Dancing in the Streets

Dancing In The Streets is the brainchild of On Tour Brewing Company founder, and major jam band fan, Mark Legenza. The West Town Chamber of Commerce works with On Tour Brewing and the Chicago Brewing District to produce this one of a kind craft beer and live music event.

Dancing In The Streets is the name of the event, and also a popular Grateful Dead song. The event dates were chosen specifically to coincide with the “Days Between” which is the name of the week celebrating the memory of Jerry Garcia between August 1st, Jerry Garcia’s birthday, and August 9th, the date that Garcia passed away.

The Beer

The event features a robust craft beer menu featuring over a dozen varieties from the Chicago Brewing District.

2021 Beer Menu

$8.00 Regular (14 ounce)

$4.00 Taster (7 ounce)

On Tour Brewing Company

Lightning Will Pilsner

Typical Daydream

Mercury

Midwest Coast Brewing Company

English Sporting Beer

Gummy Bandit - Blueberry Lemon Sour Ale

Great Central Brewing

Helles Lager

Goose Island Beer Company

312 Lemonade Shandy

312 Urban Wheat Ale

Next Coast IPA

Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery

Strawberry Basil Hefeweizen

Finch Beer Co.

Tacocat Kettle Sour

606 Pale Ale

Big Drop Brewing Co.

Non-Alcoholic IPA (12 ounce can)

OTHER OFFERINGS:

White Claw Hard Seltzer Watermelon (12 ounce can)

Red Sangria

Boxed Water

Chicago Brewing District

The Chicago brewers located in the southern edge of West Town Chicago and in the manufacturing district just south of West Town called the Kinzie Industrial Corridor are all fiercely proud to call the West side of Chicago their home, and they are passionate about brewing beer and making people happy. Their commonalities brought them together to form the all new Chicago Brewing District and their enthusiasm for their craft and neighborhood inspired them to put a name on it.

The Chicago Brewing District brewers are excited to make an impact on Chicago. Historically an industrial part of the city, the brewers and their tasting rooms are located in a planned manufacturing district just south of West Town referred to as the Kinzie Industrial Corridor. The Chicago Brewing District gives the brewers a chance to introduce people to an area that has been overlooked as a place to relax and unwind with a beer in hand.

Dancing in the Streets takes place outside of On Tour Brewing Company and in walking distance of the other brewers in the group. They'd love to see even more breweries come into the industrial corridor and join the Chicago Brewing District in the future, and they are excited to welcome new patrons to the area for Dancing in the Streets.

The brewers proximity to one another helps them maintain great relationships. They support each other as business owners and they all want to see each other succeed. They visit each other's tasting rooms, help each other out when they need it, and collaborate as a group as often as they can. Dancing in the Streets is a collaborative effort lead by On Tour Brewing and the West Town Chamber of Commerce. The brewers hope to hold more events in the future to showcase The Chicago Brewing District.

All Rise Brewing Company
District Brew Yards
Finch Beer Company
Goose Island Beer Company
Great Central Brewing Company
Midwest Coast Brewing Company
On Tour Brewing Company
Dancing in the Streets also features West Town brewer
Forbidden Root.

Vendors

Dancing In The Streets features local food vendors, food trucks, retail vendors, corporate sponsors, local artists and makers, and more.

Special happenings onsite include live art making by Fulton Street Collective all weekend.

5-10pm Friday Night POP UP Tasting Tent with Complimentary Tastings by Big Drop Brewing Co. featuring their craft non-alcoholic beers brewed at Chicago Brewing District’s Great Central Brewing Co..

12pm Sunday Dancing In The Streets by Chicago’s Movementum Dance Project. Through music and movement that everybody can enjoy, MDP strives to bring dance to all communities and events to reach people that may not have ever seen a professional dance performance before.

We do have a few spaces left available for Special Event Licensed Food Vendors or display only retail vendors. Final deadline July 27th.

Retail Vendor Application

Food Vendor Application

2021 Sponsors & Partners

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2021 Event Benefactors Include: West Town Chamber of Commerce, Arts of Life, and Chicago Neighbors United.

FAQ's

Q: Is the event all ages / kid friendly?

A: Yes! Families and kids are welcome. However, for Covid safety we have eliminated the kid activity areas this year.

Q: Is the event dog friendly?

A: Yes! Well behaved dogs on leashes may attend.

Q: Is there parking?

A: There is plenty of non metered street parking in the area but no designated parking.

Q: How do I get there?

A: If driving set your GPS for 1700 W. Hubbard Street Chicago IL 60622. If taking public transportation please visit the CTA website to plan your route to 1700 W. Hubbard Street.

Q: What about Covid safety?

A: The event takes place outdoors on Hubbard Street which is the public way, thus we will not be checking for vaccination cards nor negative Covid tests. However, we do highly encourage attendees to be vaccinated. We will have signage to encourage anyone not vaccinated to wear a mask, and signage and street markings to encourage physical distancing within the event site. The event will also feature additional hand wash sinks and contactless credit card sales and donation options.
Q: Is the $10 Suggested Donation Required?
A: No. It is not required because the event takes place in the public way. However, we will have entrance gate staff suggesting that attendees make the donation. Donations help to cover the costs of producing the event, and proceeds benefit local non-profits: West Town Chamber of Commerce, Arts of Life, and Chicago Neighbors United.
Please DONATE!

Contact Us

This event is produced by West Town Chamber of Commerce. Reach us at:

312-850-9390

info@westtownchamber.org