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Check Out The Artist Lineup For Midsommarfest In Andersonville This Weekend

May 12, 2017 6:21am | Updated May 12, 2017 6:21am
Andersonville's annual festival celebrating the neighborhood's Swedish heritage will return for the 52nd year in June with free yoga, pet costume contests, ice cream-eating contests and a performance from Uptown's Lynne Jordan and the Shivers.
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Andersonville Chamber of Commerce

ANDERSONVILLE — Andersonville's annual festival celebrating the neighborhood's Swedish heritage will return for the 52nd year in June with free yoga, pet costume contests, ice cream-eating contests and a performance from Uptown's Lynne Jordan and the Shivers.

From Friday to Sunday, Midsommarfest will take over Clark Street from Foster Avenue to Catalpa Avenue for a weekend of music, entertainment and vendors, according to the event's Facebook page.

The festival hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce raises money to support the chamber's yearly activities via a $10 suggested donation.

The festival kicks off June 9 with a set from 48th Ward Chief of Staff DJ Dan Luna at 5 p.m. followed by performances from To the 9s at 6 p.m. and 16 Candles at 8 p.m. on the North Stage.

Here is the full lineup of events and performers:

JUNE 10

North Stage

11 a.m. Chicago Gay Men's Chorus

Noon Son Manarcas

2 p.m. Little Queens

3:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

4 p.m. The Right Now

6 p.m. Ear Candy

8 p.m. Wedding Banned

Center Stage

11:30 a.m. TBA

12:30 p.m. Layla Frankal

1:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

2 p.m. Al Rose

4 p.m. The Yacht Rockets

6 p.m. Shout Out

8 p.m. CATFIGHT

Summerdale Stage

11 a.m. pH Comedy Theater

Noon George's Ice Cream and Sweets Ice Cream Eating Contest

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

2 p.m. Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop

3 p.m. About Face

4 p.m. Wes John Cichosz

6 p.m. Willy Dynomite

8 p.m. Fabitat

Balmoral Pride Stage

1 p.m. Jazz Brunch

3 p.m. Best of Maryoke Hosted by Kevin Florian

4:30 p.m. Drag Show with DJ Laura B

6:30 p.m. Retro with DJ Laura B

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

Swedish Stage

11 a.m. Opening Ceremonies

11:30 a.m. May Pole

12 p.m. Swedish Jambouree

2 p.m. Hugh Too

4 p.m. Waco Brothers

6 p.m. Fiona Grey

8 pm. ABBA Salute

JUNE 11

North Stage

9:30 a.m. Free Community Yoga Class With Yoga Tree Studio

11 a.m. Lakeside Pride Stryhorns Jazz Combo

Noon Gussied

2 p.m. Brooke and the Nice Things

3:30 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

4 p.m. Libido Funk Circus

6 p.m. The Hair Band Night

8 p.m. 16 Candles

Center Stage

11 a.m. The Deliverance Singers Gospel Brunch

1 p.m. Chicago Spirit Brigade

1:30 p.m. The Shades

2:30 p.m. She's Crafty

4 p.m. Stache

6 p.m. Maggie Speaks

8 p.m. 7th Heaven

Summerdale Stage

9 a.m. Free Community Yoga Class With Yoga Tree Studio

11 a.m. pH Comedy Theater

Noon Andersonville Suzuki Academy

1 p.m. Human-Tim + Robot-Tim

2 p.m. Dream Big Performing Arts Workshop

3 p.m. Boisenoise

4 p.m. Laura Doherty and the Heartbeats

6 p.m. The Hat Guys

8 p.m. Chicago Jazz Orchestra

Balmoral Pride Stage

11 a.m. Pride Rally

1 p.m. Acoustic Brunch

3 p.m. Drag Show with DJ Laura B

5 p.m. Tea Dance with DJ Moose

7:30 p.m. The Hits with DJ Jorge

Swedish Stage

Noon Livewire

2 p.m. Hodie Snitch

4 p.m. The New Invaders

6 p.m. Lynne Jordan and the Shivers

8 p.m. The Gold Coast All Stars

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