We may be rounding the final turn on seasons, but there's still lots of cool left in summer! Yup - still so many festivals, concerts, art shows, outdoor adventures, you name it! Here are some of our top picks . . . and if you have a thirst for more ideas, hit our website for a full list of, shall we say "actionable items" for fun in the 312. Do Your Thing!
WINDY CITY SMOKE-OUT
Nothing says excellent BBQ and tunes like this annual favorite! Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, The Turnpike Troubadours and more while you indulge in the best BBQ north of the Mason Dixon . . . Bring wet naps! Seriously. Aug 4 - Aug 7
C2E2
It's the only comic, cosplay and pop culture convention in the mid-west and it's right here, at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. Come as your favorite and meet your favorites! As their website says . . . "Get geeky with us"! August 5 - August 7
NORTHALSTED MARKET DAYS
There are few neighborhood festivals as highly anticipated as Northasted Market Days! Check out this neighborhood classic busting with live music, food, and drink. It's on Halsted - From Belmont to Addison! August 6 - August 7
LADY GAGA
One of today's biggest talents converges with one of Chicago's best outdoor venues . . . Check out Lady Gaga in her latest Chromatica Ball World Tour at Wrigley Field. It doesn't get much better than that. Seriously. It doesn't. One night only, August 22
CHICAGO AIR AND WATER SHOW
It's a fave every summer for a reason! Show up at North Avenue Beach to witness some of the most dare-devilish stunts in the air! You can see it from many vantage points along the lakefront as well as many tall buildings and rooftops! August 20 - August 21