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Head Downtown for a Labor Day Weekend of Music

In this week's '3 Things to Do Downtown' roundup, we focus on a couple big music festivals in Chicago, as well as the season-ending fireworks display.

This article was written by Patch Regional Editor Emily Stone

There may be some rain in Chicago this weekend, but it’s still worth celebrating the last unofficial weekend of summer outside. So pack both your umbrella and sunscreen and check out these events happening in Chicago over Labor Day weekend.

Jazz Fest runs all weekend                                                      

Millennium Park plays host to the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, with acts lined up all weekend. Here’s the FridaySaturday and Sunday schedules, as well as a festival map. Need some help narrowing down your options? The Chicago Tribune compiled this list of “must-see acts.”

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North Coast Music Festival in Union Park

For those whose music tastes veer toward the more eclectic, check out the North Coast Music Festival. The lineup includes Wu Tang performing 36 Chambers, Passion Pit, Nas and Purity Ring. Here’s the full schedule of what’s playing on the fest’s five stages.

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Navy Pier’s last fireworks show of the season

There’s no rain predicted for Saturday night, so head over to a good outdoor viewing spot at 10:15 p.m. when Navy Pier shoots off its last Saturday night fireworks of the summer.


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