Halsted St and 18th St

This inaugural Margarita Festival in Pilsen promises three days of tasty Latin bites, live music, local art and (of course) refreshing cocktails. You’ll have over 15 varieties of margs to try, from classic to unique options, and be able to browse goods from local merchants. The entertainment lineup boasts cover bands Fuze (Santana), Revelacion de Amor (Mana) and local DJs.

Pilsen's annual Mole de Mayo street festival—which honors the traditional Mexican sauce with a mole cook-off, plus a market full of vendors—moves to a new stretch on 18th Street this year over Memorial Day weekend. Grab some enchiladas smothered in aromatic mole and don't miss the festival's lucha libra wrestling matches.