Make the most of your weekend with fests ranging from the extravagant with a four-day Lollapalooza to the niche with a festival celebrating the community of Midwest lowrider owners.
When: Aug. 3-6
Where: Grant Park
How much: $650+
The skinny: The four-day Lollapalooza extravaganza is back. General admission tickets are now sold out, but VIP and Platinum options are still available if you’re ready to splurge. Buy a weekend-long pass if you dare, or choose your favorite day. We recommend Saturday, when Chicago favorite Chance the Rapper headlines. Follow all of RedEye’s coverage here.
When: Aug. 5-31
Where: The Loop
How much: $30-$55
The skinny: Spend the entire month of August admiring work that captures the African-American, Black African and African diasporic experience, hosted by the Siskel Film Center.
When: Aug. 4-6
Where: Jefferson Park
How much: $5 per person
The skinny: Hop on the Blue Line to celebrate all Jefferson Park has to offer. Enjoy wine tasting, grub and performances from Chicago’s School of Rock and Sixteen Candles.
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When: Aug. 5-6
Where: Edgewater
How much: $5
The skinny: Head to the top of the Red Line for Edge Fest, a celebration of the Edgewater neighborhood just off of the Thorndale CTA stop. The highlight of the weekend will be the pet parade on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 5, starting at 11 a.m.
Slow & Low Community Lowrider Festival
When: Aug. 6
Where: Pilsen
How much: $5
The skinny: Part of the Chicago Lowrider Preservation Project, the Slow & Low Community Lowrider Festival goes beyond just an “auto show” and seeks to celebrate the culture of lowrider classic cars and the custom work and craftsmanship that goes into each ride.
Rogers Pork Barbecue, Arts and Music Festival
When: Aug. 5
Where: Rogers Park
How much: Free
The skinny: If you missed Chicago’s other barbecue fests so far this summer, take a trip to Rogers Park for the Rogers Pork Barbecue, Arts and Music Festival on Saturday, hosted by R Public House. More than 40 artists, shops and food vendors will be on hand for your perusal.
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