August is here, which means that summer is winding down. But you still have a few weeks to soak up the sun and participate in community events across Chicago’s South Side.
From outdoor festivals and cultural celebrations to family-friendly activities and wellness workshops, this month is packed with opportunities to make the most of the remaining summer weeks. We’ve put together a list of events that will help you savor the city this summer. You’ll also find a few events in other parts of the city to give you a chance to explore all that Chicago has to offer.
Chicago Southsider would like to thank our contributor, Sunny Rock, for compiling the events for August 2024. If you appreciate our work or want to support the mission of Chicago Southsider, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter and share this article with your network.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events in August!
2024 Chicago Southsider Festival Guide
Lollapalooza Chicago 2024
Thursday-Sunday August 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2024
Location: Grant Park in downtown Chicago, Illinois
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Lollapalooza Chicago 2024 here
Chicago Belize Day in the Park
Sunday, August 4th, 2024, 12:30- 10:30 pm
Location: Burnham Park in Bronzeville Chicago
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Chicago Belize Day in the Park here
Pianos in the Park
Thursdays, August 1st, 8th & 15th 2024, 1 – 2 pm & 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Bessemer Park – 8930 S Muskegon & Jackson Park – 6401 S Stoney Island, Chicago, IL
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Jazzin on the Steps here
Blues in the Parks – Nick Alexander
Friday, August 9th 2024, 6 – 8 pm
Location: Burnside Park, 9400 S. Greenwood Ave. Chicago, IL
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Blues in the Parks here
Bud Billiken Parade
Saturday, August 10th 2024, 10 am – 4 pm
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Bud Billiken Parade here
Chicago Air and Water Show
Saturday & Sunday, August 10th – 11th, 2024, 10:30 am – 3 pm – (Practice is Friday, August 9th)
Location: North Avenue Beach
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Chicago Air and Water Show here
Northalsted Market Days
Saturday & Sunday, August 10th – 11th 2024
Location: Halsted St: from Belmont to Addison Chicago, IL
Cost: FREE (suggested donation of $20)
Learn more here
The Brown Derby Jazz Series – 2nd Mondays of March – December
Monday, August 12, 2024, 6 – 8 pm
Location: St. Moses the Black Parish Ministry Center, 7749 South Vernon Chicago, IL
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Jazzin on the Steps here
Jazzin on the Steps – 2nd Tuesday Jazz Jam
Saturday, August 13th 2024, 7 – 10 pm
Location: St. Moses the Black Parish Ministry Center, 7749 South Vernon Chicago, IL
Performer: Nanette Frank
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Jazzin on the Steps here
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater – Deeply at Dusk: Deeply Does the Classics
Thursday, August 15th 2024, – 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: South Shore Cultural Center/Field House – 7059 S. Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Deeply Rooted Dance Theater here
18th Annual Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour 2024
Friday, August 16th 2024, 6 – 9pm (3rd Fridays throughout summer)
Location: Gallery Guichard, 436 E. 47th St. Chicago, IL 60653
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour here
Blues in the Parks – Joey Saye Trio w/Bob Stroger & Kennedy “Beadey Eyes” Smith
Friday, August 16th 2024, 6 – 8 pm
Location: Tilton Park, 230 N Kolmar Ave. Chicago, IL
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Blues in the Parks here
Taste of Chicago: Pullman Park
(Grant Park Main Festival Moved from July to Sept 6-8th, due to NASCAR and packed Grant Park schedule)
Saturday, August 17th 2024, 12 – 8 pm
Location: Pullman Park, 11101 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, IL
Cost: FREE
Learn more about the Taste of Chicago here
South Chicago Dance Theatre Season 7: Dance for Life
Monday, August 19th 2024 – 6 pm
Location: Auditorium Theatre
Cost: Varies
Learn more here
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater – Divination: The Dancing Souls of Black Folk
Saturday, August 24th 2024, 5:45 – 7:00 pm
Location: Millenium Park / Jay Pritzker Pavilion – 201 E. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Deeply Rooted Dance Theater here
Jazzin on the Steps – 4th Sundays
Saturday, August 25th 2024, 4 – 6:30 pm
Location: St. Moses the Black Parish, 331 East 71st St
Performer: Tim Fitzgerald
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Jazzin on the Steps here
Chicago Jazz Festival
Thursday – Sunday, August 29th – Sept 1st 2024
Location: Millenial Park
(Entrances = Michigan Ave/Washington St., Michigan Ave/Madison St., Randolph St. & Monroe St)
Cost: FREE
Learn more here
What festivals are you attending this summer? Did we miss a festival? Comment below and let us know!
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