Rock Around the Block Event Listings

Venue: Lincoln Avenue. Takes place over four blocks on Lincoln Avenue from Addison to Roscoe. (3600 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657)


One of the most popular musical events in Chicago, each year about 50,000 people turn up to enjoy great art, food, family activities and music. Playing on three stages spread between four blocks, many of the city's favourite bands perform continuously, to banish any Summertime Blues. Meanwhile, visitors can stroll around the festival streets, each one lined with an assortment of arts and crafts merchants and a wide choice of food. Attractions for children include gadgets and games to play with for free, and there is the promise of the WONKAmobile, an interactive dispenser of sweets. The music line-up often includes acts of national fame – Spin Doctors and Old 97's have both featured in past years

Chicago Farmers' Markets

Venue: Federal Plaza
Dates: 2008-05-01 to 2008-10-31   Annual [more info]

Bike Chicago

Venue: Various venues and locations in Central Chicago
Dates: 2008-05-01 to 2008-09-30   Annual [more info]

Grant Park Music Festival

Venue: Millennium Park
Dates: 2008-06-01 to 2008-08-31   Annual [more info]

Chicago Blues Festival

Venue: Various venues and locations in the heart of the city
Dates: 2008-06-01 to 2008-06-30   Annual [more info]

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Venue: Millennium Park (part of Grant Park)
Dates: 2008-06-01 to 2008-06-30   Annual [more info]

Taste of Chicago

Venue: Grant Park
Dates: 2008-06-01 to 2008-07-31   Annual [more info]

Chicago SummerDance Festival

Venue: Grant Park
Dates: 2008-06-01 to 2008-08-31   Annual [more info]

Venetian Night

Venue: Monroe Harbor
Dates: 2008-07-01 to 2008-07-31   Annual [more info]

Chicago Country Music Festival

Venue: Grant Park
Dates: 2008-07-01 to 2008-07-31   Annual [more info]

Chicago Air and Water Show

Venue: Lake Michigan shoreline
Dates: 2008-08-01 to 2008-08-31   Annual [more info]