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Indy Jazz Fest

Indianapolis June 16-18

For some of the best live jazz and blues anywhere this summer, don’t miss the 8th annual Indy Jazz Festival. Held in downtown Indianapolis in Military Park, the three-day festival will feature performances from 18 industry greats, among them Bonnie Raitt, Wynton Marsalis and the Neville Brothers. Children under 14 accompanied by a ticket-holding adult can attend for free. www.indyjazzfest.net

Classic Chastain Music Festival

Atlanta June 14-August 26

Check out some top industry talents at an award-winning outdoor venue. Now in its 33rd season, the Chastain festival will host a variety of musical legends, from BB King and the Beach Boys to fi rst-time Chastain performer, soul diva Toni Braxton. For classical music fans, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will be making its annual appearance, so grab a rug, pack a picnic and head to Chastain Park. www.classicchastain.org

The Taste of Chicago

Chicago June 30-July 9

Sample the best food the Windy City has to offer at the 26th annual Taste of Chicago festival. Each day, from 11am, more than 60 restaurants ranging from ethnic to traditional Chicago eateries will be exhibiting in Grant Park. There will be cooking demonstrations and musical entertainment, and visitors can buy taster portions from the featured restaurants. www.877chicago.com

Secret Garden Exhibition

Minnesota June 3-September 10

Escape the hustle and bustle of 21st-century life at this summer’s Secret Garden Exhibition at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Within the 1,047-acre grounds will be 20 special gardens on display in all their magical glory. There will also be talks from authors about the secret garden that inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett to write her classic 1911 children’s book. www.arboretum.umn.edu

Summer Restaurant Week

New York City July 10-14, 17-21

Make like a real New Yorker and enjoy a meal at one of the city’s leading restaurants for an absolute bargain. Now in its 15th year, New York Restaurant Week sees the city’s best eateries slashing their prices to a paltry $24.07 for a three-course lunch, or $35 for a three-course dinner. Look for the “L” sign for lunch, “D” for dinner, or “LD” for restaurants that offer both deals. www.nycvisit.com/RestaurantWeekSearch