38th ANNUAL DAY OF THE DEAD EXHIBITION
WHAT: The National Museum of Mexican Art presents its annual Day of the Dead exhibition, featuring commissioned installations and ofrendas.
OR: 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, Illinois
WHEN: Opening on Friday, September 20; the exhibition runs until Sunday, December 8
MONSTER JAM
WHAT: An adrenaline-filled weekend at the Allstate Arena with the 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks competing for the event championship.
OR: 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, Illinois
WHEN: Friday September 20 – Sunday September 22
OVERVIEW
WHAT: The Flyover attraction features a new immersive journey, “Legendary Iceland,” where guests are suspended above Iceland’s legendary landscapes. The attraction uses a 20-meter spherical screen and motion-flying seats. Sensory immersion, including wind, mist, and scents, enhance the immersive flight as guests hang, feet dangling above Iceland’s legendary landscapes.
OR: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL
WHEN: Now open!
CHICAGO LIVE!
WHAT: Featuring exclusively Chicago-based artists, Chicago Live! has grown from 43 performing companies in its first year to 111 groups and individual artists.
OR: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL
WHEN: Saturday September 21 – Sunday September 22
WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL
WHAT: Witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and the lights reflecting on the water and create a memorable experience at the Water Lantern Festival.
OR: RiverEdge Park, 360 N Broadway, Aurora, IL
WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 4 p.m.
CHICAGO FOOTBALL CLASSIC / COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
WHAT: Watch Kentucky State University take on Morehouse College in the annual Chicago Football Classic, raising money for historically black colleges. There’s also a CFC College and Career Fair taking place beforehand.
OR: Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday September 21
RIOTS PARTY
WHAT: Riot Fest features over 90 bands over three days, including sets from Fall Out Boy, Beck, Slayer and Pavement!
OR: Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Dr., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday September 20 – Sunday September 22
CHICAGO WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
WHAT: Chicago’s free 10-day world music festival features a wide variety of musical genres from musicians from around the world, including Colombia, Italy, Pakistan, Sweden and more.
OR: Various locations in Chicago
WHEN: Friday September 20th – Sunday September 29
BROOKFIELD ZOO: HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
WHAT: Brookfield Zoo celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a day of celebration featuring several cultural performances.
OR: 8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL
WHEN: Saturday September 21
ENGLEWOOD JAZZ FEST
WHAT: The 25thth The annual Englewood Jazz Fest features 4 days of music with multiple indoor and outdoor performances.
OR: Hamilton Park, 513 W 72nd St, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Thursday September 19 – Sunday September 22
GREAT GOSPEL KIRK FRANKLIN
WHAT: Twenty-time Grammy-winning artist, producer, songwriter and music icon Kirk Franklin brings his “Reunion Tour” to Chicago, featuring Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, Yolanda Adams, the Clark Sisters and special guest Kierra Sheard-Kelly.
OR: 1 Arena Credit Union, 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, September 20, 7 p.m.
LEGENDARY FILM MUSIC COMPOSER HANS ZIMMER
WHAT: Immerse yourself in the world of Hans Zimmer Live with an unforgettable musical evening.
OR: United Center, 1901 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois
WHEN: Sunday, September 22, 8 p.m.
