The "Affair," which claims to celebrate "Logan Square’s vibrant history, residents, businesses, artists and its surging and eclectic music scene," will be primarily focused on four bands that not only have a love of said neighborhood, but also reside, create and sometimes even record there. Jon Drake and the Shakes, The Shams Band, The Minneapolis Henry's and Derek Nelson and The Musicians will be congregating in the center of Logan at the Illinois Centennial Memorial Monument every Sunday leading up to the celebration from noon to 4pm to play music to whomever decides join them. All of the acts share not only their love for their "hood," but a similar musical aesthetic as well. Don't expect synthesizers, loops or driving beats at these music-filled summer rendezvous, you will be treated to actual guitar, bass, drums, horns, and strings. If there is something we love here at Chicagoist, it's some roots-rock, as long as it has nothing to do with Rusted Roots rock. We recommend pulling up a lawn chair, a paper bag filled with your favorite "beverage" and enjoying the summer sun and the beautiful sounds that these Sundays will bring. more ›

This weekend, the Western Ave. blue line stop isn't just for shuttle buses. Taking over the intersection at Milwaukee and Armitage is the Metronome Celebration, a new festival designed with the local community, sustainability, and total rockability in mind. In addition to the usual round of arts, crafts and other merchants, Metronome will include food from over 20 vendors and a raft of products and services to help you get your green on. more ›