Cost: $5 donation

Organizer: West Town Chamber of Commerce

What to expect: Look for local bands, local food and a hip, artsy vibe.

Why to go: It's perfect for pet owners. In addition to the Pet Fest area with grooming stations and dog games, there's the "Westfester Mutt Show" for all aspiring canines and their owners.

The lineup:

Main Stage at Damen Avenue

Saturday, August 9
8:30 p.m.: The Redwalls
7 p.m.: Catfish Haven
5:45 p.m.: Sybris
4:30 p.m.: Mannequin Men
3:15 p.m.: Havana
2 p.m.: Dorian Taj
12:45 p.m.: For Pilots

Sunday, August 10
8:30 p.m.: Meat Puppets
7 p.m.: Office
5:45 p.m.: Bound Stems
4:30 p.m.: Brian O'Hern And The Model Citizens Big Band
3:15 p.m.: Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers
2 p.m.: M13
12:45 p.m.: Sergio Pires & ElectroSamba

Lava DJ Stage at Wood Street

Saturday, August 9
8:30 p.m.: Klever
7:30 p.m.: RocktaPussy
6:30 p.m.: Million $$ Mano
5:45 p.m.: Willy Joy
5 p.m.: DJ Zebo
4 p.m.: Justin Reed
hosted by Mic Terror
after party at Lava Lounge hosted by UR Chicago

Sunday, August 10
8:30 p.m.: Derrick Carter
7:30 p.m.: The Sound Republic
6:30 p.m.: The Beat Giants
5:45 p.m.: Diz
5 p.m.: John BID Simmons
4 p.m.: Striz
after party at Lava Lounge hosted by The Sound Republic

Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein