It’s time for the 2016 Chicago Air & Water Show, but there’s still plenty of other events going on, including a family-friendly event at Goodman Theatre, a new festival in Long Grove, a returning festival in Albany Park, and a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert at Ravinia.
Play ’N 90
Begins Aug. 20
Chicago
This family program at Goodman Theatre allows kids to create a play (from script to sets and costumes) in 90 minutes before performing in front of an audience. The program opens Aug. 20 and continues Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 8 and Oct. 22.
Chicago Air & Water Show
Aug. 20-21
Chicago
This annual summer event will kick off with former Bear Charles Tillman tandem jumping with the U.S. Army Golden Knights. You can get a great view of the show at 360 Chicago, The Signature Room, Skydeck, or on a cruise. Learn more here.
Vintage Days
Aug. 20-21
Long Grove
Long Grove hosts this new event for vintage, antique, reclaimed, repurposed, upcycled and handmade items. Plus, visitors will find food from local vendors, beer and wine, live music, free hayrides and more.
Albany Park World Fest
Aug. 20-21
Chicago
Enjoy music, food and activities from around the world at this annual festival in the Albany Park neighborhood.
All-Tchaikovsky Program
Aug. 21
Highland Park
This CSO concert at Ravinia will feature Symphony No. 5 in E Minor and “1812” Festival Overture with live cannon fire.
Bonus
- Wizard World Comic Con Chicago begins Aug. 18 and runs through the weekend. While the session with the cast of “Back to the Future” is sold out, tickets are still available for sessions with Carrie Fisher, Norman Reedus, John Cena, David Duchovny, Rosario Dawson, Milo Ventimiglia and more celebrities.
- The new Smack Shack Chicago will host Crayfest Aug. 20. Buy tickets now for this all-you-can-eat crayfish boil with red potatoes, corn on the cob, coastal slaw and griddled milk bread.
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