NEAR WEST SIDE — From farmers markets to a fest dedicated to all-things reggae, here are our top picks of things to do and see in the West Loop, Pilsen and Near West Side this weekend.
Reggae Fest at Addams Medill Park — The new "one day, one love" fest dedicated to reggae music will takes over the park Saturday. The iconic Toots & the Maytals and Lee “Scratch" Perry will headline the fest and a full lineup is available online. You can still snag general admission tickets ($45) and VIP tickets ($85) online. Tickets $45-$85. Noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Addams Medill Park, 15th Street & Loomis, University Village.
My House Music Fest in Pilsen — Twenty of the city's DJs, including headliner Farley "Jackmaster" Funk, take on Pilsen in this one-day fest dedicated to house music. A full lineup is available online. All proceeds benefit the Club One Boys and Girls Club. Free. Noon-9:30 p.m. Saturday; 18th and Blue Island, Pilsen.
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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