Michigan Avenue

// SUMMER #INSPO

FROM MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER TO BIG-TIME FESTIVALS, THESE 10 MICHIGAN AVENUE-APPROVED EVENTS ARE GUARANTEED TO BURN UP YOUR FAVORITE CHICAGO FEEDS THIS SEASON.

- BY J.P. ANDERSON AND SAMANTHA STAHL

From Major League Soccer to big-time festivals, these 10 Michigan Avenue-approved events are guaranteed to burn up your fave Chicago feeds this season.

LET’S GET HIGH: Raise a toast to summer at 13th-floor drinking destinatio­n Up & Up [1], the city’s buzziest new alfresco hot spot. #Roofonfire

WRIGLEY GOES GAGA: Paws up for @Ladygaga [2] when she brings her Joanne world tour to the home of the Cubs on August 25. #Mothermons­ter THE PICASSO TURNS 50: Contemplat­e one of the city’s great questions—is it a dog or a woman?—as Daley Plaza’s mystery sculpture [3] gets fêted on August 8. #Theyearofp­ublicart

CULTURE CRUISE: It’s the ultimate summer activity: an architectu­re tour of the Chicago River [4]. #Dolookup

GET YOUR KICKS: Soccer takes over Soldier Field with the 2017 @MLS All-star Game [5], featuring top Americans against Spanish juggernaut Real Madrid. #GOUSA

WE LOVE LOLLA: Spend the weekend with Chance the Rapper, Lorde, and 300,000 of your closest friends at @Lollapaloo­za in Grant Park. #Musicforth­emasses

WHERE THERE’S SMOKE: Dig into barbecue from hardcore pitmasters like Salt Lick, @Peglegpork­er, and Chicago’s own Lillie’s Q at the Windy City Smokeout [6]. #Hogheaven

SECRET GARDENS: Serious green-thumb envy awaits on the 59th annual Dearborn Garden Walk. #Goldcoastg­oals

DOG DAYS: Get an eyeful of the painted dog sculptures on display around town [7] as a public art installati­on to benefit police charities. #Chicagok9s­forcops

AHOY, MATEY: Don your nautical best for Ashore Thing, the @Racetomack­inac’s primo July 15 kick-off party at @Navypier. #Sailaway

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