WICKER PARK — It's shaping up to be a busy weekend with the Renegade Craft Fair on Division Street, the Midnight Circus making its first appearance in Wicker Park's namesake park and the Bucktown Apple Pie Party descending upon Holstein Park.
Friday
Enjoy a 'Human Beatbox' on Commute Home: Collaboraction's "The Reinvented Busker" re-imagines the concept of the street musician, offering up acts by Yuri Lane (Human Beatbox), Richard Blakeney (Opera Singer) and Mari DeOleo (Clown). The free shows are sponsored by the Special Service Area Taxpayer District No. 33. Fridays 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. from Sept. 11 to Oct. 16. CTA Blue Line stations at Damen, 1558 N. Damen Ave.; Western, 1900 N. Western Ave., and Division, 1200 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Passersby participate in last Friday's "Human Beatbox" show. [DNAinfo/Alisa Hauser]
Saturday
Pore Over Other People's Stuff, Find Treasures: Over 20 residents will be selling their toys, household good, clothing and electronics at the Noble Square Co-Op's annual yard sale. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Noble Square Co-op Tower lawn, 1165 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Find one-of-a-kind-treasures at the Renegade Craft Fair: More than 350 indie craft makers from around the country will offer up two days of shopping (check out the vendor lineup here) plus there will be music by DJs from CHIRP Radio and Reckless Records, food from Taco in a Bag, Dia Los Tamales and more. Admission to the fair is free and Uber is offering one free ride for new users (up to $20), with promo code "RCF2015." Renegade Craft Fair runs from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Division Street between Damen and Paulina.
Take Your Kids to the Circus: The Midnight Circus makes its inaugural Wicker Park stop, offering four family-friendly shows. Proceeds from tickets ($15 for kids/$20 for adults) benefit park improvements including the planned community-funded ice skating rink. Performances are at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1425 N. Damen Ave.
Sunday
Score Fresh Produce at the Wicker Park Farmers Market. Go early for the best picks from vendors offering fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, flowers, crepes and more. The market runs from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday inside the park at 1425 N. Damen Ave.
Eat Apple Pie at a Fundraiser-in-the-Park Party. Though the Bucktown Apple Pie Contest won't be happening as usual this year, volunteers have put together a big party just to eat apple pie! Emceed by Jon Kelley, morning anchor at Fox 32 TV, the Bucktown Apple Pie Party's by-the-slice profits will benefit park improvements. Live music, a magician and balloon art are on tap too. From 2 to 5 p.m. Senior Citizens Park, 2238 N. Oakley Ave.
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