Things to do in Chicago this weekend

Day game at the Friendly Confines.

1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL

Ends Sat, Aug 22, 3:28 PM

Major League Baseball game between the White Sox and the New York Mets at Rate Field.

333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox host the New York Mets for a Saturday evening matchup at Rate Field. This is a primary MLB regular season home game for Chicago baseball fans.

333 W 35th St

Chicago White Sox

Electronic music performance by Galantis and TELYKAST at the outdoor Salt Shed stage.

1357 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

A vibrant two-day celebration of art, creativity, culture, and community in the heart of Fulton Market.

932 W Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Ends Sun, Aug 23, 2:00 PM

Chicago's only classical music street festival featuring stellar ensembles and soloists, craft beer, and food trucks.

1758 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL

Ends Sun, Aug 23, 2:00 PM

An unforgettable adults-only evening at Brookfield Zoo Chicago featuring cocktails, live music, and after-dark animal viewings.

3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL

Brookfield Zoo

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A top-rated food and culture tour featuring seated dining at five local restaurants in Chicago’s Chinatown.

2217 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL

R&B superstars Usher and Chris Brown co-headline a major stadium concert at Soldier Field.

1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

Classic four-day carnival in downtown Glen Ellyn with rides, a Fun House, games, and concessions.

Glen Ellyn, IL

Ends Sun, Aug 23, 5:00 PM

A unique opportunity for families to camp overnight in Garfield Park with organized activities.

100 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624

Ends Sun, Aug 23, 5:00 AM

Chicago Park District

Grammy-winning R&B powerhouse Jill Scott performs live at the historic Chicago Theatre.

175 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601

Grammy-winning jazz bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding performs in an intimate setting.

1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607

French electronic music duo Polo & Pan bring their vibrant, cinematic sound to the Aragon Ballroom.

1106 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640

An evening of classic burlesque entertainment in the intimate Foundation Room.

329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

House of Blues

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Fusion jam band Garaj Mahal performs a live concert at Garcia's.

1001 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607

EBM pioneers Nitzer Ebb perform live at the Metro Chicago.

3730 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60613

The 26th outdoor season of the Wicker Park Farmers Market, offering fresh local produce and goods.

1425 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL

Ends Sun, Aug 23, 9:00 AM

Morning Tai Chi session open to all ages at Park No. 538.

6426 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60645

Chicago Park District

The Chicago White Sox conclude their series against the New York Mets with an afternoon home game at Rate Field.

333 W 35th St

Chicago White Sox

Professional wrestling event featuring TNA superstars in high-stakes cage matches.

525 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

TNA Wrestling

Local restaurants take over the grill on the patio at Sportsman's Club. The series features different guest chefs each week, such as Bar Bambi and Kimski, serving meals paired with drinks.

948 N Western Ave

Ends Sun, Aug 23, 4:00 PM

Sportsman’s Club

21+

WNBA basketball match featuring the Chicago Sky taking on the Indiana Fever.

200 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616

WNBA

A vibrant community celebration on historic Ogden Avenue featuring classic cars, music, and local food to celebrate the route's centennial.

3600 - 3940 West Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

Sketch and improv from the resident company.

1616 N Wells St, Chicago, IL

Ends Sun, Aug 23, 9:28 PM

Over 100 artists gather in Bucktown to showcase work across various media including painting, sculpture, and photography. This long-running neighborhood festival is a staple of Chicago's summer arts scene.

2200 N Oakley Ave

Ends Sun, Aug 30, 2:00 PM

Bucktown Arts Festival