The Mix: 6 Cool Things to Do in Chicago in the week ahead

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Welcome to our weekly newsletter for The Mix, a rundown of some cool things to check out in the Chicago area over the next few days.

Whether it's music, theater, dance, family fun, museums or art, we're highlighting the happenings you don't want to miss.

Note: You're receiving this newsletter because you already subscribe to our weekly Entertainment newsletter. Please check listed websites for last-minute cancellations or postponements.

Mdou Moctar (second from right). | WH Moustapha

MUSIC

Mdou Moctar

The Tuareg guitarist has been called the "Jimi Hendrix of the Sahara." His songs, a blend of folk, rock and blues, feature guitar pyrotechnics and lyrics about the plight of his homeland Niger.

At 8:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport. Tickets: $25, $32.50. Visit thaliahallchicago.com.

"Eighty Eight" by William Horberg | Firecat Projects

VISUAL ART

"My Old Town: Growing Up in Chicago 1959-1986"

The new exhibit features colorful and finely detailed new works by William Horberg, inspired by the artist's Chicago past and the maps that interested him.

From Sept. 3-Oct. 30 at Firecat Projects, 2019 N. Damen. Admission is free. Visit firecatprojects.org.

G Herbo will perform at Bulls Fest 2022. | Bradley Murray

FESTIVALS

Bulls Fest 2022

The event features music, photo ops (Benny the Bull and more), youth skills clinics and family-friendly activities. Performers include G Herbo, Da Brat, The Chosen Few DJs Wayne Williams and Terry Hunter, and more.

From 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 3-4 at United Center, 1902 W. Madison. Admission is free. Visit nba.com/bulls/bullsfest

FESTIVALS

African Festival of the Arts

The fest celebrates Black culture with music, food, an African village and family activities. Entertainers include Terisa Griffin, P-Square, REMA, Erica Campbell and more.

Noon-10 p.m. Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 3-5 in Washington Park, 5100 S. Cottage Grove. Admission: $10-$75. Visit aihusa.org.

FESTIVALS

Taste of Polonia

The Polish festival features dozens of music and dance performances, vendors, kid-friendly art events and more.

From 5-10:30 p.m. Sept. 2, noon-10:30 p.m. Sept. 3-4, noon-9:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence. Admission: $15, children under 12 free, festival pass $40. Visit topchicago.org.

MOVIES

The Creepshow: A Stephen King Film Festival

The podcast "The Losers' Club" presents a fest featuring screenings of "The Shining," "Doctor Sleep," "Creepshow," "Christine," "Misery," "Stand by Me" and more. Plus, "The Losers' Club" lays out its vision of King's cinematic universe in a live stage show which unpacks the author's multiverse of books and movie adaptations.

From Sept. 2-4 at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport. Tickets: $8-$12. Visit musicboxtheatre.com.

For more cool things to do in Chicago, read The Mix in its entirety at the link below.

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Sept. 1-7

"The Notebook" musical debut at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, North Coast Music Festival and the Chicago Jazz Festival are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

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