Things to do around Chicago this weekend —  Ravenswood ArtWalk, Black Wall Street Chicago Festival and more

Looking for ways to fill your weekend in Chicago? From live concerts and sporting events to art walks, parades and family-friendly festivals, the city is packed with things to do Sept. 12-14.

Twilight musical parody returns to Chicago with Netflix star

A parody of the ‘Twilight’ saga is back on stage in Chicago – this time with its original cast and a bigger venue.

Chicago events to check out this Labor Day weekend
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From music and neighborhood festivals to Bike the Drive, baseball and fireworks, Choose Chicago shares the best ways to wrap up summer in the city.

Labor Day Weekend 2025: Festivals, concerts and events

Chicago is sending the summer off in style. Here is a guide to things to do Labor Day weekend 2025.

Pizza City Fest happening in River North this weekend
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We love pizza here on ChicagoNOW?. And so of course we had to preview the Pizza City Fest happening this weekend in River North! It?s a three day celebration of the Chicago area?s top pizza makers. And today, 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter and Pizza City Fest founder, Steve Dolinsky, joined the show!

Taste of Chicago Albany Park: Everything you need to know

Taste of Chicago is serving up global flavors and live entertainment in Albany Park this weekend. Here’s what to know before you go.

Restaurants and bars to try near Lollapalooza

If you’re looking to fuel up before or after the music starts at Lollapalooza 2025, here are some restaurant and bar ideas to check out near Grant Park.

The Sugar Hole: Chicago's viral puppet-run ice cream shop

The Sugar Hole, an ice cream shop in Chicago, has been all the buzz thanks to its unusual twist: your ice cream order is taken by puppets.

Things to do in Chicago this weekend – Bears training camp, Taste of Lincoln, Venetian Night, AEW and more

July is nearly coming to a close, but we still have a great weekend ahead of us Chicago! It's supposed to be a rainy weekend, but with AEW coming to town, the taste of Lincoln Avenue, and Bears training camp, this weekend is primed to be a fun time.

Joe Santagato talks 'Basement Yard' podcast, fans and Chicago tour stop | ChicagoNOW
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One of America?s most popular comedy podcasts is headed to Chicago this Saturday. The Basement Yard co-host Joe Santagato joins us to talk about the show?s rise from hobby to viral sensation. | ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.