Mon. August 7, 2017
Chicago, IL -
The Midwest's largest street festival is back as Northalsted Market Days 2017 takes over Chicago's Boystown neighborhood with some of the biggest parties and a bevy of entertainment options this weekend.
Nearly 300,000 people will descend on the six blocks of North Halsted between Addison and Belmont to browse the unique vendors, eat, drink and dance to a variety of different musical acts playing on five entertainment stages throughout the day.
"To host one of the biggest and longest running festivals in Chicago in such a vibrant neighborhood, naturally draws people from all over the city, state, country and beyond," said Northalsted Business Alliance Executive Director Chad Honeycutt. "It's truly a welcoming and wonderful weekend to experience a fantastic array of music and enjoy the area and all of our offerings."
With appearances by 10,000 Maniacs, Jody Watley, Big Freedia, Tiffany, Brian Justin Crum, Inaya Day and others, Market Days is set to deliver on its reputation as a must-do fest in the Midwest.
"Market Days is such a great event. It's a vibe for any and every one," Day, who will perform the North Stage at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, told ChicagoPride.com. "I'm loving the line-up and I intend to see as many of the other acts as I can."
Chicago's Steve Grand, fresh off an appearance at Pride Fest Milwaukee and residency in Provincetown, returns home to perform Saturday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. on the Equality Stage. Grand recently released "Walking", the first single off his second album due out later this year.
Also in the mix are newcomers and Chicago mainstays – like 16 Candles, Catfight and Wedding Banned – all split between two days and five stages. You'll find the full lineup below.
The 36th annual Northalsted Market Days festival, presented by the Northalsted Business Alliance, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event runs down Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison. A $10 suggested donation is requested at the entrance. ChicagoPride.com is a proud media sponsor.
Northalsted Market Days - Saturday, Aug. 12
Bud Light North Stage (at Addison)
3:45 - 4:30PM Prince Poppycock
4:45 - 5:30PM Inaya Day
5:40 - 7:30PM Drag Show
7:45 - 8:30PM Linda Clifford
8:45 - 9:30PM Jody Watley
Hydrate Dance Stage (at Cornelia)
12:00 - 5:30PM DJ Laura B
5:30 - 7:30PM DJ Cindel
7:30 - 10:00PM DJ Nina Flowers
Nissan's Celebrate Equality Stage (at Roscoe)
2:00 - 2:45PM Steve Grand
3:15 - 4:00PM Tiffany
4:45 - 5:30PM Brian Justin Crum
7:00 - 7:45PM ROBYN S
9:00 - 9:45PM Maxine Nightingale
Capital One Jazz Stage (at Aldine)
1:30 - 3:00PM Joe Policastro Trio
3:30 - 5:00PM Whiskey & Cherries
5:30 - 7:30PM BMR4
Bud Light South Stage (at Belmont)
2:00 - 3:00PM KC Ortiz
3:30 - 5:00PM Michael McBride & Friends
5:30 - 7:00PM Wedding Banned
7:45 - 9:45PM Satisfaction
Northalsted Market Days - Sunday, Aug. 13
Bud Light North Stage (at Addison)
3:15 - 4:00PM Big Freedia
6:15 - 7:55PM Rod Tuffcurls
8:35 - 9:55PM Purple Xperience
Hydrate Dance Stage (at Cornelia)
12:00 - 5:30PM DJ Laura B
5:30 - 7:30PM DJ Alex Acosta
7:30 - 10:00PM DJ Ralphi Rosario
Nissan's Celebrate Equality Stage (at Roscoe)
1:15 - 2:00PM Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
2:15 - 3:30PM Don't Speak
4:00 - 5:15PM JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound
6:00 - 7:20PM 10,000 Maniacs
7:50 - 9:50PM 16 Candles
Capital One Jazz Stage (at Aldine)
1:30 - 3:00PM The Winchester Sound
3:30 - 5:00PM The Flat cats
6:15 - 7:30PM Branden & James
Bud Light South Stage (at Belmont)
1:30 - 2:30PM Girl Power Night
3:15 - 4:00PM Cece Peniston
4:15 - 5:00PM Frenchie Davis
6:00 - 7:30PM Boy Band Review
8:15 - 9:45PM Catfight
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