THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Welcoming Meteorological Fall with sunny events!
It may be after Labor Day, but Chicago’s Meteorological Fall is still full of great events. Life in Chicago is really just an “endless summer!”
Subbing this week for the great Sue Moss, it’s my pleasure to present the following weekend events:
The original foodie festival, going on 44 years now: Taste of Chicagotakes over Grant Park on Friday, September 6th – Sunday, September 8th. (11 a.m.– 9 p.m.) with more than 40 of Chicago’s favorite food vendors, live music performances, community dance lessons, a karaoke competition, and so much more! Rapper, record producer and actor CeeLo Green kicks off the music headliners on Friday night.
(PS: Bring your credit or debit card! Most vendors are card-only this year.)
Calling all book lovers! The 2024 Printers Row Lit Fest is set for Saturday, September 7th – Sunday, September 8th, (10 a.m.– 6 p.m.) on South Dearborn, from Ida B. Wells (formerly Congress) Drive to Polk. Come rain or shine! The Printers Row Lit Fest is the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest, featuring carefully selected offerings from over 100 booksellers; everything from the tattered to the rare to ‘hot off the press,’ newly published works!
Chicago’s historic Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, lights up with two signature events this weekend:
Enjoy the fast-paced action of men’s professional soccer as the Chicago Fire FC vs. D.C. United kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7th.
At noon on Sunday, September 8th, football is back in action as the Chicago Bears host their home opener vs. the Tennessee Titans. This 124th home opener features the Bears’ #1 draft pick, quarterback Caleb Williams. George ‘Papa Bear’ Halasfounded the franchise in 1920.
In Washington Park, 5531 S. King Drive: the UniverSoul Circus 30th Anniversary Extravaganzastarts Friday September 6th, and runs weekends through September 22nd, (starting 6:00 p.m. Friday and noon on weekends) featuring superstars from five continents, and electrifying audiences. The circus features new fusions of infectious World Music, popular Afro Beats and hot new African Motherland dance styles! New features include a never-before-seen 18 people flying on three trapezes high above the ring, motorcycles whipping & flipping through mid-air and much, much more!
Ompah-pah! Celebrate the arrival of fall in Lincoln Square at the Chicago German-American Oktoberfest, 4731 N. Western Avenue, September 6th – 8th (5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Friday, noon- 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.) Try authentic German food and traditional drinks. Dance to the music of German bands and spend the evening with friends and enjoy a fabulous festival. The weekend also features a parade up Lincoln Avenue, live performances from four German bands and carnival games for the kids!
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
Alison Moran-Powers and Dean’s Team Chicago
