Art on Harrison Under Way

Correction: An original version of this story misidentified the theme of the 2010 Art on Harrison festival.

Harrison Street will be bustling this weekend as the Art on Harrison festival gets under way.

"It's nine blocks of all types of stuff to do," said Colleen Shannon, marketing coordinator for the Oak Park Arts District.

And how.

"We have face painting, a caricature artist, events going on in all of the galleries. There's food vendors, two outdoor stages at various ends of the district," she said.  "So when you come, there's a little bit of everything."

Dozens of artists will line the streets and display their work. Virtually all of the district's funky local shops and restaurants will stay open and offer special deals, promotions and hands-on workshops. 

A diverse lineup of live music and dance performances are scheduled on four different stages on Saturday. (Full lineup and schedule here)

Also planned are a family scavenger hunt and facepainting booths.

Art on Harrison takes place Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 12 to 8 p.m. The festival is located on Harrison Street, along the nine blocks west of Austin Boulevard.