Chicagoland Events for the Week Ahead, as heard at ChiTownSmoothJazz.com

The annual Ginza Festival, a celebration of Japanese culture, at the Midwest Buddhist Temple on West Menomonee, August 7-9.

Lollapalooza takes over Grant Park with music and art, August 7-9.

It's the annual Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic on King Drive from 39th to 51st on August 8.

Enjoy your week and weekend!