The Chicago Green Homes Fair offers an introduction to several great and new green services and products for Chicago professionals and homeowners. Let the fair help you incorporate environmentally-friendly practices and products into your home.
Healthy Body Initiative
July 19 | 1 p.m. | Free | Chicago Bee, 3647 S. State St. | http://www.chipublib.org'>www.chipublib.org
Pertinent information shared on the health status of women in Illinois, as well as free breast and cervical cancer screenings. Free prostate cancer screenings will be offered for men.
Are You Game ?
July 19 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free | North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. Lake Shore Drive | (212) 808-1683
The second annual festival features mechanical bull rides, fashion shows, a climbing wall, live music and beauty treatments. Crunch Gym is on hand to lead a golf challenge and workout classes in yoga and Pilates.
St. Barbara’s 17th Annual
Picnic Fest
July 19 to 20 | 7/19, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; 7/20, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Free | St. Barbara Church, 2859 S. Throop St. | (312) 842-7979
Festivities include miniature golf, arts and crafts, live music, food, cocktail vendors and games. Performers will include The Tony Álvarez Band on Saturday and Nino Folino on Sunday.
Ethnic Arts Festival
July 19 to 20 | 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Free | Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Road | (847) 448-8058
Representing more than 80 cultures, 125 national and regional juried artists showcase a variety of media in a scenic lakefront setting. Also features dancing and music on two stages, ethnic food vendors, family art activities and workshops.
29th Annual Chinatown
Summer Fair
July 20 | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Free | Chinatown, 2200 S. Wentworth Ave. | (312) 225-6198
Features a lion dance procession, live music and dance entertainment, foods from Chinatown restaurants, street vendors, arts and crafts exhibits and a children’s
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