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2016 Andersonville Midsommarfest Music Lineup Released

 Too White Crew, which pays tribute to hip-hop's Golden Era with a six-piece band and choreographed dancers, will perform at Midsommarfest in June.
Too White Crew, which pays tribute to hip-hop's Golden Era with a six-piece band and choreographed dancers, will perform at Midsommarfest in June.
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ANDERSONVILLE — Andersonville's annual summer street festival, Midsommarfest, returns to Clark Street next week.

The festival, now in its 51st year, will close down Clark Street from Foster Street to Catalpa Avenue for a weekend of entertainment including music, dancing, kids' entertainment and delicious foods, according to the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce website.

The festival will also have vendors from around the region on hand and sales from local businesses. There will be a suggested donation of $10 at the gate. Children under 12 and seniors are free, the website said.

The full lineup of entertainers are included below:

From 5-10 p.m. Friday, June 10

North Stage: 5500 N. Clark St.

• At 5 p.m. DJ Dan Luna (Ald. Harry Osterman's Chief of Staff)

• At 6 p.m. Hey Jimmy

• At 8 p.m. 16 Candles

From 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, June 11

North Stage: 5500 N. Clark St.

• At 11 a.m. Chicago Gay Men's Chorus

• At 12 p.m. Robbie Gold

• At 2 p.m. The Yacht Rockets

• At 3:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

• At 4 p.m. Northside

• At 6 p.m. Stache

• At 8 p.m. Catfight

Center Stage: 5300 N. Clark St.

• At 11 a.m. Lisa Roti

• At 12 p.m. Distant Brothers

• At 1:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

• At 2 p.m. Chi Town Soul

• At 4 p.m. Plutonians

• At 6 p.m. Run Forrest Run

• At 8 p.m. 7th Heaven

Summerdale Stage: 5350 N. Clark St.

• At 11 a.m. The pH Comedy Theater presents Adventure Library

• At 12 p.m. Mission Propelle: Girl Power Yoga

• At 12:30 p.m. Jameson Loves Danger Pet Parade and Costume Contest

• At 1:30 p.m. Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop

• At 2 p.m. Livewire

• At 4 p.m. The Joans

• At 6 p.m. Chicago Samba

• At 8 p.m. Nelson Street Revival

Balmoral Pride Stage: On Balmoral, west of Clark Street

• At 12 p.m. Lucy Smith Trio

• At 2:30 p.m. MaryOke Unplugged hosted by Kevin Florian

• At 4:30 p.m. Drag Show featuring Angel LeBare, Dada Ritz, Ruff N Stuff, Sheri Payne and Velicity Metropolis

• At 6:30 p.m. Retro Dance Party with DJ Laura B

• At 8:30 p.m. The Hits with DJ Laura B

Swedish Stage: 5200 N. Clark St.

• At 11 a.m the Opening Ceremony

• At 11:30 a.m. Maypole Dancer

• At 12:15 p.m. Merula

• At 12:40 p.m. Nordic Folk Dancers

• At 1 p.m. Chicago Swedish Dancers

• At 2 p.m. HughToo

• At 4 p.m. Lynne Jordan and the Shivers

• At 6 p.m. Irene

• At 8 p.m. ABBA Salute

From 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday, June 12

North Stage: 5500 N. Clark St.

• At 9:30 a.m. Free Community Yoga Class with Yoga Tree Studio

• At 11 a.m. Lakeside Pride Strayhorns Jazz Combo

• At 12 p.m. Al Rose

• At 2 p.m. Derek Fawcett

• At 3:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

• At 4 p.m. Thank You Ma'am

• At 6 p.m. Rod Tuff Curls

• At 8 p.m. 16 Candles

Center Stage: 5300 N. Clark St.

• At 11 a.m. Deliverance Singers — Gospel Brunch

• At 1 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

• At 1:30 p.m. Bron Don

• At 2:30 p.m. Bric-A-Brac

• At 4 p.m. Frisky Taylor

• At 6 p.m. Boy Band Night

• At 8 p.m. Too White Crew

Summerdale Stage: 5350 N. Clark St.

• At 11 a.m. The pH Comedy Theater presents Adventure Library

• At 12 p.m. Andersonville Suzuki Academy

• At 1 p.m. Dr. Cool and Pride

• At 2 p.m. Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop

• At 2:30 p.m. Urban Pooch Training and Fitness Center Agility Training and Demo

• At 3:30 p.m. Mission Propelle: Girl Power Yoga

• At 4 p.m. Laura Doherty and the Heartbeats

• At 6 p.m. Part-Time Lovers

• At 8 p.m. Aphrodisiacs

Balmoral Pride Stage: On Balmoral, west of Clark Street

• At 12 p.m. Mister E. Machine

• At 2 p.m. MaryOke Unplugged hosted by Kevin Florian and Apple Brown Betty

• At 4 p.m. Tea Dance with DJ Moose and the Funday Dancers

• At 8 p.m. "Let's Go Crazy" Prince Dance Party

Swedish Stage: 5200 N. Clark St.

• At 11 a.m. Nordland Band

• At 12 p.m. Peter Nordberg

• At 2 p.m. Hodie Snitch

• At 4 p.m. New Invaders

• At 6 p.m. Cowboy Jukebox

• At 8 p.m. Mama Digdown's Brass Band

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