It wouldn't be summer in Chicago's Boystown without Pride Fest and Northalsted Market Days.
Pride Fest, which celebrates June's Pride Month, returns for its 12th year on June 21-22 at Halsted Street and Waveland Avenue.
Among the slated performers are Betty Who, Girlband, Sixteen Candles, The Personnel, Kaci Battaglia, Nikki Williams, Mya, Carlito Olivero, Glee's Alex Newell and Kathy Sledge ( of Sister Sledge ). Several other musicians have yet to be announced.
Market Days will take place Aug. 9-10 on North Halsted Street, between Belmont and Addison.
One big name who will be performing is Steve Grand, the openly gay singer who made national headlines last year with his release of the video for "All-American Boy."
See www.chicagoevents.com for more information on both events.