Chosen Few Picnic The annual two-day house-music party returns for the 27th year with performances from Steve “Silk” Hurley, Craig Loftus, and more, with sets by the Chosen Few DJs all weekend long, of course. 7/1-7/2, Jackson Park, 6300 S. Lake Shore, chosenfewdjs.com, $25-$135, $50-$160 for two-day pass.
Firefly Ball Off the Street Club hosts this night of music, dancing, food, and drinks in the Art Institute’s Modern Wing to raise money so kids who live in violent areas of Chicago can go to summer camp. Fri 7/21, 7-11 PM, Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan, offthestreetclub.com/firefly-ball, price TBD.
Tour de Fat Nothing goes together like bicycles and beer. At least that’s what New Belgium Brewing’s traveling tour wants us to think. The fest features a costumed bike parade, the famous car-for-bike swap, circus performers, and music from the Roots, not to mention tons and tons of beer. Proceeds benefit West Town Bikes. Sat 7/29, 4-9 PM, Hunington Bank Pavilion, 1300 S. Linn White, newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat, $25, free for kids 12 and under.
