What to do in Chicago: Blackpink, Phish and the Renegade Craft Fair
Blackpink in your area … specifically Soldier Field. The K-pop phenomenon — Jennie, Rosé, Lisa and Jisoo — roll into town on the heels of the release of their latest single, 'Jump.' It's been out for about a week and has been streamed about 40 million times on Spotify. Get ready to bop.Long considered heirs of the Grateful Dead more than 40 years after the band's Vermont founding, Phish has become its own thing. Jam with them this weekend during their three-night stand at the United Center. Can't make it, but still a die-hard fan? Watch their webcasts — but is it really the same?Dance on the beach to Claptone, Hayden James and more EDM at Volleywood. It's a 21+ party promising 'pure summer chaos in the heart of the city' along with a silent disco.Kick back at the Hideout this weekend with Chicago-based Brittney Carter and two Louisville artists, Horace Gaither and Otez. Groove to their personal blends of rap and mellow soul.BenDeLaCreme wraps up a seven-week run on July 19 with Teatro ZinZanni's ongoing latest production of 'Love, Chaos, and Dinner.' Perhaps best known from 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' BenDeLaCreme got her start in Chicago while a student at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Expect circus arts, comedy, live music and more.Comedian's comedian Louis Katz delivers his rapid-fire style of stand-up at Zanies this weekend. In an era when stand-up comedy can veer into confessional storytelling, Katz is a bit of a throwback. In his act, it's all about the jokes.Wish you could go to a club show without going to a club? Go to West Fest: Empty Bottle programs its two stages. In addition to the usual summer festival fixings — food, music, craft vendors and kids activities — swing by for Pet Fest. Your pup can try out an obstacle course, paw painting and sniff around for other pet demos and services.Look for Renegade Craft Fair in Logan Square this weekend, its latest marketplace. More than 250 artists and artisans will offer their wares, from felted mushrooms and handcrafted leather footwear to tattoo art and batik.Or maybe you prefer the thrill of the hunt. Head to Andersonville for its Vintage Market, featuring a lot of old stuff, from vintage kitsch to antique treasures. This is also a good option if you want to browse an outdoor market but the prospect of Renegade overwhelms. The Vintage Market features a manageable 30-some vendors.The weekend doesn't really end on Sunday in the summertime, right? Stretch it into Tuesday or Wednesday with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Karen O and the rest of the gang will play the Chicago Theatre — and chances are, they'll play 'Maps,' their decades-old song that went viral last fall on social media.
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