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Wednesday 2022.08.10

Farmers Markets (since 1980). Fresh and charming. -2022.10.31 Yearly. All ages. Free. UNCONFIRMED

Mo: Loyola; Tu: ColumbusPark, FederalPlaza, LincolnSquare; We: Andersonville, GreenCity, Lawndale, Pullman, Ravenswood; Th: Daley Plaza, Argyle, Austin, GarfieldPark, HydePark; Sa: Division&Dearborn, Edgewater, GarfieldPark, HornerPark, more; Su: Glenwood&Morse, IndependencePark, LoganSquare, WickerPark, Pilsen, PortagePark;
chicagofarmersmarkets.usVarious city locations.
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Fun Bands at the Beer Garden nightly. All ages. Free UNCONFIRMED

navypier.org/explore/live-entertainment/live-musicNavy Pier, 312/595-7437 (PIER), 600 E Grand. Miller Beer Garden at the Tip.
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Movies in the Parks (since 2001). -2022.09.12 Yearly. All ages. Free At Dusk. UNCONFIRMED

bedno.com/movies/parksVarious Chicago parks.
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Pleasant Outdoor Concerts almost daily. -2022.09.17 Yearly. UNCONFIRMED

Ravinia, 847/266-5100, 400 Iris Lane, Highland Pk. Served by Metra.
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Shakespeare's Best (since 2012). -2022.08.26 Yearly. All ages. Free UNCONFIRMED

chicagoshakes.comVarious City Parks.
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Summer Vacation. -2022.09.04 Yearly. UNCONFIRMED

cps.eduChicago Public Schools.
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Illinois State Fair. -2022.08.19 Yearly. 7a-12a UNCONFIRMED

Deep fried fun, animals on parade, sights and sounds, contests, performers, honest mid-western fun.
Illinois State Fairgrounds, 801 Sagamon, Springfield.
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Ginza Holiday Japanese Cultural Festival (since 1955). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $0-5 Fr 5:30-9p, Sa 11:30a-9:30p, Su 11:30a-6p UNCONFIRMED

Small, arts, crafts, foods, demos.
ginzachicago.comMidwest Buddhist Temple, 312/943-7801, 435 W Menomonee.
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Retro on Roscoe (since 1995). -Sunday Yearly. All ages. $5 (donation) 12-10p UNCONFIRMED

Antique cars, handmade crafts, retro music, kids activities, plenty of food, chilli cookoff, dozens of bands at three stages.
773/665-4682 starevents.comRoscoe from Damen to Hamilton
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Chicago Summerdance (since 1997). Lessons, dancing, big bands, different style everyday. -2022.08.25 Yearly. All ages. Free Su 4-7p, Th-Sa 6-9:30p UNCONFIRMED

Salsa, Swing, Waltz, Bamboleo, Cha Cha, Polka, Tango, Mambo, Fox Trot, etc. Lessons first hour.
chicagosummerdance.orgGrant Park, 312/742-4007, 601 S Michigan. Between Harrison and Balbo, easy by train, bus, trolley, bike or blade.
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Grant Park Music Festival (since 1935). -2022.08.17 Yearly. All ages. Free Various We/Fr/Sa 6:30p UNCONFIRMED

World-class orchestra, chorus and conductors, and an outstanding roster of local and international guest artists perform classical several days a week.
312/742-7638 grantparkmusicfestival.comGrant Park, Columbus Drive and Jackson Boulevard. Train, bus or cab.
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Bands at Montrose Beach. Daily. -2022.09.01 Yearly. All ages. Free 7p UNCONFIRMED

Plus beers, cocktails, dining.
facebook.com/TheDockatMontroseBeachMontrose Beach, 200 W Montrose Harbor Dr.
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South Park NEW EPISODE. Wednesdays All ages. Free 9p UNCONFIRMED

22nd season.
southparkstudios.comCOM. On cable.
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FIREWORKS!!! Sa/We -2022.08.31 Yearly. All ages. Free We 9:30p, Sa 10:15p UNCONFIRMED

Visible anywhere near the lake.
navypier.org/explore/fireworksNavy Pier, 312/222-9328, 600 E Grand. Take the free trolley.
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Thursday 2022.08.11

Millennium Park Concerts. Mo/Th -2022.08.18 Yearly. All ages. Free 6:30p UNCONFIRMED

Several extraordinary bands nightly, twice a week.
tinyurl.com/chidts2016Jay Pritzker Pavilion, 312/742-1168, 55 N Michigan. Millennium Park, Downtown.
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Friday 2022.08.12

Pakistan Independence Day Parade. Yearly. 12:30p UNCONFIRMED

tinyurl.com/chiparadesDevon and Damen to Western.
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Group Skate. Fridays 21+ Free 7:30p UNCONFIRMED

Intermediate through advanced bladers come join the monthly group skate. Be able to skate some near traffic and do a distance of 10-12 miles. Helmet required, other protective gear and water recommended. Weather permitting.
Bedno.com/skateDaley Plaza, 50 W Washington. At Dearborn.
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Perseid meteorite shower peak day. -Thursday Yearly. 12a.

Look south and up somewhere dark after midnight. Hard to see in the city. Go camping.
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Saturday 2022.08.13

Bristol Renaissance Faire (since 1988). Party like it's 1599!!! Sa/Su -2022.09.03 Yearly. All ages. $8-16+ Coupons online. 10a-7p UNCONFIRMED

Open just nine enchanted weekends, rain or shine. Spend all day. Hundreds of costumed performers (about a dozen stages) including Queen Elizabeth & Court, over 160 unique artisans all within a recreated 16th Century village. Mouth watering foods of all description (several dozen booths) and aroma & fine imported ales. Big, fun, joyful, semi-realistic, classic goth outing, costumes encouraged, sometimes hot.
Renaissance Village, 847/395-7773, 12550 120th, Kenosha WI. 94 North to Russell Rd (Exit 1), left (W) to Frontage Rd, right to 128 then follow signs.
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Bud Billiken Day Parade (since 1929). On ABC&WGN, w/ mayor. 2nd Saturday in August Yearly. All ages. Free 2.5hr 10a UNCONFIRMED

Dozens of floats, marching bands and drill teams. One of the city's largest parades.
budbillikenparade.orgWashington Park, King Drive from 39th to 55th.
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"Twisted" Saturdays 21+ $0 -11p, $5 -1a, $7+ 9:30p-5a.

"Meet and mingle with a truly diverse crowd. Dress up or dress down... this is the place to be what you want to be!"
Berlin, 773/348-4975, 954 W Belmont. Near Red line Belmont stop.
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Vaudezilla! Saturdays 18+ $20 10:30p UNCONFIRMED

One-of-a-kind burlesque, drag, and aerial acts ranging from classic Vegas-style showgirls to cutting-edge gender-non-conforming performance artists.
Vaudezilla.comStage 773, 773/327-5252, 1225 W. Belmont. Near Racine.
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Sunday 2022.08.14

V.J. Day (since 1945). Yearly.

Victory over Japan day. Commemorates the surrender of Japan, ending World War II in 1945.
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Wolff's Flea Market (since 1991). Sundays All ages. $1 Most weeks. 6a-3p UNCONFIRMED

500 market spaces. Clean, comprehensive, entertaining, with free parking, food and restrooms.
847/524-9590 wolffs.comAllstate Arena, 847/635-6601, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont.
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Chicago Bike Polo. Sundays All ages. Free 3-?p UNCONFIRMED

Pickup games in decommissioned tennis courts.
facebook.com/groups/311538882232633Garfield Park, S Central Park Blvd at W Monroe St.
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New Fox cartoons. Sundays All ages. Free 6p UNCONFIRMED

May include Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Last Man on Earth, more.
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Monday 2022.08.15

Assumption day. Yearly.

Christian holiday commemorating the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
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Monday Night Ride. Mondays All ages. Free 10p UNCONFIRMED

Extraordinary long and late ride for the young and/or hearty. Leaves about 11pm, unplanned route may exceed 30miles from start point, dissipating near dawn.
facebook.com/MondayNightRideChicagoLincoln Monument, 1601 N Clark. Behind Chicago Historical Museum.
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Tuesday 2022.08.16

Chi Hack Night. Tuesdays All ages. Free 6-10p UNCONFIRMED

"Volunteers create web apps with open data to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making for governments and our democracy."
chihacknight.org1871, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. 12th Floor.
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