Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
Check out just a few of the events and happening in Chicago this weekend, April 17 – 19, 2026.
CIVL Fest 2026
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide celebration of Chicago’s independent music and performing arts venues. Taking place April 16–25, 2026, the festival showcases 40+ shows…
Curren$y – The Winners Circle Tour
Southern hip-hop bigwig Curren$y will perform in Chicago on Sunday, April 19, 2026, as part of his "The Winners Circle Tour".
Maisie Peters – Before The Bloom Tour
Maisie Peters will bring her "Before The Bloom" tour to Chicago on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Monét X Change Live!
Award-winning drag performer and comedian Monét X Change will perform a live stand-up show in Chicago on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Dovetail Brewery Tour
Take a tour of one of the most unusual breweries in the U.S.
Our tours explore the traditional European brewing methods that define Dovetail—from open fermentation and horizontal lagering to our coolship and a 100-year-old copper kettle. Along the way, you’ll taste beer, handle raw ingredients, and finally learn exactly what the heck a coolship is.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Delight in Shakespeare’s most raucous comedy! The secret lives of Windsor wives reveal there is much more to this charming, middle-class English hamlet than meets…
Glow Wild
Starting March 19, experience Glow Wild: A Lantern Festival of Hope — a breathtaking journey of light, art, and conservation. Wander paths under the moonlight, illuminated by…
Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour
This is the ORIGINAL Chicago food tour that takes you to the restaurants featured on the TV phenomenon, The Bear. We'll take you to the actual…
Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
This exhibition marks the first time Matisse’s Jazz will be shown in its entirety at the Art Institute of Chicago. Jazz joins over 50 works from the museum’s renowned collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, illustrated books, and textiles.
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…
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Please note that all events are subject to change.
