By: Blanca Flores

Yes, July came to an end but August is here along with many great things to do.
Summer festivals, music events, a comedy show and a hands-on reptile show!

Continuing the Jazz events this summer at Millennium Park,
Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz
Victor Garcia’s Crossing Borders
Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion
201 E. Randolph St.
Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 6:30 PM
For more information visit cityofchicago.org

Not sure where to go on date night? Maybe you want to check out a comedy.
Let Them Eat Chaos
A show that touches base on many issues occurring now. (Examples are technology and marriage.)
Second City
1616 N. Wells
Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 8PM
For more information visit secondcity.com

Learn more about reptiles and amphibians from all around the world with
Dave DiNazo’s Traveling World of Reptiles
4544 N. Lincoln Ave
Friday, August 2, 2013
11:45 AM
For Pricing and Availability call (773)728-6000

Redmoon Theather and the Chicago Park District partnered up to bring drum and poetry workshops to 10 parks in Chicago’s South & West sides.
Summer Art Series in the Park 2013
Meyering Park (7140 S. Martin Luther King Dr.)
August 2, 2013
5-9PM
For more information visit redmoon.org or chicagoparkdistrict.com

See Jerry Rivera, Timbalive, Mambo All Stars and more live this weekend at
Festival Cubano
Starts Friday August 2-Sunday, August 4, 2013
Riis Park (Fullerton & Narragansett)
For more information visit thecubanfestival.com

Wrigleyville Summerfest offers food and beverages as well as local vendors showcasing products and services. The festival also features a Kids Zone with games and family-friendly activities.
Wrigleyville Summerfest
3300 N. Seminary (Seminary at School)
Saturday, August 3 – Sunday, August 4, 2013
Saturday: 12 Noon-10pm,
Sunday: 11-9pm;
FREE Admission, $5 gate donation
Visit www.starevents.com or call 773.665.4682 for more information.