2. Taste of River North
Dates: July 20-22, 2012
Location: Ward Park
Price: $5 suggested donation
Description: Taste of River North (TORN) showcases dining, design and art along the riverfront.
1. Lollapalooza
Dates: August 3-5, 2012
Location: Grant Park
Price: $95
Wale, J. Cole, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers join the massive lineup of this music festival, which takes place August 3-5, 2012. Thousands of music fans will come from across the country for Lollapalooza, which may very well be the concert event of the year.