Another long summer weekend means another opportunity to make the most of the warm weather before it bids us adieu in a few short months. Check out the art, food and culture that our city has to offer before our annual hibernation begins.
When: Aug. 30-Sept. 10
Where: Jefferson Park, multiple locations
How much: $10
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The skinny: Head to Jefferson Park for a lottery-determined lineup of performances focusing on the weird and uncensored.
When: Sept. 1-3
Where: Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave.)
How much: $44-$139
The skinny: Eat all the lobster you can handle at this three-day festival at Navy Pier.
When: Sept. 1-4
Where: Washington Park (5100 S. Cottage Grove Ave.)
How much: $15-$250
The skinny: Spend your Labor Day in a simulated African village and appreciate art and culture from the continent all weekend long.
When: Sept. 1-4
Where: Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave.
How much: $5-$10
The skinny: Chicago’s thriving Polish community comes together for this weekend-long festival celebrating cuisine, music and drinks.
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