The Summer Guide

For the second year in a row, the Weekly is proud to present its compilation of the best, the breeziest, and the most musical of the South Side’s festivals, just in time for the warm summer weather and sunshine. For those looking for the vibes and the space a festival offers, but maybe something a little different from the big names at the big festivals (and maybe some better prices), look no further. Whether you’re a jazz-head, an old-school blues fiend or a radical punker at heart, we’ve got you covered.

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Kids rejoice! The last day of class for CPS is June 21. But with summer vacation just around the corner, where will students go when they’re not in school? Like everything else in CPS, the district’s summer programs, including summer school, will face significant budget cuts without help from Springfield, as the Sun-Times reported. So it’s up to nonprofits and private organizations to fill in the gap. In this list, the Weekly samples some of the programming available to South Side kids, featuring arts, science, sports, and other adventures.

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