Jennifer Day

Around the area this weekend, Monster Jam in Rosemont, the Little Village Mexican Independence Day Parade on 26th Street and the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts.

Also around the area this weekend, Dua Lipa at the United Center, an Oktoberfest on Lincoln Avenue and the WWE Friday Night SmackDown arrives in Rosemont.

Also around the area this weekend, back-to-back Soldier Field concerts by My Chemical Romance and Lumineers, and a special screening of "Lurker."

There are also concerts by Nine Inch Nails and Flaming Lips in a weekend full of live music. Plus the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the United Center.

Also around the area this weekend: Music Box 70mm Festival, Wilco and Soulful Chicago Book Fair.

Also around the area this weekend, Death Cab for Cutie plays the Chicago Theatre, Train arrives at Ravinia Festival and there's a free screening of “My Best Friend’s Wedding” in...

Around the area this weekend, special nights of music in Millennium Park, Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms co-headline Ravinia and filmmaker Frances Ford Coppola speaks at the Chicago Theatre.

Also around the city this weekend, West Fest has two stages programmed by Empty Bottle and Volleywood brings EDM music to North Avenue Beach.