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

More things to do this weekend in Chicago

🏈 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

📚 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

🎵 Kehlani: Catch this R& B artist's "Crash World Tour" featuring FLO and Anycia at 7pm Friday at Aragon Ballroom. Tickets start a $85.50

• If you go: Arrive early if you want to get a close up. This is a standing room only concert.

🍺 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

🌮 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

🎶 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.

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Here's what's new on Peacock, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Max.

What we're watching: A star-studded series about a pivotal event in Atlanta's history, a reality show about Mormon mom influencers and a new drama-filled season of "Selling Sunset."

Max's pick of the week

"Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist" available now on Peacock

The intrigue: This limited series, based on a true story, about a boxing party turned robbery in '70s Atlanta features stars including Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Chloe Bailey, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Terrence Howard.

Behind the scenes: Showrunner Shaye Ogbonna tells Axios that Jackson, an Atlanta resident for decades, provided helpful details about what the city was like during that time.

• "It was like having a really smart historian, but also, just one of those brothers in the barber shop, that's just dropping dimes," Ogbonna said.

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"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" available tomorrow on Hulu

State of play: This reality show follows a group of Mormon women who popularized #MomTok and were at the center of a swinging sex scandal in 2022.

What they're saying: "A lot of people think Mormons are like the Amish and we can't do, say or wear anything and I'm excited to show that we're just real women, and we live pretty much the same way as everyone else," cast member Jessi Ngatikaura told Axios.

• "We all believe differently. Our goal is to show wherever you are on that spectrum, it's OK, you still can be accepted," Taylor Frankie Paul said.

"Selling Sunset" season 8 available tomorrow on Netflix

The latest: Original cast member Chrishell Stause called out the show's producers on social media for airing an alleged lie about costar Emma Hernan.

More to watch

"The Perfect Couple" on Netflix

• Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber and Dakota Fanning star in this limited series about a murder mystery that interrupts a family's looming wedding celebration. Available now

"Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos" on Max

• The life of "The Sopranos" creator and the hit show are examined in this two-part documentary. Available Saturday

"English Teacher" on Hulu

• This comedy series created by and starring Brian Jordan Alvarez ("M3GAN") follows an Austin, Texas high school teacher trying to navigate the professional, personal and political dynamics at work. Available now

"Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer" on Netflix

• Decorated soccer star Hope Solo is interviewed for this documentary that covers her life, career and all the controversies and highlights in between. Available now

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