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August 2023 events calendar for Chicago

Plan your August in Chicago with our events calendar of the best things to do, including concerts and art exhibits

Jeffy Mai
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Jeffy Mai
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It's the last full month of summer in Chicago, but that doesn't mean the fun is stopping anytime soon! From the annual Chicago Air and Water Show along the lakefront and Bud Billiken Parade in Bronzeville to summer festivals like Lollapalooza, Ruido Fest and Ribfest Chicago, you'll find plenty of ways to keep busy in the hazy late summer heat. Plus, don't forget to plan a couple of languid afternoons at the best Chicago beaches—Lake Michigan's often frigid water is at its warmest this month. Looking for even more ways to fill your summer days? Scroll through our list of the best things to do in Chicago this August. 

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