CHICAGOThe Northalsted Business Alliance ( NBA ) brings the beats to Boystown for this year's Northalsted Market Days, set for Aug. 10-11. The fest returns with five stages of non-stop entertainment, shopping, food and more.
Music icon Shelia E., Jake Shears, Steve Grand, Deborah Cox and Brian Justin Crum ( America's Got Talent ) are among the popular acts slated to perform. Popular local and national acts complete the line-up.
Formed in 1980, NBA represents more than 100 businesses along the Halsted Street corridor. The organization hosts major events throughout the year including Chicago Pride Fest, Northalsted Market Days and the Halloween Parade. For information about NBA visit Northalsted.com .
Here is the slate of performers:
Saturday, Aug. 10:
Addison North Stage
2-3 p.m.: Shelia E.
4:45-6 p.m.: Deborah Cox
9 p.m.-9:45 p.m.: Jake Shears
Nissan Partners of Progress ( Roscoe )
1:15-2:45 p.m.: ABBA Salute
3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.: Emily Blue
5-5:45 p.m.: Steve Grand
6:15.-8 p.m.: Hello Weekend
8:30-10 p.m.: Cat Fight
Aldine Jazz Stage
1-2:30 p.m.: Molly Farrelly
3-4:30 p.m.: BMR4
5-6:30 p.m.: Meghan "Big Red" Murphy
7-9 p.m.: Feathered Beaus
Sunday, Aug 11:
Addison North Stage
2-2:45 p.m.: Daya
4-4:45 p.m.: Cupcakke
9-10 p.m.: Icona Pop
Nissan Partners of Progress ( Roscoe )
1-2 p.m.: Chicago Gay Men's Chorus
2:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m.: ABBA Salute
4:15 p.m.-5 p.m.: Brian Justin Crum
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. : Rod Tuffcurls
8 p.m.-9:45 p.m.: 16 Candles
Aldine Jazz Stage
1-2:30 p.m.: Kiki & D
3-4:30 p.m.: The Flat Cats
5-6:30 p.m.: Elaine Dame
7-9 p.m.: Lynne Jordan & The Shivers