11 (Cheap to Free) Musical Reasons to Visit Chicago this June
June 7-10: 24th Annual Chicago Blues Festival - at Grant Park; the largest free outdoor blues event in the world
June 8-10: St. Michael's Party in the Plaza - $10, local bands perform; festival features a Hokey Pokey Dance−Off
June 9-10: Ribfest Chicago - $5 donation, listen to live music and vote for your favorite festival foods
June 9-10: 42nd Annual Andersonville Midsommarfest - $5 donation, celebrate Andersonville's Swedish heritage with a dance around the Maypole - followed by some country or even the hula
June 13-August 18: Grant Park Music Festival - free, outdoor classical music in the park
June 16-17: 30th Annual St. George Greek Festival - free, live Greek music and dancing
June 21-24: Ravinia Festival - free tickets to master classes during "Jazz in June"
June 23: 5th Annual Chicago Pride Fest - $5 donation, the official pre-party's two stages host musical genres from jazz to rock to Naked Boys Singing
June 23-24: 33rd Annual Chicago Summerfest - $5 donation, live music, upscale art, and food by Lincoln Park locals
June 29-July 1: 7th Annual Jeff Fest - Jefferson Park Community Festival - $5 donation, tribute bands cover U2, Elvis, the Beatles, and Dave Matthews; 10,000 Maniacs (as themselves), and a fireworks finale
June 30-July 1: 17th Annual Chicago Country Music Festival - free, includes a Kenny Rogers look-alike contest at the Petrillo Music Shell and a free screening of Walk the Line at Butler Field
