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A melting pot of ethnic festivals is happening this weekend.
Photo by Henry Batdeleg 27-Aug-21 – Summer is not over yet. Grab your friends, head out, and say cheers! Race down the river Color and pageantry await you at the annual Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, sponsored by the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce. This annual event is a family-fun activity in which 30-plus teams of brightly decorated dragon boats paddle the Chicago River to raise funds for local schools and literacy organizations. Entertainment includes Sally Marvel (above), one of approximately 50 known female sword swallowers in the world. Activities for children, too.
Saturday, August 28 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ping Tom Memorial Park, 300 West 19th Street
Celebrate Hellenic pride with traditional music and entertainment, including Greek bands, as well as games for kids and families. Dine divine with delicious fare from Artopolis, Athena, Mr. Greek Gyros, and more. There’s even a Gyros Eating Contest. Free admission. Opa! August 27-29 Friday: 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: Noon to 10:00 p.m. 400 South Halsted Street, Van Buren Street north to Adams Street
There’s no better way to spend the day than lounging with friends and listening to music, all overlooking the lake. $20 general admission. Drink tickets sold separately. Saturday, August 28 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only a limited number of tickets will be sold. Sunday, August 29 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Island Party Hut, 355 Chicago Riverwalk, between Columbus Drive and Lake Shore Drive
Sponsored by RE/MAX Loyalty, this fifth annual music-to-the-max fest raises funds for local charities in the Pilsen neighborhood. Enjoy music, live art, food trucks, and local vendors. Saturday, August 28 – Sunday, August 29 Noon – 10:00 p.m. Harrison Park, 1824 South Wood Street
Photo provided by My House Music Festival
Sponsored by Edgewater Artists in Motion, the festival features an impressive multi-cultural and multi-generational lineup of artists. This year’s program includes juried artists, live music, craft beer, children’s activities, and more! Saturday, August 28 – Sunday, August 29 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 1140 West Granville Avenue
Chicago’s own Rico Hampton will honor Michael Jackson and perform some of his greatest hits from noon to 1:00 pm on Daley Plaza. August 27 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Daley Plaza, 50 West Washington Street
Rock it out of the park Adam Levine and Maroon 5 take the stage at Wrigley Field. Maroon 5 has sold more than 120 million records, making them one of the biggest musical artists on the planet. August 30 7:00 p.m. Wrigley Field, 1060 West Addison Street
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