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    Here's what's happening in Chicago this weekend

    By Maxwell MillingtonMoyo Adeolu,

    24 days ago

    This weekend, grab your best festival fit and head to Lollapalooza, enjoy live jazz in Bronzeville, and experience Black beauty and culture at McCormick Place.


    1. 🎟️ Lollapalooza

    The music festival train continues this weekend with Lollapalooza in Grant Park.

    Driving the news: Megan Thee Stallion replaced Tyler, the Creator as tonight's headliner.

    • Other notable performers this weekend include Sexyy Red, Hozier, Melanie Martinez, SZA, The Killers, Stray Kids, Pierce the Veil, Tyla, Future and Metro Boomin, Blink-182, Teezo Touchdown, and Skrillex.

    In addition to the main acts on stage, there will be a kid-friendly festival, dozens of food vendors, roller skating and a self-care center.

    Cost: Tickets start at $155 and are also available via resale on Ticketmaster.

    When: Until 10 tonight, 11am–10pm Friday–Sunday, schedule .

    What we're watching: " Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza " premiered on Paramount+ in May.

    • The documentary dives into the origins and evolution of the festival and its co-founder Perry Farrell.

    Our thought bubble: Take advantage of public transportation and ditch the cars! The CTA and Metra offer multiday unlimited ride passes .

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    2. 🎷 Bronzeville Jazz Fest

    • Enjoy live music and shop local at this family-friendly festival, noon–8:30pm Saturday. Free
    • Where: Martin Luther King Drive from 37th to 39th streets.

    3. 💄 The Black Women's Expo

    • The annual women's health and beauty expo is back, 10am–6pm tomorrow through Sunday at McCormick Place. The expo will feature a career fair, nationwide vendors, and special guests including actress and singer Jenifer Lewis . Tickets
    • Cost: $30 adults, $5 children 3–12.

    4. 🎵 Metro Boomin

    • Dance until the sun rises 10pm–4am on Saturday at River North's Tao Asian Bistro & Nightclub as the Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer takes the stage.
    • If you go: Limited tickets will be available at the door.

    5. 🚲 Edison Park Fest

    • Don't miss this annual outdoor family event with live performances, a bike parade and food. $10 donation suggested
    • When: 5–10pm tomorrow and noon–10pm Saturday and Sunday.

    6. 🧸 CollectedCon

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