TIME OUT LOVES


Four key events to catch this fall


TO DO  RIOT FEST


Go out with a bang this summer with the Misfits, Morrissey and the Flaming Lips at the annual punk- rock fest and carnival.


 Douglas Park, 1401 S Sacramento Dr (riotfest.org/chicago). Sept 16–18 


RENEGADE 


This art fair is like Pinterest and Etsy all rolled into one. Shop handmade boho jewelry, glazed ceramics and small-batch soap from local indie artists.


 Wicker Park, Division St between Damen and Ashland (renegadecraft .com/fairs). Sept 10, 11; free.


MAGNIFICENT COLORING DAY


CHANCE THE RAPPER’S


The Chicago native brings a new festival to the South Side at U.S. Cellular Field with headliners like Skrillex, John Legend and 


 U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W 35th St (chanceraps.com). Sept 24 at 1pm; 


FESTIVAL OF BARREL- AGED BEERS


Try rare one-off beers, rich stouts and barley wines from tons of great brewers.


 UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd (illinoisbeer.com/events/fobab). 


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SEPTEMBER Midnight Circus


Spend a night under the


big top with magicians, performers, acrobats, clowns and even puppies.  Various Chicago parks (midnightcircus .net). Weekends t


Roscoe Village Oyster Fest Fresh oysters, frothy beer and


live music are the features at this affair. The oysters are shucked; all you have to do is slurp ’em down.  Damen Ave and Roscoe St (chicagoevents. 


Ravenswood ArtWalk Take a stroll through scenic


Ravenswood to take in art, live music and theater at this local festival featuring more than 300 artists, plus the return of Begyle Brewing’s urban craft- beer garden.  Various venues, Ravenswood Ave (ravenswoodartwalk.org). Sept 10, 11 11am–6pm; free.


Dog Film Festival As its name suggests, the first


Dog Film Festival comprises canine-themed movies. Each screening is about 90 minutes long and includes documentary, animated and live-action shorts from dog-lovers around the world. PAWS Chicago will receive 50 percent of the proceeds and will have adoptable dogs on-site for inspired festivalgoers to take home.  Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport Ave (musicboxtheatre.com). Sept 11 at 


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The best events this fall


Lakeview Taco Fest Flavorful meat, fresh salsas and


warm tortillas deserve their own festival. Pair tacos with a beer while you watch Lucha Libre wrestlers onstage.  Southport Ave and Addison St (www .chicagoevents.com). Sept 17,18 


West Loop Art Fest Browse paintings, glass,


ceramics, photos and jewelry from artists across the U.S. You can make your own work, too.  Washington Blvd between Aberdeen and Halsted Sts (amdurproductions.com/west- loop-art-festival). Sept 17 11am–10pm, Sept 18 11am–9pm; free.


Chicago Gourmet This year’s theme—“Food


Is Art!”—invites chefs to get even more creative than usual. Try some of Chicago’s best restaurants and head to a new event, the Tao of Tacos.  Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St (312- 380-4129, chicagogourmet.org). Sept 23–25; 


St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest In one hand you’ve got a stein full


of beer and in the other you’ve got a giant salty pretzel at this annual festival that takes place outside a towering gothic-style church in the middle of the city.  St. Alphonsus Church, 1429 W Wellington 


Hyde Park Jazz Festival Smooth saxophones and killer


solos make this a lively party. Look forward to pianist Randy Weston, trumpeter Marquis Hill and soulful collaborations.  Various Chicago locations (hydepark 


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