Pilsen 18th Street Open Studios usually takes place in October, when artists open their studios and homes to art fans. There is also a tour van that follows a predetermined route that wisks visitors from one cluster of art spaces to another. They can also take a free, guided walking mural tour through Pilsen, usually hosted by the National Museum of Mexican Art.
There are also plenty of additional outdoor festivals and events taking place during 2016, including the following:
Mole de Mayo May 27-29
Pilsen Food Truck Social June 11-12
Ruido Fest July 8-10
Fiesta del Sol, billed as the largest Latino festival in the Midwest, July 28-31
Reggae Fest Chicago, Aug. 13
Slow & Low Community Lowrider Festival Aug. 21