Date: May 15-17, 2009
Cost: $5 donation
What to expect: Ice-cold beer, hard-rocking music and lots of furry friends.
Why to go: The Pet Parade (11 a.m. Sunday), including award categories like "Best Looking" and "Owner Look-A-Like".
Additional info: Saturday, Chicago Hometown Heroes presents Kids Day America from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will include face painting and balloon artistry, a science show, prize drawings and several health screenings and safety demonstrations.
The full music lineup:
Friday
7 p.m.: Hairbangers Ball
Saturday
2 p.m.: Rock Candy
5 p.m.: Too White Crew
8 p.m.: 16 Candles
Sunday
2 p.m.: Catfight
5 p.m.: Maggie Speaks
8 p.m.: Mike & Joe
Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein
