Music is in the air this Labor Day weekend with Chicago Jazz Festival and North Coast Music Festival. Also celebrate a diversity of cultures with African Festival of the Arts and Taste of Polonia Festival.
When:
Through Aug. 30
Where: Loop
How much: $11 per showing
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The skinny:
Check out Chicago’s annual showcase of films that relate to the African-American, black African and African diaspora experience.
When:
Aug. 30-Sept. 3
Where:
Jefferson Park
How much: $5+
The skinny:
A lottery-determined lineup of performances focusing on the weird and uncensored.
When:
Through Sept. 2
Where:
Loop
How much: Free
The skinny:
This Labor Day weekend favorite returns for its 40th year with free, quality live performances.
When:
Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Where:
Washington Park
How much:
$10-$40
The skinny:
Spend your weekend in a simulated African village and appreciate African art and culture.
The Great American Lobster Fest
When:
Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Where:
Near North Side
How much:
Free to attend, seafood meal packages available, $44+
The skinny:
Eat all the lobster you can handle at this three-day festival at Navy Pier.
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When:
Aug. 31-Sept. 2
Where: Near West Side
How much:
$60+
The skinny:
Enjoy folk, rock, hip-hop and electronic music all in one place.
When:
Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Where:
Jefferson Park
How much:
$5-$10
The skinny:
Celebrate all things Polish at this food, drink and music festival.
When:
Sept. 1-2
Where:
Lakeview
How much:
$5 suggested donation
The skinny:
This event celebrates the end of summer, booze and tasty eats. Munch on sliders from a variety of local eateries and 50+ ciders. There will also be two music stages, arts and crafts and a kid’s activity area.
Slow & Low Community Lowrider Festival
When:
Sept. 2
Where: Pilsen
How much: $5
The skinny: Do you like cars? Then check out this fest that celebrates the art and culture of lowriders in the Midwest.