Things to do in and around Chicago this weekend
WHAT: The National Museum of Mexican Art presents it's annual Day of the Dead Exhibition , featuring commissioned installations and ofrendas.
WHERE:
WHEN: Opening Reception Friday, Sept. 20; exhibition runs through Sunday, Dec. 8
MONSTER JAM
WHAT: An adrenaline charged weekend at Allstate Arena with Monster Jam's 12,000 pound trucks competing for the event championship.
WHERE:
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 20 – Sunday, Sept. 22
WHAT: The exhilarating ride called Flyover adds a new immersive journey, "Legendary Iceland," where guests hang suspended above Iceland's legendary landscapes. The attraction uses a 65-foot spherical screen and flight motion seats. Sensory immersion, including wind, mist, and scents, heightens the immersive flight ride as guests hang suspended with their feet dangling above Iceland's legendary landscapes.
WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL
WHEN: Now Open!
CHICAGO LIVE!
WHAT: Exclusively showcasing Chicago-based artists, Chicago Live! has grown from 43 performing companies in its inaugural year to 111 groups and individual artists on-deck.
WHERE: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 21 - Sunday, Sept.22
WHAT: Witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and the lights reflecting upon the water, and create a memorable experience at The Water Lantern Festival .
WHERE: RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway, Aurora, IL
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 21, 4pm
WHAT: Watch Kentucky State University face off with Morehouse College at the annual Chicago Football Classic , to raise money for historically black colleges. There is also a CFC College & Career Fair, happening beforehand.
WHERE: Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 21
RIOT FEST
WHAT: Riot Fest features 90+ bands over three days, including headline sets from Fall Out Boy, Beck, Slayer, and Pavement!
WHERE: Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, Sept 20 - Sunday, Sept 22
WHAT: The 10 day long FREE World Music Festival Chicago features a wide variety of musical genres from musicians around the world, including Columbia, Italy, Pakistan, Sweden, and more.
WHERE: Various venues in Chicago
WHEN: Friday Sept, 20th – Sunday, Sept. 29
WHAT: Brookfield Zoo celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a daylong celebration featuring several cultural performances.
WHERE:
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 21
ENGLEWOOD JAZZ FEST
WHAT: The 25th annual Englewood Jazz Fest offers 4 days of music with several performances both indoors and outdoors.
WHERE: Hamilton Park, 513 W 72nd St, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 19 – Sunday, Sept. 22
WHAT: Twenty-time Grammy-winning artist, producer, songwriter and music icon Kirk Franklin brings his 'Reunion Tour' to Chicago, with Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams, the Clark Sisters, and special guest Kierra Sheard - Kelly.
WHERE: Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 20, 7pm
WHAT: Immerse yourself in the world of Hans Zimmer Live with an unforgettable night of music.
WHERE: United Center, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois
