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Chicago Tribune
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
What to do in Chicago this weekend: Pride Parade, monster trucks, volleyball and Tyler, the Creator
Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend. The sun's expected to shine on this weekend's 54th annual Pride Parade, with temperatures in the low 80s. Bring plenty of water and head to Lake View for a dose of joy this weekend. The theme is 'United in Pride,' and the parade will be led for the first time by an 'out front' leader — TaskForce Prevention & Community Services, a health and wellness group serving LGBTQ+ youth. Drs. Maya Green and Catherine Creticos, both of whom help to shape HIV care, will also serve as grand Tyler, the Creator, played the nation's capital this spring, the Washington Post said he's 'thinking so big, an arena can barely contain it.' The rapper / singer / songwriter / producer / fashion-influencer pushes boundaries, so we're expanding this weekend roundup into next week to accommodate him. On Monday and Tuesday, the Grammy winner's Chromakopia tour will be live, in full-blown color, at the United Center. Lil Yachty and Paris Texas are also on the know him from 'The Fly,' 'Jurassic Park,' 'Wicked' or a gazillion other things, but this weekend at the Chicago Theatre, Jeff Goldblum transforms into his side gig as a pianist. On the heels of the release of 'Still Blooming,' Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra promise an evening of jazz, the Great American Songbook and something akin to a variety hour. Whenever Goldblum's involved, expect 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Melissa Villaseñor brings her low-key standup vibe to Wicker Park. Since 'SNL,' Villaseñor has appeared in several television shows including 'Barry' and earned praise for her voice up the gang for a roaring loud, fiery good bash this weekend at the United Center. Bigfoot is celebrating its 50th birthday, and fellow Monster Trucks Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Skelesaurus, 5-Alarm and Bone Shaker are expected to attend. What more could you want? Maybe a transforming robot and a Motocross team? Yep, they'll be there, a trip back to Los '80s as Hombres G and Enanitos Verdes take the stage for their 'Huevos Revueltos' tour this weekend in Rosemont. Hombres G, formed in Madrid in 1983, is perhaps best known for their song 'Devuélveme a mi chica.' The influential Argentinian rockers Enanitos Verdes are touring without their original frontman, Marciano Cantero, who died at 62 in in the clown. Opera Festival of Chicago closes its 2025 season with the iconic Italian opera, 'Pagliacci' by Ruggero Leoncavallo. Performed in Italian with English supertitles, the performance stars Michelle Allie Drever and Jonathan Burton. WFMT's Oliver Camacho will offer a pre-performance talk on the evolution of Italian take note: Third Coast Percussion is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Rhythm Fest, a daylong event featuring more than 30 musicians and a film installation by Wilco's Glenn Kotche. The day will start with a drum circle and finish with a performance by Third Coast Percussion, who will be joined by tabla player Salar than 100 artists will exhibit their works near the northern edge of Millennium Park. Browse the eclectic vendor mix — sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, fashion and more — or listen to live music and indulge in a piña colada. Live art demos, face-painting and other kid-friendly activities will be a good smash? Watch national volleyball teams from the United States — winners of the 2024 Olympic Bronze medal — as well as Brazil, Canada, China, Italy and Poland battle this weekend in Hoffman Estates. The Volleyball Nations League Men's Preliminary Phase Tournament started Wednesday, but still has seven matches scheduled throughout the weekend.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Chicago Pride Parade 2025: Route, start time, map, street closures and more
The 2025 Chicago Pride Parade is returns to the Northalsted neighborhood on the city's North Side Sunday, June 29. This year's parade steps off at 11 a.m. The theme of the LGBTQ+ community celebration will be "United in Pride." Organizers said this year's theme is a call to action and "highlights the power of coming together, embracing our diversity, and championing love, and equality." Dr. Maya Green and Dr. Catherine Creticos will serve as the 2025 Community Grand Marshals. Both are known for serving the LGBTQ+ community by increasing accessibility and advancing health and community wellness. What time does the Pride Parade start? Over 150 groups will travel the 20-block route starting at 11 a.m. at the intersection near Grace Street and Broadway. The two-mile route ends near Diversey and Cannon Drive, at the north end of Lincoln Park. The corner of Sheridan Road and Broadway will be closed for staging. Pride Parade map, street closures and parking restrictions The areas listed below will restrict parking from 2 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 29: Both sides of Broadway from Irving Park to Waveland Both sides of Halsted from Sheridan to Waveland Both sides of Broadway from Melrose to Diversey Both sides of Diversey from Broadway 100 feet west of Clark to Cannon Drive Both sides of Waveland from Halsted to Broadway Both sides of Racine from Wellington to Belmont Both sides of Grace from Pine Grove to Fremont West side of Wilton from Belmont to 3245 N Wilton South side of Cuyler from Clarendon to Broadway Both sides of Sheridan from Sheffield to Inner Lake Shore Drive Both sides of Clarendon from Broadway to Bittersweet West side of Clarendon from Bittersweet to Buena Both sides of Fremont from Irving Park to Sheridan Both sides of Lake Shore Drive West from Cannon Drive to Diversey Both sides of Cannon Drive from Diversey to Fullerton Both sides of Diversey from Sheridan to LSD The following areas will not allow parking from 2 a.m. on Sunday, June 29, until 7 a.m. on Monday, June 30: Both sides of Halsted from Waveland to Wellington (and at the intersection within 200ft in each direction) Both sides of Belmont from 200ft east of Broadway to Racine Both sides of Sheffield from School to Wellington Both sides of Clark from Roscoe to Halsted Both sides of Roscoe, from Clark to Elaine Both sides of Wellington from Sheffield to Halsted Both sides of Addison from Broadway to Sheffield Both sides of Aldine from Clark to the east alley of Halsted (720-759 W. Aldine) To locate a towed vehicle, please call 3-1-1 or visit this website. Pride Parade street crossings Street crossings along the parade route include: Addison Street at Halsted Street Cornelia Avenue at Halsted Street Buckingham Place at Halsted Street Briar Place at Broadway Wellington Avenue at Broadway How to get to the Chicago Pride Parade The CTA Red and Brown lines have stops near the parade route. On the Red Line, Wilson, Sheridan, Addison, and Belmont will be the closest stops to the route. Organizers warn that Addison and Belmont will be the most crowded stops. On the Brown line, the Belmont, Wellington, and Diversey stops will be the closest for parade access. CTA buses may be rerouted due to the parade. Bus times will be updated here. Items to leave behind before heading to the 2025 Pride Parade Alcohol Bicycles, Scooters Coolers Drones Fireworks Folding Chairs Propane, Propane Tanks Tents, Canopies, or Structures Tripods, Monopods, Selfie Sticks Vending Weapons
