Chicago Air and Water Show August 16-17 North Avenue Beach | 1600 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago | cityofchicago.org It’s one of the city’s most popular—and coolest—events, so grab your sunglasses and look to the sky, where the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights, and other military and civilian teams will perform. Broadway in Chicago Summer Concert August 18 Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago broadwayinchicago.com This free concert featuring the best of Broadway in Chicago cannot be missed,
so head out to Jay Pritzker Pavilion for performances by the casts of “Annie,” “Million Dollar Quartet,” “Newsies,” “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” and more. Chicago Dancing Festival August 20-23 Various locations | Chicago chicagodancingfestival.com This is a different kind of festival, and it’s taking place at four venues across the city, including Millennium Park and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Wherever you see a show, it will be a breathtaking display of artistry and strength. t Chicago Comic Con August 21-24 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont | wizardworld. com/chicago Are you a fan of “Doctor Who,” “Bones” or “The Walking Dead”? Then don’t miss the chance to see actors from those shows and other favorites during Chicago Comic Con. Taste of Highland Park August 22-24 Port Clinton Square | 600 Central Ave., Highland Park | amdurproductions.com/tasteof-highland-park Downtown Highland Park is the place to be as this tasty fest occurs alongside another favorite event: the Port Clinton Art Festival, which kicks off August 23.
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but this band’s song “Cold Chicago” will get you moving—and make you thankful you don’t have to bundle up after the show.
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