West Fulton Market

The West Loop Art Fest returns August 22–23, 2026, transforming Fulton Street into a dynamic open‑air gallery that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and community. Spanning four city blocks in the heart of Fulton Market, the festival brings the neighborhood to life with color, movement, and artistic energy.
Visitors can explore curated booths filled with fine art, ceramics, textiles, handmade goods, and unexpected finds from artists and makers. Side‑street pop‑ups and eclectic vendor zones add to the sense of discovery, creating a lively flow of inspiration from block to block.&nbsp;
Food trucks, cold drinks, and the unmistakable buzz of Fulton Market round out the experience, blending art, culture, and neighborhood character into a vibrant summer weekend.
More info: <a href="https://weekendsinchicago.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">weekendsinchicago.com</a>

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West Loop Art Fest 

The West Loop Art Fest returns August 22–23, 2026, transforming Fulton Street into a dynamic open‑air gallery that celebrates...

The West Loop Art Fest returns August 22–23, 2026, transforming Fulton Street into a dynamic open‑air gallery that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and community. Spanning four city blocks in the heart of Fulton Market, the festival brings the neighborhood to life with color, movement, and artistic energy.
Visitors can explore curated booths filled with fine art, ceramics, textiles, handmade goods, and unexpected finds from artists and makers. Side‑street pop‑ups and eclectic vendor zones add to the sense of discovery, creating a lively flow of inspiration from block to block.&nbsp;
Food trucks, cold drinks, and the unmistakable buzz of Fulton Market round out the experience, blending art, culture, and neighborhood character into a vibrant summer weekend.

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Veteran saxophonist Tim Warfield—renowned for his annual holiday appearances in Chicago—brings his artistry to the iconic Jazz Showcase ahead of schedule. As a featured artist for the club’s longstanding Charlie Parker Month tradition, Warfield delivers his signature soulful tone and commanding improvisational mastery.
A luminary of post-bop and straight-ahead jazz, Warfield has shared the stage with many giants such as Dizzy Gillespie, Isaac Hayes, Jimmy Smith, and Shirley Scott, as well as alongside contemporaries like Christian McBride, Joey DeFrancesco, Nicholas Payton and Stefon Harris. His discography spans multiple Grammy-nominated projects as well as celebrated albums under his own name. Today, he shapes the next generation of artists as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Jazz Masters in Music program at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music, working under the leadership of Terell Stafford. 
The Tim Warfield Quartet will featuring Richard Johnson, bassist Runere Brooks drummer Dana Hall (Thursday &amp; Fri) and drummer Dorian Phelps (Sat &amp; Sunday)

Local Event: Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase.

Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th -...

Veteran saxophonist Tim Warfield—renowned for his annual holiday appearances in Chicago—brings his artistry to the iconic Jazz...

Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase.

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West Loop Art Fest

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10:00 AM

West Fulton Market, W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL

West Loop Art Fest

AUG

22

10:00 AM

Chicago, IL

Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase.