This week's can't-miss pick
Chicago House Music Festival & Conference
A free celebration of the music genre born right here in Chicago — legendary DJs, live sets, and panel discussions on the genre's roots and future.
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Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
A full home weekend series at Wrigley to close out August.
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Bucktown Arts Fest
Bucktown, Chicago, IL
An art walk through one of Chicago's most dynamic neighborhoods, with live music and the area's signature food scene.
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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.