Whether you’re in the mood for an original musical comedy about William Henry Harrison or have an affinity for mariachi music, there are great events to try this weekend:
Fri 6/23-Sun 6/25: The annual Logan Square Arts Festival, centered at the Illinois Centennial Monument (2595 N. Milwaukee) features not only arts vendors from across the city, but a robust music line-up. This year catch Air Credits on Friday 6/23, Metz and Joan of Arc on Saturday 6/24, and round out the weekend on Sunday 6/25 with Strand of Oak and Eternal Espiritu Zombi Group. Fri 5 PM, Sat and Sun 5 PM, free
Sun 6/25: Presented by the Mariachi Heritage foundation, the Chicago Mariachi Festival includes performances by renowned ensembles Mariachi Los Camperos, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, and Mariachi Herencia de Mexico. Located at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park (Michigan and Randolph). 2-9 PM, free