Illinois Weekend Events: Mongopalooza, Ballet, Drag Queen Bingo

CHICAGO, IL— While loosened restrictions and unlimited sunshine may have you reeling, there are some crucial summer activities to focus on in order to make up for last year's lockdown. Patch has the perfect calendar roundup to enjoy the weather without breaking too much of a sweat. Take some time to scroll through options for soaking up the sun or enjoying the air conditioning.

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

Hot and Sunny:

• Saturday: Civil War Reenactment: Pittsfield
• Saturday: Street Art Fair: Chicago
• Sunday: Golf and Bowl League: Channahon
• Saturday: Explore Evanston Art: Evanston
• Saturday: Vintage Clothes Market: Aurora
• Saturday: Prairie Bird Tour: Wilmington
• Saturday: Flea Market and Craft Show: Downer's Grove
• Saturday: Kids Yoga and 5K: Lockport

Nice and Cool:

• Saturday: Antique Club: Park Ridge
• Saturday: Brookfield Zoo Paint Night: Chicago
• Sunday: 100 Year VFW Celebration: Joliet
• Sunday: Deerfield Historic Village: Deerfield
• Sunday: Market on the Green: Burr Ridge
• Sunday: Snow White Ballet: Warrenville
• Saturday: Mongopalooza: Romeoville
• Saturday: Drag Queen Bingo: Naperville

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Post an event:

1. Click the green "Post" button on the home page of your local community, then click the "event" tab.
2. Enter the date and time for when your event is happening. Your event will be on the calendar until the time of your event.
3. Let people know where your event will be held.
4. Describe your event! You can write as much as you'd like here.
5. Choose an image for your event. Ideal image size is 1200x900 pixels.
6. Click Next, then either click Post or read below to see how to promote your event in nearby areas.