Sunshine Predicted for Shakespeare's Return to Lincoln Square

Curious about the talk of the town? We'll tell you with our new feature, "Week Ahead in Lincoln Square." Here’s what’s happening the week of Monday, Aug. 11.

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Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare at Welles Park returns for another year. "The Comedy of Errors" premieres Friday at 6:30 and has a repeat performance Saturday. 

Metra Construction Closure

Avoid Irving Park at Ravenswood Thursday, Alderman Ameya Pawar's Office said in a notice to residents. Metra construction workers will close that section of the street for the day. 

Concert in Gidding Plaza

Pop-country artist Melanie Budd will be performing in Giddings Plaza Thursday as part of the Lincoln Square-Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce summer concert series. The free event starts at 6:30 p.m.

Dancing in the Square

In nearby Northcenter, get your groove on with Dancing in the Square. The free performances and dance lessons are brought to residents by Perceptual Motion, Inc and the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce.  Fun begins at 7 p.m. at the town square, 4100 N. Damen Ave. 

Week in Weather

• Monday: Thunderstorms are likely before 2 p.m. and temperatures could hit 81 degrees. 
• Tuesday: Sunshine returns Tuesday with a high near 73 degrees and a low of 61 at night. 
• Sunny skies with 75-degree temperatures remain for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.