:76159411-241D-48E4-B1D0-082996F2331A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T193000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:2501 W Irving Park Rd\, in back lot
DTSTAMP:20120425T184747Z
UID:3D712563-0141-4B56-A25B-B1D9BE96857B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://nbgc.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120701T100000
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This yearly benefit for the Neighborhood Boys & Girls 
 Club youth programs includes a carnival\, ticketed rides\, live music\, 
 food and a raffle.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T201011Z
UID:7C2A0B20-B729-4944-97FB-62120457066F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T184421Z
UID:14957B08-603F-4031-A5F4-278E1DD67C9A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120627
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Armitage and Central Park
DTSTAMP:20120425T213042Z
UID:2F18E08A-1D54-4CCD-8DF4-CD7BA64E7CFF
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T110000
SUMMARY:Taste of Latin America 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120825T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This inaugural food and wine fest hopes to transport y
 ou South of the Border to the food and culture of Central and South Amer
 ica.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Dawes Park\, Sheridan Rd at Church St\, Evanston
DTSTAMP:20120425T201055Z
UID:0375E8E9-499C-4DCE-9CB1-278AE74A820D
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cityofevanston.org/ethnic
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T120000
SUMMARY:Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120721T190000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The flags of more than a hundred nations will be flown
  to celebrate diversity and show that it’s a small world after all. Piec
 es from around 125 artists represent several cultures along with food an
 d two stages of music and dancing.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wolf Lake Memorial Park\, 2938 S Calumet Ave\, Hammond\, IN
DTSTAMP:20120425T200207Z
UID:8FC1399F-5310-4304-AD2D-75C7AFDF0AEC
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://festivalofthelakes.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T120000
SUMMARY:Festival of the Lakes
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120721T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Party for the great HOMES at this lake-centric fest 30
  miles south of Chicago. It features music\, a carnival\, a beer garden 
 and food vendors.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, Washington St between Clark and Dearborn Sts
DTSTAMP:20120425T225318Z
UID:0F79800B-6749-485F-A1EC-D23C26922730
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoturkishfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120911T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Turkish Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If all you know is that it’s Istanbul and not Constant
 inople\, head on over to this event to sip Turkish coffee\, eat baklava 
 and orchid ice cream and learn about Turkish and Turkish-American cultur
 e.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T205636Z
UID:7DA2E0A5-4C0D-4836-AF51-825D3368BD9F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120810T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T200115Z
UID:A46447EB-FFB5-480F-9E02-1BE973F22B87
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120721
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T210744Z
UID:C8DC9A09-A67E-4DD3-AC91-5C0FB775E1C9
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120814T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T210925Z
UID:C376C958-D022-4812-BB71-BE1D47FA0910
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4000 N Lincoln Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T211613Z
UID:E3ABBF6C-BAAC-4043-9F47-A2857B2A88ED
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T120000
SUMMARY:North Side Summerfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Time to channel your inner Kobayashi as this year’s fest
  features a hot-dog-eating contest. Local eateries will be serving their
  takes on the classic summer staple.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:2000–2300 W Roscoe St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210515Z
UID:8A0A8134-1C31-45F3-A40F-862124FCEAAB
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T110000
SUMMARY:Retro on Roscoe
DESCRIPTION:$5. Six blocks of antique vendors and three stages for live 
 music fill out the event list. While that’s going on\, Four Treys Bar ho
 sts an antique and classic car and motorcycle show\, featuring more than
  50 automobiles.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Downtown Long Grove\, quarter mile northwest of Routes 53 and 8
 3\, Long Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T230204Z
UID:A559E373-3D80-456E-9895-8EA6C91EC84D
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://longgroveonline.com/apple.html
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120928T100000
SUMMARY:Long Grove Apple Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120928T180000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Apple-inspired treats ranging from brown bag pies to cid
 er\, doughnuts\, caramel lattes and martinis highlight this fall harvest
  fest. No word on any potential iPad giveaways.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:Glenwood Ave at Morse Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T211521Z
UID:A0F7D898-C8E7-4390-A6F9-70BADDD3F0B9
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://glenwoodave.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T120000
SUMMARY:Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This weekend artists’ market combines three stages of 
 music and performance acts with locally made arts and crafts in the Roge
 rs Park community. Festivities sans art kick off Fri 17.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Oakley Ave at 24th St
DTSTAMP:20120425T181639Z
UID:ECA20C97-A910-4F47-882C-0C57F848C636
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://oshows.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120615T170000
SUMMARY:Festa Pasta Vino
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120615T230000
DESCRIPTION:$3–$7. Oakley Avenue transforms into an Italian piazza compl
 ete with columns\, statues and a working replica of the Trevi Fountain. 
 Live entertainment and cuisine from local restos such as La Fontanella\,
  Bacchanalia and Ignotz’s highlight the fest.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T201501Z
UID:3AFCD07E-5221-449A-9BEB-90025E95FD44
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120723
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T205637Z
UID:56374C2B-F633-449C-95FC-16843F75C23B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:St Basil Orthodox Church\, 27450 N Bradley Rd\, Lake Forest
DTSTAMP:20120425T223719Z
UID:C0F28C7F-CAD3-4198-820A-A78160DB8037
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://stbasilchurch.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Serbia
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120901T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Enjoy food\, beer and culture at this festival that in
 cludes live music and dancing from Serbia.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T184418Z
UID:2663A167-54BF-43E7-A191-304C52298A36
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120625
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:3100 N Ashland Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T165352Z
UID:670BF5CD-37EE-4DBD-B530-89A63DAD05D1
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120520T110000
SUMMARY:Mayfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120520T210000
DESCRIPTION:$10. Kick off the spring and festival season at this Lakevie
 w neighborhood tradition as you munch on pretzels and grab a brew from t
 he outdoor beer garden. Show off your pooch during Sunday’s pet parade a
 nd expo.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 51st St and Cottage Grove Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T221711Z
UID:E53B6F3C-399E-4D05-8B19-EC8A47848976
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://africanfestivalchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120902T100000
SUMMARY:African Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:$20\, advance $10\, seniors and kids under 13 $5\, 4-day pas
 s $30. This 22nd annual fest\, a tradition for many Hyde Park families\,
  includes cultural food\, music and shopping. A fine arts market\, an Af
 rican market\, a drum village\, three stages of performers (including th
 e occasional drop-in performance from the likes of Sly Stone or George C
 linton) and events focusing on culture fill the park with activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T210747Z
UID:DE3F0EE7-C720-4BFE-949E-A10E41020C53
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120816T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St\; Grant
  Park\, Petrillo Music Shell\, 235 S Columbus Dr\; and Chicago Cultural 
 Center\, 78 E Washington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T221527Z
UID:B274D768-663E-4706-A35C-CD0D2A7474E5
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagojazzfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120831T183000
SUMMARY:Chicago Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If you like music and all that jazz\, come out to the 
 most extensive free jazz fest in the world. Ken Vandermark is this year’
 s artist-in-residence.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Graue Mill & Museum\, 3800 S York Rd\, Oak Brook
DTSTAMP:20120425T225300Z
UID:4998AFB0-2BF8-4D0E-AAAB-8C45CCDB917D
SEQUENCE:11
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grauemill.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T113000
SUMMARY:Graue Mill’s Cornfest 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120909T160000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Once a working mill that ground corn into flour (and a
 n alleged stop on the Underground Railroad)\, this suburban museum celeb
 rates its history with corn on the cob\, BBQ\, homemade pies and taffy a
 pples. Kids will be able to compete in fishing tournaments or create wha
 tever they want using hammers\, nails\, paint and a giant pile of wood.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wittman Regional Airport\, 525 W 20th Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201436Z
UID:9D8F2238-64F1-4CC6-8BB4-17A3810DAD03
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://airventure.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120727T070000
SUMMARY:EAA Airventure Fly In
DESCRIPTION:$41\, kids ages 6–18 $21\, kids under 6 free\, veterans $31.
  Keep your head in the clouds at this giant air show celebrating all thi
 ngs air travel. More than 2\,500 planes—from warbirds and vintage aircra
 ft to homebuilt planes—line what for one week will be the busiest airpor
 t grounds in the world. Daily and nightly air shows\, workshops and plen
 ty of kid-friendly events entertain all week.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Clark St between Morse and Touhy Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T203511Z
UID:4301612A-1A07-4B11-942C-AE7F1A69A42B
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://celebrateclarkstreet.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T130000
SUMMARY:Celebrate Clark Street
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120729T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, family $10. Rogers Park celebrates diversity with two l
 ive world-music stages\, food from ethnic restaurants and various vendor
 s.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170741Z
UID:0AFFE47E-7332-47BB-909D-0145D7658C6F
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120530T150000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120530T150000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T223809Z
UID:9080E23D-E0C6-4766-9FA7-757D62B874B5
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120909
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Division St between Leavitt St and Ashland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T173349Z
UID:B5EBD703-7E69-4B6B-8150-93B6A669DCCC
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://do-divisionstreetfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120601T170000
SUMMARY:Do Division Street Festival and Sidewalk Sale 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120601T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. This popular fest expands to a three-day event where you
  can shop ten blocks of trendy boutiques and sidewalk vendors or visit t
 he Family Fun Fest. Music hand-picked by Chicago’s Empty Bottle and Subt
 erranean ensures plenty of opportunity to submit photos to Look at this 
 fucking hipster. The lineup includes Le Butcherettes and Antlers.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Wabash Ave between 13th St and 14th Pl
DTSTAMP:20120425T220334Z
UID:DF3F243D-3744-41F5-97B6-0D1556074D08
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://greatersouthloop.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120826T120000
SUMMARY:Bash on Wabash
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids $3. The South Loop’s ninth annual bash will featur
 e neighborhood food\, live music\, games and an expanded kids’ area with
  inflatables\, a craft area\, story time\, face painters\, a balloon per
 son and kids’ fitness sessions.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lisle Community Park\, 1825 Short St\, Lisle
DTSTAMP:20120425T190239Z
UID:11607444-45BC-4BCD-BF9D-37A66C0455A9
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://eyestotheskies.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120629T150000
SUMMARY:Eyes to the Skies Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120629T230000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids under 5 free. Hot-air balloons take to the sky dai
 ly at 6am and 6pm\, and grounded balloons fire up nightly around 8:30pm.
  Stay for the carnival\, craft fair\, kids’ area\, fireworks\, food and 
 live music each night.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T184420Z
UID:67FF874F-392B-4FAE-A6F7-9486C0532BF7
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120626
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T205230Z
UID:FBBA1277-0494-4B2D-9203-5F41BE6D693F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120808T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Pheasant Run Resort\, 4051 E Main St\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T182919Z
UID:66C61452-CDB3-4710-A760-456833CA10A1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bloomingtongold.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T070000
SUMMARY:Bloomington Gold Corvette Show
DESCRIPTION:$15–$50. The American classic is the star at the “Granddaddy
  of Corvette Shows.” Seminars\, auctions and a car pageant help ‘Vette a
 ficionados bond over their automobile of choice.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT18H
LOCATION:23325 N Cornerstone Rd\, Marietta
DTSTAMP:20120425T190505Z
UID:54ABEAD2-0319-4789-8B40-2AE8747820C9
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cornerstonefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120704T080000
SUMMARY:Cornerstone Festival
DESCRIPTION:Each day $40–$125. Bands and those down with JC gather for t
 his giant Christian music fest that packs tens of thousands for camping\
 , prayer and rock & roll.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Chicago Urban Art Society\, 600 W Cermak Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T210649Z
UID:8AE40C66-67B1-41B4-BD3B-C7795E96B3CD
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://slowandlowchicago.tumblr.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T110000
SUMMARY:Slow and Low Community Lowrider Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120812T210000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, kids $2. Drive a little slower to check out more than 
 40 lowriders from local car clubs at this Pilsen fest. Food\, music and 
 an awards ceremony will hopefully get War’s ode to the slow ride out of 
 your head.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T225723Z
UID:BFACEED4-2E41-4DDE-8947-E2DE114A94FE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120913T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Downtown Long Grove\, quarter mile northwest of Routes 53 and 8
 3\, Long Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T183754Z
UID:7C448113-08D6-4077-9F6A-1A9F5A7AF0EB
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://longgroveonline.com/strawberry.html
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120622T100000
SUMMARY:Long Grove Strawberry Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120622T180000
DESCRIPTION:$5. See how many strawberry inspired foods and berry puns yo
 u can stomach at the fests 29th annual installment.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T194833Z
UID:3FBDC3BF-CD83-4F59-A826-139726494D32
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120708T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lincoln Ave at Damen Ave and Irving Park Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T175306Z
UID:0C423D5F-10D6-4495-ABEB-BA3C835D645E
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ribfest-chicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T120000
SUMMARY:Ribfest Chicago
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. About 50\,000 pounds of ribs and BBQ will leave a trail 
 of sticky napkins at this fest. The third annual RibMania\, the Midwest’
 s only sanctioned rib-eating contest\, will have you cheering for your f
 avorite professional eater.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:2600 S Kostner Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224127Z
UID:2A3A06CD-3C99-435C-8CC4-C927CCB7FEBB
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T120000
SUMMARY:Festival de La Villita
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120908T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spain with Mexica
 n food\, music and dancing. On Sunday\, the 26th Street Parade ends here
 .
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Buckingham Fountain\, 500 S Columbus Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T224600Z
UID:3C2889F0-ED35-4D5E-B324-392430DB781C
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://windycitywinefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120907T160000
SUMMARY:Windy City Wine Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120907T220000
DESCRIPTION:$35\, advance $27\, designated driver ticket $10. Sample mor
 e than 270 wines from around the world. Live music and cooking demos wil
 l also take place.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T183102Z
UID:BC19F6BA-D8AB-4F82-A1D7-E38C429782B6
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagogospelmusicfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Quit singing along to your VHS of Sister Act 2 and com
 e out to this 27th annual inspirational fest. Headliners include Mary Ma
 y\, Fred Hammond\, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:900–1200 W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T181956Z
UID:7A047716-78BE-4834-BE9D-43B7AE8C85A1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120617T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Randolph Street
DESCRIPTION:$10. In the same area as some of Chicago’s well-known restau
 rants\, including Stephanie Izzard’s Girl & the Goat\, this West Loop fe
 st boasts six blocks of food\, drink and music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T203640Z
UID:C449C8B1-EB4E-441F-9319-52465F4F7585
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:100–400 S Halsted St
DTSTAMP:20120425T220736Z
UID:1FA53ED4-5597-4084-9F3F-E8438BB9161E
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://greektownchicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Greece
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120825T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. While Taste of Grease may describe most summer festiva
 ls\, this celebration of Greek food\, music and dancing will still sate 
 your appetite.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Madison St at Des Plaines St
DTSTAMP:20120425T190056Z
UID:6DDE3E50-899E-4C69-8068-F2E27DF02D6C
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://worldslargestblockparty.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120629T173000
SUMMARY:World’s Largest Block Party
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120629T223000
DESCRIPTION:$45\, advance $40\, two-day pass $75. Old St. Pat’s hosts th
 e 28th running of this music- and food-filled benefit. Four drinks are i
 ncluded with ticket.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Knoch Park\, 724 S West St\, Naperville
DTSTAMP:20120425T190004Z
UID:C8CD02A0-0BC4-4587-9846-8272A53329EB
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ribfest.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120629T160000
SUMMARY:Naperville Ribfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120629T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10–$25 (depending on evening’s headliner)\, kids under 11 f
 ree. For more than two decades\, this pork party has been serving up gri
 lled grub and rock- and country-flavored tunes. This year\, headliners i
 nclude Steve Miller Band\, Joe Walsh and ZZ Top.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT19H
LOCATION:Excalibur\, 632 N Dearborn St
DTSTAMP:20120425T211154Z
UID:11E388FE-E517-462A-8093-E86BBE04B1CE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://latinstreetcongreso.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T090000
SUMMARY:Latin Street Salsa Congreso 
DESCRIPTION:$249 event pass advance\, $199 workshops pass\, $59 all-nigh
 t pass. The only dipping you do will be on the dance floor as you dance 
 the night away at this salsa and bachata bonanza. Watch World Salsa Cham
 pions perform and learn some new moves at workshops. Evening events loca
 tion TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:900–1200 W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T181952Z
UID:E58DFCEE-BB07-481E-98FE-3E92DC208966
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Randolph Street
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120616T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10. In the same area as some of Chicago’s well-known restau
 rants\, including Stephanie Izzard’s Girl & the Goat\, this West Loop fe
 st boasts six blocks of food\, drink and music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Vasa Park\, 35 W 217 Rt. 31\, South Elgin\, South Elgin
DTSTAMP:20120425T205008Z
UID:02AA0EB7-C8BE-436D-BDC3-B1838AAA4B00
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://theworldoffaeries.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120805T100000
SUMMARY:The World of Faeries Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120805T170000
DESCRIPTION:$11\, seniors $8\, kids under 13 free. If you forget your wa
 nds or wings\, you can always grab a new pair at this fantastical annual
  fest. If you’re not into wizards\, dragons or unicorns\, don’t worry—pi
 rates are accepted here\, too. Flit around to live acoustic music and ch
 eck out the fairy art and handcrafts.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, 300 S Columbus Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T174724Z
UID:4A9EFE23-E1EC-4D1D-B65B-418C3321F4C7
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobluesfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Blues Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Your yearly reminder that the blues has nothing to do 
 with a box of neon-orange macaroni\, the “Blues Capital of the World” ce
 lebrates with the world’s largest free blues fest. Chicago native Mavis 
 Staples headlines.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Port Byron Business District\, Main St from Walnut St to Quarry
  St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210052Z
UID:5A7BD8CE-3EE5-455B-A172-BD2F7391DC15
SEQUENCE:5
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tugfest.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T120000
SUMMARY:Tug Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120812T120000
DESCRIPTION:$3. Cheer on Port Byron\, Illinois\, as it defends a tug-of-
 war championship against LeClaire\, Iowa. A 2\,400-foot rope is pulled t
 aught across the Mississippi River. The big tug goes down Saturday at no
 on. For noodle-armed festgoers\, the fest also has live music\, carnival
  rides and fireworks.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:57th St between Kenwood and Kimbark Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T174311Z
UID:67FC22B4-84C3-41E5-800A-C7FC8651F9EF
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://57thstreetartfair.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120602T110000
SUMMARY:57th Street Art Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120602T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The oldest juried craft fair in Chicago features paint
 ings\, sculptures\, jewelry\, ceramics and more from more than 250 artis
 ts.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170428Z
UID:A437BA21-D39D-4A86-87A0-241021AD0533
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120527T110000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120527T110000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Excalibur\, 632 N Dearborn St
DTSTAMP:20120425T211147Z
UID:54E2E887-1AB0-44B8-96F9-3EDBF59AF41F
SEQUENCE:11
URL;VALUE=URI:http://latinstreetcongreso.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120816T090000
SUMMARY:Latin Street Salsa Congreso 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120817T040000
DESCRIPTION:$249 event pass advance\, $199 workshops pass\, $59 all-nigh
 t pass. The only dipping you do will be on the dance floor as you dance 
 the night away at this salsa and bachata bonanza. Watch World Salsa Cham
 pions perform and learn some new moves at workshops. Evening events loca
 tion TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:Division St between Leavitt St and Ashland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T173401Z
UID:78EFB5F8-9149-428D-B731-90C1369849FA
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://do-divisionstreetfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120602T120000
SUMMARY:Do Division Street Festival and Sidewalk Sale 
DESCRIPTION:$5. This popular fest expands to a three-day event where you
  can shop ten blocks of trendy boutiques and sidewalk vendors or visit t
 he Family Fun Fest. Music hand-picked by Chicago’s Empty Bottle and Subt
 erranean ensures plenty of opportunity to submit photos to Look at this 
 fucking hipster. The lineup includes Le Butcherettes and Antlers.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:119th St at Indianapolis Blvd\, Whiting\, IN
DTSTAMP:20120425T203316Z
UID:58760147-27CF-4729-B2CA-5DD4E58213D4
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://pierogifest.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120727T110000
SUMMARY:Pierogi Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120727T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. These starchy treats are honored by fans chowing down 
 on the Eastern European dumplings and Whiting residents who don pierogi 
 costumes. You can compete in the Pierogi Toss\, enter an eating contest\
 , participate in a parade or boogie down in the polka competition\, all 
 in honor of the little pierogi.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T205738Z
UID:D60296E8-3939-4F01-9672-17D62B5FAD95
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170821Z
UID:74327D18-7DF2-41AD-BF38-D0E159B6C53A
SEQUENCE:5
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120601T200000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120601T200000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:N Lincoln Ave at Leland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T172932Z
UID:806EFAF9-68DB-4786-8479-9B370700EBBE
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://mayfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120531T170000
SUMMARY:Maifest Chicago
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120531T213000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Enjoy the Lincoln Square tradition of celebrating Maif
 est in June with maypole dancing\, official keg tapping and crowning of 
 the fest queen.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T190529Z
UID:69AAE385-75C0-42B6-A2C1-B45D68A396AF
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120703
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Lee Street at River Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T195601Z
UID:14B0BA6C-E557-477C-8396-6A2A6949D441
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120715T120000
SUMMARY:Des Plaines Summer Fling
DESCRIPTION:$3. This Northwest suburb’s three-day affair is light on com
 mitment and heavy on food\, music and kids’ activities. Tossed into the 
 mix is the Pearson Street Craft Fair and ‘60s rockers the Buckinghams.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Italian Village\, 71 W Monroe St
DTSTAMP:20120425T225216Z
UID:F183D9C9-9D1F-4675-AA79-57B9C732DF40
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://italianvillage-chicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T180000
SUMMARY:Ferrari Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120909T180000
DESCRIPTION:$30\, kids under 6 free. Race on down to this fest for an It
 alian buffet\, wine\, music and—vroom\, vroom—more than 60 vintage Ferra
 ris.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:Grand Ave between Damen Ave and Wood St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230254Z
UID:1140AB5E-AA08-4F39-AA5F-07B547AFDBD6
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://design-harvest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120930T110000
SUMMARY:Design Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This pop-up-shop-style fair showcases contemporary and
  sustainable design objects\, furniture and home and garden accessories 
 by local vendors and creators. For its third year the fest features food
  trucks\, hay rides and live music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T205605Z
UID:505DA88C-265B-4E7D-AB9B-BBE603FB94E8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120808T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT18H
LOCATION:23325 N Cornerstone Rd\, Marietta
DTSTAMP:20120425T190504Z
UID:F353BB71-C722-4533-8B73-DA33F204C4CE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cornerstonefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120703T080000
SUMMARY:Cornerstone Festival
DESCRIPTION:Each day $40–$125. Bands and those down with JC gather for t
 his giant Christian music fest that packs tens of thousands for camping\
 , prayer and rock & roll.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T180733Z
UID:F9A618D2-6629-49D5-9876-E50E7CA5ED06
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120611
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120612
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170934Z
UID:F645F5B6-C4C8-4310-BA0F-55F20354567F
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120605T193000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120605T193000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T220636Z
UID:6A1F0453-1E88-4295-B77A-97DADEAEB06D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T170000
SUMMARY:New Event
UID:1A6E202A-D41E-4B00-8121-D2CB2770EF89
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20120425T212218Z
DURATION:PT1H
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T225730Z
UID:210AC6C9-14C9-4FCA-8390-9BA4BD5DA70F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T160000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:N Southport Ave at Waveland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201339Z
UID:05A49B4A-9C6B-45BC-BD91-47A5B497806D
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T110000
SUMMARY:Summer on Southport
DESCRIPTION:$5. Three stages of live entertainment\, food and activities
  as well as the 11th annual Chicago Children’s Festival fill the streets
  adjacent to Chicago Cub’s historic Wrigley Field.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, Washington St between Clark and Dearborn Sts
DTSTAMP:20120425T224806Z
UID:CCFCA55B-C3FC-4C1B-9CEE-2C565669C877
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoturkishfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Turkish Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120908T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If all you know is that it’s Istanbul and not Constant
 inople\, head on over to this event to sip Turkish coffee\, eat baklava 
 and orchid ice cream and learn about Turkish and Turkish-American cultur
 e.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T205204Z
UID:85E8BE70-7B08-4DC9-B819-0BF1733F2B22
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120810
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Several venues including the Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Was
 hington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230119Z
UID:0CAA3B53-7B02-4AE5-9F7B-A0433755C80F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120924
SUMMARY:World Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Times and prices vary. Globe-trot through music at this city
 wide\, multi-venue annual fest\, which includes free and ticketed concer
 ts. It will be interesting to see the schedule without the fest’s former
 \, beloved curator\, Michael Orlove.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT4H
LOCATION:2501 W Irving Park Rd\, in back lot
DTSTAMP:20120425T184732Z
UID:F80E2E67-5953-498A-9654-620C04513118
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://nbgc.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120629T180000
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This yearly benefit for the Neighborhood Boys & Girls 
 Club youth programs includes a carnival\, ticketed rides\, live music\, 
 food and a raffle.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Panton Mill Park\, 10 N Water St\, South Elgin
DTSTAMP:20120425T211329Z
UID:2317E645-9928-4ED4-BD13-3142721CE4A1
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://riverfestexpress.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T120000
SUMMARY:South Elgin Riverfest Express
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120819T223000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Live bands\, a carnival\, a craft show\, a car show an
 d trolley rides are all offered at this 16th annual fest off the Fox Riv
 er. Fireworks explode overhead on Sun 19.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:North Avenue Beach\, 1600 N Lake Shore Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T212219Z
UID:044B67B0-38F7-48C1-84CE-65DE72847C7C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoairandwatershow.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Air & Water Show
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Trick pilots and aviation teams\, such as the U.S. Nav
 y Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute team\, dazzle c
 rowds at North Avenue Beach for two days at the largest free event of it
 s kind.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT13H
LOCATION:1401 Suydam Rd\, Sandwich
DTSTAMP:20120425T223948Z
UID:A2FF28C7-D0FA-498D-AD17-CE0335ED5DCD
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sandwichfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T090000
SUMMARY:Sandwich Fair
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 6–12 $5\, under 6 free. You think your neighb
 orhood block party is a tradition? Sandwich has been eating food on a st
 ick here for 125 years. The oldest continuing county fair also holds a l
 arge antique fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1000 N 25th Ave\, Melrose Park
DTSTAMP:20120425T223255Z
UID:EBDF509A-9737-4A8B-90F8-46D7FDF3E306
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://melrosepark.org/events
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120831T170000
SUMMARY:Taste of Melrose Park
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120831T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If you have an Italian food craving\, this is the best
  summer spot to satisfy it. Around 70 booths—each serving one or two spe
 cialties\, such as pepper sandwiches\, meatballs and sfingi—dole out hom
 e-cooked samples for $3 or less.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Chicago Ave between Wood St and Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T195134Z
UID:E58311BA-D845-47FF-A578-601C1A6E9205
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://westfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120708T120000
SUMMARY:West Fest
DESCRIPTION:$5. This West Town fest features three stages of DJs and ban
 ds selected by Empty Bottle Presents. Kids and pets have their own fests
 .
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fair Park\, 503 N Jackson Ave\, Jefferson\, WI
 
DTSTAMP:20120425T224703Z
UID:6E015A14-3895-476B-AC13-6F22D7C8A48A
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T070000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120908T180000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids 8 and under free. It’s going to be sheer sheep mad
 ness at this three-day fest featuring fiber arts and knitting workshops\
 , herding and milking demonstrations\, and dog and sheep shows.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T182718Z
UID:D8F57A64-7992-4109-BD00-6711652BF75F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120624
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Milwaukee Ave between California and Kimball Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T200759Z
UID:610E1FE7-460C-4AB3-A95E-777B7CE560C2
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://milwaukeeavenueartsfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:$5. Milwaukee Avenue is outfitted with pop-up galleries from
  more than 250 artists\, three stages of live music\, performance art\, 
 food trucks and family activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T221047Z
UID:21219A04-5B37-4008-BCB8-660B1BAF7AE8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120902
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T220403Z
UID:798CD49D-7CAF-4AFB-A96E-D4356DD01501
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120826T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations including the Chicago Theatre\, 175 N State S
 t
DTSTAMP:20120425T180852Z
UID:3058EAA1-B576-4F18-BF7F-16974CFB45EB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://justforlaughschicago.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120613
SUMMARY:Just for Laughs
DESCRIPTION:Prices vary. This TBS-sponsored fest is back for its fourth 
 year with scores of comedy favorites. The lineup includes Aziz Ansari\, 
 Vince Vaughn\, Patton Oswalt\, Mike Birbiglia and Kevin Smith. Check the
  fest’s website for showtimes and locations.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT6H
LOCATION:Buckingham Fountain\, 500 S Columbus Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T224612Z
UID:55B5F6E1-8C6E-4CB0-8BEC-B112AB037D06
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://windycitywinefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T150000
SUMMARY:Windy City Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:$35\, advance $27\, designated driver ticket $10. Sample mor
 e than 270 wines from around the world. Live music and cooking demos wil
 l also take place.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T203830Z
UID:5BB9007E-5852-44DC-B790-C40A530EC0C2
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120801
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T221037Z
UID:22C4FFB1-05B0-439B-A8A2-E73B4FCC7471
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120831
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201710Z
UID:B1ED4651-E639-4BDC-9AB7-2802C04749F6
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations 
DTSTAMP:20120425T210731Z
UID:D4D645A9-944F-4255-B552-FFF57AD69881
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://navyweek.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120815
SUMMARY:Chicago Navy Week
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Chicago is one of 15 cities to greet sailors and host 
 a weeklong celebration of naval servicewomen and men. Ship visits\, the 
 Navy Band\, vehicle demos\, tours and a navy simulator commemorate the W
 ar of 1812 and show visitors what it means to be in the Navy. All those 
 adorable ladies and gents in white uniforms will be walking around\, too
 .  Locations and times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T182711Z
UID:7C174552-821C-4E19-BAA7-8D60ED675C39
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120622
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T201509Z
UID:3C42977C-8BAD-4666-8DBF-740EACA0D622
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120727
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Sherman Ave and Church St\, Evanston
DTSTAMP:20120425T184042Z
UID:C296875C-F895-4896-ACC6-E3D86F71908F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T100000
SUMMARY:Fountain Square Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:$5. The North Shore’s largest and oldest fine-arts festival 
 returns for its 33rd year with more than 225 juried artists.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224013Z
UID:08B3D873-74C0-4696-95AB-7131C165F147
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T160000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chicago\, 151 E Wacker Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T171320Z
UID:42D6E276-ADFB-47FA-8E6F-126D97C484F1
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://imrl.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120525T120000
SUMMARY:International Mr. Leather Weekend 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120525T230000
DESCRIPTION:Market $5\; bronze package $165\, silver package $180\, gold
  package $195. Rooted in a 1979 bar contest\, this four-day event featur
 es parties\, a fetish and leather market\, a physique competition\, a se
 xy shoe-polishing competition and\, of course\, the annual crowning of I
 nternational Mr. Leather.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190817Z
UID:AA02C280-6457-48AE-B9B9-2F7170CFB8C8
SEQUENCE:11
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120627T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120628T000000
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:Chicago Botanic Garden\, 1000 Lake-Cook Rd\, Glencoe
DTSTAMP:20120425T165806Z
UID:D5CAE51B-EE26-4EDF-8268-8A0DBC003935
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobotanic.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120520T100000
SUMMARY:A Bloomin’ Festival 
DESCRIPTION:Free\, parking $20. This fest features the 46th annual Bloom
 in’ Sale\, which hawks thousands of locally grown plants. You can also s
 hop for baked goods\, mushrooms\, honey and pottery.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:Ward Park\, Kingsbury St at Erie St
DTSTAMP:20120425T200939Z
UID:E3866EDF-AF72-461B-931B-75D4BC9FA9D1
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://facebook.com/tornfest
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of River North
DESCRIPTION:$5. Water taxi on down to this neighborhood fest where Chica
 go’s riverfront architecture sets the scene for local restaurants\, live
  music\, art galleries and merchants.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Uptown (exact streets TBD)
DTSTAMP:20120425T182353Z
UID:45AED577-F27D-4C1F-A522-7DB03CB05222
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120616
SUMMARY:Pizza Fest Chicago
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120617
DESCRIPTION:$TBA. After a three-year interlude\, the circular food stapl
 e is back with a fest of its own in the Uptown neighborhood. Vendors\, c
 rafts and of course a pie-eating contest make up this pizza party.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1401 Suydam Rd\, Sandwich
DTSTAMP:20120425T223926Z
UID:ACE23050-BA5C-4154-AF67-AD6AFFB8A23D
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sandwichfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120905T090000
SUMMARY:Sandwich Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120905T220000
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 6–12 $5\, under 6 free. You think your neighb
 orhood block party is a tradition? Sandwich has been eating food on a st
 ick here for 125 years. The oldest continuing county fair also holds a l
 arge antique fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Ravenswood Ave between Irving Park and Lawrence Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T230547Z
UID:2BA470A6-87FE-417E-824F-105BF9896940
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ravenswoodartwalk.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120929T110000
SUMMARY:Ravenswood ArtWalk
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120929T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Roam around the North Side to take in local art\, thea
 ter and live music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Knoch Park\, 724 S West St\, Naperville
DTSTAMP:20120425T185943Z
UID:C994518E-2F71-4111-9C1C-D54E4B358F13
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ribfest.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120702T120000
SUMMARY:Naperville Ribfest
DESCRIPTION:$10–$25 (depending on evening’s headliner)\, kids under 11 f
 ree. For more than two decades\, this pork party has been serving up gri
 lled grub and rock- and country-flavored tunes. This year\, headliners i
 nclude Steve Miller Band\, Joe Walsh and ZZ Top.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T211910Z
UID:772B2FA5-EA55-4D8E-AED2-C53C76C517DD
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chicago\, 151 E Wacker Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T171656Z
UID:32ADE7F1-819F-4888-9B5D-F20C2465BF01
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://imrl.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120527T110000
SUMMARY:International Mr. Leather Weekend 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120528T040000
DESCRIPTION:Market $5\; bronze package $165\, silver package $180\, gold
  package $195. Rooted in a 1979 bar contest\, this four-day event featur
 es parties\, a fetish and leather market\, a physique competition\, a se
 xy shoe-polishing competition and\, of course\, the annual crowning of I
 nternational Mr. Leather. IML Victory Celebration Party at House of Blue
 s (329 North Dearborn) after contest.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Prairie Ave and 18th St
DTSTAMP:20120425T224908Z
UID:1192E906-8528-4956-AC0F-AF12877130BC
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://pdnachicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T120000
SUMMARY:Festival on Prairie Avenue
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120908T180000
DESCRIPTION:$5. The one-time Millionaire’s Row is still rich…in culture.
  This party includes an arts and craft fair\, magic show\, pie-eating co
 ntest\, and free tours of the historic Clarke House and Glessner House m
 useums.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:N Lincoln Ave between Fullerton and Wrightwood Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T203734Z
UID:B43CD1BB-A04C-49A7-BACE-1F1D2B505815
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Lincoln Avenue
DESCRIPTION:$10. The 29th annual fest in the heart of Lincoln Park featu
 res more than 250 vendors and almost 40 acts on five stages. A free stan
 dalone carnival entertains the kids while the Lill Street Craft Fair bri
 ngs handmade goods to Lincoln Avenue. Florida alt-rockers Anberlin and M
 ichael Allman\, the son of Gregg Allman\, headline.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations 
DTSTAMP:20120425T210733Z
UID:D07BF90A-A3BA-4C22-B270-0B4A171B5E53
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://navyweek.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120817
SUMMARY:Chicago Navy Week
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Chicago is one of 15 cities to greet sailors and host 
 a weeklong celebration of naval servicewomen and men. Ship visits\, the 
 Navy Band\, vehicle demos\, tours and a navy simulator commemorate the W
 ar of 1812 and show visitors what it means to be in the Navy. All those 
 adorable ladies and gents in white uniforms will be walking around\, too
 .  Locations and times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Pheasant Run Resort\, 4051 E Main St\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T182921Z
UID:289EDB7E-C029-4691-A7D7-6C357141687B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bloomingtongold.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T070000
SUMMARY:Bloomington Gold Corvette Show
DESCRIPTION:$15–$50. The American classic is the star at the “Granddaddy
  of Corvette Shows.” Seminars\, auctions and a car pageant help ‘Vette a
 ficionados bond over their automobile of choice.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T183456Z
UID:3E57D791-CFD3-4BDB-8292-05F78D3BC25C
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://explorechicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T200000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Quit singing along to your VHS of Sister Act 2 and com
 e out to this 27th annual inspirational fest. Headliners include Mary Ma
 y\, Fred Hammond\, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T203954Z
UID:F511FFD3-36CD-4270-88C5-442E0AE81049
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120803T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wittman Regional Airport\, 525 W 20th Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201429Z
UID:4BA2C11D-DF65-407B-9F98-FAF19AD8CAFB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://airventure.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T070000
SUMMARY:EAA Airventure Fly In
DESCRIPTION:$41\, kids ages 6–18 $21\, kids under 6 free\, veterans $31.
  Keep your head in the clouds at this giant air show celebrating all thi
 ngs air travel. More than 2\,500 planes—from warbirds and vintage aircra
 ft to homebuilt planes—line what for one week will be the busiest airpor
 t grounds in the world. Daily and nightly air shows\, workshops and plen
 ty of kid-friendly events entertain all week.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T221609Z
UID:47240E95-0A18-4C9C-8A77-DDF0AE16AE53
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Broadway from Belmont Ave to Roscoe St
DTSTAMP:20120425T225002Z
UID:13ADE9DC-94D8-4FE5-86A7-7AE050CE6702
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T100000
SUMMARY:Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120909T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 150 juried artists showcase their work in a 
 variety of formats. Live music\, food\, family activities and a sculptur
 e garden entertain at this Boystown event.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Madison Meadows Park\, 600 E Madison St\, Lombard
DTSTAMP:20120425T191050Z
UID:69E46087-4136-45F5-A090-0D5A605FD6AC
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteoflombard.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Lombard
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120707T230000
DESCRIPTION:$3\, kids under 10 free. Sample the best this western suburb
  has to offer from local restos and food vendors\, live entertainment an
 d a carnival.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Locations including Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E
  Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T212601Z
UID:CFCEB345-029E-42FE-9FB6-0187B1CB4D95
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagodancingfestival.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120821
SUMMARY:Chicago Dancing Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Steal some moves that’ll put Kevin Bacon to shame at t
 his free weeklong fest that features some of the world’s best dance comp
 anies presenting styles ranging from ballet and modern to ethnic dance f
 orms. Indoor TBA performances require free advance tickets. The grand fi
 nale\, Sat 25 at 7pm in Pritzker Pavilion\, always draws a huge lawn cro
 wd and is free and open to all.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT18H
LOCATION:23325 N Cornerstone Rd\, Marietta
DTSTAMP:20120425T190508Z
UID:57AA0AD7-E54B-4FBC-B77C-718F978552B1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cornerstonefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T080000
SUMMARY:Cornerstone Festival
DESCRIPTION:Each day $40–$125. Bands and those down with JC gather for t
 his giant Christian music fest that packs tens of thousands for camping\
 , prayer and rock & roll.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chicago\, 151 E Wacker Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T171839Z
UID:5436688F-6A2F-4939-87E3-E05255AEB9D9
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://imrl.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120528T110000
SUMMARY:International Mr. Leather Weekend 
DESCRIPTION:Market $5\; bronze package $165\, silver package $180\, gold
  package $195. Rooted in a 1979 bar contest\, this four-day event featur
 es parties\, a fetish and leather market\, a physique competition\, a se
 xy shoe-polishing competition and\, of course\, the annual crowning of I
 nternational Mr. Leather. Black and Blue Ball from 8 pm–4am at Excalibur
  (632 N Dearborn St).
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:St. Benedict’s Parish\, 2215 W Irving Park Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T195451Z
UID:36F7850C-BDE5-413E-97A8-FD292D4BE3FD
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://benfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120714T160000
SUMMARY:BenFest
DESCRIPTION:Before 8pm $5\, after 8pm $10. Luckily this fest has nothing
  to do with a pet rat. Instead\, folks at St. Benedict throw this benefi
 t to aid their schools and parish. Food\, tunes and more than $10\,000 i
 n raffle prizes entice fest faithfuls.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T183502Z
UID:94A2C9E3-CBCB-4DF9-A7A2-DDB93B3465F1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://explorechicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Quit singing along to your VHS of Sister Act 2 and com
 e out to this 27th annual inspirational fest. Headliners include Mary Ma
 y\, Fred Hammond\, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170322Z
UID:90C86D2A-EFC3-47FD-BB82-72A720BB9499
SEQUENCE:11
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120523T193000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120523T193000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T221033Z
UID:A0264F75-7775-4C19-B52C-F09A87E10C06
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120830
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Newberry Library\, 60 W Walton St
DTSTAMP:20120425T203216Z
UID:9DFCAD0E-48A8-4208-AD38-F6566B0A64F7
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://newberry.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120727T120000
SUMMARY:Newberry Library Book Fair and Bughouse Square Debates
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 120\,000 used paper Kindles will be up for s
 ale at this popular book bonanza. Prices are low\, and the selection is 
 vast. The debates\, a favorite of this city’s copious rabble-rousers\, t
 ake place in Washington Square Park\, across the street from the Newberr
 y Library on Saturday. The Main Debate begins at 1:30pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Halsted St at Waveland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T183631Z
UID:8490AE67-B14C-4BF0-B014-2282CDE62EA4
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120622T150000
SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120622T220000
DESCRIPTION:$7. Prep for Sunday’s annual Pride Parade with Chicago’s GLB
 T community at this celebration. Saturday features the Pet Pride Parade 
 so you and your four-legged friends can perfect your parade strut.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T203426Z
UID:37CB47E0-6BB0-4B1E-912B-2DABE14A6B13
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Senior Citizens Park\, 2300 N Oakley Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T220444Z
UID:C18D2829-E826-45F4-A28B-E6B6E121F616
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bucktownartsfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T110000
SUMMARY:Bucktown Arts Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120825T190000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. What began as four neighborhood artists cobbling toget
 her an art fair has turned into this 26th annual festival offering art\,
  music\, poetry\, theater and dance.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wittman Regional Airport\, 525 W 20th Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201434Z
UID:7F4CB6BC-736C-4B65-BEAA-D780308232E1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://airventure.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120726T070000
SUMMARY:EAA Airventure Fly In
DESCRIPTION:$41\, kids ages 6–18 $21\, kids under 6 free\, veterans $31.
  Keep your head in the clouds at this giant air show celebrating all thi
 ngs air travel. More than 2\,500 planes—from warbirds and vintage aircra
 ft to homebuilt planes—line what for one week will be the busiest airpor
 t grounds in the world. Daily and nightly air shows\, workshops and plen
 ty of kid-friendly events entertain all week.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, Washington and Dearborn Sts
DTSTAMP:20120425T184521Z
UID:E2CD4D12-A97A-4183-8C86-55C398A92A50
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoarabesque.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120627T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Arabesque
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120627T150000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate the art and culture of the Arab world throug
 h music\, food and dance—all in the heart of downtown. Dance the dabke\,
  an Arab line dance\, or get some henna as you only temporarily embarras
 s your parents.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T190530Z
UID:6EEB4342-2FC4-4470-A2F8-B84075BD6E65
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120704
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T221601Z
UID:43A91B7F-1980-4ABC-86FD-9DEEA64B853F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120830T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1000 N 25th Ave\, Melrose Park
DTSTAMP:20120425T223321Z
UID:2DA1C1B8-9F03-48FB-8CC5-A362B6A83387
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://melrosepark.org/events
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120902T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Melrose Park
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120902T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If you have an Italian food craving\, this is the best
  summer spot to satisfy it. Around 70 booths—each serving one or two spe
 cialties\, such as pepper sandwiches\, meatballs and sfingi—dole out hom
 e-cooked samples for $3 or less.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Sheffield Ave between Belmont Ave and School St
DTSTAMP:20120425T172454Z
UID:1D4C64EF-9D5B-4794-A3E6-72F52AEBD607
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120527T120000
SUMMARY:Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:$5. Break out the white dress shoes and celebrate Memorial D
 ay weekend by singing along to cover bands—they may not be famous\, but 
 at least the songs they play are.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fair Park\, 503 N Jackson Ave\, Jefferson\, WI
 
DTSTAMP:20120425T224651Z
UID:939DCA41-4E6A-43D2-8231-33EE81B39932
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120907T070000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120907T190000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids 8 and under free. It’s going to be sheer sheep mad
 ness at this three-day fest featuring fiber arts and knitting workshops\
 , herding and milking demonstrations\, and dog and sheep shows.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Downtown Long Grove\, quarter mile northwest of Routes 53 and 8
 3\, Long Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T183805Z
UID:E10FB260-356E-46C4-8EB4-1F677D898880
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://longgroveonline.com/strawberry.html
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T100000
SUMMARY:Long Grove Strawberry Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T200000
DESCRIPTION:$5. See how many strawberry inspired foods and berry puns yo
 u can stomach at the fests 29th annual installment.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:East side of Clark St between Addison St and Waveland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T181207Z
UID:487C6B01-2244-407B-BC97-AAE60BFC522D
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120613T140000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Block Party
DESCRIPTION:FREE. All that rooting for the Cubbies pays off with a serie
 s of gratis street bashes hosted by the team. Hopefully fans can bear lo
 ads of beer\, live music\, games\, food and more.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T200704Z
UID:14C4CA49-3632-4E65-B825-3580F608366D
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T160000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120722T190000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Senior Citizens Park\, 2300 N Oakley Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T220449Z
UID:04B49C35-5D00-41D4-8E42-CA937F8D58DC
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bucktownartsfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120826T110000
SUMMARY:Bucktown Arts Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. What began as four neighborhood artists cobbling toget
 her an art fair has turned into this 26th annual festival offering art\,
  music\, poetry\, theater and dance.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Hawthorne Race Course\, 3501 S Laramie Ave\, Cicero
DTSTAMP:20120425T205146Z
UID:73713011-F6C0-4878-9D1E-E8C778437192
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobelizedayinthepark.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120805T120000
SUMMARY:Belize Day in the Park
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120805T230000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids under 10 free. Experience Central America with the
  foods\, crafts\, music and culture of this country.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:3600–3700 N Sheffield Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T174416Z
UID:68EF4FF4-26B6-420A-87BE-A59899405EBB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120603T120000
SUMMARY:SausageFest Chicago
DESCRIPTION:$5. Get to know your butcher as local sausage vendors gather
  for plenty of music\, crafts and encased meats under the shadow of Wrig
 ley Field.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T200114Z
UID:686594F1-EFAA-40C3-8A8C-9AF4C4E0D0AA
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120720
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:N Lincoln Ave between Fullerton and Wrightwood Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T203730Z
UID:E153070F-A7BC-4CB4-B634-BD0AC51BB271
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Lincoln Avenue
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120728T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10. The 29th annual fest in the heart of Lincoln Park featu
 res more than 250 vendors and almost 40 acts on five stages. A free stan
 dalone carnival entertains the kids while the Lill Street Craft Fair bri
 ngs handmade goods to Lincoln Avenue. Florida alt-rockers Anberlin and M
 ichael Allman\, the son of Gregg Allman\, headline.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT6H
LOCATION:Ravenswood Ave between Irving Park and Lawrence Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T230552Z
UID:0607545D-1096-4B44-B9B7-AEED5C4921CC
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ravenswoodartwalk.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120930T110000
SUMMARY:Ravenswood ArtWalk
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Roam around the North Side to take in local art\, thea
 ter and live music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210832Z
UID:5175784A-0B6E-4E3B-A8F8-B37ECF3011AE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T193000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Wells St between North Ave and Division St
DTSTAMP:20120425T180444Z
UID:B3A9D2F4-81C4-4EAD-A3A1-BB1628D97588
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T100000
SUMMARY:Wells Street Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:$7. More than 250 juried artists are accompanied by Old Town
  restaurateurs and live music for this art fest’s 38th year.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:St. Alphonsus Church\, 1429 W Wellington Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T225858Z
UID:8EC939F5-4AF4-4476-BB04-68DFD78B1881
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120921T170000
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Chicago at St. Alphonsus
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120921T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. West Lakeview’s annual Bavarian celebration will have yo
 u washing down brats with German beer. Kid-centric KinderFest is held on
  Sunday.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T182656Z
UID:E359CE4B-1154-4E62-BA7C-7F3BE8679E29
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120618
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T210930Z
UID:6B08A462-C638-4DDA-87D0-F07F6E698B13
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T160000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Federal Plaza\, Adams St at Dearborn St
DTSTAMP:20120425T225540Z
UID:36DFF34E-0560-4811-9BF2-F77715086392
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://theberghoff.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120913T110000
SUMMARY:Berghoff’s Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. For four days Federal Plaza plays the role of Munich\,
  Germany in Berghoff’s version of the world’s largest fair. Take in live
  music\, German beer and bavarian food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations 
DTSTAMP:20120425T212635Z
UID:AE61C004-101E-4A11-8541-6CCF800AF808
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://navyweek.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120820
SUMMARY:Chicago Navy Week
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Chicago is one of 15 cities to greet sailors and host 
 a weeklong celebration of naval servicewomen and men. Ship visits\, the 
 Navy Band\, vehicle demos\, tours and a navy simulator commemorate the W
 ar of 1812 and show visitors what it means to be in the Navy. All those 
 adorable ladies and gents in white uniforms will be walking around\, too
 .  Locations and times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Daley Plaza\, Washington and Dearborn Sts
DTSTAMP:20120425T184542Z
UID:0EC8A810-19A6-4475-8A90-DAB2F756E17E
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoarabesque.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Arabesque
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120630T190000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate the art and culture of the Arab world throug
 h music\, food and dance—all in the heart of downtown. Dance the dabke\,
  an Arab line dance\, or get some henna as you only temporarily embarras
 s your parents.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wittman Regional Airport\, 525 W 20th Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201438Z
UID:F3CBA8B7-98F1-48F2-9471-40A2506E0496
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://airventure.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T070000
SUMMARY:EAA Airventure Fly In
DESCRIPTION:$41\, kids ages 6–18 $21\, kids under 6 free\, veterans $31.
  Keep your head in the clouds at this giant air show celebrating all thi
 ngs air travel. More than 2\,500 planes—from warbirds and vintage aircra
 ft to homebuilt planes—line what for one week will be the busiest airpor
 t grounds in the world. Daily and nightly air shows\, workshops and plen
 ty of kid-friendly events entertain all week.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:East side of Clark St between Addison St and Waveland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T203408Z
UID:F85430F8-B528-4ACE-A03F-D54DDF6FB2CE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T110000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Block Party
DESCRIPTION:FREE. All that rooting for the Cubbies pays off with a serie
 s of gratis street bashes hosted by the team. Hopefully fans can bear lo
 ads of beer\, live music\, games\, food and more.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T225334Z
UID:07765108-D07D-4E74-992D-A041AE0B96C5
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120913
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T184425Z
UID:9E97FEB3-6DAB-421D-8B1E-DA331D3F2BBD
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120629
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224004Z
UID:556652D5-5282-4F61-B115-FEF27AEDD62D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT19H
LOCATION:Excalibur\, 632 N Dearborn St
DTSTAMP:20120425T211158Z
UID:2EFC1445-5CFA-4A72-8EBB-6E04B6BDAA78
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://latinstreetcongreso.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T090000
SUMMARY:Latin Street Salsa Congreso 
DESCRIPTION:$249 event pass advance\, $199 workshops pass\, $59 all-nigh
 t pass. The only dipping you do will be on the dance floor as you dance 
 the night away at this salsa and bachata bonanza. Watch World Salsa Cham
 pions perform and learn some new moves at workshops. Evening events loca
 tion TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170755Z
UID:268224AE-58BD-411B-AED2-DE3C6B91BC80
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120531T200000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120531T200000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T223805Z
UID:0960A84D-19C4-4D9F-AEAE-61DC69A67896
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120906
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4400–4560 N Lincoln Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T200834Z
UID:63ECAAD5-14C2-42AF-894A-DF93EEA3F90A
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://squareroots.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120720T170000
SUMMARY:Square Roots
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120720T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, seniors and kids under 12 $5. Tap into this new Lincol
 n Square fest that’s combining music from the Old Town School of Folk Mu
 sic with local and regional craft beer. Jam sessions\, dance parties\, l
 ocal restaurants and family activities fill out the festivities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Several venues including the Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Was
 hington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230122Z
UID:AAF50566-0DBB-4AF7-87AF-D4F05FF597E3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120927
SUMMARY:World Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Times and prices vary. Globe-trot through music at this city
 wide\, multi-venue annual fest\, which includes free and ticketed concer
 ts. It will be interesting to see the schedule without the fest’s former
 \, beloved curator\, Michael Orlove.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:79th St between Racine Ave and Loomis Blvd
DTSTAMP:20120425T225128Z
UID:5E045866-D792-4875-95B9-D21E694EE6E9
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://gagdc.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T100000
SUMMARY:79th Street Renaissance Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120908T190000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Don’t show up in ye olde jester costume. Here\, the wo
 rd Renaissance signals rebirth. The Auburn Gresham neighborhood is rebor
 n with a showcase of the neighborhood’s vendors\, artists and performers
 .
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T185444Z
UID:0F71CEF7-5C1F-4913-9B88-622A6ABAD217
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120629T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T201634Z
UID:B18CA885-9CE4-4C14-B236-9C5C15A15022
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120725T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations 
DTSTAMP:20120425T210734Z
UID:B86CC9DF-0CB0-41F5-820B-AB006EBACCE6
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://navyweek.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120818
SUMMARY:Chicago Navy Week
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Chicago is one of 15 cities to greet sailors and host 
 a weeklong celebration of naval servicewomen and men. Ship visits\, the 
 Navy Band\, vehicle demos\, tours and a navy simulator commemorate the W
 ar of 1812 and show visitors what it means to be in the Navy. All those 
 adorable ladies and gents in white uniforms will be walking around\, too
 .  Locations and times TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T180744Z
UID:3D8E44D3-0EB3-41CB-8E97-51FEF23633C3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120614
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T184230Z
UID:92697080-925A-4AD4-8A47-BE41FE2EB631
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T180000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Panton Mill Park\, 10 N Water St\, South Elgin
DTSTAMP:20120425T211256Z
UID:EAA51561-4A40-482A-B392-F1FA2F1D4D4A
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://riverfestexpress.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T170000
SUMMARY:South Elgin Riverfest Express
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120817T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Live bands\, a carnival\, a craft show\, a car show an
 d trolley rides are all offered at this 16th annual fest off the Fox Riv
 er. Fireworks explode overhead on Sun 19.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:St. Michael’s Church\, 1633 N Cleveland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T185402Z
UID:60557503-856D-48D6-9CE4-FDFC855FE0E0
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120629T170000
SUMMARY:Craft Beer Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120629T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, beer tasting $75. This inaugural event channels a good 
 ol’ Belgian beer fest to showcase more than 50 Midwestern brews. Those w
 ho could do without brew can take in music\, food and crafts in a separa
 te area.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Dvorak Park\, 1119 W Cullerton St
DTSTAMP:20120425T204900Z
UID:9355BC73-0F5D-4A6B-9D33-47D969933379
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://proarts.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T130000
SUMMARY:We Are Hip-Hop Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120804T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This youth-run festival supports local hip-hop artists
  in the name of peace and anti-violence. Live music along with graffiti 
 and break-dance battles set this party off.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wells St between North Ave and Division St
DTSTAMP:20120425T180435Z
UID:80F46733-F8E7-4EF9-8472-18079EF0CE2E
SEQUENCE:11
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T100000
SUMMARY:Wells Street Art Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120609T220000
DESCRIPTION:$7. More than 250 juried artists are accompanied by Old Town
  restaurateurs and live music for this art fest’s 38th year.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Knoch Park\, 724 S West St\, Naperville
DTSTAMP:20120425T185948Z
UID:B43C97A8-E953-4A9A-8CE0-E573B25DFD52
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ribfest.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120703T120000
SUMMARY:Naperville Ribfest
DESCRIPTION:$10–$25 (depending on evening’s headliner)\, kids under 11 f
 ree. For more than two decades\, this pork party has been serving up gri
 lled grub and rock- and country-flavored tunes. This year\, headliners i
 nclude Steve Miller Band\, Joe Walsh and ZZ Top. Independance Day firewo
 rks explode overhead.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Three Sisters Park\, 17189 N Rte 29\, Chillicothe
DTSTAMP:20120425T172221Z
UID:FB7AE45C-4B05-4E09-A4E1-FDBBA63F3514
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summercampfestival.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120527
SUMMARY:Summer Camp Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Around $195 for a three-day pass. Sip on some bug juice and 
 be your own counselor as you spend three days in an outdoor park with th
 e sounds of Jane’s Addiction\, Pretty Lights\, Primus and more than a hu
 ndred other bands on six stages.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T205550Z
UID:AFE31854-6652-4A36-9EC5-9E2757B62601
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120805T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120805T220000
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T191434Z
UID:0A67CA46-E98A-4DB8-86D6-8135A4F8C8F7
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120704T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T210811Z
UID:55B7E41A-6618-48AE-8B64-09578744DB76
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120819
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Union Park\, 1501 W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T195820Z
UID:96C9987F-0586-4076-B5C1-BBC7024DB485
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://pitchforkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120715T120000
SUMMARY:Pitchfork Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:$45 per day. Indie-music fans invade Union Park for this Chi
 cago tradition. This year\, headliners include Feist and Vampire Weekend
 .
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T223427Z
UID:BCCC679D-649B-4843-9DD3-5EB550E4692A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteofpolonia.copernicusfdn.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120902T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Polonia
DESCRIPTION:$7\, seniors $3\, kids 12 and under free. Party with plenty 
 of polka\, pierogi and potato pancakes at this annual Polish party.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:On and around Chicago Ave near Ashland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T231207Z
UID:9CCFCAB9-B389-47BA-9349-0264115C5CAF
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://westtownchamber.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20121007T120000
SUMMARY:West Town Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:For the second year in a row\, the Near West Side community 
 is showcasing local art\, which hangs inside the area’s burgeoning bouti
 ques\, restos and businesses. Opening festivities take place Fri 5\, and
  art will be available for your perusal throughout the weekend.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Several venues including the Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Was
 hington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230006Z
UID:4B335819-5E11-4B36-9B12-24C99FB4311B
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120921
SUMMARY:World Music Festival
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120922
DESCRIPTION:Times and prices vary. Globe-trot through music at this city
 wide\, multi-venue annual fest\, which includes free and ticketed concer
 ts. It will be interesting to see the schedule without the fest’s former
 \, beloved curator\, Michael Orlove.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:St. Paul Woods\, 6594 Oakton St\, Morton Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T180526Z
UID:3E7EB202-6974-46C6-94E2-915A21D9B975
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://jewishfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T110000
SUMMARY:Greater Chicago Jewish Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120610T180000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Keep it kosher at this fest with three stages of music\,
  dance and performance art. A food fair and an art fair fill out the fes
 tivities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT6H
LOCATION:CityGate Centre\, 2135 City Gate Ln\, Naperville
DTSTAMP:20120425T212944Z
UID:2BF069E4-E9C0-4BCF-A591-0DD75DC9CB33
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://napervillewinefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T150000
SUMMARY:Naperville Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:$35\, advance $27\, designated drivers $10\, under 21 free. 
 Bring a DD and don’t be afraid to get a little tipsy as you sip more tha
 n 270 wines at this annual wine party featuring live music and cooking d
 emos.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:Downtown Long Grove\, 343 Old McHenry Rd\, Long Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T212309Z
UID:C9D93FE4-8B49-4F97-ACE0-669729F53381
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://longgroveartfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T100000
SUMMARY:Long Grove Art Fest 
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 120 artisans hawk their wares. Wine sampling
 s from local and national vendors are supplied.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT4H
LOCATION:2501 W Irving Park Rd\, in back lot
DTSTAMP:20120425T184730Z
UID:61E16FFA-9A23-4534-97BB-825EB94A641E
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://nbgc.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120628T180000
SUMMARY:Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club Family Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This yearly benefit for the Neighborhood Boys & Girls 
 Club youth programs includes a carnival\, ticketed rides\, live music\, 
 food and a raffle.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T225337Z
UID:59C49BD2-334F-44DB-91B0-991306D61E6F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120915
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T225725Z
UID:D9261A80-1E70-4633-A9D7-25C83B53A787
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120914T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T221020Z
UID:15711ADF-462E-4B75-9471-A948751BFFBA
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120827
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Waveland Park\, 3580 N Recreation Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T175955Z
UID:1BF6A139-8517-42DE-9BAA-9CC82CE913FA
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bhgchillandgrill.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T120000
SUMMARY:Chill & Grill Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120610T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Better Homes and Gardens and Weber Grill host this gri
 lling get together. Local faves like GT Fish & Oyster\, West Town Tavern
  and Black Dog Gelato offer tastings as chefs lead cooking demos and gri
 lling contests. Tasting tickets can be purchased online for $12 or at th
 e festival for $15.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T182804Z
UID:1E7F8032-1D72-4CD3-82F5-6A7717C46456
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120622T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H30M
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St\; Grant
  Park\, Petrillo Music Shell\, 235 S Columbus Dr\; and Chicago Cultural 
 Center\, 78 E Washington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T221535Z
UID:A6779506-267D-4515-8AE7-4960C2E20735
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagojazzfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120902T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If you like music and all that jazz\, come out to the 
 most extensive free jazz fest in the world. Ken Vandermark is this year’
 s artist-in-residence.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Begin at Latin Middle School\, 45 W North Blvd
DTSTAMP:20120425T200056Z
UID:E1DE7D56-52B7-4ACB-B37F-D30FE5F548B8
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://dearborngardenwalk.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120715T120000
SUMMARY:Dearborn Garden Walk
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120715T170000
DESCRIPTION:$35\, advance $30. More than 20 private Dearborn Parkway gar
 dens offer inspiration for creating your own urban oasis. Garden vignett
 es by Chicago designers showcase dramatic outdoor spaces in the tony Gol
 d Coast neighborhood.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Armitage and Central Park
DTSTAMP:20120425T213031Z
UID:1DE4AF29-C3BB-49BD-92EA-BE29215352D6
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120824T170000
SUMMARY:Taste of Latin America 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120824T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This inaugural food and wine fest hopes to transport y
 ou South of the Border to the food and culture of Central and South Amer
 ica.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T180742Z
UID:F8026480-4EE8-4B6E-B45D-FDF0626A610B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120612
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Irish American Heritage Center\, 4626 N Knox Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T195658Z
UID:ECF39311-6A7C-44B0-9B1C-0A2F63DECC42
SEQUENCE:5
URL;VALUE=URI:http://irishfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120714T120000
SUMMARY:Irish American Heritage Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120715T000000
DESCRIPTION:$15\, seniors $7\, kids 12 and under free\, advance $8. Jig 
 to live bands\, including the Tossers and the Dublin City Ramblers\, at 
 this 27th annual fest. Use the luck of the Irish to win a mashed-potato-
 eating contest or a singing contest\, or to meet your match at the Hoole
 y Hook-Up event.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T205159Z
UID:A22D3C8F-2FBE-4B89-A5C7-EBAF72543565
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120806
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:DuPage County Fairgrounds\, 2015 Manchester Rd\, Wheaton
DTSTAMP:20120425T201548Z
UID:7D99C81B-BAC1-48EF-84A7-C49BFD9A8480
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://dupagecountyfair.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120725T080000
SUMMARY:DuPage County Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120725T230000
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 3–12 $3\, kids 2 and under free. Demolition d
 erbies\, cook-offs\, concerts and—most important—funnel cakes make up th
 is annual county fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T191451Z
UID:FC295C33-7291-4714-B002-60D410A68460
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T193000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1000 N 25th Ave\, Melrose Park
DTSTAMP:20120425T223314Z
UID:4DE1EEE6-E44D-420C-8400-04111E0033F1
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://melrosepark.org/events
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Melrose Park
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120901T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If you have an Italian food craving\, this is the best
  summer spot to satisfy it. Around 70 booths—each serving one or two spe
 cialties\, such as pepper sandwiches\, meatballs and sfingi—dole out hom
 e-cooked samples for $3 or less.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Downtown Long Grove\, quarter mile northwest of Routes 53 and 8
 3\, Long Grove
DTSTAMP:20120425T230212Z
UID:0D712256-3183-4E7A-B9B7-B90A6E8B8E16
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://longgroveonline.com/apple.html
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120930T100000
SUMMARY:Long Grove Apple Festival
DESCRIPTION:$5. Apple-inspired treats ranging from brown bag pies to cid
 er\, doughnuts\, caramel lattes and martinis highlight this fall harvest
  fest. No word on any potential iPad giveaways.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4000 N Lincoln Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T211628Z
UID:5E6DA41A-A663-4961-9021-DFC6B222B201
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T110000
SUMMARY:North Side Summerfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120819T210000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Time to channel your inner Kobayashi as this year’s fest
  features a hot-dog-eating contest. Local eateries will be serving their
  takes on the classic summer staple.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:East side of Clark St between Addison St and Waveland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T203405Z
UID:92C33472-456A-4D0B-AF49-2FBBE64A2408
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120727T110000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Block Party
DESCRIPTION:FREE. All that rooting for the Cubbies pays off with a serie
 s of gratis street bashes hosted by the team. Hopefully fans can bear lo
 ads of beer\, live music\, games\, food and more.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St\; Grant
  Park\, Petrillo Music Shell\, 235 S Columbus Dr\; and Chicago Cultural 
 Center\, 78 E Washington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T221530Z
UID:B699AC6C-D1DE-4511-A534-C973167C5E75
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagojazzfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120830T183000
SUMMARY:Chicago Jazz Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120830T183000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If you like music and all that jazz\, come out to the 
 most extensive free jazz fest in the world. Ken Vandermark is this year’
 s artist-in-residence.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Everts Park\, 130 Highwood Ave\, Highwood
DTSTAMP:20120425T184405Z
UID:B2B59B4F-2B97-48B0-81AC-4E40B9707176
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://celebratehighwood.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120624T100000
SUMMARY:Bloody Mary Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120624T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The purported hangover cure is honored at this North S
 hore ‘hood\, which used to boast the Guinness Book of World Records awar
 d for the most bars per square mile. Pro and amateur mixologists compete
  in a drink-making contest while dry festgoers enjoy brunch in the stree
 t\, live entertainment and family activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:East side of Clark St between Addison St and Waveland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T181159Z
UID:D9D0DDF3-D8ED-4FF1-B020-5AE1CF02E098
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T120000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Block Party
DESCRIPTION:FREE. All that rooting for the Cubbies pays off with a serie
 s of gratis street bashes hosted by the team. Hopefully fans can bear lo
 ads of beer\, live music\, games\, food and more.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Logan Blvd at Milwaukee Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T212901Z
UID:83F46F9F-638D-4299-99C7-9053ADE1CE98
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120826T110000
SUMMARY:The Boulevard
DESCRIPTION:$5. This Logan Square (which is actually in a circle) bash f
 eatures live music\, art\, food and craft beers.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum\, 2430 N Cannon Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T221123Z
UID:511655A2-A51E-44A9-81A3-D054B62D78DE
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagobrainfreeze.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120830T190000
SUMMARY:Chicago Ice Cream & Gelato Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120830T220000
DESCRIPTION:$25\, with rooftop grill $35\, kids $10\, kids ages 5 and un
 der free. Demos\, pastry chef battles and an artisan marketplace enterta
 in your brain-freeze-addled head as you savor creamy treats from more th
 an 30 micro-creameries. An additional rooftop grill offers food\, local 
 beer and wine.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lincoln Ave at Leland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224216Z
UID:8E8845BD-0382-4354-A8F3-F7A8976B2DD3
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://germanday.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120907T170000
SUMMARY:German-American Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120907T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate Deutschland heritage at this street party th
 at features German food\, music and dancing. The Von Steuben Parade kick
 s off on Saturday at 2:30pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T225331Z
UID:7B5445D5-DC4B-45D9-A5A3-A172B247DCF3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120911
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:800 Illinois Ave\, Mendota 
DTSTAMP:20120425T205926Z
UID:5160F2C0-43DB-4E7A-AA55-B226F9CD6720
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sweetcornfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T090000
SUMMARY:Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120812T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Listen to your stomach and eat ear after ear of those 
 golden kernels. Festgoers can expect live music\, carnival rides\, a par
 ade and a flea market. On Sunday\, join the 60-year tradition of eating 
 perfectly cooked corn from a vintage steam engine for free.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Main St and Chicago Ave\, Evanston
DTSTAMP:20120425T182252Z
UID:4D8B8773-5CD0-4381-A0A6-3670AC2FC7E9
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://custerfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120617T100000
SUMMARY:Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:$1. Custer has his 41st last stand in this annual art festiv
 al\, which includes more than 300 artists\, two music stages\, an “EcoVi
 llage” for green vendors\, a children’s park and a North American Indian
  Pow-wow.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:St. Benedict’s Parish\, 2215 W Irving Park Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T195442Z
UID:400DA7AD-D7C6-478E-A473-1DC0110B2066
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://benfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120713T160000
SUMMARY:BenFest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120713T230000
DESCRIPTION:Before 8pm $5\, after 8pm $10. Luckily this fest has nothing
  to do with a pet rat. Instead\, folks at St. Benedict throw this benefi
 t to aid their schools and parish. Food\, tunes and more than $10\,000 i
 n raffle prizes entice fest faithfuls.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T182659Z
UID:F9A83CC1-EDC7-4AE8-8BC0-1BD2CB17C3D7
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120619
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T205224Z
UID:26AFEEC5-30E2-40E4-BB77-EB1944EFA12B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120806T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170953Z
UID:BC069BE5-6B64-487C-90A1-504F23194AA9
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120607T200000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120607T200000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T225335Z
UID:3E29E799-1F0A-47E8-87A3-87942C6BA73B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120914
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Downtown Oak Park\, Marion St between Lake St and North Blvd\, 
 Oak Park
DTSTAMP:20120425T212400Z
UID:5087BB29-638C-4663-B21D-5C1C2F00E144
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sevengenerationsahead.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T150000
SUMMARY:Oak Park Micro Brew Review
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T190000
DESCRIPTION:$40–$75. Designate a driver and then choose among more than 
 100 craft beer samples from 50-plus Midwestern microbreweries. The ecofr
 iendly festival boasts sustainable food selections\, live entertainment 
 and a zero-waste environment.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Deerpath Park\, Deerpath Rd at Hastings Rd\, Lake Forest
DTSTAMP:20120425T192804Z
UID:714E3B7B-ACDB-4111-B5A7-CE9FF1E93D11
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120704T150000
SUMMARY:Lake Forest Festival & Fireworks
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120704T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, kids 5 and under free. Ride into the “Danger Zone” at 
 this suburban fireworks festival headlined by Kenny Loggins.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T180745Z
UID:36C14B43-8B31-4540-95DF-0BEEBBFA376B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120615
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Cannon Dr and Fullerton Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T195344Z
UID:1362E83B-08BD-4648-92F2-2643C22AE728
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120712T191500
SUMMARY:Bastille Day 5K & 8K Run\, Walk & Block Party
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120712T220000
DESCRIPTION:Races $30–45\; block party only $5. Celebrate your accomplis
 hment by reclaiming all those lost calories at a post-race block party\,
  which starts at 8:30pm at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (2430 N Can
 non Dr). The French national holiday is honored two days early with Fren
 ch food and live music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T185456Z
UID:480864AC-5C87-4D20-A1C4-F48D216371E6
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T193000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:N Halsted St between Belmont Ave and Addison St
DTSTAMP:20120425T210424Z
UID:BEC8E297-A718-4367-BB07-02E4AE233C02
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T110000
SUMMARY:Northalsted Market Days
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120811T220000
DESCRIPTION:$7. Called the Midwest’s largest two-day street festival\, t
 his gay-run event offers live music\, more than 400 food and arts vendor
 s\, and primo people-watching opportunities. Tony Award–winning Dreamgir
 l Jennifer Holliday performs.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Washington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T183355Z
UID:E59DCCE3-CF74-498B-A568-BEAD3C6281D4
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://explorechicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120621T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago Gospel Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120621T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Quit singing along to your VHS of Sister Act 2 and com
 e out to this 27th annual inspirational fest. Headliners include Mary Ma
 y\, Fred Hammond\, Blind Boys of Alabama and Take 6.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T223804Z
UID:64A8049F-212A-420B-A1B5-F08901660BB8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120905
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Belmont Ave at Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201142Z
UID:01B8E21B-4FD2-48AD-8B25-D34025D4460D
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T110000
SUMMARY:Roscoe Village Burger Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120721T220000
DESCRIPTION:$6. The burger is king at this North Side neighborhood fest\
 , which features patties from local restaurants for meat lovers and vege
 tarians alike.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Grant Park\, From Randolph St to Roosevelt Rd and from Michigan
  Ave to the lake
DTSTAMP:20120425T204409Z
UID:FC28F099-29BE-47CC-866A-920CBCB5A8E6
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://lollapalooza.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120803T110000
SUMMARY:Lollapalooza
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120803T220000
DESCRIPTION:Around $230. The colossal\, 20-year-old music fest that’s be
 en taking over Grant Park for more than six years returns. Red Hot Chili
  Peppers\, Black Sabbath\, Jack White\, Florence + The Machine\, and oth
 ers headline.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:On and around Chicago Ave near Ashland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T231150Z
UID:F0F7F375-0AA6-4145-A0CB-A6B8ADF71188
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://westtownchamber.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20121006T120000
SUMMARY:West Town Art Walk
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20121006T120000
DESCRIPTION:For the second year in a row\, the Near West Side community 
 is showcasing local art\, which hangs inside the area’s burgeoning bouti
 ques\, restos and businesses. Opening festivities take place Fri 5\, and
  art will be available for your perusal throughout the weekend.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Milwaukee Ave between California and Kimball Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T200740Z
UID:59E9F1EC-FC1F-49B0-BFF5-FC73628CE9D7
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://milwaukeeavenueartsfestival.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120720T160000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120720T230000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Milwaukee Avenue is outfitted with pop-up galleries from
  more than 250 artists\, three stages of live music\, performance art\, 
 food trucks and family activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Little Chute Library Civic Center\, 625 Grand Ave\, Little Chut
 e\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T174201Z
UID:AC56BDAA-FCEF-44C2-9176-4A95F698372E
SEQUENCE:14
URL;VALUE=URI:http://littlechutewi.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120601T170000
SUMMARY:Great Wisconsin Cheese Fest 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120602T000000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids $3. So you really like cheese\, huh? Put your pass
 ion to the test at the curd-eating contest or show off a fresh-baked dis
 h in the cheesecake-making contests. Cheese enthusiasts can also march i
 n the Big Cheese Parade and sample Wisconsin’s most beloved export.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Downtown Edison Park\, 6730 N Olmsted Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T211431Z
UID:662D8E6C-EAAD-439C-B8E8-905000801CA3
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://edisonpark.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T100000
SUMMARY:Edison Park Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120818T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Toss your bag in the ring and try to win at this fest’
 s cornhole tournament. Or let your pup shine at the dog show. Bingo tour
 naments\, live music and a beer garden fill out the entertainment.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lincoln Ave at Leland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224228Z
UID:BE11D36B-9187-4AE4-8C82-0977BC3A1733
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://germanday.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T120000
SUMMARY:German-American Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120908T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate Deutschland heritage at this street party th
 at features German food\, music and dancing. The Von Steuben Parade kick
 s off on Saturday at 2:30pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T221617Z
UID:6B027778-E69A-4CA7-B954-E699F7BC87C0
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120902T160000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:100–400 S Halsted St
DTSTAMP:20120425T220746Z
UID:3069750E-7D99-4B9F-A8F9-E14A63D88AC3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://greektownchicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120826T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Greece
DESCRIPTION:FREE. While Taste of Grease may describe most summer festiva
 ls\, this celebration of Greek food\, music and dancing will still sate 
 your appetite.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:800 Illinois Ave\, Mendota 
DTSTAMP:20120425T205936Z
UID:BDC8B88B-F900-435A-9071-CDD35A0ED77D
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sweetcornfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120809T180000
SUMMARY:Mendota Sweet Corn Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120809T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Listen to your stomach and eat ear after ear of those 
 golden kernels. Festgoers can expect live music\, carnival rides\, a par
 ade and a flea market. On Sunday\, join the 60-year tradition of eating 
 perfectly cooked corn from a vintage steam engine for free.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T201504Z
UID:DB10B71A-FC55-4B6D-B78F-DF004168C14D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120724
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lisle Community Park\, 1825 Short St\, Lisle
DTSTAMP:20120425T190254Z
UID:1425739B-17B4-41A1-8F30-EAF4BD4779C8
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://eyestotheskies.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T060000
SUMMARY:Eyes to the Skies Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120630T230000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids under 5 free. Hot-air balloons take to the sky dai
 ly at 6am and 6pm\, and grounded balloons fire up nightly around 8:30pm.
  Stay for the carnival\, craft fair\, kids’ area\, fireworks\, food and 
 live music each night.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT16H
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T205247Z
UID:E396DD91-96AE-4BB8-BCDC-384EF011D309
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120811T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, Division St and California Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T181445Z
UID:DC5D5293-B93C-4B62-836D-990B0A9B4780
SEQUENCE:2
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120617T140000
SUMMARY:Fiesta Puertorriqueñas
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This Humboldt Park party has been downsized to a still
 -lengthy four-day event. Since 1964 this celebration of Puerto Rican cul
 ture includes Latin entertainers\, carnival rides and food and crafts ve
 ndors. Puerto Rican Day Parade is held on Saturday.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Lincoln Ave at Damen Ave and Irving Park Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T175308Z
UID:037401C9-0B72-4355-9D7B-634EFFBB7501
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ribfest-chicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T120000
SUMMARY:Ribfest Chicago
DESCRIPTION:$5. About 50\,000 pounds of ribs and BBQ will leave a trail 
 of sticky napkins at this fest. The third annual RibMania\, the Midwest’
 s only sanctioned rib-eating contest\, will have you cheering for your f
 avorite professional eater.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T203843Z
UID:D6743D3E-090C-4A91-B3A4-528D9FABBE28
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120805
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT18H
LOCATION:23325 N Cornerstone Rd\, Marietta
DTSTAMP:20120425T190506Z
UID:B377C8A4-5870-461C-B5DE-6FFA77A19D29
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cornerstonefestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120705T080000
SUMMARY:Cornerstone Festival
DESCRIPTION:Each day $40–$125. Bands and those down with JC gather for t
 his giant Christian music fest that packs tens of thousands for camping\
 , prayer and rock & roll.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T205202Z
UID:1B22D0AC-6E0D-42D1-A2C0-957132BC0901
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120808
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 51st St and Cottage Grove Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T221710Z
UID:1222FE7E-FFC1-43F7-B770-4D0753789CB3
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://africanfestivalchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T100000
SUMMARY:African Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:$20\, advance $10\, seniors and kids under 13 $5\, 4-day pas
 s $30. This 22nd annual fest\, a tradition for many Hyde Park families\,
  includes cultural food\, music and shopping. A fine arts market\, an Af
 rican market\, a drum village\, three stages of performers (including th
 e occasional drop-in performance from the likes of Sly Stone or George C
 linton) and events focusing on culture fill the park with activities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T212658Z
UID:A030439B-2804-4FC6-9FD9-02C08967EF59
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120824
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wittman Regional Airport\, 525 W 20th Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201433Z
UID:6FE78407-64E9-4FF7-821D-5444E3954394
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://airventure.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120725T070000
SUMMARY:EAA Airventure Fly In
DESCRIPTION:$41\, kids ages 6–18 $21\, kids under 6 free\, veterans $31.
  Keep your head in the clouds at this giant air show celebrating all thi
 ngs air travel. More than 2\,500 planes—from warbirds and vintage aircra
 ft to homebuilt planes—line what for one week will be the busiest airpor
 t grounds in the world. Daily and nightly air shows\, workshops and plen
 ty of kid-friendly events entertain all week.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T195200Z
UID:017E3C33-714C-447F-8E4B-C4C770CB9766
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120713
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Knoch Park\, 724 S West St\, Naperville
DTSTAMP:20120425T185954Z
UID:5627CC6A-CF8B-4589-832C-8E787B4E4468
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ribfest.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120701T120000
SUMMARY:Naperville Ribfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120701T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10–$25 (depending on evening’s headliner)\, kids under 11 f
 ree. For more than two decades\, this pork party has been serving up gri
 lled grub and rock- and country-flavored tunes. This year\, headliners i
 nclude Steve Miller Band\, Joe Walsh and ZZ Top.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T200649Z
UID:8D54908A-1B42-4FEC-BDBB-C388590C5831
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T203942Z
UID:32860E18-E57E-41DF-8914-D73848C4D343
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120801T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Lincoln Ave at Leland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224230Z
UID:BF5C957E-18C2-4634-A959-1639384BC388
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://germanday.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T120000
SUMMARY:German-American Fest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate Deutschland heritage at this street party th
 at features German food\, music and dancing. The Von Steuben Parade kick
 s off on Saturday at 2:30pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T204215Z
UID:60D5F882-9EAB-4B62-97B6-9E6D8DDC24D4
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120803T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120804T000000
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:47th St at Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T174821Z
UID:46B0DC07-69DF-48A0-B75B-E1131A2832F2
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bync.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120608T170000
SUMMARY:Fiesta Back of the Yards
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120608T220000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. At the 22nd fiesta\, satisfy your taco cravings with l
 ocal choices. Family activities\, contests and Hispanic music add to thi
 s Latino-flavored street fest.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Federal Plaza\, Adams St at Dearborn St
DTSTAMP:20120425T225613Z
UID:89DC668F-3E5D-4F70-8191-35DC8F02EF48
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://theberghoff.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120911T110000
SUMMARY:Berghoff’s Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. For four days Federal Plaza plays the role of Munich\,
  Germany in Berghoff’s version of the world’s largest fair. Take in live
  music\, German beer and bavarian food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Gaelic Park\, 6119 W 147th St\, Oak Forest
DTSTAMP:20120425T171202Z
UID:748ABE1B-D2E7-4A48-9B1D-3C2FEFC014AA
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagogaelicpark.org/irishfest.htm
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120526T140000
SUMMARY:Gaelic Park Irish Fest  
DESCRIPTION:$15\, kids and seniors $12. Oak Forest celebrates all things
  Irish and Irish-American with Irish music\, Irish dancing\, Irish sport
 ing events\, an Irish tea room and\, of course\, plenty of Irish beer. (
 Sick of the word Irish yet?) The fest also hosts the Chicago Feis\, an a
 nnual Irish dance competition.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170816Z
UID:1364536D-B11D-45A2-BB25-2C2B7A62D338
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120601T133000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T205203Z
UID:9613F492-2935-4160-8F1C-C8E25DE12AC1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120809
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Kane County Fairgrounds\, 525 S Randall Rd\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T200432Z
UID:D1146B39-B20C-41C7-9757-2BBC03350F29
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://kanecountyfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120718T150000
SUMMARY:Kane County Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120718T230000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids under 5 free. The 144th (!!) go-around for this ol
 d-fashioned fair offers a carnival\, amusement rides\, 4-H competitions\
 , live music and fried foods to nostalgia junkies.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Martin Ave and Ridge Rd\, Homewood
DTSTAMP:20120425T175401Z
UID:D8ECDCFC-A8DB-4EB5-AD9C-17D113E423B0
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://homesweethomewood.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120608T120000
SUMMARY:Village of Homewood’s Art and Garden Street Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120608T210000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Gardening workshops along with the usual music\, food 
 and family activities make up this street fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T210750Z
UID:7DE5A4EF-920A-4BDA-BAD4-8F5E2B373E8F
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120818T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Locations including Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E
  Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T212612Z
UID:B248097A-16EE-4853-BA79-39A4A7DCB8FA
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagodancingfestival.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120825
SUMMARY:Chicago Dancing Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Steal some moves that’ll put Kevin Bacon to shame at t
 his free weeklong fest that features some of the world’s best dance comp
 anies presenting styles ranging from ballet and modern to ethnic dance f
 orms. Indoor TBA performances require free advance tickets. The grand fi
 nale\, Sat 25 at 7pm in Pritzker Pavilion\, always draws a huge lawn cro
 wd and is free and open to all.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT13H
LOCATION:1401 Suydam Rd\, Sandwich
DTSTAMP:20120425T223947Z
UID:4B7A0ADC-ECC1-469A-BD68-087D54344970
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://sandwichfair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T090000
SUMMARY:Sandwich Fair
DESCRIPTION:$8\, kids ages 6–12 $5\, under 6 free. You think your neighb
 orhood block party is a tradition? Sandwich has been eating food on a st
 ick here for 125 years. The oldest continuing county fair also holds a l
 arge antique fair.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Halsted St at Waveland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T183646Z
UID:B863D938-0059-44BA-9695-E2D1FBE08665
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Pride Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T220000
DESCRIPTION:$7. Prep for Sunday’s annual Pride Parade with Chicago’s GLB
 T community at this celebration. Saturday features the Pet Pride Parade 
 so you and your four-legged friends can perfect your parade strut.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T210810Z
UID:F55D7C8A-4246-480B-B968-A44A49681A9D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120818
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:5900 N Broadway
DTSTAMP:20120425T204726Z
UID:19847CC8-4902-4CBF-A635-A2158DA76C23
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T120000
SUMMARY:Edgefest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120804T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Art\, music and bacon are the highlights as this Edgewat
 er neighborhood event hopes to prove that everything actually is better 
 with bacon. The cured meat will be prepared and served in a variety of w
 ays.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T190532Z
UID:E4B1AB20-1CC8-4F10-944E-D9F7EF12BB01
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120706
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lincoln Ave and Wisconsin St
DTSTAMP:20120425T180347Z
UID:E09BC49B-5F0B-4B1B-99FF-9408A90093A5
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://oldtowntriangle.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T100000
SUMMARY:Old Town Art Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120610T180000
DESCRIPTION:$7\, kids under 13 free. Old Town hosts its 63rd go-round\, 
 this year with the work of nearly 300 artists. The Garden Walk\, a DIY t
 our\, features urban gardens. Buy from vendor booths\, sample food from 
 local eateries\, and listen to live music.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T203838Z
UID:55FBED57-E854-4D59-9B23-C0F1FEF3D4D1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120804
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations including the Chicago Theatre\, 175 N State S
 t
DTSTAMP:20120425T180853Z
UID:B4C52175-72C0-44C2-AFAC-E04A4A1DFA86
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://justforlaughschicago.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120614
SUMMARY:Just for Laughs
DESCRIPTION:Prices vary. This TBS-sponsored fest is back for its fourth 
 year with scores of comedy favorites. The lineup includes Aziz Ansari\, 
 Vince Vaughn\, Patton Oswalt\, Mike Birbiglia and Kevin Smith. Check the
  fest’s website for showtimes and locations.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Columbus Dr from Balbo Ave to Monroe St
DTSTAMP:20120425T195308Z
UID:CF42E8C0-F6CD-4DE7-9516-B8162ADC9DB6
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteofchicago.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120711T110000
SUMMARY:Taste of Chicago
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120711T110000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Since 1980\, Grant Park has been hosting what has beco
 me the grandaddy of food festivals. You know the drill: Trade tickets fo
 r a taste of Chicago’s finest street fare. Hopefully\, what you gain in 
 weight\, you’ll lose from your wallet. Headliners include Jennifer Hudso
 n\, Chaka Khan and Death Cab for Cutie.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T172714Z
UID:2075A69D-7E6B-4BA5-A403-6498C3B48AD3
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120527T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120527T170000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T200112Z
UID:B0CB2B8B-0F37-4855-9CA4-18C35D91F2DF
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120718
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Madison Meadows Park\, 600 E Madison St\, Lombard
DTSTAMP:20120425T191014Z
UID:3BA8DBEA-7E5C-4ECC-B6AC-49A3300E803E
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteoflombard.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120704T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Lombard
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120704T230000
DESCRIPTION:$3\, kids under 10 free. Sample the best this western suburb
  has to offer from local restos and food vendors\, live entertainment an
 d a carnival. Fireworks blast off around 9:30pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Pioneer Court\, 435 N Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T192956Z
UID:ED5D5863-C879-4195-80B6-9A003BB31008
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://artfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120708T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Arts Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120708T170000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. In case the Mag Mile still hasn’t satisfied your shopp
 ing addiction\, you can see even more vendors pop up to hawk art from 30
 0-plus juried artists.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Broadway from Belmont Ave to Roscoe St
DTSTAMP:20120425T224947Z
UID:D2877855-38EB-4828-A9BA-2B82A8CDE418
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120908T100000
SUMMARY:Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120908T180000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 150 juried artists showcase their work in a 
 variety of formats. Live music\, food\, family activities and a sculptur
 e garden entertain at this Boystown event.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Smith Park\, 2526 W Grand Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T220822Z
UID:00D24748-83DB-4D7C-B9D6-ECE56472A33C
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://uccaillinois.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T120000
SUMMARY:Ukrainian Days Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120825T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids under 13 free. Slurp some borscht at this annual c
 elebration of Ukrainian independence that features traditional crafts\, 
 music and food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T210247Z
UID:11BAF507-1079-468A-8397-000517CC8487
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120812T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:St Basil Orthodox Church\, 27450 N Bradley Rd\, Lake Forest
DTSTAMP:20120425T223722Z
UID:0BBB4001-F6B6-4CF2-8323-930E9A68E337
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://stbasilchurch.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120902T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Serbia
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Enjoy food\, beer and culture at this festival that in
 cludes live music and dancing from Serbia.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fair Park\, 503 N Jackson Ave\, Jefferson\, WI
 
DTSTAMP:20120425T224714Z
UID:02280450-965A-4F8D-9215-24B5D04E9887
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T070000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120909T153000
DESCRIPTION:$5\, kids 8 and under free. It’s going to be sheer sheep mad
 ness at this three-day fest featuring fiber arts and knitting workshops\
 , herding and milking demonstrations\, and dog and sheep shows.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:North Park Village Nature Center\, 5801 N Pulaski Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T180148Z
UID:898A5DF3-B012-4ADA-8FEB-377450DFA1FD
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T100000
SUMMARY:City Wilds Festival of Backyard Biodiversity
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120610T150000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Lighter activities include crafts and hiking. Kids can
  look at and interact with Tales & Scales Traveling Zoo.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wentworth Ave and Cermak Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T200016Z
UID:6A411C89-920E-4A09-A2C5-D07F200C34D9
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120715T110000
SUMMARY:Chinatown Summer Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120715T200000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Continue the Year of the Dragon celebration with lion 
 and dragon dances at 12:30pm. The 33rd annual fest also features martial
  arts demonstrations\, Chinese arts and neighborhood food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT6H
LOCATION:Wolf Lake Memorial Park\, 2938 S Calumet Ave\, Hammond\, IN
DTSTAMP:20120425T200158Z
UID:486442E7-39E7-41E8-8FE6-29CB4E5AE0DB
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://festivalofthelakes.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120720T170000
SUMMARY:Festival of the Lakes
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Party for the great HOMES at this lake-centric fest 30
  miles south of Chicago. It features music\, a carnival\, a beer garden 
 and food vendors.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:2600 S Kostner Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T224130Z
UID:1BCF009B-744D-450D-875D-CD3FA2AF1368
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120909T120000
SUMMARY:Festival de La Villita
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spain with Mexica
 n food\, music and dancing. On Sunday\, the 26th Street Parade ends here
 .
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St\; Grant
  Park\, Petrillo Music Shell\, 235 S Columbus Dr\; and Chicago Cultural 
 Center\, 78 E Washington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T221532Z
UID:33FA19CE-1D37-4C1D-8F50-763D1451096F
SEQUENCE:10
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagojazzfestival.us
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120830T120000
SUMMARY:Chicago Jazz Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120830T150000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. If you like music and all that jazz\, come out to the 
 most extensive free jazz fest in the world. Ken Vandermark is this year’
 s artist-in-residence.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT8H
LOCATION:Dearborn St between Congress Pkwy and Polk St
DTSTAMP:20120425T175843Z
UID:7B0DDD05-33B0-4619-9EBE-1A12B514FDB4
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://printersrowlitfest.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T100000
SUMMARY:Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest 
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Book it to the onetime bookmaking hub of Chicago where
  more than 200 booksellers hawk new and antique books. Seven stages with
  100-plus free lit programs\, book signings\, poetry readings\, author d
 iscussions and even a Lil’ Lit Park for the kiddies highlight this wordy
  fest. After the fest-proper ends\, Lit After Dark starts (Sat 6–10pm)\,
  a ticketed event featuring live music and poetry slams.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT6H
LOCATION:Lake St at Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T173249Z
UID:A4CEAD1C-38B0-45A3-8C27-5DBCEB5EF7A9
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://amdurproductions.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120603T110000
SUMMARY:Chicago Eastside Millennium Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The annual fest showcases art in the city from more th
 an 130 juried artists just steps away from “the Bean” and the Art Instit
 ute of Chicago.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T212656Z
UID:E0C0AF38-7069-4200-8EC3-1FDA95D9F3A8
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120823
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T205244Z
UID:9B4D066B-ACB8-47D5-AA59-D17FC2E2AC90
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120810T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120811T000000
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Cans\, 1640 N Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T190151Z
UID:D7750370-6B30-471A-8D46-15593A674469
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cansbar.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T130000
SUMMARY:Cans Music Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120630T230000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Too White Crew headlines this bar-run block party\, whic
 h will feature plenty of games and BBQ. The party continues after fest h
 ours at the titular bar.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 55th St and Cottage Grove Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T191135Z
UID:350C4567-4949-4955-A0F2-F19B3979C058
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://martinsinterculture.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120704T120000
SUMMARY:African Caribbean International Festival of Life
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120704T220000
DESCRIPTION:$15 after 5pm\, $10 before 5pm\, kids and seniors $5\, kids 
 under 6 free. The 20th annual fest is getting together to feel irie. Jam
 aica’s 50th year of independence gets feted with food\, arts and crafts\
 , and live reggae and calypso.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201708Z
UID:AE599E72-5BA0-4C6F-8E43-65AFAE73917C
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120727T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:3600–3700 N Sheffield Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T174409Z
UID:3735DCC1-15D4-46EF-AEB4-BB2A77EAEEDD
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120602T120000
SUMMARY:SausageFest Chicago
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120602T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Get to know your butcher as local sausage vendors gather
  for plenty of music\, crafts and encased meats under the shadow of Wrig
 ley Field.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:4400–4560 N Lincoln Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T200845Z
UID:3ED401FD-7BED-481F-961A-7145E7B76BE8
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://squareroots.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T120000
SUMMARY:Square Roots
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120721T220000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, seniors and kids under 12 $5. Tap into this new Lincol
 n Square fest that’s combining music from the Old Town School of Folk Mu
 sic with local and regional craft beer. Jam sessions\, dance parties\, l
 ocal restaurants and family activities fill out the festivities.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT6H
LOCATION:Madison Meadows Park\, 600 E Madison St\, Lombard
DTSTAMP:20120425T191033Z
UID:BE5EBE52-8282-4048-96F1-4DD89F867541
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteoflombard.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120705T170000
SUMMARY:Taste of Lombard
DESCRIPTION:$3\, kids under 10 free. Sample the best this western suburb
  has to offer from local restos and food vendors\, live entertainment an
 d a carnival.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Sherman Ave and Church St\, Evanston
DTSTAMP:20120425T184039Z
UID:A79DCF23-0C3D-4097-9A93-FBFDA5EB5238
SEQUENCE:9
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T100000
SUMMARY:Fountain Square Art Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T180000
DESCRIPTION:$5. The North Shore’s largest and oldest fine-arts festival 
 returns for its 33rd year with more than 225 juried artists.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T212719Z
UID:255D3107-03F3-41C3-BEDA-A53AB97F50A1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120824T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT5H
LOCATION:Division St between Leavitt St and Ashland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T173403Z
UID:C6D25660-9405-4D14-84D8-C18697FDAB47
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://do-divisionstreetfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120603T120000
SUMMARY:Do Division Street Festival and Sidewalk Sale 
DESCRIPTION:$5. This popular fest expands to a three-day event where you
  can shop ten blocks of trendy boutiques and sidewalk vendors or visit t
 he Family Fun Fest. Music hand-picked by Chicago’s Empty Bottle and Subt
 erranean ensures plenty of opportunity to submit photos to Look at this 
 fucking hipster. The lineup includes Le Butcherettes and Antlers.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Excalibur\, 632 N Dearborn St
DTSTAMP:20120425T211216Z
UID:89755E09-BDC6-4A00-B6E9-01C62224D8E0
SEQUENCE:5
URL;VALUE=URI:http://latinstreetcongreso.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120819T190000
SUMMARY:Latin Street Salsa Congreso 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120820T040000
DESCRIPTION:$249 event pass advance\, $199 workshops pass\, $59 all-nigh
 t pass. The only dipping you do will be on the dance floor as you dance 
 the night away at this salsa and bachata bonanza. Watch World Salsa Cham
 pions perform and learn some new moves at workshops. Evening events loca
 tion TBA.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:Downtown St. Charles\, east and west of the Fox River off Route
  64\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T175157Z
UID:7CB0451B-F649-40A7-A6CC-9617C1D08B1B
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://prideofthefox.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120609T100000
SUMMARY:Pride of the Fox RiverFest
DESCRIPTION:FREE. The 30th annual river shindig features dragon boat rac
 es\, a craft show\, a BBQ cook-off and a parade. The mainstage operates 
 noon–11pm.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Soldier Field\, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T182622Z
UID:25B04316-1426-4EEE-9DA8-1AE9F273979F
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://soldierfield.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T120000
SUMMARY:Spring Awakening Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120616T230000
DESCRIPTION:Around $140 two-day pass\, VIP $220. Chicago’s inaugural all
 -dance music fest abuts Soldier Field with a two-day party on the lawn. 
 Features Skrillex\, Afrojack\, Diplo and a DJ set from Moby.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T210740Z
UID:6FD9F468-29E3-4547-AFB1-8AF8E48F4066
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120813T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT3H30M
LOCATION:Grant Park\, Spirit of Music Garden\, 601 S Michigan Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T225726Z
UID:F39F328E-79B7-4EBD-8B70-E559EF35E457
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagosummerdance.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120915T180000
SUMMARY:Chicago SummerDance
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Cut a rug\, or at least learn how to at this annual se
 ries of couples dances Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday after
 noons. A professional instructor conducts dance lessons for the first ho
 ur before you bust a move on the Grant Park pavement.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Several venues including the Chicago Cultural Center\, 78 E Was
 hington St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230126Z
UID:F8809A7E-941E-4471-AAC2-3BCBCE702829
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120925
SUMMARY:World Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Times and prices vary. Globe-trot through music at this city
 wide\, multi-venue annual fest\, which includes free and ticketed concer
 ts. It will be interesting to see the schedule without the fest’s former
 \, beloved curator\, Michael Orlove.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Copernicus Center\, 5216 W Lawrence Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T223425Z
UID:0A5D1C51-7F6F-4CEA-9B9C-F8345E9DB8F7
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteofpolonia.copernicusfdn.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T120000
SUMMARY:Taste of Polonia
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120901T230000
DESCRIPTION:$7\, seniors $3\, kids 12 and under free. Party with plenty 
 of polka\, pierogi and potato pancakes at this annual Polish party.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Soldier Field\, 1410 S Museum Campus Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T182629Z
UID:020C023C-8AEC-4C55-9B0F-C52282217948
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://soldierfield.net
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120617T120000
SUMMARY:Spring Awakening Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Around $140 two-day pass\, VIP $220. Chicago’s inaugural all
 -dance music fest abuts Soldier Field with a two-day party on the lawn. 
 Features Skrillex\, Afrojack\, Diplo and a DJ set from Moby.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:Pheasant Run Resort\, 4051 E Main St\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T182917Z
UID:95E6A818-7F42-4DF0-AA37-FE67D752BFC7
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bloomingtongold.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120622T070000
SUMMARY:Bloomington Gold Corvette Show
DESCRIPTION:$15–$50. The American classic is the star at the “Granddaddy
  of Corvette Shows.” Seminars\, auctions and a car pageant help ‘Vette a
 ficionados bond over their automobile of choice.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190843Z
UID:87A3C0C5-265A-43E4-94DF-A69187F67BC4
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120703T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T190531Z
UID:14C4DA39-D71A-49E8-B8EC-F217787C12C1
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120705
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Irish American Heritage Center\, 4626 N Knox Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T195643Z
UID:6F628786-8B31-4A37-B338-B89783A3C40D
SEQUENCE:11
URL;VALUE=URI:http://irishfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120713T180000
SUMMARY:Irish American Heritage Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120714T000000
DESCRIPTION:$15\, seniors $7\, kids 12 and under free\, advance $8. Jig 
 to live bands\, including the Tossers and the Dublin City Ramblers\, at 
 this 27th annual fest. Use the luck of the Irish to win a mashed-potato-
 eating contest or a singing contest\, or to meet your match at the Hoole
 y Hook-Up event.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T195159Z
UID:ABB36C27-9127-40A2-93D6-97372DA667A5
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120712
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations including the Chicago Theatre\, 175 N State S
 t
DTSTAMP:20120425T180857Z
UID:A36B0469-DBB6-41DF-B7A8-D492B6E54E5E
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://justforlaughschicago.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120617
SUMMARY:Just for Laughs
DESCRIPTION:Prices vary. This TBS-sponsored fest is back for its fourth 
 year with scores of comedy favorites. The lineup includes Aziz Ansari\, 
 Vince Vaughn\, Patton Oswalt\, Mike Birbiglia and Kevin Smith. Check the
  fest’s website for showtimes and locations.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT17H
LOCATION:Illinois State Fairgrounds\, 801 Sangamon Ave\, Springfield
DTSTAMP:20120425T210749Z
UID:752A6F64-2B29-480E-91D4-223EB4267A21
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://agr.state.il.us/isf
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120817T070000
SUMMARY:Illinois State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$5\, seniors and kids ages 5–12 $2\, kids under 5 free. Come
  for the festival fare\, stay for the Butter Cow—the fair’s unofficial i
 con and Paula Deen’s life-long dream\, a life-size cow sculpture made of
  500 pounds of butter. Watch tractor pulls\, horse races\, parades and m
 usical acts. Some events require additional tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Armitage and Central Park
DTSTAMP:20120425T213044Z
UID:5E61049B-47D2-461A-AA54-7A859805297D
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120826T110000
SUMMARY:Taste of Latin America 
DESCRIPTION:FREE. This inaugural food and wine fest hopes to transport y
 ou South of the Border to the food and culture of Central and South Amer
 ica.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lee Street at River Rd
DTSTAMP:20120425T195544Z
UID:87DBA63D-6F87-41A6-9793-EBF3D6FBDEF8
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120713T170000
SUMMARY:Des Plaines Summer Fling
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120713T230000
DESCRIPTION:$3. This Northwest suburb’s three-day affair is light on com
 mitment and heavy on food\, music and kids’ activities. Tossed into the 
 mix is the Pearson Street Craft Fair and ‘60s rockers the Buckinghams.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Racine Ave between Fullerton and Webster Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T195003Z
UID:6A3AE201-634A-4405-B537-B451876EC478
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120708T120000
SUMMARY:Lincoln Park Arts & Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120708T210000
DESCRIPTION:$7. See more than 80 juried artists along with live music fr
 om Sister Hazel and Nikka Costa.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT11H
LOCATION:Belmont Ave at Damen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201145Z
UID:56F79733-2A66-42AA-8C17-68C405991C63
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120722T110000
SUMMARY:Roscoe Village Burger Fest
DESCRIPTION:$6. The burger is king at this North Side neighborhood fest\
 , which features patties from local restaurants for meat lovers and vege
 tarians alike.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT10H
LOCATION:5200 N Clark St
DTSTAMP:20120425T180255Z
UID:32A5F5A0-3080-447D-AA5E-D8BA094CE218
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120610T110000
SUMMARY:Midsommarfest
DESCRIPTION:$5. Strap on some clogs as you dance around the maypole at A
 ndersonville’s 47th annual fest where Nordic folk dancers showcase the ’
 hood’s Swedish roots.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T182706Z
UID:0B666DDE-63A7-4779-8FB7-C8CA8969F798
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120621
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Hawthorne Race Course\, 3501 S Laramie Ave\, Cicero
DTSTAMP:20120425T183859Z
UID:350ADFEC-3F24-49F1-A75B-B155406B90C0
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://peacefestchicago.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T120000
SUMMARY:Chicago Peace Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T210000
DESCRIPTION:$10. Celebrate peace\, diversity and positive vibes at this 
 music fest. Just don’t drink the Kool-Aid. Or do\, it’s a free country\,
  man.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT15H
LOCATION:Wisconsin State Fair Park\, 640 S 84th St\, West Allis\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T205232Z
UID:B18B59BA-5B0D-4B1E-A31F-42E1B4B719F9
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wistatefair.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120809T080000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Fair
DESCRIPTION:$9\, seniors $6\, kids ages 6–11 $5\, kids 5 and under free.
  Pass through the Cream Puff Drive Thru to get your pastry fix at this c
 lassic state fair. Carnival rides\, food\, music and a daily parade make
  up the fest. Some events require separate tickets.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Marion Park\, Grand Ave at First St\, Prairie du Sac\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T223529Z
UID:DCB06CB2-42FB-4C54-A1A3-E89BA013D947
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://wiscowchip.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120901T070000
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120901T233000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. See if you’re the shit at this annual feces-flinging f
 est. This year’s theme is pirates. Live entertainment adds clean options
 . The chip-throwing contest costs $3 for adults and $1 for kids.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T201502Z
UID:33046E6C-7A43-4047-BE7D-DDB6A97D5BFC
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120729
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Clark St at Armitage Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T183945Z
UID:797B2C6C-235C-404C-BCC7-CF13234D3670
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120623T120000
SUMMARY:Chicago Summerfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120623T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. This fest is located at the heart of Lincoln Park\, so i
 f you’ve had enough live music\, local food and drink\, you can just str
 oll on over to the Lincoln Park Zoo or the history or nature museums.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Elk Grove Blvd at Ridge Ave\, Elk Grove Village
DTSTAMP:20120425T204311Z
UID:783A63EC-B350-43B6-B429-E8424BCEC588
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tourofelkgrove.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120803T193000
SUMMARY:Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120803T223000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Race on down to more than 15 pro and amateur biking co
 mpetitions. Or if racing isn’t your thing\, join the block party and kid
 s’ fest for music\, food and fun. Race times vary\; check website.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Logan Blvd at Milwaukee Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T212853Z
UID:3B2CB71E-226C-4BC4-AF6D-B885B66F5FAC
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120825T120000
SUMMARY:The Boulevard
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120825T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. This Logan Square (which is actually in a circle) bash f
 eatures live music\, art\, food and craft beers.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:East side of Clark St between Addison St and Waveland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T181157Z
UID:231DE1C3-A7A1-47B4-95AB-E69302603571
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120617T140000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Block Party
DESCRIPTION:FREE. All that rooting for the Cubbies pays off with a serie
 s of gratis street bashes hosted by the team. Hopefully fans can bear lo
 ads of beer\, live music\, games\, food and more.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:East side of Clark St between Addison St and Waveland Aves
DTSTAMP:20120425T203410Z
UID:033E1243-AC7C-4E70-95A5-1C1D17282DE0
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120729T110000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Block Party
DESCRIPTION:FREE. All that rooting for the Cubbies pays off with a serie
 s of gratis street bashes hosted by the team. Hopefully fans can bear lo
 ads of beer\, live music\, games\, food and more.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170851Z
UID:693BFE8A-BDF6-43BE-89D7-B8F8C0A0B1BD
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120602T200000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120602T200000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:N Lincoln Ave at Leland Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T173026Z
UID:8F8E8C3F-AF42-4BBB-8F5B-B17BC069D470
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://mayfestchicago.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120602T120000
SUMMARY:Maifest Chicago
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120602T230000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Enjoy the Lincoln Square tradition of celebrating Maif
 est in June with maypole dancing\, official keg tapping and crowning of 
 the fest queen.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T181317Z
UID:D8865902-CDCC-42BE-AB88-2521DF199BBC
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120613T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120613T183000
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:1350 block of W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T230508Z
UID:BE49620F-BACE-4EC0-BE34-0D84C985F2B4
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoantiquemarket.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120929T100000
SUMMARY:Randolph Street Market Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120929T180000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, online $8\, kids under 12 free. Holding both the Chica
 go Antique Market and Indie Designer Market\, this fest is on the last w
 eekend of every month through September. Stop into a vintage clothes and
  jewelry\, a vinyl swap meet\, a fancy food market and a global goods ba
 zaar. Peruse antiques or bring your own for appraisal.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various locations including the Chicago Theatre\, 175 N State S
 t
DTSTAMP:20120425T180854Z
UID:6C9945B5-3A2E-41B5-99B7-244885784047
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://justforlaughschicago.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120615
SUMMARY:Just for Laughs
DESCRIPTION:Prices vary. This TBS-sponsored fest is back for its fourth 
 year with scores of comedy favorites. The lineup includes Aziz Ansari\, 
 Vince Vaughn\, Patton Oswalt\, Mike Birbiglia and Kevin Smith. Check the
  fest’s website for showtimes and locations.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Oakley Ave at 24th St
DTSTAMP:20120425T181658Z
UID:EFBDFE72-A224-4448-9774-C2C4EF653DBF
SEQUENCE:3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://oshows.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120616T120000
SUMMARY:Festa Pasta Vino
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120616T230000
DESCRIPTION:$3–$7. Oakley Avenue transforms into an Italian piazza compl
 ete with columns\, statues and a working replica of the Trevi Fountain. 
 Live entertainment and cuisine from local restos such as La Fontanella\,
  Bacchanalia and Ignotz’s highlight the fest.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Lawrence Ave at Broadway
DTSTAMP:20120425T195917Z
UID:F12642D9-9526-42A3-9841-D39BA178F5DC
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120715T120000
SUMMARY:Windy City Ribfest in Uptown
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120715T210000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Flex your jaw muscles and stretch that waistline at this
  4th annual cue fest\, which features Here Come the Mummies and Smash Mo
 uth.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Washington Park\, 5600 Russell Dr
DTSTAMP:20120425T203555Z
UID:E79FA1A2-A0F5-4E0B-ACE3-1B402497CEFA
SEQUENCE:10
URL;VALUE=URI:http://ghananationalcouncil1.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120728T100000
SUMMARY:Ghana Fest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120728T230000
DESCRIPTION:$10\, under 13 free. Eat fufu and don a kente for a day of G
 hanian culture\, music and food.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:3200 N Lincoln Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T195054Z
UID:6ADEAACE-E3F2-4B6A-B03F-9DB2A360BE3F
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120707T120000
SUMMARY:Rock Around the Block
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120707T223000
DESCRIPTION:$5. More than 30 bands play on three stages at this Lakeview
  fest.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:Union Park\, 1501 W Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T223205Z
UID:ADE3D214-1CD1-4188-9E06-A0A9E71421CE
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://northcoastfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120831T150000
SUMMARY:North Coast Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Single-day pass about $50\, three-day pass $110. It’s summer
 ’s last dance party\, as this third annual fest brings hip-hop\, DJs and
  dance music to Union Park for one last weekend. Pretty Lights\, the Rap
 ture\, and Big Boi are among the acts set to perform.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20120425T205054Z
UID:6C64C323-AD90-4373-8BF9-05E650476392
SEQUENCE:6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://starevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120804T120000
SUMMARY:Wrigleyville Summerfest
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120804T120000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Wrigleyville is more than just barhopping and Cubs games
 . Head to the annual fest for food\, live music and a kid zone.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Milwaukee Ave at Evergreen Ave
DTSTAMP:20120425T201256Z
UID:EAC2DCD8-C6A7-462F-9E41-F027DF95F66A
SEQUENCE:7
URL;VALUE=URI:http://thesilverroom.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120721T120000
SUMMARY:Sound System Block Party
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120721T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. The Silver Room hosts its tenth annual dancecentric bloc
 k party\, which celebrates art\, music and hip-hop fashion. Three stages
  of music keep this party going.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Madison Meadows Park\, 600 E Madison St\, Lombard
DTSTAMP:20120425T191001Z
UID:D856636C-70E3-4583-8AC4-76170F27AA61
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://tasteoflombard.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120703T170000
SUMMARY:Taste of Lombard
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120703T230000
DESCRIPTION:$3\, kids under 10 free. Sample the best this western suburb
  has to offer from local restos and food vendors\, live entertainment an
 d a carnival.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Pheasant Run Resort\, 4051 E Main St\, St. Charles
DTSTAMP:20120425T182912Z
UID:26FF2BAF-9392-4BAD-AD83-F6A0A3CBA6A6
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://bloomingtongold.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120621T070000
SUMMARY:Bloomington Gold Corvette Show
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120621T170000
DESCRIPTION:$15–$50. The American classic is the star at the “Granddaddy
  of Corvette Shows.” Seminars\, auctions and a car pageant help ‘Vette a
 ficionados bond over their automobile of choice.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T195157Z
UID:7B42AA87-8DE7-4FE1-A964-71FBED0C51A9
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120710
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Oakley Ave at 24th St
DTSTAMP:20120425T181707Z
UID:11BB85B6-5112-415D-8B8B-BD4419FA800D
SEQUENCE:2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://oshows.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120617T120000
SUMMARY:Festa Pasta Vino
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120617T210000
DESCRIPTION:$3–$7. Oakley Avenue transforms into an Italian piazza compl
 ete with columns\, statues and a working replica of the Trevi Fountain. 
 Live entertainment and cuisine from local restos such as La Fontanella\,
  Bacchanalia and Ignotz’s highlight the fest.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Sheffield Ave between Belmont Ave and School St
DTSTAMP:20120425T172450Z
UID:969DA6E7-7CC6-4A18-A110-471867DB678E
SEQUENCE:8
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoevents.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120526T120000
SUMMARY:Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120526T220000
DESCRIPTION:$5. Break out the white dress shoes and celebrate Memorial D
 ay weekend by singing along to cover bands—they may not be famous\, but 
 at least the songs they play are.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:P1D
LOCATION:Various Chicago Park District locations\; see website
DTSTAMP:20120425T200113Z
UID:A6F0D52A-CF85-44BE-B682-541645B81612
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120719
SUMMARY:Movies in the Park
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Grant Park movies are long gone\, but the Chicago Park
  District has since picked up the slack with its neighborhood outdoor mo
 vie series. More than 100 local parks get their own big screen for a nig
 ht or two. All movies begin at dusk.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT7H
LOCATION:Dawes Park\, Sheridan Rd at Church St\, Evanston
DTSTAMP:20120425T204816Z
UID:1CCAC74C-2C6B-4B6A-B0B2-8CEEE7F3EE82
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cityofevanston.org/lakeshore
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120805T110000
SUMMARY:Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. More than 100 artists invade Dawes Park to showcase ar
 ts and crafts for your buying pleasure. Pieces range from jewelry and gl
 ass to mixed-media products.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT12H
LOCATION:Summerfest Grounds\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T190834Z
UID:A0F06BEE-EDE7-4F03-B17B-48C8CF164D6A
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://summerfest.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120630T120000
SUMMARY:Milwaukee Summerfest
DESCRIPTION:Weekends and after 4pm $16\, weekdays $9\, kids 10 and under
  and seniors $4\; additional fee for Marcus Amphitheater concerts. For t
 he 45th year of the “World’s Largest Music Festival” you’ll have 11 days
  to line up for headliners or save money with up-and-comers. Headliners 
 include the Beach Boys\, Iron Maiden\, Zac Brown Band\, Lady Antebellum 
 and Neil Diamond.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
LOCATION:Symphony Center\, 220 S Michigan Ave 
DTSTAMP:20120425T170730Z
UID:B5C65C2F-65B9-4218-9D1B-378FC30172C5
SEQUENCE:4
URL;VALUE=URI:http://cso.org
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120529T200000
SUMMARY:Keys to the City Piano Festival 
DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20120529T200000
DESCRIPTION:$32–$240. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a series o
 f ivory-tickling performers who will open ears with music ranging from c
 lassical to pop to jazz. Free concerts available May 26\, 27\, 29 and Ju
 n 10.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT0S
LOCATION:Millennium Park\, Pritzker Pavilion\, 205 E Randolph St
DTSTAMP:20120425T205609Z
UID:05EBD792-FCC9-4227-A1D9-C0B53E26FDDD
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://grantparkmusicfestival.com
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120810T183000
SUMMARY:Grant Park Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Pack a picnic and stretch out on the Great Lawn or gra
 b a chair in the Seating Bowl as you listen to the Grant Park Orchestra 
 and Chorus serenade packs of Chicagoans. Food and drink\, including alco
 hol\, are permitted. (Yes!)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DURATION:PT9H
LOCATION:12550 120th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI
DTSTAMP:20120425T223600Z
UID:D3D75B1C-F7F7-4A7D-BD8F-6E44374AB67B
SEQUENCE:1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://renfair.com/bristol
DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20120902T100000
SUMMARY:Bristol Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:$19.95\, advance $17.95\, kids $9.50\, advance kids $7.50. H
 ave a jolly olde time and butcher your favorite European accent as you e
 ngage in live-action fantasy play\, enjoy interactive riddles\, cheer on
  your favorite jousting knight or revel in period performances from 1574
 . The festival takes place Saturdays\, Sundays and Labor Day in July\, A
 ugust and early September.
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SUMMARY:Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival
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DESCRIPTION:$10\, before 3pm $7. Take a DIY tour of more than 100 reside
 nt gardens in the historic Sheffield neighborhood. In conjunction with t
 he fest\, the 16th Annual Sidewalk Sale at the Armitage Halsted Webster 
 corridor offers wares from 20 local businesses as well as the usual food
 \, music and kid’s entertainment. Indie band Gomez rocks the gardens alo
 ng with Cowboy Mouth and others.
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