Rush Hour Music with Dean Milano

Thursday May 2 | 4-7pm
FREE
Songwriter, musician and author of The Chicago Music Scene: 1960’s and 1970’s Dean Milano brings his special blend of folk, country, rock, ballads, latin, bluegrass and pop to the Chicago French Market.

Lunch Hour Music with Gabrielle Browdy

Wednesday May 8 | 11-2pm
FREE
Talented fourteen year old Gabrielle Browdy shares herdelightful interpretations of standards, musical theatre and pop songs.

Rush Hour Music with Anselmo Marquez

Thursday May 16 | 4-7pm
FREE
Guitarist and singer Anselmo Marquez has been delighting audiences for over 35 years. A house act at the Mecenat Wine Bistro in Western Springs, Anselmo is versed in many musical genres citing influences like Hendrix, Segovia, Clapton, Santana, Joe Pass, Tuck Andres, Chris Parkining, BB King and Dave Brubeck.

Lunch Hour Music with Matt Cantlon

Wednesday May 22 | 11-2pm
FREE
Chicago musician Matt Cantlon has been playing guitar and singing for over 20 years. In addition to his solo work, Matt also plays in the popular duo The Acoustic Generation. Matt’s song list includes classics from the rock, country and pop genres.

West Loop Craft Beer Fest

Saturday May 25 | 12-5pm
The Illinois Craft Brewers Guild, the Chicago French Market, and the Fulton River District Association have come together to host their inaugural celebration to close out Chicago Craft Beer Week 2013. The city's largest craft beer outdoor block party will commence with a VIP event beginning at 12pm, and General Admission running from 1pm to 5pm. The West Loop Craft Beer Fest will offer a VIP hour to kick off the day, which includes one hour of free food provided by participating Chicago French Market vendors, and VIP ticket samplings of rare craft beers. The General Admission experience will include over 25 craft beers and hours of entertainment and food for purchase.

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CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY | MONDAY MAY 27

Lunch Hour Music with Steve Justman

Thursday May 30 | 11-2pm
FREE
Folk musician Steve Justman is excited to return to the French Market and share his brand of traditional and popular folk, pop standard and classic country music. Rick Kogan (WGN Radio) has described Rick’s playing as bringing “an intimacy” to the places he plays.