Chinatown Summer Fair (Courtesy of Chinatown Chamber of Commerce)

A collectors convention, street market and summer festivals usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

(Courtesy of Silver Room Block Party)

Today, the Silver Room Block Party is a massive event in Hyde Park: Tens of thousands of people gather to dance, eat, shop and celebrate. But it all began as a small customer appreciation party in a Wicker Park alley.

(Courtesy of Tacos y Tamales Festival)

Glass painting, summer festivals and Pompeii at night usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

The cast of “Dreams & Fantasies: The Dorothy Dandridge Story.” (Courtesy of the Black Ensemble Theater)

Summer festivals, a block party and debut plays usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Square Roots Festival 2022 (John Weinstein)

A vintage market, craft beer and rugby usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Festival of Life dancers. (Felicia K. Apprey)

Organizers said the four-day festival will be a “grand celebration” to bring community together. The event celebrates African and Caribbean art, cuisine, dance and music.

(Courtesy of Navy Pier)

Baseball, fireworks and “Star Wars” usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

(Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events)

If you’re a house head, Humboldt Park Boathouse is the place to be Saturday. DJs will be spinning the sounds and styles of the dance music genre from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Chicago House Music Festival (Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events)

A block party, Pride parade and superheroes usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

(Courtesy of the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council)

Fiesta Back of the Yards is back in full force with food, music and carnival rides on 47th Street.

(Margo Hawk)

A Warhol exhibit, Juneteenth festivities and a charity race usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Midsommar maypole. (Timmy Samuel / Starbelly Studios)

Summer festivals, a dance performance and a 46-foot dinosaur usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

A performance from Ayodele Drum and Dance. (Frank Konrath)

An art fair, beer tasting and James Beard events usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

(Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events)

A music festival, wreath ceremony and giant sculptures usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

(Courtesy of Kelsie McNair / Renegade Craft Fair)

A craft fair, block party and 10 world-premiere plays usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park. (David Mark / Pixabay)

Cabaret, a penguin party and a Bach music festival usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.