**TIME CHANGE* 28th Annual Chicago Mayfest featuring Rosie & the Rivets

**WE ARE NOW MEETING AT 7:30 PM INSTEAD OF 6 PM, AS YOUR HOST GIOVINA, CAN'T GET THERE BEFORE 7:30!**

The summer festival season begins! Mayfest kicks off the Chicago Festival season, we will see Rosie & The Rivets at 8 pm. Meet at 6 pm, and we will go in and have some time to spend at the fest before the band starts. It's time for some OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC again!!

Chicago Mayfest has been a staple of the community for 28 incredible years, and this year promises to be the best one yet! From May 17th to May 19th, prepare to experience a weekend full of all the best Chicago has to offer in both art and music, as we kickoff the summer season with a bang in the heart of Lincoln Park.

Join us as they turn every inch of Armitage into an endless celebration showcasing all the amazing talent and businesses based in Chicago! Featuring two stages of the city’s most acclaimed bands and up-and-coming house talent. Indulge your taste buds with mouthwatering bites from your favorite local restaurants, browse through endless paintings and sculptures in the Armitage Art Show, and discover unique treasures and one-of-a-kind finds at our artisan market.

Featuring Chicago’s top party bands on the west end and our Artist’s Lounge on the East end. These two stages will showcase Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians. In addition to the two stages, Mayfest offers delicious summertime food and all the libations needed to light up your weekend.

Mayfest is designed to showcase and support the local neighborhood through celebration. The positive economic impact of this festival will support the mission of our neighborhood group. The revenue will help us support the community throughout the year.

Please support RANCH Triangle Community Conservation Association and offer the suggested donation of only $10. (Since it is a suggested donation, you are not obligated to pay to enter or can give a lesser amount!)

Meet at 1000 W. Armitage, the corner of Armitage and N. Sheffield at 6 pm & please be on time! We will go in together. If you come later, then meet us inside by the Sheffield Music Stage

West Stage @Racine
12:30 PM – Too Fighters
2:30 PM – Our Name is Jonas: Weezer Tribute
4:30 PM – Funky Monks: Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute
6:30 PM – Loudernow
8:30 PM – Wedding Banned

The East Stage @Sheffield
1:00 PM – School of Rock Chicago
2:30 PM – Fiddlerock!
4:15 PM – Bear & Jake Acoustic
6:15 PM – Caught Steelin‘ (WE WILL SEE THIS BAND)
8:00 PM – Rosie & The Rivets (WE WILL SEE THIS BAND)

https://chicagoevents.com/event/chicago-mayfest/

Retro revivalists Rosie & The Rivets perform your favorite Rock & Soul smash hits from the 1960's and beyond! Since 2015, Chicago-based Rosie & The Rivets have been a Midwest favorite with their dynamic and exciting retro stage show fronted by the captivating Rosie and backed by a riveting band. Their popularity has led to regional and national touring, headlining festivals and theaters. Although their look and sound is a throwback, Rosie & The Rivets perform a fresh and fun setlist of hugely popular classic songs from the mid 1960's to early 2000's that appeal to multigenerational audiences. From Aretha Franklin to Amy Winehouse, there is something for everybody and concerts often turn into dance parties!
http://www.rosieandtherivets.com/

Caught Steelin' is a steel drum ensemble based in Chicago playing a wide range of musical styles, including traditional calypso, Latin jazz, reggae, and arrangements of pop and rock favorites. Alumni of the University of Illinois, the members of Caught Steelin' began performing calypso music together as a student ensemble. Years later, they reformed in Chicago, performing at a variety of venues like Cubby Bear, Wrigley Field, Guaranteed Rate Field, Epiphany Center for the Arts, and The Northman Riverwalk. The band’s shared love of baseball drives their frequent collaborations with Major League, Minor League, and indie baseball teams, while paying respect to the traditional music of Trinidad and Tobago. Their high-energy set has something for everyone and is sure to get people on their feet.
https://caughtsteelin.com/

If you are taking public transportation, please check their website for directions or use Google Maps or CTA trip planner. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

Note that parking can be difficult during the festival in Lincoln Park in general, so it is best to use public transportation. brown line trains run near the restaurant & several CTA bus routes. Use SpotHero or Parking Whiz for the cheapest & safest options. Metered parking on Armitage & Sheffield., Plus, side streets but it can be a challenge if not familiar with the area

PLEASE NOTE OUR CURRENT NO-SHOW POLICY:

1. 3 no-shows without updating your rsvp, and you will not be able to sign up for future events for 3 months
2. cut-off time to update your rsvp is the start time of the event. If you miss the start time, then message the event host directly
3. not checking in with the event host to notify them you have arrived (for walks, tours or festival-type events)
4. continual no-shows will result in removal from the group!