A plethora of learning, music, beer and good food awaits Chicago this weekend. Jazz enthusiasts and art lovers alike will find something exciting in store.
When: Through Sept. 24
Where: Millennium Park
How much: $185 and up
The skinny: Bon Appetit’s annual celebration of the best food Chicago has to offer commemorates its 10th birthday this year with chefs including Curtis Stone, Carla Hall, Graham Elliot and Stephanie Izard.
Goose Island 312 Urban Block Party
When: Sept. 22-23
Where: 1800 W. Fulton St.
How much: $10
The skinny: Animal Collective, Joey Purp and Ted Leo and the Pharmacists will take over this two-day party on Fulton Street outside of Goose Island’s production facility.
When: Sept. 23-24
Where: 1030-1140 W. Granville Ave.
How much: $5
The skinny: Celebrate the talent of local artists in northern neighborhood Edgewater with a mix of visual and performing arts, talent shows and food and drink vendors from across the city.
When: Sept. 23-24
Where: Hyde Park, various locations
How much: $5
The skinny: A mix of performances, lectures and panels round out Hyde Park’s jazz festival this weekend. With 11 venues, there’s no shortage of music to enjoy.
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