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Saturday, May 18
Today's holiday takes on true meaning in the Pullman neighborhood, with a festival and rally to celebrate the workers of America. The event starts at 2 PM at the Pullman State Historic Site (111th St. and Cottage Grove Avenue) and will include music, food, exhibits, and entertainment. For more information call 773-370-3305 or 312-663-4107.
Make your last day of summer feel good at Fizz' 6th annual Labor Day BBQ that doubles as a fundraiser. The event takes place at Fizz (3220 N. Lincoln Ave.) from 2-8 PM. Cost is $10 cash or $10 worth of new school supplies that will be donated to Chicago Public School students in financial need. Call 773-348-6000 for more details.
Tonight, check out New Jersey rockers Titus Andronicus, who always put on a fun live show. See them before they're playing at Pitchfork (it won't be long). Also playing are Brooklynites So So Glos and Chicagoans CoCoComa. The show is $10 advance/$12 door.