Although summer doesn’t officially start until three weeks into the month, June always seems to herald the arrival of the season. It’s also one of Chicago’s busiest months for inside and outside fun and entertainment. Here are just a few suggestions for your consideration:
The Chicago-based indie rock band The Handcuffs has a new album titled Burn The Rails coming out on June 3.
Mud Morganfield, the son of Muddy Waters, has a performance coming up at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights on June 4.
Chicago area Anglophiles might want to make a trek to the far north on Sunday, June 5 for the Platinum Jubilee Street Party in Jarvis Square. The Queen Elizabeth inspired event kicks off at 3:00 pm, and participants are encouraged to wear costumes. Mind Games, a new Beatles and British Invasion tribute band from Ary Paloma and Ellis Clark of My Street George, will be performing. The Jubilee is being sponsored by R Public House, at 1508 W. Jarvis Avenue.
It’s getting to the point where tribute bands love covering Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Great Moments In Vinyl, a rotating collective of Chicago area musicians who pay tribute to legendary rock and roll albums, will be doing just that at City Winery Chicago on June 5 with a performance of Crosby, Stills and Nash’s self-titled debut release. The show starts at noon. On June 9, Tributosaurus Becomes Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young at Martyrs’ on Lincoln Avenue. That event starts at 7:00 pm.
Prince: The Immersive Experience will open at The Shops At North Bridge In Chicago on June 9. The official website promises 10 multidimensional spaces, and an opportunity to “step inside the iconic Purple Rain album cover.” All ages are welcome.
Michael Glover Smith’s latest film Relative will have VIP World Theatrical Premiere events at Music Box on June 8 and the Gene Siskel Film Center on June 10. The film stars Wendy Robie of Twin Peaks fame, and concerns the complications that arise at a family get-together for a college graduation. Including the graduate bringing a last-minute date. Smith specializes in exploring personal relationships, with touching and humorous results.
The world-famous Chicago Blues Festival takes place on the weekend of June 9 through 12, featuring Shemekia Copeland, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials, and several other blues acts.
Australia’s politically minded rockers Midnight Oil will be performing at The Riviera on June 10.
This year’s Andersonville Midsommarfest will take place on the weekend of June 10 – 12 in the Andersonville area on Chicago’s far north side. Several bands, curated by Rattleback Records, are scheduled to perform.
Shout! - The Mod Musical continues its run at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights through June 11.
The Chicago Writing Workshop will once again be in a virtual format when it takes place on the weekend of June 11 and 12. It’s a great resource for those of us who yearn to get a book published since the Workshop also offers a number of informative seminars. For an extra charge, participants can schedule a 10-minute virtual pitch to a literary agent of their choosing.
The Old Town Art Fair has a well-established reputation for attracting some of the country’s best artists and it takes place in a scenic neighborhood on Chicago’s north side. For many of us, it’s become a summer highlight. This year’s event will feature over 200 participants on the weekend of June 11 and 12.
The Wells Street Art Festival takes place that same weekend, and since it’s only a few blocks south of The Old Town Art Fair, a lot of people take in both events. Wells Street Art Festival definitely has a different ambience though; attracting a younger, party-oriented crowd.
The Chicago Writers Bloc New Plays Festival continues its run at the Raven Theatre through June 14. Tickets are $10.
Two Trains Running, the 1960s segment of August Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle, runs through June 12 at the Court Theatre. It’s directed by Ron OJ Parson, and drew considerable praise from the Chicago Tribune and The Reader.
Backdated, the covers band fronted by Jay Goeppner, will perform a number of rock and roll hits from the 1960s at 7:00 pm on June 17 as part of Taste Of Des Plaines. The event will run all weekend.
So far, April 23 was the only Record Store Day scheduled for 2022, but vinyl collectors can check out a smaller, summertime version dubbed RSD Drop on June 18. This is a day before Father’s Day, so anyone with a vinyl-collecting Dad should be able to find a special gift regardless of what genre he favors. Check with your local record store to see if they’re participating.
The Gold Coast Art Fair, another long-time summer tradition for creative-minded Chicago residents, takes place on June 18 and 19 in Grant Park.
Los Bitchos, a four-woman band from England that plays quirky instrumentals with a Latin flair, will be performing, along with Rudy De Anda, at Empty Bottle on June 22.
Ain’t no Sunshine when they’re gone. Sunshine Boys will perform their final show ever on June 23 at SPACE in Evanston. During their short time together, the Chicago-based trio of Dag Juhlin, Freda Love Smith, and Jacqueline Schimmel recorded two albums and a handful of singles. They crafted irresistible melodies with thoughtful lyrics that could touch your heart one moment and raise your consciousness in another. Sunshine Boys will release two new songs on various streaming services this month.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin will rock House of Blues on June 24.
Pravdafest, a concert event featuring Pravda recording artists Josh Caterer, Steve Dawson, Hushdrops, Boom Hank, The Slugs, The Service, Diplomats Of Sound, and The Handcuffs, takes place on the weekend of June 24 and 25 at the Sketchbook Brewing Company in Skokie. The event marks the 38th year of Pravda Records releasing groundbreaking indie music albums.
A number of local bands will be performing at the annual Strawberry Fest when it’s held in Long Grove on the weekend of June 24 – 26.
Phil Angotti And Friends will present Beatles Love Songs as part of a Beatles Brunch being staged at City Winery Chicago on Sunday, June 26. Doors open at 11:00 am and the event starts at noon. General Admission with Brunch is $37; General Admission without Brunch is $12.
The Deer Park Art Show, taking place at the Deer Park Town Center in Deer Park on June 25 and 26, will feature 70 artists and live music.
Modern English will perform at the Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake on June 26.
Waco Brothers will close out this busy month in their typically energetic fashion with a show at SPACE in Evanston on June 30.
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