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UPTOWN -The Vintage Bazaar is back for more insanity this weekend at The Aragon Ballroom. Visit and shop the one of a kind vintage finds from over 100 vendors hailing from all around the Midwest. Plus, only at this edition of The Vintage Bazaar, get yourself some education on the historicals of the venue with specially guided tours each hour.
PRINTERS ROW - Each year The Lit Fest brings book worms from across the Midwest to the historic Printer's Row. Now with their own app, shop every book imaginable from rare and contemporary children's books in languages you've never heard of to philosophical texts by international pedagogues. The schedule is packed - even lectures, meet-ups and book signings by Rachel Ray and Dan Rather among other celeb status wordsmiths.
OLD TOWN - The Old Town Art Fair happens this weekend all up and down Wells Street and in the Old Town Triangle. This is your chance to drink and shop the entire street for delectable fashions from all our favorites. keep your eyes peeled for jewelry designer, jules. who will be on the street in a tent outside of Cityblue who offers 20% off all weekend long. Also on the promotions list is Village Cycle Center, Sara Jane and Handle With Care who are having sales. Plus, just down the street from Racked 38 Member, Greer is Adelaide who is lining the sidewalks with racks at up to 70% off.