What to do in Chicago during July

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The summer heat begins to be felt and in July, there are everything from jaripeo, comedy shows, festivals and concerts. This is a selection of the events that will make Chicago stand out.

Bolero with Angela Aguilar: Special presentation of the documentary “Bolero de Angela Aguilar,” who will be present to share her experiences and the process of creating it. The evening will begin with comments from Angela Aguilar, a Q&A session, and will continue with the screening of the documentary. July 5, 12 p.m. National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 18th St. Sold out. nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org.

Jaripeo ‘Mexican to the Bone’: Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar presents his musical and equestrian show that pays tribute to Mexico. He is accompanied by his children Angela and Leonardo Aguilar. July 5 and 6, 8 pm. Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd, Rosemont. $40+. ticketmaster.com.

José Madero: Concert by Mexican singer and former vocalist of the group Pxndx. July 5, 6:30 p.m. House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St. $55+. houseofblues.com/chicago.

Esso Afrojam Beat: Chicago-born composer and producer Armando Pérez’s bilingual dance band project is presented as part of the Latino Cultural Center’s Levitt Live music series. Riis Park, 6100 W. Fullerton St. Gratis

Karaoke Party: The biggest karaoke party of the summer; get your voice ready and bust out those forbidden moves. July 6, 8 p.m. Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave. $15+. subt.net.

Dieras Jumps: Comedy show with the “most irreverent” Mexican clown. July 6, 7 p.m. Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont. $69+. ticketmaster.com.

The story of yesterday, today and always: With the presentations of Grupo Liberación, Ladrón, Grupo Mojado, Los Mismos, Los Caminantes, Los Cadetes de Linares, Grupo Yndio, Los Fugitivos, Los Guardianes del Amor, Los Humildes and “the only industry that does not pollute”: Industria del Amor. July 7, 1 pm Plaza Garibaldi, 26th and California Streets $50+. eventmania.com.

Buscabulla and French Police: The Puerto Rican duo pairs with the local alternative band in this presentation that is part of the Millennium Park Summer Music Series. July 11, 6:30 pm Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion. Free entrance. chicago.gov.

Eljuri: The singer with Ecuadorian roots It is presented as part of Latino Cultural Center’s Levitt Live music series. July 13, 2 pm Parque Riis, 6100 W. Fullerton St. Gratis

Tacos and Tamales Festival: Tacos, tamales, micheladas, art and much to see, eat and buy in the eighth edition of the festival. July 9, 5-10 pm; July 20, 12-10 pm and July 21, 12-9 pm Pilsen neighborhood, 16th and Peoria streets. chicagotacofest.com.

Miche Fest: Featuring Mexican acts Los Angeles Azules, Santa Fe Klan, Junior H, Luis R. Coriquez, and Chino Pacas, Colombian Kali Uchis and more. July 13-14, Oakwood Beach, 4100 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive. $319+. michefest.live.

Aventura: Third concert in the city this year for the Dominican-born bachateros led by Romeo Santos on their “Cerrando ciclos” tour. July 13, 8 p.m.; Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Rd., Rosemont; $129-$630+; ticketmaster.com.

The Indian Yuridia: Presentation by the Mexican comedian known for her routines with the characters of “Rigoberto,” her husband, and “Rigobertito,” her son. July 13, 8 p.m. Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont; $59+; ticketmaster.com.

Gondwana: The pioneering Chilean reggae band in Latin America returns to Chicago. July 18, 8 pm Distro Music Hall, 6815 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn. $40+. distromusichall.com.

Chula The Clown: Perhaps, Perhaps… Perhaps: Mexican artist Gabriela Muñoz presents her one-woman show about love and disappointment. It is presented as part of the Physical Theater Festival. July 18-20, 7 p.m. Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio St. $17+. physicalfestival.com.

Firm Group: The Mexican music group from Sinaloa comes as part of their “La Última Peda” tour. July 19, 8 p.m., Credit Union 1 Amphitheater, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $74+. ticketmaster.com.

Golden voices: Three local singers join in for a special evening, Vivián García, Joslyn Marie and Sarita. July 19, 7:30 pm Golden Hour at Epiphany, 201 S. Ashland Ave. $15+. epiphanychi.com.

Durango Fest: Prepare your hat, boots and the “duranguense pasito” to dance to the rhythm of Montez de Durango, Alacranes Musical, K-Paz de la Sierra, Patrulla 81 and Conjunto Atardecer. July 21, 12 pm Plaza Garibaldi, 26th and California Streets. $60+. eventmania.com.

Sun party: Chicago’s largest and most historic family festival returns for a weekend of fun with food, rides and music. July 25-27, 1400 W. Cermak Rd, between Ashland and Morgan. Free admission, just purchase passes for the rides and food. Fiestadelsol.org/megapass.

Lone Pinion: The New Mexico String Band, or Orquesta Tipica, whose music celebrates the integrity and diversity of their region’s cultural roots. It is presented as part of the Latino Cultural Center’s Levitt Live music series. July 27, 2 pm Parque Riis, 6100 W. Fullerton St. Gratis

Chuy Lizárraga, Régulo Caro and Noel Torres: Dance and jaripeo where the bands Corona del Rey and La Única del Rancho will also perform and jaripeo with the “Los Destructores” cattle ranch of Memo Campos. July 28, 12 pm, Plaza Garibaldi, 26th and California Streets. $60+. eventmania.com.

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