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.
Highlights this weekend include:
- The 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade, a beloved South Side tradition
- Northalsted Market Days, one of the country’s largest street festivals
Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever, an exciting rival match-up at the United Center
Check out just a few of the events and happening in Chicago this weekend, Aug. 7 – 9.
Bud Billiken Parade
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Bud Billiken Parade It Takes A Village Festival! This vibrant festival, held alongside the iconic Bud Billiken…
Northalsted Market Days
The 43rd annual Northalsted Market Days is a 1/2 mile long summer festival features all-day lineups of live music on 4 stages, 250+ vendors, food and drink, dance exhibitions, drag performance, and more!
Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever
The United Center in Chicago will play host to the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever on August 8, 2026!
Maxwell Street Market
Maxwell Street Market is Chicago’s oldest market, with roots dating back more than a century.
The seasonal Sunday bazaar features an eclectic mix of food, handmade crafts, housewares, clothing, live entertainment, and so much more.
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
Participants are asked to bring their own workout mat The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn and Wrigley Square in Millennium Park on…
The Notebook
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share…
Windy City Comedy Fest 2026
Windy City Comedy Fest returns August 6–9 for four days celebrating Chicago's vibrant stand-up comedy scene across iconic venues including The Den Theatre, Lincoln Hall,…
The Eras Tour (Drag Version)
DOWN BAD because you missed The Eras Tour? Or do you just miss it because IT'S OVER NOW? Well, best believe you don’t need to…
Mozart Requiem
Giancarlo Guerrero leads the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus in Mozart’s soul-stirring Requiem, left incomplete at the time of the composer’s premature death at 35.…
Hugh Jackman With The Chicago Philharmonic
Hugh Jackman is scheduled to perform at the Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on Sunday, August 9, 2026. He will be accompanied by the Chicago…
Jack Harlow – The Monica Tour
Jack Harlow is scheduled to perform in Chicago on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as part of "The Monica Tour". This tour supports his recently released,…
Chance The Rapper Live In Concert
Chance the Rapper is scheduled to perform in Highland Park on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as part of the Ravinia Festival summer lineup. This highly…
Belmont – 2026 Tour
The band Belmont is performing at the House of Blues Chicago on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Lineup: Belmont, Major League, Spite House, and all in…
The Chinatown Adventure Food Tour
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and rich history of Chicago’s Chinatown on our top-rated TripAdvisor food and culture tour. Enjoy seated dining at five…
Wicker Park Farmers Market
The Wicker Park Farmers Market will return on May 3 for its 26th outdoor season. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2…
Spotlight Reading Series: A Century of Black Progress
Featuring the most ambitious programming to date, Court Theatre’s 2026 landmark Spotlight Reading Series is organized around the theme “A Century of Black Progress” and…
Ravenswood Feel Good Fest
This summer, the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and Minh Hearing Solutions invite you to our inaugural Ravenswood Feel Good Fest on Sunnyside Avenue! Join us on Saturday, August…
Ginza Holiday Festival
Celebrate Japanese culture at the 70th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, hosted by Midwest Buddhist Temple August 8–10. Enjoy authentic food, traditional music and dance, artisan…
Pandemonium, Please Hold
The Second City’s 114th Mainstage Revue Pandemonium, Please Hold is a loud, fast, and gloriously unhinged night of comedic mayhem. The Second City’s six-person cast…
Iceboy! The Musical
Starts June 20 Extended a Third Time Through August 16! MUSIC BY MARK HOLLMANN LYRICS BY MARK HOLLMANN AND JAY REISS BOOK BY ERIN QUINN…
Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Route 66—America’s most iconic highway—this year’s Summer Screenings program will pay homage to the classic…
Tangible Sound: Arrival to a Higher Ground
Imagine walking inside the thunderous sound of a taiko drum or feeling enveloped by the sinuous sounds of a saxophone, cello, or bass. What if…
Theater of the Mind
Now Extended Multiple experiences per day at the Reid Murdoch Building, 333 N LaSalle Visit TheateroftheMindChicago.com for dates, times, and tickets Created by David Byrne…
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Please note that all events are subject to change.
