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.
This weekend in Chicago is jam-packed with artisan markets, jaw-dropping art exhibits, riveting live theatre, family-friendly activities, exciting sports events, and so much more.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, May 2 – 4, 2025.
Comic Book Day Comic Shop Crawl
Every year, on the first Saturday in May, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage both curious, first-time comic book readers…
Ed Helms on SNAFU
Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Ed Helms is perhaps best known for his roles as Andy Bernard on The Office and Stu Price in The…
South Chicago Dance Theatre
Experience "note by note precision" (Dance Magazine) with South Chicago Dance Theatre in their return to The Auditorium stage. Be moved by an electric fusion of classical and…
Heather McMahan – Bamboozled Tour
Heather McMahan will bring The Bamboozled Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, May 3.
Marché Privé
 Marché Privé, a curated luxury pop-up market, is proud to announce its returning event celebrating Chicago's BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Scheduled to coincide with Derby Day,…
Chicago Spring Market
Markets for Makers is coming back to Artifact Events in Chicago on Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4 from 11am - 5pm both days!…
May Mercadito Artisan Fair
The Mercadito (Spanish for “minimarket”) is a craft fair that showcases artist vendors offering a diverse range of handmade crafts. Visitors will find unique artisanal…
The Terror Cottas and Chicago Park District Present “The Ostrich”
The Terror Cottas and Chicago Park District are pleased to announce the world premiere of The Ostrich, written by Wendy A. Schmidt and directed by…
ART on THE MART
ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. A shining example of Chicago’s long-standing commitment to public art, ART on THE MART brings cutting-edge video mapping techniques to Chicago’s Riverwalk, displaying projections of contemporary art across the 2.5-acre façade of THE MART.
Doc10 Film Festival
Doc10 is Chicago’s only all-documentary film festival and provides an engaging experience for its audiences, reaching thousands of local cinephiles over the last nine years.…
Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha — A Musical Reimagining
Accessibility Services: ASL interpretation and audio description will be available on Saturday, May 3, 2025 An extraordinary core creative team of Black women artists, brought…
South Asian Music Ensemble
The South Asian Music Ensemble’s spring concert showcases the entire ensemble, featuring instrumentalists, singers, and dancers. The program highlights South Asian raga-based music with themes…
Black Oak Ensemble
About the Performance A kaleidoscopic string trio that “fully inhabits the spirit of the works they are playing in the moment, with as ardent a…
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago's top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…
Berlin
Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes's exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…
Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris
Don’t miss the first-ever exhibition of Kahlo’s work at one of the most renowned art museums in the world.
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
This year’s Spring Flower Show, "Rooted in Mystery” explores the critical parts of plants that we don’t usually see – the roots! In addition to…
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Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
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Please note that all events are subject to change.
