Chicago Events September 16-19 include viewing the lifting of the bridges on the Chicago River which only happens 40 times all summer long – on Wednesdays ad Saturdays. There’s also Riot Fest in Douglas Park, a Guru Photo Exhibition in Bridgeport, Taco Fest in Roscoe Village, the Green Tie Ball Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes, and Halfway to St Patrick’s Day at the Irish American Heritage Center in Avondale. Plus the Farmer’s Markets are still in full swing and Apple Picking too! It’s going to be another weekend packed with fun events in Chicago! Enjoy!
Here are the highlight events for this weekend in Chicago.
Click on each event for more information and pricing and check with the venue for any changes or cancellations.
Thursday, September 16th
Riot Fest
Fri – Sun
Douglass Park
1401 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
GuruShots Photo Exhibition
Sept 16 – Nov 4
Fri & Sat
Bridgeport Art Center
1200 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60609
Saturday, September 17th
Michigan Avenue Bridge Lift Viewing
9:30 am (only 40 times between April-November, Wednesdays & Saturdays – reservations required)
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
99 Chicago Riverwalk
Chicago, IL 60601
Roscoe Village Taco Fest
Sat & Sun
Green Tie Ball by Chicago Gateway Green Committee
6 pm
Chicago Sports Museum
835 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Festival
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
Sunday, September 18th
Roscoe Village Walking Tour
by Chicago for Chicagoans
2 pm – 4 pm
Southport Addison to Roscoe
Meet at Paulina Brown Line stop
Sign Up for 9/25 Fall Mini Photo Shoot
1:30 pm – 6 pm
Little Monsters Photography
Lincoln Park: South Pond
1940 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
“Oui” Run5K
Lycée Français de Chicago
1929 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Monday, September 19th
The Moth SLAM Showcase
8 pm
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
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