LOGAN SQUARE — The upcoming long weekend is packed with events in both Logan Square and Humboldt Park as the end of summer nears.
Check out our favorite six events this weekend happening in the neighborhoods and let us know what we missed in the comments.
Fiesta Boricua
One of the biggest cultural events in Humboldt Park is happening this weekend. The 23rd annual Fiesta Boricua will feature three stages of live music including Latin jazz, reggaeton, jabaro, bomba y plena and more. There will also be a youth stage with some of Chicago's emerging Puerto Rican talent, an art gallery and hundreds of booths selling food and goods. The event is from noon-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2600 W. Division St.
Lucha Libre in Logan Square
Masked luchadores will be flying through the air Saturday in Logan Square. A pop-up ring will be installed in Unity Park, 2636 N. Kimball Ave. for the matches that run from 2-4 p.m. The event is free.
Party at the Boathouse
A dance party with some big-name DJs is taking over the Boathouse Cafe in Humboldt Park Sunday. Art Department is headlining the event, which runs from noon-10 p.m. Tickets to the 21-and-over event are $30 and can be bought in advance at ticketfly.com. 1301 N. Humboldt Blvd.
Armitage Arts Festival
The third annual Armitage Arts Festival will bring together community members, artists and neighborhood businesses in Hermosa and Logan Square with live music and other activities in venues along the namesake avenue all weekend. Participating venues include the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, Mozart Park, Rosa’s Lounge and Weegee’s Lounge. More information is available at armitagearts.org.
Brazilian Independence Day
Celebrate Brazilian Independence Day at the Logan Square Auditorium Sunday night. There will be three bands playing throughout the night, samba dance lessons, carnival costumes, Brazilian food and more. Tickets to the event are $10. 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd.
Free Booze
Head over to the newly opened Binny's Saturday afternoon as the liquor store celebrates its debut with free tastings throughout the afternoon. The "Weekend at Binny's" event runs from 1-4 p.m. 3934 W. Diversey Ave.
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