Our picks for events in and around Chicago this weekend.

Chicago Air & Water Show

The forecast calls for thunder and sun this weekend as planes zoom in for the Chicago Air & Water Show . As always, the show features a mix of military and civilian performers. The U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline, along with Bill Stein Airshows, Kevin Coleman Aerosports and Susan Dacy’s Super Stearman biplane, “Big Red.” Head to the lakefront.

10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16-17 (Aug. 15 rehearsal) around North Avenue Beach, 1600 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive; details on the free event at chicago.gov

Nine Inch Nails

Just after swapping drummers with the Foo Fighters — exchanging Ilan Rubin for Josh Freese — Nine Inch Nails is rolling into Chicago with its

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