Chicago weekend events happening

Walk or run for pups and head to the South Side to hear live music.

🏢 Art on the Mart: City Circle Heart

• The fall projection schedule kicks off with a celebration of Arts of Life, a 25-year-old Chicago non-profit that provides studio space and instruction for disabled artists and brings their work into the mainstream, including on the Mart.
• 7:30-8pm every Thursday through Oct. 5 and Dec. 4-28 at The Mart in the Loop.
• Free

🍁 Norwood Park Fall Fest

• Stop by the Northwest Side outdoor fest for local bites, drinks, activities and entertainment for the little ones.
• 4-10pm Friday and noon-10pm Saturday on Northwest Highway (between Raven and Newark) and Centennial Park.
• Free, but $5 suggested donation.

🐾 PAWS Chicago 5K

• Grab your furry friends and raise money for the pet rescue as it celebrates 25 years of helping animals in need.
• 7:30-11am Saturday at Montrose Harbor.
• Registration starts at $45.

Anthony Rizzo retirement celebrations

• Join the Cubs in celebrating All-Star and World Series champion Anthony Rizzo's retirement before they face the Tampa Bay Rays.
• 1:20pm at Wrigley Field.
• Tickets start at $83.

🎵 Englewood Music Fest

• Listen to live performances, like Gospel singer Le'Andria Johnson and DJ Caleeb at the South Side festival.

• Noon-9pm Saturday at Kennedy-King College.
• Free, but register here.

⚡ Electrify Expo

• Discover and drive new EVs and eBikes with live entertainment and food.
• 10am-6pm Saturday-Sunday at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates.
• Tickets start at $20.

🎼 Whiplash

• Watch the 2014 Academy Award-winning film with the Chicago Philharmonic's live soundtrack.
• Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm Saturday at the Auditorium Theatre.
• Tickets start at $48.