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    Here's what's happening in Chicago this weekend

    By Maxwell MillingtonMoyo Adeolu,

    3 hours 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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