Festivalgoers can enjoy three stages of entertainment, includingBetty, the high octane trio whose second release, "Limboland," hasearned the band rave reviews. One magazine calls Betty "the world'sforemost, all-girl, biracial, rock 'n' roll group of our time."Betty will perform Saturday on the LesBiGay Radio stage at 8:30 p.m.Greazy Meal, featuring former members of the artist formerly known asPrince's New Power Generation, will perform at the Northern CommunityBank Stage at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Other concert highlights include Valerie James, Big Guitars fromMemphis, Kid Million, Wright Walleys and many more. Also, comedianSteve Moore, a stand-up comic with HIV whose recent HBO debut specialearned him rave reviews and national acclaim, will perform."Northalsted Market Days has grown incredibly in the lastdecade," event organizer Hank Zemola said. "Northalsted Market Daysnot only attracts Chicagoans, but people from all over the country."A $2 donation is suggested for admission. The festival ishosted by Northalsted Area Merchants Association, and proceedsbenefit various charities to fight crime, homelessness and HIV/AIDS.Hours for Saturday and Sunday are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. For a schedule,call (773) 868-3010.Here are some of the other fairs and festivals in the Chicagoarea:CITYThe Ginza Holiday, a Japanese cultural festival, comes to historicOld Town today through Sunday at 435 W. Menomonee. Highlighted willbe the treasured master craftsmen (Waza) from Tokyo, demonstratingtheir 300-year-old Edo craft techniques and skills. Other highlightsinclude exhibits, demonstrations such as brush painting, calligraphy,flower arranging, classical and folk dances, martial arts, food andmore. A benefit donation of $3.50 for adults and $3 for seniorcitizens is suggested; children under 12 will be admitted free whenaccompanied by an adult. Hours are 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; 11:30a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Call (312)943-7801.The second annual Korean Street Festival will be held Saturday atthe 3200-3400 blocks of Bryn Mawr Avenue. Come and savor the Koreanspecialties, as well as live music. Special performances areplanned, including Korean folk and music dances, Tae Kwon Dodemonstrations, a traditional Korean marriage ceremony, traditionalcostume shows, fan dances and calligraphy deomonstrations. Therealso will be arts, crafts, games and story telling for children.Admission is free. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (773) 583-1700.The Super Summer Car Show will take place Sunday at the 4700 blockof N. Lincoln Ave., near Lawrence and Western. Cars of the '50s and'60s, wild street machines, custom cars, low riders, wild streetrods, hot rods, custom trucks, antiques, classic cars and more willbe showcased. Live musical entertainment will be heard at theGiddings Plaza, featuring the Joe Charles Band. An outdoor summerconcert kicks off at Giddings Plaza on Monday. The concert willfeature a 34-piece brass band from Kirchheim, Germany. The freeevents are co-sponsored by The Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce,47th Ward Alderman Gene Schulter and the City of Chicago Departmentof Planning and Development. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday;Concert begins at 7 p.m. Monday. Call (773) 728-3890.The India Independence Parade will march at noon Saturday beginningat Warren Park, Western and Devon. The march will travel west onDevon to Washtenaw, where a ceremony will be held. From there, itwill proceed south to California Avenue. Call Moin Moon Khan at(312) 603-7762 or (773) 763-9050.Come see some of your favorite local television personalities, pluslearn about physical fitness and good health as the NBC 5 Health,Fitness and Fun Fair kicks off today through Sunday at Navy Pier.This free expo will feature hospitals, fitness centers, health foodinformation and health screenings. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The fair will be held inFestival Hall B, 600 E. Grand Ave. Call (312) 836-5510.The Chicago Park District is hosting its series of free weekendMini-Festivals at parks throughout the city. Some of the eventsinclude children's activities, entertainment, exhibits from localcultural institutions and games. Here are this weekend's highlights:Saturday: Franklin Park, 4320 W. 15th, 1 to 5 p.m., (312)747-7676; Gill Park, 833 W. Sheridan, noon-4 p.m., (312) 742-7802;Rosenblum Park, 7547 S. Euclid, 1 to 5 p.m., (312) 747-6649. Sunday:Chase Park, 4701 N. Ashland, 1 to 5 p.m., (312) 742-7518; CarverPark, 939 E. 132nd, noon-4 p.m., (312) 747-6047.SUBURBSAfrofest '97 will be held Saturday at Foss Park Lakefront, SheridanRoad and Foss Park Ave., North Chicago. Featuring arts, crafts,food, games and children, youth and main stages. Admission is free.Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Call (847) 263-2558.Relive the colorful years of the Renaissance, as the North ShoreMadrigal singers perform at the North Shore Retirement Hotel'sRenaissance Faire on Wednesday at 1611 Chicago Ave. in Evanston.Admission is Free. Call (847) 864-6400.Oak Park's Southtown Summer Fun Fest will take place Saturday alongOak Park Avenue between Van Buren Street and Lexington Street. Thisone-day outdoor festival will showcase two stages of entertainment,arts, crafts, local merchants' wares, food and fun. Fest lovers canjam to the sounds of eight bands playing live music throughout theday. Children can meet cartoon characters and have their facespainted by festival clowns. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (708)386-0072.Send information on your festival 10 days in advance toFestivals, WeekendPlus, 401 N. Wabash, Chicago 60611.
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