Happy August! Enjoy a variety of music, comedy, and fitness happening this weekend in lovely Lincoln Park.

Looking for more great things to do? Check out our Events Calendar to stay on top of the latest neighborhood happenings.
FREE EVENTS

The Ultimate Country Cover Band is Suburban Cowboys! Suburban Cowboys is one of the most sought after country cover acts in the midwest covering all your favorites. You’ll be sure to be up and moving, as well as enjoying the free drinks and snacks.

Thursday, August 1
7:00 p.m.
NEWCITY
1457 N. Halsted

This year’s Ignition Festival includes six of the most exciting new voices writing today. Admission is free for all performances.

Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4
Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln
MUSIC

Saturday, August 3
11:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W. Armitage

Saturday, August 3
10:00 p.m.
Lincoln Hall
2424 N. Lincoln

Sunday, August 4
9:30 p.m.
Kingston Mines
2548 N. Halsted
FITNESS

Offering some of their most popular classes like The Cut and Best Butt Ever, the Equinox Pop-Up Workout Series is the perfect way to get fit on the fly (non-Equinox members are welcome).

Saturday, August 3
9:00 a.m.
Lincoln Common
2345 N. Lincoln

Experience a breezy new take on your fitness schedule and choose from more than 75 professionally taught classes, including Power Vinyasa Yoga, Happy Bodies Yoga, and meditation. Nature Boardwalk provides a unique, peaceful environment for practicing yoga among shady trees and chirping birds while reconnecting with nature.

Saturday, August 3
9:00 a.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 N. Cannon
COMEDY

Villaseñor wrote and will star in her one-woman show called, I'm Not Myself. You can catch Villaseñor performing her many voices in stand up shows all around the country! You can also see her on Saturday Night Live where she was announced as a cast member for the 42nd season.

Thursday, August 1
7:30 p.m.
Zanie’s
1548 N. Wells

Each night, the performers present an interactive evening of fast paced music improv, all while drinking right along with the audience. So plug in the mics, crank up the amps, raise a glass, and let’s RIFF!

Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3rd
10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
THEATER

As the final leg of the Wild Party Variety Hour's 10th Anniversary Tour, Silent Theatre proudly present an all new horror story. Silent Marvin claims he has moved on from his Wild Party days and, even more alarming, his vow of silence. But how long can he keep his true nature buried?

Saturday, August 3rd
8:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theater
1650 N. Halsted

Roast follows the friends and family of Sam, a talented young comedian who took his own life, as they fulfill his last request: to hold a roast of him instead of a traditional funeral. As each of the roasters has their turn on stage, they reflect on who Sam was, and what he meant to them.

Thursday, August 1 - Saturday, August 3
8:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater
2257 N. Lincoln