WHAT: The 18th annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival celebrates creativity and community this year with 36 performances.
\nWHERE: Various venues in Hyde Park
\nWHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28 – Sunday, Sept. 29<\/p>\n
WHAT: “Fashion, Plated” is the theme of this year’s Chicago Gourmet, with a delicious culinary fashion show featuring several events throughout the weekend.
\nWHERE: Millennium Park and other locations
\nWHEN: Through Sunday, Sept. 29<\/p>\n
WHAT: The 22nd annual Oktoberfest Chicago, featuring traditional Bavarian cuisine, craft beer and live entertainment
\nWHERE: St. Alphonsus Church, 1429 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago
\nWHEN: Friday, Sept. 27 – Sunday, Sept. 20<\/p>\n
WHAT: Lyric Opera of Chicago opens its 2024\/2025 season with Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, based on a play by Victor Hugo.
\nWHERE: Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago
\nWHEN: On stage through Sunday, Oct. 6<\/p>\n
WHAT: The next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse Saga Concert Series, known for groundbreaking soundtracks, comes to Chicago for two shows.
\nWHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago
\nWHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28<\/p>\n
WHAT: \u00a0“Ain’t Too Proud” follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
\nWHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago
\nWHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 24 – Sunday, Sept. 29<\/p>\n
WHAT: As seen on America\u2019s Got Talent, Argentinian male dance group\u00a0MALEVO offers a\u00a0high energy, percussive performance based on the traditional Malambo folk dance associated with gauchos.
\nWHERE: The McAninch Arts Center (MAC), 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL
\nWHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28<\/p>\n
WHAT: The Chicago Salsa Festival features several big name performers, like Willie Colon, El Gran Combo and more.
\nWHERE: Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont
\nWHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28<\/p>\n
WHAT: The rock band Kings of Leon bring their “Can We Please Have Fun” Tour to Chicago.
\nWHERE: Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Dr., Chicago
\nWHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28<\/p>\n
WHAT: The iconic band, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, is currently on its final tour, dubbed “The Over & Out Tour.”
\nWHERE: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago
\nWHEN: Friday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 28<\/p>\n
WHAT: Athleta Presents Gold Over America Tour, starring Simone Biles and America’s best gymnasts, an event designed to inspire the next generation of champions.
\nWHERE: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago
\nWHEN: Sunday, Sept. 30<\/p>\n
WHAT: For six years, Tony Kishman starred in Beatlemania, and Beatlemaniacs rave about his visual and vocal resemblance to Paul McCartney.
\nWHERE: The Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St, Des Plaines
\nWHEN: Friday, Sept. 27<\/p>\n
WHAT: HOTT Productions, NFP (Helping Others Through Theatre), presents “Oliver.”
\nWHERE: Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg
\nWHEN: Friday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 28<\/p>\n
There’s no shortage of exciting things to do in Chicago this weekend! Whether you’re a music lover, foodie, or thrill-seeker, there’s something for everyone on this list. Make sure to plan ahead and secure your tickets to avoid sold-out crowds.<\/p>\n
Q: Are tickets required for all events?
\nA: Yes, tickets are required for all events and can be purchased online or at the door.<\/p>\n
Q: Is the Hyde Park Jazz Festival free?
\nA: Yes, the festival is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n
Q: Can I bring my kids to the Gold Over America tour?
\nA: Yes, the event is family-friendly and designed for all ages.<\/p>\n
Q: Are wheelchair accessible options available for some events?
\nA: Yes, wheelchair accessible options are available for select events, please contact the venue or event organizers for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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