{"id":215502,"date":"2025-09-10T12:43:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T12:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/215502\/"},"modified":"2025-09-10T12:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T12:43:21","slug":"things-to-do-around-chicago-this-weekend-ravenswood-artwalk-black-wall-street-chicago-festival-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/215502\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do around Chicago this weekend \u2014 Ravenswood ArtWalk, Black Wall Street Chicago Festival and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><strong>CHICAGO<\/strong> &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/sept-12-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-v-0dea8073=\"\"\/>    <strong>What concerts are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 12:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/bob-adventures-of-bobby-ray-15th-chicago-illinois-09-12-2025\/event\/040062BB20213815\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">B.o.B at House of Blues Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 12:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7pb_I\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mariachi Vargas at Auditorium Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 12:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/haim-i-quit-tour-2025-chicago-illinois-09-12-2025\/event\/0400629709AC3DA1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HAIM at United Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 12:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/god-street-wine-chicago-illinois-09-12-2025\/event\/0400626990F90A3F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">God Street Wine at Garcia\u2019s Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 12:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketweb.com\/event\/the-budos-band-with-daniel-thalia-hall-tickets\/14351553\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Budos Band at Thalia Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 12:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7p9Gw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yungblud with Sawyer Hill at Riviera Theatre<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 13:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/mt-joy-chicago-illinois-09-13-2025\/event\/04006174EA83294E\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mt. Joy at United Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 13:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/jason-aldean-full-throttle-tour-2025-tinley-park-illinois-09-13-2025\/event\/040062302F3F34A6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jason Aldean at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 13:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7bPo0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Little Brother at Metro<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 13:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/whiplash-in-concert-with-chicago-philharmonic-chicago-illinois-09-13-2025\/event\/070062AF9D831EB2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Whiplash with Chicago Philharmonic at The Auditorium<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 14:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/louie-thesinger-one-for-the-hometown-chicago-illinois-09-14-2025\/event\/040062C417FD33BA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Louie TheSinger at House of Blues Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 14:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/mudvayne-ld-50-25th-anniversary-tour-chicago-illinois-09-14-2025\/event\/04006296DDE42253\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mudvayne at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 14:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/conan-gray-the-wishbone-pajama-show-tinley-park-illinois-09-14-2025\/event\/040062BCC90A2BF7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conan Gray at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Multiple dates:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketweb.com\/event\/shawn-holt-the-teardropsnicholas-kingston-mines-chicago-tickets\/13403513\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shawn Holt &amp; the Teardrops at Chicago Blues Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <strong>What sporting events are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 12- 14:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/monster-jam-rosemont-illinois-09-12-2025\/event\/04006289D7411C91\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Monster Jam at Allstate Arena<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 12-14: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7uObF\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Cubs versus Tampa Bay Rays<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 13:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7oy80\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Northwestern Wildcats Football versus Oregon Ducks Football<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 13: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/chicago-fire-fc-v-new-york-chicago-illinois-09-13-2025\/event\/040061839C1D0C4F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Fire FC versus New York City FC<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Sept. 14:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A73bqV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Stars FC versus Portland Thorns FC<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <strong>What theatre and comedy shows are in Chicago this weekend?\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7bPPt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Love, Chaos and Dinner<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7_K8I\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Constellations<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/drurylane\/buy?id=MTk5&amp;_gl=1*f9xja6*_ga*Njk4ODQwNzQwLjE3NTQzMjM5ODY.*_ga_C1T806G4DF*czE3NTczMzg4OTckbzE4JGcxJHQxNzU3MzQwOTkxJGo1NCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_H1KKSGW33X*czE3NTczMzg4OTckbzE4JGcxJHQxNzU3MzQwOTkxJGo1NCRsMCRoMA..&amp;_ga=2.171182885.428970519.1757338898-698840740.1754323986&amp;_gac=1.250008948.1754578053.Cj0KCQjwndHEBhDVARIsAGh0g3C3DKEzFFfmeID6LQjYFIW-IhC5_r0fAruSv0UpHB9TR0eQWA_KAG8aAnhPEALw_wcB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dial M for Murder<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketweb.com\/event\/affion-crockett-chicago-improv-tickets\/13953394\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Affion Crockett at Chicago Improv<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/house-of-burlesque-chicago-illinois-09-12-2025\/event\/0400631AC1FD2A87\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House of Burlesque<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/the-twentysided-tavern-chicago-chicago-illinois-09-12-2025\/event\/070062CDC112335B\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Twenty-Sided Tavern<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/twihard-a-twilight-musical-parody-chicago-illinois-09-12-2025\/event\/07006308F53B4179\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TWIHARD! A Twilight Musical Parody<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/mojo-brookzz-i-know-you-lying-chicago-illinois-09-13-2025\/event\/070062ACA6E6148A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mojo Brookzz at The Chicago Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <strong>What events are in the Chicago area this weekend?<\/strong> <strong>Plantasia at Garfield Park Conservatory\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">The Garfield Park Conservatory will host Plantasia, a two-day festival blending experimental music with nature. More details can be found online.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Ravenswood ArtWalk\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Join the community of Ravenswood at Ravenswood ArtWalk Sep. 13-14. The event features open studios, live music, a beer garden, food trucks and an outdoor market with over 80 local creatives. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/ravenswoodchicago.org\/signature-events\/ravenswood-artwalk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ravenswoodchicago.org<\/a> for more information.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <strong>26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">The 54th Annual 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade kicks off at noon Sept. 14 at the Little Village Arch, running along 26th Street to Kostner Avenue. Attendees can expect floats, mariachi, folkloric dance and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/99F5D49838BC6D40B88CD803189B7BF3.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Mexican Independence Day Parade organizers want to celebrate with 'passion'\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-fa1f2118=\"\"\/>   <strong>What festivals are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0<\/strong> <strong>Sound &amp; Gravity<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Constellation will debut <a href=\"https:\/\/soundandgravity.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sound &amp; Gravity<\/a>, a week long festival Sept. 10-14 across venues in Chicago\u2019s Bricktown neighborhood. The event offers single-day and festival passes starting at $45.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <strong>Chicago Flower Festival<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Showcasing more than 25 regional farms with free entry for attendees. The family-friendly event will hold bouquet building and a ticketed class class at 1pm on Sept. 13. Time and location details can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiflowermarket.com\/festival\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">online<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <strong>Ghan-Again Music Festival\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">The free family festival on Chicago\u2019s West Side will highlight local musicians, dancers and artists while featuring authentic Ghanian and West African food. The event will also offer crafts, kids\u2019 activities and the chance to meet African chiefs. Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/givebutter.com\/cayta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Black Wall Street Chicago Festival<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">The Black Wall Street Chicago Festival runs 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 63rd Street and Cottage Grove, celebrating Black entrepreneurship and culture in Woodlawn. Attendees can expect live performances, youth showcases, art and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/black-wall-street-chicago-festival-2025-a-tribute-to-our-youth-tickets-1261806229399?aff=oddtdtcreator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Register online<\/a> for admission.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <strong>Lakeview East Festival of the Arts<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakevieweastfestivalofthearts.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts<\/a> returns Sept. 13-14, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., along Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne, featuring more than 150 artists with paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <strong>Englewood Music Fest\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-v-7f0a623e=\"\">Celebrating community, culture and live music, the 5th annual Englewood Music Fest is back. Early bird <a href=\"https:\/\/englewoodmusicfest.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tickets are available<\/a> at Ike\u2019s Liquors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> The information in this article was gathered by FOX 32&#8217;s Justine Baker.<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/lifestyle\/things-to-do\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-7f0a623e=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Things to do<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/lifestyle\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-7f0a623e=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lifestyle<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/entertainment\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-7f0a623e=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Entertainment<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CHICAGO &#8211; Looking for ways to fill your weekend in Chicago? 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