Chicago Jazz Festival

This weekend’s Grant Park extravaganza is the Chicago Jazz Festival, now in its 27th year. Click here for a schedule of performances at three Grant Park stages, including homages to Charlie Weeks, King Oliver, drummer Tony Williams, and Charlie Parker. The free festival runs from 12N to 9:30 PM. Call 312-744-3370 for more information.

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Polonia Festival

Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the Copernicus Foundation’s 26th annual Taste of Polonia festival. Nonstop live music (not just polkas) will be presented on three stages; Polish artisans will sell their stuff; folk dancers will perform; and pierogies, potato pancakes, kielbasa, and other delicacies will be available from vendors.

The festival takes place at 5216 W Lawrence. Admission is $6, benefiting the Copernicus Foundation For more information, check the website or call 773-777-8898.

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