The Chicago Defender Official 2024 #SummerTimeChi Calendar

We made it.& SummerTimeChi is here, and we’re like the guy from the movie “Shawshank Redemption” when he raises his arms in the pouring rain because he has finally broken out of prison. We’re free. Now that the gloomy Winter and chaotic Spring is finally behind us, we get to indulge in another memorable season of festivals, concerts, block parties, day parties, night parties, rooftop parties, beach parties, museum openings, movies in the park, conventions, barbecues, fireworks displays and more.& So that you are in the know, we have curated a list of the Summer events for us — emphasis on “for us” — that we are eagerly anticipating:& June Chicago Gospel Music Festival – June 1 Kicking off Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary Season, this annual showcase features the legendary The Clark Sisters. Chicago’s own Todd Dulaney and GRAMMY-nominated artists Chandler Moore and Anita Wilson also hit the stage. It’s music for the soul for free. What more can you ask for?& & & Elements of Taste Food Truck Festival – June 1 This event at the Park Manor Christian Church Lot promises to satisfy your taste buds, offering a variety of flavorful foods, from savory to sweet. WGCI &...