Chicago weekend events: Pitchfork, Millennium Park anniversary, Sad Summer Fest

1. 🥁 Pitchfork Music Festival

Black Pumas, Jamie XX, Carly Rae Jepsen, Brittany Howard and Muna headline this year's Pitchfork Festival.

Why it matters: Hosted in Chicago for nearly 20 years, this music event has elevated the Windy City as a music hub. Plus, it's great exposure for local acts — they open each day.

Zoom in: Black Duck, Angry Blackmen, Lifeguard and Akenya are among the Chicago acts performing.

What to expect: Outside of the music, there's the Renegade Craft Fair, a vinyl record fair, a kids zone and a nonpartisan voting booth.

When: Gates open at noon Friday–Sunday, schedule

Location: Union Park

💭 Moyo's thought bubble: This is my first time attending the Pitchfork Festival, and I'm excited to see artists. Be sure to stay hydrated this weekend!

Tickets start at $134

2. 🎉 Millennium Park 20th Anniversary Celebration

• Celebrate the park's anniversary Thursday through Sunday. Actor and rapper Common will return home to perform Saturday with the Grant Park Orchestra. Free

3. 🪩 21 + Night at WNDR Chicago

• Sip and walk through this immersive exhibit from 6-10 pm Thursday. If you miss it, the next event is Aug. 15. Tickets start at $25

4. 🍾 Chicago Margarita & Mimosa Fest

• Celebrate Saturday with summer cocktails at Wicker Park's Whiskey Business. Tickets start at $26.99

5. 🎤 Sad Summer Festival 2024

• The fifth anniversary will take place at The Salt Shed. Artists include Mayday Parade, The Wonder Years, Daisy Grenade and more. Tickets start at $59

6. 🎫 Southside Summer Festival

• Support Marist High School for its third annual outdoor fest. Good news for deep-dish lovers: Chicago's Lou Malnati's will be catering. Tickets start at $35
• Location: Marist High School Stadium