Don't miss what Chicago Magazine is calling this Summer's best music festival! Tickets are on sale for the seating area at Taste of Chicago concerts. Headliners include The Roots (July 6, Presented by  Illinois Lottery), Kongos (July 7), The Decemberists (July 8, Presented by 93XRT), Billy Idol (July 9, Presented by Bud Light) and The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald and Ernie Isley (July 10). Visit tasteofchicago.us for more information and to buy concert seating tickets. Admission to the festival is free. 

 

As part of Taste of Chicago, enjoy a sit-down, three-course meal prepared by one of Chicago's esteemed chefs in an air-conditioned dining pavilion beside Buckingham Fountain. The dinner by Chef Graham Elliot and Masterchef Junior Season 4 Winner Addison is already sold out. Buy your tickets now for Chef Kevin Hickey of The Duck Inn (July 7 at 6:30pm), Chef Patrick Sheerin of Trenchermen (July 8 at 6:30pm), Chef Chris Macchia of Nonnina (July 9 at 6:30pm) and Chef Abraham Conlon of Fat Rice (July 10 at 5pm). Tickets and info at tasteofchicago.us.

The City of Chicago has announced this year's Fifth Star Awards honorees. Blues legend Buddy Guy; celebrated photographer Victor Skrebneski; actress, educator and theater founder Jackie Taylor; museum founder and educator Carlos Tortolero; and the legendary improv and sketch comedy theater, The Second City will be honored at a tribute concert in Millennium Park on September 14. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to nominate a youth "Rising Star," visit fifthstarawards.org.