Chicago City Wire

CHICAGO—The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced on June 5, full programming for the annual Chicago House Music Festival and Conference, taking place June 23 (Conference) and June 24 (Festival). As part of additional programming citywide throughout the weekend, the festival also brings local DJs to spin at the historic Maxwell Street Market, June 25 from 11am – 2pm with Tribe Chicago. Festival and Conference schedule enclosed; for more information, visit ChicagoHouseMusicFestival.us.

For this year’s Chicago House Music Conference, Friday, June 23 from 5-9pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, the Keynote Speaker is House music legend, Robert Owens. The conference features panel discussions relating to the culture and business of House Music, including “Queer Roots and June 5 Safe Spaces in Chicago’s House Music Scene,” “Played & Paid: Strategies for Monetizing Music and Promoting Successful Events,” and more.

Chicago’s favorite dance party, the Chicago House Music Festival takes over the beautiful Humboldt Park Boathouse Lawn mainstage, Saturday, June 24 from 11am–9pm, celebrating the genre born in Chicago that has gone on to revolutionize dance music internationally. In celebration of National Pride Month, Queen! featuring Robert Owens LIVE headlines the festival. Showcasing all local DJs, the Chicago House lineup also features Cedeño and J.Star along with previously announced DJ Pycho-B, Emmaculate, Roy Davis Jr. and more on the Boathouse mainstage with a special House Music workout taking place from 11am–12noon.

New this year, Taste of Chicago Humboldt Park (11am–9pm) is presented in conjunction with Chicago House Music Festival offering attendees a diverse array of food options along with stellar music programming. Food vendors and trucks participating include: Mabe’s Sandwich Shop, Mindful Baking, African Food Palace, Chillafry, Robinson No.1 Ribs, Catered By Kish, Tacotlan, Roeser's Bakery, HEALTHY HAVEN COLD-PRESSED JUICES, Chicago Eats, Gaby's Funnel Cakes, Cooking From The Soul Catering, Chicago's Doghouse, Tandoor Char House, Mr. Quiles ice cream truck, La Guerita Mexican Snack, Banato, Delicias Tacos, Ms Tittle's Cupcakes, Soul & Smoke, El Azteca Sanchez, and Mr. Quiles Mexican Food.

Taste of Chicago presents two more neighborhood events at Pullman Park (July 15) and Marquette Park (August 5) before culminating in the downtown Taste in Grant Park (September 8-10). Food and programming details for the remaining events to be announced at the end of June. Free admission; no food tickets required, cash and/or credit accepted by food vendors.

“We are excited to expand access to free cultural programs into neighborhoods, finding exciting opportunities to ‘mashup’ popular annual events and create more memorable experiences for our audiences,” shared DCASE Commissioner Erin Harkey.

Chicago House Music Festival and Conference is sponsored by Chicago Transit Authority and WBEZ.

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