Date: July 5-6, 2008
Cost: $5 donation
Organizer: Chicago Special Events Management
What to expect: Live music, food tastings, a fashion show and merchant booths.
Why to go: Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart headlines on Saturday, a good warmup for the possible Obama-inspired Dead reunion.
Additional info: Formerly Wrigleyville's Addison Clark Street Fair, this festival benefits the Lake View Citizens' Council. The lineup:
Saturday Noon: Ted Butterman Band
1:45 p.m.: Kofi
4:00 p.m.: Daryl Stuermer
6:00 p.m.: That 1 Guy
7:30 p.m.: Mickey Hart Band
Sunday
Noon: Nigel Mack & The Blues Attack
1:30 p.m.: Seers Poncho
3:00 p.m.: Trippin' Billies
5:15 p.m.: Dave Barnes
7:30 p.m.: Liquid Soul
Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein