Three events headline the first full weekend of August. Obviously, the biggest event this weekend is the Crosstown Classic between the white-hot White Sox and the fledgling Cubs. The Cubs will host the Sox at the Friendly Confines from Friday-Sunday.

The Banksy exhibition opens on North State Street this weekend. The event is described as “SUBVERSIVE. MYSTERIOUS. BRILLIANT. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore the fascinating world of Banksy. More info can be found here.

Finally, the LGTBQ festival Market Days lands on Northhalsted this weekend for three days of fun, food, and vaccinations. Northalsted Market Days is easily accessed via the CTA Red Line Addison station at Wrigley Field, CTA Red/Brown/Purple Lines at Belmont, multiple bus lines, and rideshare car/cab services to hotels and other lodging.