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Everything you need to know for Market Days 2019
The Midwest's largest street festival is back as Northalsted Market Days 2019 takes over Boystown with some of the biggest parties and performances in Chicago this weekend.
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Macy Gray added to Market Days 2019 lineup
Northalsted Market Days has added some additional star power to its 2019 lineup with the last-minute addition of Macy Gray.
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Chicago's own 'All-American Boy' Steve Grand set to perform Saturday at Market Days
Steve Grand will be performing at Northalsted Market Days on Saturday, August 10, marking the fourth time he has been a major part of the largest street festival in the Midwest.
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Northalsted partners with community groups for Market Days 2019
The Northalsted Business Alliance has announced the 2019 Community Partners for Market Days.
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Rock'n'Roll Market brings out Chicago's best in rock on Aug. 17
The 8-hour Rock'n'Roll Market 2019 on Saturday, August 17 meshes DIY and vintage vendors alongside some of Chicago's best rock DJs and musicians for an outdoor extravaganza that also celebrates Do312's 9th birthday.
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Market Days 2019 headliners include Sheila E., Daya and Jake Shears (full lineup)
The Midwest's largest street festival is back as Northalsted Market Days 2019 takes over Boystown with some of the biggest parties and performances in Chicago this weekend.
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Elaine Dame performs the Market Days Jazz Stage, August 11
Chicago singer Elaine Dame is jazzing up Northalsted Market Days this weekend as she takes her talents to the appropriately-named Jazz Stage.
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Deborah Cox headlines Market Days 2019, August 10
Deborah Cox will be taking her talents to the Bud Light Stage this weekend, returning to Northalsted Market Days for the third time.
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Remembering Bobby Nicholson
Robert F. "Bobby" Nicholson, who had a near-40-year history in Chicago gay sports, particularly softball, died expectedly Friday, August 2. He was 69.
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Icona Pop headlines Market Days 2019, August 11
Get ready to dance this weekend at Market Days as Icona Pop takes the Bud Light Stage Sunday night.
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Sheila E. headlines Market Days 2019, August 10
Sheila E. is kicking off the lineup at the Northalsted Market Days' Bud Light Stage this weekend. The multi-talented singer and actress is commonly known as "The Queen of Percussion."
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Jake Shears headlines Market Days 2019, August 10
Jake Shears, fresh off an appearance at WorldPride closing ceremonies in Times Square, will be bringing that same fierceness to Northalsted Market Days this weekend for a show that's sure to turn heads.
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Second City Outlaws bring cool, creative country dancing to popular events
The final performances of 2019 for the Second City Outlaws will be August 3-4 at EdgeFest, ending a year that also featured country dancing at Andersonville MidsommarFest and the 50th annual Pride Parade.
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Boystown's rainbow pylons and 'Legacy Walk' become city landmarks
The Chicago City Council on Wednesday officially designated the rainbow pylons and Legacy Walk along North Halsted in Boystown as an official City of Chicago Landmark District.
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Remembering GiGi Mayonae'
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DJ Ale Maes brings 4 (DJ) Friends for Mary's Attic dance party on August 3
DJ Ale Maes is bringing a bit of his native Brazil sound, and particularly a style, to Chicago for Market Days.
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Let's Get Geeky: Cosplayers converge monthly at Berlin Nightclub
Geekhaus will celebrate its third anniversary in August, saluting a special group of Chicago queer cosplayers who once a month at Berlin Nightclub gather for a non-profit show that provides a safe space for geeks from al
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Todrick Hall added to 2019 Market Days lineup
Update: Macy Gray replaces Todrick Hall in Sunday's line-up for Northalsted Market Days. Hall, who had a last minute conflict, promises to return next year. Gray joins Daya and Icona Pop at the Bud Light Stage at Addison
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Drag performer GiGi Mayonae dies following Boystown accident
Jherrion Bates, known as popular drag performer GiGi Mayonaé, passed away Sunday afternoon, days after a serious car accident in Boystown. He was 25.
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Andersonville's annual Summer Sidewalk Sale on July 26-28
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce (ACC) will host the annual Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale on July 26-28 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily (hours vary by business).
