{"id":42149,"date":"2019-04-08T13:31:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T18:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=42149"},"modified":"2019-10-08T13:10:18","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T18:10:18","slug":"free-summer-events-millennium-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/free-summer-events-millennium-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Millennium Park Events to Attend This Summer: The Complete List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Each day, the weather gets warmer as we approach quite possibly the best thing about Chicago&#8211;those magical summer days. It&#8217;s impossible to stay at home. There&#8217;s beautiful places to be and fun things to do. And best of all, there are a ton of free events in Chicago to attend.<\/p>\n<p>Noted as the most beautiful and popular park in Chicago, there are plenty of free Millennium Park events to attend for all ages.\u00a0What better way to enjoy your summer other than basking in the glorious sun, with food, booze, and more, as you watch live performances, and even be apart of some.<\/p>\n<p>Wondering where to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkingmap.com\/item\/millennium-lakeside-garage\/\">park<\/a>? No, worries! Other than that, check out the free events in Chicago at Millennium Park this summer!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/millennium_park4.html\">Summer Workouts<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42165\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42165\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-42165\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20482589_593585927697175_4176466455358865408_n-1024x597.jpg\" alt=\"Millennium Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20482589_593585927697175_4176466455358865408_n-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20482589_593585927697175_4176466455358865408_n-600x350.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20482589_593585927697175_4176466455358865408_n-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20482589_593585927697175_4176466455358865408_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Millennium Park<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>May 25 &#8211; August 31 | Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays | Millennium Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, and more, attend this Millennium Park event during the summer\u00a0for FREE workouts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_gospel_musicfestival.html\">Chicago Gospel Music Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42155\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42155\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Gospel-Music-Festival-.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Gospel Music Festival\" width=\"960\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Gospel-Music-Festival-.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Gospel-Music-Festival--600x477.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Gospel-Music-Festival--300x238.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago Gospel Music Festival Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>May 31 &#8211; June 1 | Jay Pritzker Pavilion &amp; Chicago Cultural Center\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another excellent Millennium Park event to attend this Summer with friends or family is the Chicago Gospel Music Festival.\u00a0Partake in a joyous night of contemporary gospel music as noted choirs and singers take the center stage for the 34th annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival. Expect to see a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_gospel_musicfestival.html\">lineup<\/a> for this free event in Chicago\u00a0later this spring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/hlp.html?fbclid=IwAR1jvXC_W7Ao9Inmt9InnsVtHDDUEIROl8Xu49jIsGTL4CzdRfdnhtQaL9g\">Chicago House Music Festival and Conference<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42154\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42154\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42154\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/House-Music.jpg\" alt=\"House Music Conference and Music Festival\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/House-Music.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/House-Music-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/House-Music-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/House-Music-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: House Music Conference and Festival Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>May 23 @ Chicago Cultural Center | May 24 &#8211; 25 @\u00a0 Jay Pritzker Pavilion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Featuring a richly diverse list of DJ&#8217;s and live performances, the Chicago House Music Festival and Conference is an excellent Millennium Park event that will provide\u00a0a fun night full of varying House music to keep you jumping all night long. Check out this year&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/hlp.html?fbclid=IwAR1jvXC_W7Ao9Inmt9InnsVtHDDUEIROl8Xu49jIsGTL4CzdRfdnhtQaL9g\">lineup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_blues_festival.html\/?fbclid=IwAR1pdH43Sj5VoP3nS-4FQ6Sr-6U2nLMLALile54-Hg5jRn9FNhXHG5cXQ0s\">Chicago Blues Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42152\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42152\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-42152\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Blues-Festival--1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Blues Festival\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Blues-Festival--1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Blues-Festival--600x320.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Blues-Festival--300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Blues-Festival--1300x693.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Blues-Festival-.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago Blues Festival Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>June 7 &#8211; 9 | 11 am &#8211; 9 pm | Jay Pritzker Pavilion &amp; Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The annual and heavily noted Chicago Blues Festival is an entertaining free event in Chicago that will be\u00a0presenting three days of performances, by famous and emerging blues musicians. Headlining this year&#8217;s popular event is The Jimmy Johnny Band, Bobby Rush, and Charlie Musselwhite.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grantparkmusicfestival.com\/\">Grant Park Music Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42150\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42150\" style=\"width: 996px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42150\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54447264_128317124927464_3210199789201509203_n.jpg\" alt=\"Grant Park Music Festival\" width=\"996\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54447264_128317124927464_3210199789201509203_n.jpg 996w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54447264_128317124927464_3210199789201509203_n-600x536.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54447264_128317124927464_3210199789201509203_n-300x268.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42150\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Grant Park Music Festival Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>June 12 &#8211; August 17 | Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays | Jay Pritzker Pavilion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For over 80 years, Grant Park Music Festival has showcased classical performances by world-class orchestras and choruses. Chicagoans all around gather for this symphonic concerts, bringing blankets, food, and wine. It&#8217;s a fun\u00a0and relaxing experience, and best of all, it&#8217;s free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/millennium_park.html\">Millennium Park Summer Music Series<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42151\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42151\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-42151\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54041436_292335338101712_904322019182916599_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Millennial Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54041436_292335338101712_904322019182916599_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54041436_292335338101712_904322019182916599_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54041436_292335338101712_904322019182916599_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54041436_292335338101712_904322019182916599_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/54041436_292335338101712_904322019182916599_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Millennium Park Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>June 13 &#8211; August 15 | Jay Pritzker Pavilion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Millennium Park Summer Music Series creates, every year, a lineup of musical artists from around the globes to perform at Jay Pritzker\u00a0Pavilion. And this year, they&#8217;re presenting 11 concerts, and here&#8217;s a list\u00a0of all the artists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0June 13 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Mt. Joy +\u00a0Rayland Baxter<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0June 17 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles +\u00a0Liniker e os Caramelows<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0June 24 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Chucho Valdes &amp; Jazz Bat\u00e1 +\u00a0Fareed Haque &amp;\u00a0Casseus<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0June 27 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Flora Cash +\u00a0SUSTO<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0July 1 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Car Seat Headrest +\u00a0Naked Giants<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0July 8 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Brent Cobb +\u00a0Lydia Loveless<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0July 18 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Orchestral Interpretations of J Dilla, directed by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson +\u00a0Kenny Keys<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0July 25 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Los Amigos Invisibles +\u00a0Natalie Prass<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0July 29 &#8211;<\/strong>Rev. Sekou +\u00a0Cha Wa<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0August 5 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Chicago Celebrates the Music of Donny Hathaway<\/p>\n<p><strong>August 15 &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Jupiter &amp; Okwess +\u00a0Noura Mint Seymali<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/family_fun_festival.html\">Family Fun Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42168\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42168\" style=\"width: 913px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42168\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13381200_1752567018321554_1811166471_n.jpg\" alt=\"Millennium Park\" width=\"913\" height=\"913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13381200_1752567018321554_1811166471_n.jpg 913w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13381200_1752567018321554_1811166471_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13381200_1752567018321554_1811166471_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13381200_1752567018321554_1811166471_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13381200_1752567018321554_1811166471_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 913px) 100vw, 913px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Millennium Park Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>June 24-August 9 | Monday &#8211; Friday | Chase Promenade North<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the summer, Millennium Park is full of kid-friendly activities for the darlings in your life. Enjoy arts and crafts, and games during the week. Also, enjoy other popular kids events to attend at Millenium Park such as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/festival_events_dates.html\">Juicebox<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/festival_events_dates.html\">Chicago Kids and Kites Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/millennium-park\/freechicago-mariachi-festival\/372881003544789\/\">Chicago Mariachi Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42159\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42159\" style=\"width: 936px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-42159\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mariachi.jpg\" alt=\"Mariachi Festival\" width=\"936\" height=\"936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mariachi.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mariachi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mariachi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mariachi-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Mariachi-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago Mariachi Festival<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>June 30 | 4 &#8211; 8:30 pm | Jay Pritzker Pavilion\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fourth annual and largest Mariachi Festival is here, bringing in stunning live performance and tons of fun.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/millennium_park7.html\">Millennium Park Summer Film Series<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42160\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42160\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-42160\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13402579_205594353173823_1387235358_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Millennium Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13402579_205594353173823_1387235358_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13402579_205594353173823_1387235358_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13402579_205594353173823_1387235358_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13402579_205594353173823_1387235358_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13402579_205594353173823_1387235358_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Millennium Park Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>June 4 &#8211; August 20 | Jay Pritzker Pavilion &amp; Great Lawn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bring a blanket or lawn chair, set out some snacks and booze, and enjoy free outdoor movies through the duration of summer. Peep the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/millennium_park7.html\">full lineup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/provdrs\/attractions_eventsandexhibitions\/news\/2019\/march\/mp.html\">Millennium Park Theatre Residencies<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42161\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-42161\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13734434_883211375145240_447992809_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Millennium Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13734434_883211375145240_447992809_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13734434_883211375145240_447992809_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13734434_883211375145240_447992809_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13734434_883211375145240_447992809_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/13734434_883211375145240_447992809_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Millennium Park Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>July &#8211; October\u00a0| Jay Pritzker Pavilion\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being that 2019 is the Year of Chicago Theatre, this summer, get ready for various Chicago theatres to make a guest appearance at the Millennium Park, performing comedies, plays, and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_jazz_festival.html\">Chicago Jazz Festival<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42157\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42157\" style=\"width: 928px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-42157\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Jazz Festival\" width=\"928\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival.jpg 758w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-Jazz-Festival-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42157\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago Jazz Festival Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>August 23 &#8211; September 1 | Jay Pritzker Pavilion &amp; Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Chicago Jazz Festival, the annual Jazz Fest is here, showcasing some of the greatest jazz artists to date. And, of course, it&#8217;s free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/ChicagoSummerofDance\/photos\/?ref=page_internal\">SummerDance Celebration<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42162\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42162\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-SummerDance-.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago SummerDance\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-SummerDance-.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-SummerDance--600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-SummerDance--300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Chicago-SummerDance--128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago SummerDance Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>August 24 | Jay Pritzker Pavilion\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let loose at the annual Chicago SummerDance party. Filled with dance competitions, live performances, and more, dance along to various music as an instructor helps you along the way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/content\/dam\/city\/depts\/dca\/Partnerships\/2019\/wmf19.pdf\">World Music Festival Chicago<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42164\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42164\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42164\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/World-Music-Festival-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"World Music Festival Chicago\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/World-Music-Festival-Chicago.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/World-Music-Festival-Chicago-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/World-Music-Festival-Chicago-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/World-Music-Festival-Chicago-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: World Music Festival Chicago<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>September 13 &#8211; 29\u00a0| Jay Pritzker Pavilion &amp; Multiple Locations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 21st annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/content\/dam\/city\/depts\/dca\/Partnerships\/2019\/wmf19.pdf\">World Music Festival<\/a> is an 11-day\u00a0celebration, hosted in various locations, and spotlighting over 50 artists from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/yocy0.html\">YAS! Fest Youth Arts Showcase<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42167\" style=\"width: 937px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-42167\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/image.jpg\" alt=\"Carolina Mariana Rodriguez\" width=\"937\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/image.jpg 750w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/image-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/image-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Carolina Mariana Rodriguez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>September 22 | 11 am &#8211; 7:30 pm| Millennium Park\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Noted as the largest celebration for young artists of Chicago, this event displays the wondrous works of adolescent creatives in Millennium Park.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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