Chicago weekend events: Taste of Greektown, Bears home opener, Printer's Row Lit Fest

1. 🇬🇷 Taste of Greektown

Enjoy three days of Greek cuisine, music, dancing, shopping and family-friendly activities at Taste of Greektown.

Why it matters: It's Chicago's largest celebration of Hellenic culture and it supports local businesses.

Dig in: Grab bites from Mr. Greek Gyros, Athena Restaurant, 9 Muses Bar & Grill, Spectrum Bar & Grill and Ilios.

What to expect: Mediterranean food, new and traditional Greek music, live performances and a gyro-eating contest.

When: 4–10pm Friday, 11am–10pm Saturday and Sunday.

Address: 315 S. Halsted St. Free.

2. 🏈 Bears home opener

• Rookie sensation Caleb Williams will make his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans noon Sunday at Soldier Field. Tickets start at $200

3. 📚 Printer's Row Lit Fest

• Get in touch with your inner bookworm at this outdoor literary festival. Shop hundreds of booksellers 10am-6pm Saturday-Sunday at South Dearborn, from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street. Free.

4. 🎵 Kehlani

• Catch this R&B artist's "Crash World Tour" featuring FLO and Anycia at 7pm Friday at Aragon Ballroom. Tickets start at $85.50
• If you go: Arrive early if you want to get a close-up. This is a standing-room-only concert.

5. 🍺 Oktoberfest

• Experience German food and drinks, outdoor games and performances at the Chicago German-American Oktoberfest 5pm-10pm Friday and noon-10pm Saturday-Sunday in Lincoln Square. Free.

6. 🌮 Lakeview Taco Fest

• Prep your taste buds for this outdoor taco festival featuring a variety of local restaurants, such as Antique Taco and Beat Kitchen 11am-10pm Saturday and Sunday. A $10 donation is suggested.

7. 🎶 Throwback Music Fest

• Enjoy three days of live music from acts including Notre Dame College Prep and Saint Patrick High School Friday-Sunday at Gladstone Park. Times vary.