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Illinois Weekend Events: Comic Con, LGBTQ Workouts, Oddities Show

Looking for things to do in the Chicago area this weekend? Patch has you covered.

Live concerts at Navy Pier are going on throughout the rest of the month.
Live concerts at Navy Pier are going on throughout the rest of the month. (Olivia Booth/Patch)

CHICAGO, IL — There are always two types of people during a heat advisory weekend: the friend who can't wait to get outside and soak up the sun and the friend who'd rather stay in with their air conditioning unit. Whichever you are, we've got events that will help you make the most of your weekend.

Some are free. Some have a fee. Check out our listings:

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Sunday:

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