June brings Chicagoans a lineup of cultural events centered on live music, outdoor film, and park experiences. The Chicago Blues Festival runs June 5–7 at Millennium Park with performances from noon to 9 p.m. across multiple stages, featuring major artists and tributes to Alligator Records and Billy Branch. Movies in the Parks returns June 9 for its 26th season, offering free screenings at city parks, including Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Remember the Titans. Dining recommendations pair with the events, including Rose Mary for shareable coastal-inspired Croatian dishes and Elina’s for comfort-food Italian classics in an intimate setting.
"One of the city's most beloved summer traditions, the Chicago Blues Festival sees top blues musicians taking over Millennium Park for three days of performances June 5-7. The festival, which honors Chicago's rich blues heritage, runs noon to 9 p.m. daily across multiple stages and features headliner talent like Taj Mahal as well as up-and-coming names. This year's fest also brings a 55th anniversary tribute to Alligator Records and a salute to 75 years of Billy Branch."
"While the Millenium Park Summer Film Series doesn't kick off until the end of the month, you can catch movies at other parks around the city starting June 9 when Movies in the Parks returns for its 26th season. This month's picks include retro fan-favorites like Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Remember the Titans - all screening for free."
"The expansive dining room features whitewashed brick walls, oak dining furniture, and blue-and-white tile work that is meant to evoke the feeling of a family-run tavern, making the perfect setting for enjoying the coastal-inspired menu. Plates are shareable, so you can choose one from each category; standouts include the zucchini fritters, grilled clams, tortellini djuvec, and pork ribs pampanella."
"Start your evening with dinner at Elina's, which serves comfort-food Italian classics like rigatoni alla vodka, meatballs, and shrimp scampi in an intimate, elevated setting."
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