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TODAY
Friday, April 19
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BY DAY
Sunday, September 06 2015
Chicago Jazz Festival
The 37th annual Chicago Jazz Festival runs Sept. 3-6 in Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., and Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. The festival begins at 11:30am today; see the schedule for details. Free.
Chicago Fringe Festival
The Chicago Fringe Festival runs Sept. 3-13 in five venues throughout the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Pick up a festival button (required for all shows) for $5 online or at Fischman's Liquors, 4780 N. Milwaukee Ave., then take your pick of the many performances of experimental theater, performance art, sketch comedy, dance and more -- see the schedule for daily details. Tickets to performances are $10, with multi-show tickets available. Shows start at 1pm today.
Longman & Eagle Summer Block Party
Longman & Eagle host their annual Summer Block Party today from noon to 10pm at 2657 N. Kedzie Ave. Join the fun with street food, drink specials, and DJs Sensitive Luke, The Craps and Windy City Soul Club spinning music. There'll also be art and craft activities for the kids and vintage shopping from the Bus Shop. Free.
Around the Coyote Festival
Around the Coyote returns to Wicker Park/Bucktown this weekend, Sept. 4-6, at the Flat Iron Arts Building, 1579 N. Milwaukee Ave. Festival hours are 6-10pm Friday and noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. There is a $5 cover charge at the door. Proceeds support the work of the Flat Iron Artists Association. More info available on Facebook.
North Coast Music Festival
The North Coast Music Festival rolls into Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St., Sept 4-6. Tonight's headliners include the Portugal the Man, Atomosphere, the Disco Biscuits and the Chemical Brothers. Doors open today at 1pm. Three-day passes are sold out, but tickets for today are $69 or $99 for VIP. All ages.
Empty Bottle Book Club: Go Set A Watchman
The Empty Bottle hosts a book club meeting to discuss the controversial new Harper Lee novel Go Set A Watchman this afternoon at 4:00pm. Admission is free. Empty Bottle: 1035 N. Western. (773) 276-3600.
