Chicago weekend events: C2E2, Pickle Fest, Madison Beer
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Cosplayers at C2E2 2020. Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images
This weekend in Chicago, attend the biggest comic convention in town, see Madison Beer in concert or check out a pickle-themed festival.
1. 🦸♂️ Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Grab your costume and autograph book; C2E2 is in town for the 15th year.
The intrigue: This year's expo is headlined by Josh Brolin ("Dune," "Avengers: Endgame") and includes appearances by Chad Michael Murray ("Agent Carter"), Christopher Lloyd ("Back to the Future"), Hayden Panettiere ("Kingdom Hearts") and iconic voice actor Tara Strong.
What to expect: The show will include hundreds of vendors, artists and authors, as well as cosplay contests and a K-pop showcase.
By the numbers: Last year's conference attracted more than 95,000 visitors and organizers project this year's to generate $39 million for the city.
When: 10am–7pm Friday, Saturday; 10am–5pm Sunday
Location: McCormick Place; South Building
2. 🎁 One of a Kind Show
- Get ahead on shopping for Mother's and Father's Day, graduations, weddings and baby showers at this makers market featuring over 350 vendors. Tickets start at $15
- When: 10–7pm Friday and Saturday; 10am–5pm Sunday
- Location: The Mart; 7th floor
3. 🎵 Madison Beer
- The Grammy-nominated pop star will perform 8pm Friday at the Riviera Theatre with Charlotte Lawrence and Ellise. Tickets start at $85
4. 🥒 Pickle Fest
- Enjoy this pickle-themed festival with live music, giveaways and pickle back shots from 11am–8pm Saturday at Old Crow in Wrigleyville. Tickets start at $13
5. 🎤 Mike Birbiglia
- Birbiglia, who is the subject of a recent documentary on Peacock, is performing three shows at the Chicago Theatre. Seats are still available for his third show at 8:30pm Saturday. Tickets start at $49
6. 😂 Fred Armisen
- The "Saturday Night Live" veteran and founder of Trenchmouth is bringing music and comedy to The Vic 8pm Saturday.
- Fun fact: Azita, Armisen's opening act, is signed to Drag City Records.