NEAR WEST SIDE — If you're not brave enough to face the crowds at Lollapalooza this weekend Downtown, have no fear — there's tons to do in the neighborhood this weekend.
From summer fests and farmers markets to a Champagne tour, here are our top picks of things to do and see in the West Loop, Pilsen and Near West Side this weekend.
Fiesta del Sol in Pilsen — Billed as the largest Latino festival in the Midwest, Pilsen Neighbors Community Council hosts the 44th annual Fiesta del Sol all weekend long in Pilsen. Enjoy live entertainment that celebrates Mexican culture, local art, carnival rides and more. A full music lineup is online. Free. 5-10 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 1400 W. Cermak Road, Pilsen.
Riot Fest Crawfish Boil at Moxee — Moxee Barbecue and Cajun Restaurant, an official Riot Fest partner, hosts a crawfish boil and ticket giveaway Saturday night with live music from Chicago's Zydeco Voodoo band. Mad Mouse, Moxee's in-house brewery, will also tap its newest beer, Gris-Gris, an IPA made especially to complement spicy Cajun food — a perfect pairing for the by-the-pound crawfish boil. No purchase necessary to win tickets. No cover charge. Reservations encouraged by calling the restaurants at 312-243-3600. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Moxee, 724 W. Maxwell St., University Village.
Randolph Street Market — The indoor/outdoor urban antiques market returns to the neighborhood this weekend, featuring more than 300 unique vintage, antique and artisan vendors. Special fun at the market this weekend includes a Tropical Punch tiki bar, live bands both days, a pet portrait studio and a Kids treasure hunt. $10 at the gate, kids free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington St., West Loop.
Veuve Clicquot Tour in West Loop — Veuve Clicquot's pop-up Champagne tour stops in Chicago this weekend, hitting some of the West Loop's hottest spots in the process. From 3-5 p.m. Friday, the tour hits City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St.; from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, at Federales, 180 N. Morgan St.; from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, at Saint Lou's Assembly, 664 W. Lake St. Friday-Sunday, Various Locations, West Loop.
Father Mac Summer Festival — The 9th annual fundraiser in memory of Haymarket Center founder Monsignor Ignatius McDermott brings family fun to the West Loop, including pony rides, a zip line, rock climbing wall, bounce castle and Chicago's favorite foods. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, McDermott Center, 932 W. Washington Blvd., West Loop.
Green City Market West Loop — The West Loop's outdoor farmers market brings fresh produce to the neighborhood and artisan treats every Saturday through the summer. Free. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, 211 S. Peoria St., West Loop.
Pilsen Community Market — Pilsen's weekly outdoor farmers market features homemade tamales, fresh produce and so much more. Free. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, 1800 S. Halsted St., Pilsen.
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