The Big City Blog: The Millennium Park Film Series and Chicago farmer’s markets
By Allyssa Campbell-Sawyer
Millennium Park Film Series
Millennium Park will showcase its summer film series for a third year with a dozen films. From June 23-Sept. 1, bring a group of friends or the family to camp out on the Great Lawn every Tuesday at 6:30 and enjoy movies on a 40-foot LED screen. Handicap accommodations will be available at the Welcome Center, and wheelchair seating will be provided at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
The lineup for this year includes modern comedies and old favorites celebrating milestone anniversaries.
Back to the Future — June 23
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the time-travel movie
Apollo 13 — June 30
An American hero film to kick off 4th of July weekend
Big Night — July 7
An Italian foodie film screening to get ready for the Taste of Chicago
Edward Scissorhands — July 14
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory — July 21
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the book’s publication
Almost Famous — July 28
A rockin’ film to prepare for Lollapalooza
Drumline — Aug. 4
A marching band film to celebrate the Bud Billiken parade
The Aviator — Aug. 11
The beloved aviation film screens ahead of the Chicago Air & Water Show
Dirty Dancing — Aug. 18
The theatre production of the film will debut at Cadillac Palace the same night
Mahogany — Aug. 25
The 40th anniversary of the move filmed in Chicago
The Breakfast Club — Sept. 1
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of this teen classic
Visit www.ChooseChicago.com for more information
Chicago farmer’s markets 
Farming season has begun across Chicago. Twenty markets from Uptown to downtown will be offering fresh fruits, veggies, plants and flowers, as well as music and artisan vendors at some locations.
There are new locations this year in Bronzeville and Pilsen. Shoppers can also find delight in the canvas bags for their groceries that have a custom design drawn by a Chicago Public School student.
Each market is open to the public on a specific day of the week and run on their own respective schedules. Check the list below for a market near you.
Mondays
Loyola Farmers Market
1200 W. Loyola
June 8–September 21, 3–7 p.m.
September 28–October 12, 2:30–6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays
Columbus Park Farmers Market
Harrison & Central
June 30–September 29, 2–7 p.m.
Downtown – Federal Plaza Farmers Market
Adams & Dearborn
May 19–October 27, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Lincoln Square Farmers Market
2301 W. Leland
June 2–October 27, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wednesdays
Andersonville Farmers Market
1500 W. Berwyn
May 20–September 9, 3–8 p.m.
September 16–October 14, 3–7 p.m.
Edison Park Farmers Market
6730 N. Olmsted
May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30, 4–8 p.m.
Ford City Mall Farmers Market
7601 S. Cicero
July 8 – September 30, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Green City Market
1800 N. Clark St. in Lincoln Park
May 2–October 31, 7am–1pm
LaFollette Park Farmers Market
1333 N. Laramie
July 1–September 30, 2–7 p.m.
Lawndale Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest Market
3750 W. Ogden
July 8–October 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Pilsen Night Market
18th St. & Blue Island
July 8–September 2, 4–8 p.m.
Pullman Farmers Market
111th & Cottage Grove
July 8–October 28, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Seaway Bank Farmers Market
87th & Langley
July 22–September 23, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
The Urban Islander’s Market at Treasure Island
2121 N. Clybourn
May 13–September 30, 3–8 p.m.
Washington Park Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest Market
555 E. 51st
July 8–October 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Wood Street Farm Stand by Growing Home
5814 S. Wood
April 22–October 28, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursdays
Argyle Night Market
Broadway & Argyle
July 9–August 27, 5–9 p.m.
Austin Town Hall Farmers Market
Lake & Central
July 2–October 1, 2–7 p.m.
Willis Tower Farmers Market
233 S. Wacker
June 25–October 29, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Garfield Park Community Market
200 N. Kedzie
June 18, July 16, August 13, September 17 & October 15, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hyde Park Farmers Market
53rd & Harper
June 4–October 29, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lincoln Square Evening Farmers Market
2301 W. Leland
June 4–October 29, 4–8 p.m.
South Loop Farmers Market
1936 S. Michigan
June 25–October 15, 4–8 p.m.
Southport Lowline Market
3411 N. Southport
June 4–October 8, 3–8 p.m.
Urban Islander Farmer’s Market
Treasure Island Foods – Parking Lot
3460 N. Broadway
May 14-October 1, 3-8 p.m.
Weiss Uptown Farmers Market
4646 N. Marine
June 4–October 22, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Saturdays
Bronzeville Community Market
Martin Luther King & 26th
Dates TBD, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Division Street Farmers Market
Division & Dearborn
May 16–October 31, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Edgewater Farmers Market
1200 W. Norwood
June 13–August 17, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
El Conuco Farmers Market at Humboldt Park
California & Division
June 6–October 10, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Englewood/Anchor House Farmers Market *
71st & Racine
June 27–October 3, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Garfield Park Community Market
200 N. Kedzie
June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12 & October 10, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Green City Market – Lincoln Park
1800 N. Clark
May 2–October 31, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Green City Market – Fulton
Fulton & Halsted
June 6–October 31, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Healthy Food Hub at South Shore Good Foods Market
2423 E. 75th
Year round, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Horner Park Farmers Market
2741 W. Montrose
June 6–October 3, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
Armitage & Orchard
June 6–October 31, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Near West Side Farmers Market
TBD
June–Early September, 4–8 p.m.
North Center Farmers Market
4100 N. Lincoln
June 13–October 24, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Plant Chicago Community Market
1400 W. 46th
June 27–September 5, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Printers Row Farmers Market
Polk & Dearborn
June 20–October 24, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Roseland Community Market
11400 S. Michigan Ave.
April 25–August 28, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
61st Street Farmers Market
6100 S. Blackstone
May 16–October 31, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
West Humboldt Park Farmers Market
3601 W. Chicago
June 27–September 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sundays
Beverly Farmers Market
95th & Longwood
May 10–October 25, 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Glenwood Farmers Market
6950 N. Morse
June 7–October 25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
IMAN Fresh Bets and Eats Farmers Market
2744 W. 63rd
May 24–October 25, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Jefferson Park Farmers Market
4800 N. Long
June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 13 & 27, October 11 & 25, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Logan Square Farmers Market
3107 W. Logan
May 17–October 25, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Perry Avenue Community Farmers Market
5749 S. Perry
June 28–September 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Pilsen Community Market
1800 S. Halsted
May 31–October 25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Portage Park Farmers Market
Berteau & Central
June 7–October 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
South Shore Farmers Market Rainbow Beach Park
79th & South Shore
June 21–August 27, 12–5 p.m.
Wicker Park Farmers Market
1425 N. Damen
June 14–October 25, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Visit www.CityofChicago.org for more information.
