Irish Band to Perform at Neighborhood Block Party Saturday

Curious about what's going on this weekend? We'll show you the neighborhood hotspots in our new, "Weekend Planner," feature. From concerts to festivals and fairs, here's what's happening around Lincoln Square.

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Mulligan Stew Performs at Block Party

Get groovy with your neighbors at this annual party, hosted by the Greater Rockwell Organization. 

Camp out on Leland between Rockwell and Campbell from 2 to 8 p.m. and listen to Mulligan Stew at 3:30. A kids' only piñata and hamburgers will also be provided. 

Brain Beats at Marbles: The Brain Store

Learn new things while listening to music! Lincoln Square's smartest store is hosting a free concert Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the store, 4745 N. Lincoln Ave. Think Schoolhouse Rock, only cooler. Take a sample listen. 

Lincoln Square Summer Concert Series

This week, Check with Lucy takes the stage at Giddings Plaza. There's only two free concerts left in the summer, so get your beer and brats in while you still can! Showtime starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Fall Cleaning Paper-Shredding Event

Don't wait until spring! Get ahead on ridding yourself of those extra papers lying around. Rep. Ann Williams (D-11) is hosting the free event at Saint Luke Church, 1500 W. Belmont Ave. Shredders will be available rom 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.