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The warm summer nights, the sounds of music, the delicious food all around, that feeling like you’re on a Greek island. It can only mean one thing - the perfect start to summer at the Lincoln Square Greek Fest! Join us June 12th through June 14th at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago, located at 2727 W Winona in Lincoln Square.&nbsp; 
Come enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries like Greek style chicken, gyros, shish kebabs, baklava and more. There will also be market place vendors, great live music &amp; dancing, and a kid zone! Parking will be available next door at Swedish Hospital.&nbsp; Dine in or carry out all weekend long.
Live music on Friday night features Cretan Youth of Chicago, Girldad, and Northside. 
Saturday and Sunday, music from Whispers of the Mediterranean and the Panopoulos Orchestra. We will also have performances from the Thriamvos Dance Troupe and the St Demetrios Adult Dance Troupe. 
For more information, please visit www.stdemetrioschicago.org.&nbsp;
Friday June 12th: 4PM – 11PM
Saturday June 13th: 3PM – 11PM
Sunday June 14th: 12PM – 11PM

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