{"id":79244,"date":"2020-07-14T14:29:58","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T19:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=79244"},"modified":"2020-07-15T12:49:58","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T17:49:58","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-2020-virtual-west-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-2020-virtual-west-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About 2020 Virtual West Fest Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

West Fest Chicago<\/span><\/a> is one of<\/span> a number of events<\/span><\/a> organized by the<\/span> West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce<\/span><\/a> each year. Usually taking place on Chicago Avenue between Damen and Wood, this year\u2019s festival (happening July 15 – 22) is moving online in the interest of public health and safety, like many of our favorite summertime Chicago festivals. Though you physically won\u2019t be able to drift from tent to tent, perusing the wares of local merchants as you might ordinarily be inclined to do, you can still support vendors, musical acts, and even animals in need as part of the Virtual West Fest.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re looking to hear some exciting musical acts from Chicago, L.A., and elsewhere, be sure to tune into the livestream facilitated by<\/span> Empty Bottle Presents<\/span><\/a> on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18. Friday\u2019s lineup includes<\/span> Mother Nature<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Choir Boy<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Automatic<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Ric Wilson<\/span><\/a>; Saturday\u2019s lineup of all-DJ sets starts with Chicago-based DJ<\/span> John Simmons<\/span><\/a>, followed by<\/span> DJ Heather<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Diz<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> Mark Farina<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pet Fest, which takes place as part of every West Fest Chicago, is undergoing its own virtual reformatting this summer, in keeping with the rest of the Fest. As part of the virtual festivities taking place, those interested can take advantage of pet adoption opportunities through<\/span> ALIVE Rescue<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> One Tail at a Time<\/span><\/a>. Between live-streamed musical acts, Virtual Pet Fest is also providing only the best dog video content, which is sure to win over even the most devoted of cat people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: West Fest Chicago Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

West Town businesses won\u2019t be able to benefit from in-person purchases this year, so West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce encourages Chicagoans to support these businesses virtually. You can find these \u201cVirtual Vendors\u201d and learn more about their crafts, services, and products using the WTCCC<\/span> Business & Community Directory<\/span><\/a>; many of these vendors will be offering specials and promotions throughout the festival, and include purveyors of artwork, pet supplies, foods, beverages, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: West Fest Chicago Facebook Page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the past at West Fest Chicago, those attending are encouraged to make a donation upon entering the festival gates \u2014 the West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce is asking that viewers of this year\u2019s virtual festivities consider making the same suggested $10 donation as they might under ordinary circumstances. According to the WTCCC website, 80 percent of the proceeds are going to WTCCC, 10 percent goes to Empty Bottle Presents, and the remaining 10 percent will go to nonprofit community organization<\/span> My Block My Hood My City<\/span><\/a>. My Block My Hood My City is a local organization that, as part of its<\/span> mission statement<\/span><\/a>, \u201cprovides underprivileged youth with an awareness of the world and opportunities beyond their neighborhood.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

All live-streaming events during Virtual West Fest Chicago 2020 will be accessible July 15-22 on the<\/span> West Town Chicago Chamber of Commerce website<\/span><\/a>. Updates on the impending festivities can also be found on<\/span> West Fest Chicago\u2019s Facebook page<\/span><\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to donate and support local businesses, music, and fuzzy friends!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Featured Image Credit: West Fest Chicago Facebook Page<\/em><\/p>\n

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