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August 20-21
North Avenue Beach
The 58th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell and the City of Chicago, soars across the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, 10am to 3pm daily. Strong in tradition and one of the largest free admission events of its kind, the show headliners include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights, with the U. S. Air Force F-35 taking part for the first time this year. Check out the full schedule at www.chicagoairandwatershow.us.
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Through September 11
Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
Plus SummerDance in the Parks
Celebrating 20 years of FREE music and dancing downtown and in the parks, Chicago SummerDance brings people of all ages and skill levels together on a 4,900-square-foot, open-air dance floor. The series offers introductory one-hour dance lessons by professional instructors followed by live music and dancing, and the diverse lineup showcases various traditional and modern dance styles from all corners of the globe. Check out the full schedule including the SummerDance in the Parks series at chicagosummerdance.org.
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Through September 27
Chicago Cultural Center
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August 1
Millennium Park
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August 5
Chicago Cultural Center
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August 6
Clarke House Museum
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August 6
Chicago Cultural Center
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August 11
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August 18
Millennium Park
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August 22
Chicago Cultural Center
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August 23
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Millennium Park
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August 27
Millennium Park
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August 30
Millennium Park
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Sundays
800 S. Desplaines St.
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Featured News
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Help us pick the flick for Millennium Park Summer Film Series finale
Chicagoans and visitors alike are invited to vote for their favorite Chicago-made film -- to be screened at the finale of the popular Millennium Park Summer Film Series which runs Tuesdays, June 21-August 30, at 6:30pm. Voting is now open online at chifilmfave.org (and on-site at the Summer Film Series), and ends August 16. The top vote-getter will be announced on August 23, and screened on Tuesday, August 30, at 6:30pm.
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Save the date for September events
Mark your calendars for upcoming events next month, including these free festivals, events and exhibitions:
· Chicago Jazz Festival, Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park, September 1-4 www.chicagojazzfestival.us
· World Music Festival Chicago, citywide, September 9-25 www.worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
· Fifth Star Awards, Millennium Park, September 14 www.fifthstarawards.org
· Procession: The Art of Norman Lewis, Chicago Cultural Center, opens September 17 www.chicagoculturalcenter.org
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