Phish<\/p>\n
Long considered heirs of the Grateful Dead more than 40 years after the band\u2019s Vermont founding, Phish has become its own thing. Jam with them this weekend during their three-night stand at the United Center. Can\u2019t make it, but still a die-hard fan? Watch their webcasts \u2014 but is it really the same?<\/p>\n
7:30 p.m. July 18-20 at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.; tickets from $93.40 at phish.com<\/a><\/p>\n Volleywood<\/p>\n Dance on the beach to Claptone, Hayden James and more EDM at Volleywood. It\u2019s a 21+ party promising \u201cpure summer chaos in the heart of the city\u201d along with a silent disco.<\/p>\n 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 19 at North Avenue Beach, 1601 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive; tickets (ages 21+) from $76.81 at volleywoodchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n Brittney Carter, Horace Gaither & Otez<\/p>\n Kick back at the Hideout this weekend with Chicago-based Brittney Carter and two Louisville artists, Horace Gaither and Otez. Groove to their personal blends of rap and mellow soul.<\/p>\n 8:30 p.m. July 19 at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave.; tickets from $18.65 at hideoutchicago.com<\/a><\/p>\n BenDeLaCreme wraps up a seven-week run on July 19 with Teatro ZinZanni\u2019s ongoing latest production of \u201cLove, Chaos, and Dinner.\u201d Perhaps best known from \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race,\u201d BenDeLaCreme got her start in Chicago while a student at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Expect circus arts, comedy, live music and more.<\/p>\n Through Oct. 5 at Teatro ZinZanni in the Cambria Hotel, 32 W. Randolph St., 14th Floor; tickets from $88 at zinzanni.com<\/a><\/p>\n Louis Katz<\/p>\n Comedian\u2019s comedian Louis Katz delivers his rapid-fire style of stand-up at Zanies this weekend. In an era when stand-up comedy can veer into confessional storytelling, Katz is a bit of a throwback. In his act, it\u2019s all about the jokes.<\/p>\n 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. July 18-19 at Zanies Chicago, 1548 N. Wells St.; tickets (ages 21+) from $37.75 plus two item minimum at louiskatz.com<\/a><\/p>\n West Fest<\/p>\n Wish you could go to a club show without going to a club? Go to West Fest: Empty Bottle programs its two stages. In addition to the usual summer festival fixings \u2014 food, music, craft vendors and kids activities \u2014 swing by for Pet Fest. Your pup can try out an obstacle course, paw painting and sniff around for other pet demos and services.<\/p>\n 5-10 p.m. July 18 and noon-10 p.m. July 19-20 on Chicago Avenue between Wood Street and Damen Avenue; $10 suggested donation to benefit Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy; details at westtownchamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n Renegade Craft Fair<\/p>\n Look for Renegade Craft Fair in Logan Square this weekend, its latest marketplace. More than 250 artists and artisans will offer their wares, from felted mushrooms and handcrafted leather footwear to tattoo art and batik.<\/p>\n 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 19-20 on Kedzie Boulevard between Fullerton Avenue and Palmer Square; suggested $5 donation; details at renegadecraft.com<\/a><\/p>\n Andersonville Vintage Market<\/p>\n Or maybe you prefer the thrill of the hunt. Head to Andersonville for its Vintage Market, featuring a lot of old stuff, from vintage kitsch to antique treasures. This is also a good option if you want to browse an outdoor market but the prospect of Renegade overwhelms. The Vintage Market features a manageable 30-some vendors.<\/p>\n 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20 at 1500 W. Winona St.; $5 suggested donation; details at andersonville.org<\/a><\/p>\n Yeah Yeah Yeahs<\/p>\n The weekend doesn\u2019t really end on Sunday in the summertime, right? Stretch it into Tuesday or Wednesday with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Karen O and the rest of the gang will play the Chicago Theatre \u2014 and chances are, they\u2019ll play \u201cMaps,\u201d their decades-old song that went viral last fall on social media.<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m. July 22-23 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets from $86.80 at yeahyeahyeahs.com<\/a><\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CT-teatro-zinzanni035.jpg\")
A Teatro ZinZanni performance in the Spiegeltent theater at the Cambria Hotel in downtown Chicago on July 17, 2019. (Chris Sweda\/Chicago Tribune)
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