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.

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.