FroSkate BIPOC-led collective for female, trans and gender nonconforming skaters celebrates the release of “The Luminary”. FroSkate x Nike SB Dunk. FroSkate will release the skate shoe this weekend. FroSkate has a few ways to show your support: Saturday takeover Uprise Skate Shop is open from noon to 7 pm at 1820 N. Milwaukee. Then, there will be a brief introduction and a discussion. chill skate party Today, Burnham Skate Park (in) Burnham ParkSouth of 31st, at S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. There will be music and food from 2-7 pm. Taylor’s Tacos and Lexington Betty Smoke House will have food on hand while DJs Mo Mami, Ilham-Maé, and Diaspora take turns dropping beats. If that weren’t enough, the party continues at Reggies Rock Club (2105 S. State), 9PM-midnight FroSkate’s All Love Afterparty The event will include DJ sets from Police State and Sky Jetta. Bonita Appleblunt. You know it’s really “all love” cuz it’s free–well, to those 18 and up. (MC)
Reproductive autonomy . . . You’re pretty cool. Do you like tattoos too? From noon-8:30 PM Saturday and Sunday Wild Wind Tattoo The host is located at (1452 N. Western). Flash Walk-In Weekend. There are no appointments. All walks-ins will be treated as walk-ins. Why are there so many catch? Wild Wind is able to get more clients in order to raise money for its projects. Chicago Abortion Fund. You must be at least 18 years old to get a tattoo. Cash preferred, credit cards are accepted. You will need to provide proof of your vaccinations and masks. (MC)
Summer in Chicago continues with two outdoor music festivals on different sides of town offering strong lineups in different genres–and we recommend both! My House Music Festival Harrison Park, Pilsen (184 S. Wood), will be taken over this weekend today’s performers include juke pioneer Gant-Man and tonight’s headliner Farley “Jackmaster” Funk, a legendary writer and producer of many favorite tracks in the Chicago house and acid house worlds and one of the original members of WBMX-FM’s Hot Mix 5 Team DJ. Festival hours are 3-10 PM today, and in addition to the music, you’ll find food, art, and vending from local businesses. For those aged 13 or older, tickets are required. Children 12 and below can go free of charge with a paying parent. Cashdrop. (SCJ)
Northerly Access Contemporary Music (ACM) presents the final day for this year’s Thirsty Ears FestivalSummer street festival music style, with a focus on classical music and new composition. Today’s highlights Include a performance 5th Wave CollectiveThe, which is a focus on music by women, as well as gender-nonconforming musicians, Origin of AnimalA rotating band of Chicago musicians who perform original music and improvisation. All ages are welcome to attend the festival, which features vendors and food as well as special performances for families on the Kid Zone stage. Thirsty Ears takes place today from 2-9 PM outside the ACM’s Ravenswood facility (1758 W. Wilson), and a $10 suggested donation will be requested upon entry. The ACM School of Music receives proceeds from the festival. (SCJ)
