Episode Details

Summertime Chi is always busy. So we want to make sure we’re keeping you up to date on the best things to do during these summer weekends. That’s why we’ve enlisted City Cast Chicago contributor Greta Johnsen to put us on the events to check out, talk about parks versus beaches, and get our summer reading list on lock.

Events mentioned:

• Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music
• Pride Skate Party
• Blues Fest
• Puerto Rican Fest
• The Lost Kingdoms
• The Chicago Archaeopteryx
• Godzilla vs. Music Box

Books mentioned: 

• “Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley
• “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” by Rufi Thorpe
• “Nothing to See Here” by Kevin Wilson
• “There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension” by Hanif Abdurraqib

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