Chicago Bean - Grant Park, Jackson and Columbus, Chicago, IL 60604

Grant Park, Jackson Blvd. and Columbus Dr.

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 09:23:27 -0600

Celtic Fest Chicago

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 02:00:00 -0500

Start: 09/16/2006 - 1:00am

End: 09/17/2006 - 1:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-6

Description:

Celtic Fest Chicago celebrates the music, dance, art, products and cuisine of the Celtic regions. The regions that are represented include: Brittany, France, Ireland, Galicia, Spain, Scotland, Isle of Man, Cornwall, Wales, Nova Scotia and the United States.

Chicago Jazz Festival

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 02:00:00 -0500

Start: 08/31/2006 - 1:00am

End: 09/03/2006 - 1:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-6

Description:

This weekend will be filled with prestigious jazz groups from the local confines of Chicago to the international level. Performances will take place at the Petrillo Music Shell Stage, the Jazz and Family Heritage stage and the Jazz on Jackson stage.

VIVA! Chicago Latin Music Festival

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 02:00:00 -0500

Start: 08/26/2006 - 1:00am

End: 08/27/2006 - 1:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-6

Description:

The sizzling sounds of Latin music fill the air with national performers from around the world including merengue, salsa, tropical, cumbias, ballads, ranchero and mariachi. Traditional food, jewelry and clothing vendors will also be on-site.

Country Music Festival

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 02:00:00 -0500

Start: 07/01/2006 - 1:00am

End: 07/02/2006 - 1:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-6

Description:

Performances take place on two stages and features nationally recognized performers as well as the most popular local country music entertainment.

Taste of Chicago

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 02:00:00 -0500

Start: 06/30/2006 - 1:00am

End: 07/09/2006 - 1:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-6

Description:

As the largest free-admission food and music festival in the U.S., this 10-day party provides everything from hot dogs to haute cuisine dished out by 70-plus area restaurants. Featuring live music, cooking demonstrations, a wine garden and family fun!

Chicago Blues Festival

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 02:00:00 -0500

Start: 06/08/2006 - 1:00am

End: 06/11/2006 - 1:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-6

Description:

The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free-admission blues festival in the world. This four-day event offers the biggest in national, international and local blues entertainment on six stages, with more than 70 performers.

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 02:00:00 -0500

Start: 06/02/2006 - 1:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-6

Description:

The festival celebrates and honors the social and historical significance of gospel music. This year's festival boasts a lineup consisting of the stars of gospel music from around the country and the Chicagoland area.

LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 10:30:00 -0500

Start: 04/02/2006 - 9:30am

End: 04/02/2006 - 12:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-6

Description:

Kick off the running season with The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle 8K, or enjoy a morning of fun and exercise at the 5K Fitness Walk. Both events start and finish in Grant Park.

http://www.shamrockshuffle.com/