How to Have Fun in Chicago: July 8-14

July 9: Millennium Park Summer Film Series

Head to Millennium Park on Tuesday evenings this summer to enjoy free movies at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It’s now home to the latest and most sophisticated outdoor screen with sound projected from the Pavilion’s state-of-the-art sound system. The images are bright, clear and visible from the front row to the back of the Great Lawn, so there isn’t a bad seat in the park! Be sure to grab a blanket and pack a picnic dinner to enjoy with your friends and family. The chosen film for this Tuesday is Amadeus. Read More

July 11-12: Fanfare Ciorcalia in concert

The finest of Gangstabrass from the mountains beyond is coming to Chicago this week! Fanfare Ciocarlia are one of the world’s greatest live bands, their energy and ingenuity having won them fans everywhere. When Fanfare Ciocarlia – the brass orchestra from the “hidden” village of Zece Prajini in north-eastern Romania – take the stage the crowd receive 100% Gypsy music. I went to their show in Chicago last year and I can guarantee you will have a great time! Read More

July 12-13: Caminos del Inca

Take a musical journey through South America with this spectacular multimedia tribute to the vast empire of the Incas and the ancient melodies of the Inca Trail, created and conducted by Peruvian conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Read More

July 12-14: Square Roots Festival

The Old Town School of Folk Music and the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce’s craft beer and music experience in Chicago’s Lincoln Square is right around the corner. Expect multiple music stages, both inside the Old Town School and outside on Lincoln Avenue, programmed with a vibrant mix of performers from local indie rockers to world music stars paired with the best local and regional craft breweries offering a wide variety of beers. Dine on amazing food from choice restaurants in Lincoln Square. Join in the fun with nightly dance parties, open jams, and plenty of family activities. Bring your whole family for a great weekend! Click here for more information

July 13: Bastille Day
Celebrate French National Day at Daley Plaza. 4-10pm. French Cancan and Paris La Nuit Jazz group mixing Edith Piaff chansons with jazz, gypsy, latin, tango and pop. Read More

July 13: Tour de Fat comes to Chicago