This week's can't-miss pick
Lakeview Taco Fest
Tacos, margaritas, and lucha libre along Southport — a lively end-of-summer neighborhood tradition.
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Millennium Park Summer Film Series — Season Finale
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
The final night of this free Tuesday film series (running since June 30) — bring a blanket.
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How we pick these
We look for events with real drawing power — major touring acts, marquee sports dates, and long-running Chicago traditions — and skip anything too thin to be worth a special trip. Suburb events (Highland Park, Evanston, Naperville, and beyond) are included alongside the city; Chicagoland is Chicagoland.