1. Put it in ink

The first annual Chicago Rosemont Tattoo Festival will be at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this weekend. Get some new tattoos and show off your current body art to other tattoo lovers. Appointments will be offered with some of the best talent in the tattoo world, including artists from Ink Master. Live entertainment and vendors will be provided to keep the party going all weekend long. 23 to 25 August. ticketvillain.com

2. The companies you keep

The Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project will host their showcase, Divination: The Dancing Souls of the Blacks this weekend at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Tickets are free for this celebration of black dance and culture. Several dance companies will combine their skills in this harmonious performance in the park. 24.August. chicagoblackdancelegacy.com

3. Celebrate with pink

Pop artist Pink expands her Summer Carnival 2024 Tour on Saturday night at Soldier Field. Special guests Sheryl Crow and The Script will also perform. Grab your tickets and come see this traveling circus. 24.August. choosechicago.com

4. Latin American Love

Celebrate Latin American culture at the annual Navy Pier Latinxt Celebration. The event is free and features modern and innovative Latin music and art. The festival focuses on the emerging talents of the Latin music world, so you’ll have the chance to stay ahead of the trends and see the latest the genre has to offer. 24-25 August. www.navypier.org

5. Time for a triathlon

Whether you are looking for a personal challenge or just want to watch, the Chicago Triathlon is a great place to get involved in exciting competition. Watch participants bike, swim and run along the lakeshore, starting at Montrose Harbor, down Lake Shore Drive and ending in Grant Park. People of all ages will be competing, so find a spot and cheer on the athletes – or sign up for the race yourself and see how far you get. 25.August. triathlonmajors.com