{"id":199590,"date":"2025-09-04T13:03:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/199590\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T13:03:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:03:15","slug":"things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-taste-of-chicago-printers-row-lit-fest-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/199590\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Chicago this weekend \u2014 Taste of Chicago, Printers Row Lit Fest and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CHICAGO<\/strong> – Kicking off the first weekend of September, Chicago will come alive with a mix of music, food, sports and family-friendly events.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at things to do this weekend Sept. 5-7. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" What concerts are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Sept. 5:\u00a0PUP & Jeff Rosenstock<\/a> at The Salt Shed Outdoors\u00a0<\/p>\n

Multiple date:\u00a0Dua Lipa<\/a> at United Center\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 5:\u00a0TWRP<\/a> at Thalia Hall<\/p>\n

Sept. 5:\u00a0LE SSERAFIM<\/a> at Wintrust Arena<\/p>\n

Sept. 5:\u00a010cc<\/a> at Park West\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 6:\u00a0d4vd<\/a> at The Salt Shed Outdoor\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 6:\u00a0SWV<\/a> at Country Club Hills Amphitheater<\/p>\n

Sept. 6:\u00a0Charlie Wilson<\/a> at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island<\/p>\n

Sept. 6:\u00a0Kruder & Dorfmeister<\/a> at Auditorium Theatre\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sept. 6:\u00a0Madison Ryann Ward<\/a> at Vic Theater<\/p>\n

Sept. 7:\u00a0The Who<\/a> at United Center<\/p>\n

Sept. 7:\u00a0BNXN<\/a> at Thalia Hall<\/p>\n

Sept. 7:\u00a0Damian & Stephen Marley<\/a> at Garcia\u2019s Chicago<\/p>\n

What sporting events are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Chicago Cubs versus Washington Nationals\u00a0<\/p>\n

Northwestern Football versus Western Illinois Football<\/p>\n

WWE Friday Night Smackdown\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chicago Fire FC versus New England Revolution\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chicago Stars FC versus Orlando Pride\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chivas Guadalajara versus Club Leon\u00a0<\/p>\n

What comedy and theatre shows are in the Chicago area this weekend?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Chris Distefano at The Chicago Theatre<\/p>\n

Love, Chaos and Dinner\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ryan Hamilton at Chicago Improv\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Twenty-Sided Taven\u00a0<\/p>\n

TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bryan Bixby at CG\u2019s Comedy Club\u00a0<\/p>\n

I Killed Andy Breitbart\u00a0<\/p>\n

Talking Sopranos with Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa\u00a0<\/p>\n

What festivals are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0<\/strong> Taste of Chicago Grant Park\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park Sept. 5-7, offering a three-day celebration of the city\u2019s food, music and culture. The free festival will feature more than 45 local restaurants, nightly concerts with headliners like Lupe Fiasco, JoJo and Elvis Crespo, and family-friendly activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A woman eats cheesecake during the Taste of Chicago in downtown Chicago, the United States, on Sept. 9, 2023. Some 35 restaurants and 15 food trucks participated in the 2023 event. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson\/Xinhua via Getty Images) <\/p>\n

Edgewater Music Fest\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The Edgewater Music Fest<\/a> will run Sept. 5-7. The festival features more than 35 acts across two stages, including headliners Laura Jane Grace, Rick Wilson and Foxy Shazam.<\/p>\n

\"\" Throwback Music Fest<\/strong> <\/p>\n

This end-of-the-summer festival spans nearly two blocks in the Gladstone Park Neighborhood<\/a>. The fest will showcase a pet costume parade, classic car show and live music across two stages.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mandala Makers Festival<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The Mandala Makers Festival is back, turning Devon Avenue\u2019s “Little South Asia” into a vibrant hub of art, music and performance. More details can be found online<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Printers Row Lit Fest<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Marking its 40th year, the free two-day festival will host more than 100 booksellers, children\u2019s storytelling, keynote speakers and more. The event will run Aug. 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Madison Row Fest<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Madison Row Fest brings a one-day block party to the West Loop, taking over Madison Street from Carpenter to Racine. The family-friendly festival features live music, dance, food, kids\u2019 activities and neighborhood programming, with a $5 suggested donation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Black and Bronze Music Fest\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Celebrate Black artistry and community on Sept. 6 at the Black and Bronze Fest in Armstrong Park. The free event highlights the neighborhood\u2019s historic legacy through performances, vendors, dance battles and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What other events are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0<\/strong> Little Lawndale in the Park\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Little Lawndale in the Park debuts Sept. 6 at Douglass Park for a free day of music, art and community connection.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Run Mag Mile 5K and 10K\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Thousands of runners are scheduled to race down Michigan Avenue Sept. 6 for the 5K and 10K Run Mag Mile races. Lean more at runmagmile.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

First Responders Day<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Brookfield Zoo will honor first responders on Sept. 7 with a special day of appreciation from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can meet firefighters, EMS workers, police and more.<\/p>\n

The Source:<\/b> The information in this article was gathered by FOX 32’s Justine Baker.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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