Illinois Weekend Events: Demolition Derby, $1 Milkshakes, Pride

CHICAGO, IL— While rainy skies and horrible weather may have you feeling like this weekend is a bust, Patch is always on the lookout for events that help readers make the most out of each day. Scroll through our suggestions for nourishing your mind by hearing live music or nourishing your body by playing in the rain, whichever is your style.

Some are free. Some have a fee. Check out our listings:

Mind:

• Sunday: Festival of Fine Arts: Highland Park
• Sunday: Sinatra Sunday: St. Charles
• Sunday: Spring Dance Recital: Aurora
• Saturday: Visit Bolingbrook Museum: Bolingbrook
• Saturday: Coffee With a Senator: Mundelein
• Saturday: Chamber Music Festival: Evanston
• Saturday: Millenial Storytelling: Chicago
• Saturday: Family Pride Fest: Elmhurst
• Saturday: Comic Book Show: Joliet
• Saturday: Shakespeare Comedy: Chicago

Body:

• Saturday: Prairie Birds Hiking Tour: Wilmington
• Saturday: Pop Culture Convention: Joliet
• Saturday: Slice Factory Grand Opening: Bolingbrook
• Saturday: Free Workout Class: Chicago
• Saturday: North Chicago Pride Parade: Chicago
• Saturday: Minor League Baseball Game: Rosemont
• Saturday: Prairie Maintenance Crew: Elmhurst
• Saturday: Dollar Shake Day: Joliet
• Saturday: Demolition Derby: Joliet

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