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 a jam-packed one, with jaw-dropping art and architecture events, culinary celebrations, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, exhilarating live music, outdoor adventures, and so much more.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, May 3 – 4, 2024. Please note that all events are subject to change.
9th Annual Doc10 Documentary Film Festival
See the best of the best in documentary film at the 2024 Doc10 Documentary Film Festival, May 2-5 at the Davis Theatre and Gene Siskel…
The Joffrey Ballet presents Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Joffrey Ballet boldly closes its 2023-24 season with the return of Midsummer Night's Dream by internationally renowned Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman. Premiered by The Joffrey Ballet to North American…
ART on THE MART (Spring Season)
ART on THE MART’s spring season (April 12 – June 5) will kick off to coincide with EXPO Chicago’s 11th edition (April 8 –14, 2024) with…
Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE
Fusing floral design and bespoke fashion, the immersive exhibit, Fleurs de Villes, returns to 900 North Michigan Shops May 1-5. Chicago florists will use thousands…
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of “Somebody Feed Phil”
Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” as well as a New York Times Best Selling Author. “Somebody…
Chicago Fire FC vs. New England Revolution
Chicago Fire FC vs. New England Revolution Hispanic Heritage Night
Cut to the Chase
Annual festival of new of new one act plays, this year celebrating the theme “Face to Face.” These seven one-acts plays are each built around…
Wicker Park Farmers Market Kicks Off 24th Summer Season
The Wicker Park Farmers Market is officially back for its 24th summer season, which launches on Sunday, May 5 at Wicker Park. This year's market will feature over 50+ vendors…
Close Encounters of the Third Kind in Concert
Immerse yourself in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi masterpiece with John Williams’ pioneering score performed by the CSO. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss as an Indiana utility…
Writers’ Bloc 2024 New Play Festival
Staged readings of ten new works by Chicago writers. The festival features five new musicals and five new plays from 14 local Chicago playwrights, lyricists,…
Mexico Fest
Mexico Fest at Navy Pier will feature free music and dance performances from Mexican artists, a curated marketplace experience with more than 30 vendors, and exciting free workshops. Events include performances from local groups like Ballet Folklorico de Chicago, Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago, Grupo Cizma, and more.
Marché Privé
Marché Privé, a curated luxury pop-up market, is proud to announce its inaugural event celebrating Chicago's BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Scheduled to coincide with Derby Day,…
The Chicago Horror Film Festival
The 25th edition of the CHICAGO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL is set to illuminate the world of independent horror cinema. 3 Days...3 Screens...200 + of the…
James Spooner: Black Punk Now
Award-winning graphic novelist James Spooner comes to Chicago Humanities for a chat on punk, comics and Black Identity. Spooner is a leader in the Black…
Queer Justice: Exhibition Opening Reception & Panel
Dive into LGBTQ+ history like never before! Join us at The American LGBTQ+ Museum’s Queer Justice Exhibit, a powerful showcase of Lambda Legal's 50 years…
Flight of Butterflies
ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…
Chryssa & New York on view at Wrightwood 659
This spring, Wrightwood 659 hosts Chryssa & New York, the first museum exhibition in North America in more than four decades to focus on the…
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…
Brick of Chicago Uptown Neighborhood Walking Tour
On a Brick of Chicago neighborhood walking tour, you'll learn about all the elements that make Chicago one of the most interesting and dynamic cities…
Bluey’s Big Play
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all…
Opening Passages: Photographers Respond to Chicago and Paris
Opening Passages brings together ten photographic commissions by French and American artists that survey the dynamic social landscapes of Chicago and Paris. The artists presented…
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Start Time: 7:05 pm CDT
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Simon & Garfunkel Story is touring North America again this year! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band…
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…
The Choir of Man
DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END! A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! March 27th – May 26th, 2024 “THE ULTIMATE FEEL GOOD SHOW” — Edinburgh Evening News ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A…
Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice
This immersive exhibit, extended through May 6, 2024, explores racial injustice in America through the work of Black American writers from the end of the…
Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Judgment Day
“Landing all the jokes... Moritz von Stuelpnagel tackles darkly funny materials with a shrewd balance of heightened reality, warped sitcom & underlying pathos” –Hollywood Reporter Emmy and Tony…
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Join the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce for an indoor pop-up market in the retail space at 3169 N Lincoln, on the corner of…
Spring Flower Show: What’s In A Name?
This year’s Spring Flower Show, What’s in a Name?, explains the history and science of botanical nomenclature alongside a beautiful flower show full of blooms. Plant names are an…
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