Fri 9/2-Mon 9/5: The 27th Annual African Festival of the Arts opens an intercontinental portal at Africa International House in Washington Park (6200 S. Drexel). The festival simulates a traditional African village, subdivided into Nubia (fine art), Kush (wearable art), Songhay (collectibles, natural products, and more arts and crafts), Timbuktu (African fabrics and fashion), and Bank of the Nile (food court), complete with drumming and afro-folk, spiritual demos, handwoven clothing, and more. 10 AM-10 PM
Sat 9/3: Los Angeles’ Thinkspace joined forces with Chicago’s Vertical Gallery (1016 N. Western) to create “LAX/ORD,” an extensive showcase of New Contemporary art. More than 100 artists contributed small format works, and the collaboration (continuing through 9/24) also promises a public mural by street artists Ghostbeard and Patch Whisky. 6-10 PM
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