Check out festivals, films, art exhibits, and shows in Chicago this week as August comes to an end.
8/23-8/27: The tenth annual Chicago Dancing Festival showcases local and national companies over five days of public performances at Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. 6 PM
Wed 8/24: The Great Love Debate tour ends its Chicago run at the Apollo Theater (2540 N. Lincoln) tonight, bringing together local personalities for a battle of the sexes in an attempt to answer the question: “Why is everyone still single?” 8 PM
Wed 8/24-Sat 8/27: Celebrate Turkish culture with live music, traditional food, and exhibits that shed light on the region’s history and heritage at Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington) at the Chicago Turkish Festival. 10 AM-6 PM
Thu 8/25: Author John Jodzio discusses his short story collection Knockout at City Lit Books (2523 N. Kedzie) with Lindsay Hunter (Ugly Girls) and Kathleen Rooney (Rose Metal Press). 6:30 PM
Through 8/28: News about the presidential election getting you down? Unelectable You at UP Comedy Club (230 W. North) attempts to find a comedic bright side. The Reader’s Dan Jakes writes, “a collaboration between Slate and Second City, this cathartic political revue vents frustration while managing to find joy in the 2016 election’s absurdities.” Thu-Fri 8 PM, Sat 4 and 8 PM, Sun 4 and 7 PM
For more stuff to do this week—and every day—check out our Agenda page.
