Lincoln Park Mayfest Live Music Family Fun
- Neighborhood festival featuring live bands, dueling pianos, tribute acts, and family programming. - When: Saturday, May 16 with a daytime lineup including School of Rock and Four Star Brass Band. - Where: Lincoln Park neighborhood; full schedule and details at choosechicago.com.
Lincoln Park Mayfest is running May 15-17 at 1000 W. Armitage Ave. in Chicago, with Saturday hours listed as noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday hours as noon to 9 p.m., according to Choose Chicago. (choosechicago.com) Saturday’s daytime music lineup includes School of Rock at 1 p.m. and Four Star Brass Band at 2:30 p.m. on the Sheffield Stage, while the Racine Stage opens earlier with The Birkenrocks at 12:30 p.m. and RAVIV – Electric Cellos at 2:15 p.m. (choosechicago.com) The festival is billed by Choose Chicago as the “5th Annual Lincoln Park Mayfest” and as a summer kickoff event for the neighborhood, with live music, drinks, an art show and local vendors. (choosechicago.com) Saturday night’s schedule shifts toward tribute and party acts. Into The Heart – U2 Tribute is set for 4:15 p.m., followed by The Gingers at 6 p.m. and ALT 101 at 8 p.m. on the Sheffield Stage. On the Racine Stage, Exit 147 plays at 4 p.m., Fletcher Rockwell at 6 p.m. and 16 Candles at 8 p.m. (choosechicago.com) Friday’s opening slate included Double Treble – Dueling Pianos, Chronic Flannel, Jessie’s Girl and Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, according to the event listing. Sunday’s lineup includes Whiskey Misfits, Second Hand Soul Band, Rosie & The Rivets and The Reception on Sheffield, plus School of Rock, One Night Band, Matchbox 90’s, Jak Tripper and Simply Elton on Racine. (choosechicago.com) Choose Chicago’s event page says the festival uses a suggested gate donation and directs visitors to Chicagoevents.com for additional details. The full schedule and event information are posted on Choose Chicago’s Lincoln Park Mayfest listing. (choosechicago.com)
