After celebrating Independence Day, keep the festivities going with these events around Chicago.
Windy City RibFest in Uptown
July 4-6
Chicago
Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with ribs, ribs, and more ribs, plus drinks, live music, and a kids area with art and inflatables.
Summer Nights Concerts
July 5-6
Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo’s Summer Nights concert series continues with cover bands Infinity on July 5 and 7th Heaven on July 6. The night also features games, crafts, roaming entertainers, animal ambassadors, and a laser light show.
Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
July 6-7
Glencoe
Shop photos, paintings, jewelry, and more from 90 juried artists on Chicago Botanic Garden’s Esplanade.
“The Wizard of Oz“
Opens July 6
Chicago
Treat your kiddos to a day at the theater with this 75-minute production of a beloved classic.
Chicago SummerDance
Ongoing
Chicago
This free series takes place Wednesdays-Sundays through Aug. 24 at locations around the city, so grab your friends and head out to learn some new dance moves.