Festivals & special events, Music
Top summer music festivals in Chicago
Music lives large in Chicago, from our neighborhood streets and historic venues to downtown parks and our iconic lakefront. And Chicago’s iconic festival season brings…
North Coast Music Festival
Festivals & special events
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Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago beer festivals and events
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers — from IPAs…
Festivals & special events, LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
In Chicago, Pride doesn’t end in June. You’ll find a full calendar of gay, lesbian, trans, and queer events in every corner of the city…
Festivals & special events, Museums & art
Chicago museums open late for after-hours events
Chicago’s museums are packed with fascinating, immersive exhibits on every topic you can imagine — and the fun doesn’t have to stop when the sun…
Architecture & history, Festivals & special events, Museums & art
Must-see art and architecture events in Chicago
Chicago has a long legacy of influential architecture and artworks, from the birth of the skyscraper to iconic public art to Frank Lloyd Wright’s greatest…
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