Arts on Devon: A Celebration of Culture and Community
Join the community for Arts on Devon, a free celebration of the sounds, sights, flavors, creativity, and cultural traditions of Devon Avenue and West Ridge. The event features local performers, traditional dance troupes, and emerging solo artists, along with music, movement, visual art, and food specials from Devon restaurants — all in a family-friendly community atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to bring takeout from their favorite Devon restaurant.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Republic Bank Parking Lot, 2720 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659
- Admission: Free
- Hosted by: Rogers Park Business Alliance and Devon Avenue SSA #43
- MCs: Alderwoman Silverstein and Sonal Aggarwal
What to Expect
- Multi-genre lineup of local performers
- Live music, dance, and visual art reflecting Devon Avenue’s global heritage
- Food specials from local restaurants at their own locations
- Food truck
- Free henna artists
- Free face painters
- Free kids crafts
- Live interactive mural by Molly Z
- 2D and 3D chalk artists: Elizabeth Niemczyk, Jonathan Buggs, and Rebecca LaFlure
- Free trolley rides
Talent Schedule
- 3:00 PM — Music House Showcase
- 3:55 PM — Shades of Green
- 4:20 PM — Devika Dhir
- 4:45 PM — Musila and the Third World Blues
- 5:10 PM — Talha Waqar
- 5:35 PM — Vivian Garcia
- 6:00 PM — Hic Ensemble
- 6:25 PM — Nyama Kalaw
- 6:50 PM — Chicago Tap
- 7:15 PM — Four Star Brass Band
Getting Around
Free trolley rides loop from Levitt to California on Devon, with a stop at the Warren Park parking lot, 6601 N. Western Ave.
Source and full details: Arts on Devon / Devon Avenue SSA #43