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Chicago Pizza Pass
Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
The 26th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival
The 26th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival, presented by Live the Spirit Residency, returns to Chicago’s historic Hamilton Park on September 18–20, 2025, marking a powerful…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
2025 Filter Photo Festival
Filter Photo is pleased to present the 17th Annual Filter Photo Festival. This four-day event celebrates the vibrant art community in Chicago through photography-inspired programming.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
The 26th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival
The 26th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival, presented by Live the Spirit Residency, returns to Chicago’s historic Hamilton Park on September 18–20, 2025, marking a powerful…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Adorn Bar & Restaurant x Krug in the Kitchen: The Carrot Chapter
Join us for an unforgettable evening of culinary innovation as Adorn Bar & Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago partners with the prestigious Maison Krug…
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2025 Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll
Join us for the 10th annual Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll on Thursday, September 18. Sip and stroll your way along Lincoln…
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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Join us for the return of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Chicago to celebrate the world’s best mountain films! This year,…
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World Fashion Festival
The 8th Annual World Fashion Festival (WFF) in conjunction with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce will take center stage September 18-20, 2025, at Macy’s, 111…
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Ice & Fire: A Taste of Glory with The Blackhawks & Chicago Fire FC
Chef Carlos Gaytán—the first Mexican-born chef to earn a Michelin star—is turning up the heat (and bringing the chill) for a one-night-only culinary showdown inspired…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Robyn Mineko Williams & Artists, To Leave You
For this early preview of To Leave You, director and choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams presents a cinematic performance that explores the impressions we leave on—and for—one…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago South Asian Film Festival screens film ‘Elijah’
Chicago South Asian Film Festival will showcase acclaimed indie film ‘Elijah’ made by New York filmmaker Razid Season. The film follows a South Asian Muslim…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
The 26th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival
The 26th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival, presented by Live the Spirit Residency, returns to Chicago’s historic Hamilton Park on September 18–20, 2025, marking a powerful…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival returns September 19-28. Reeling showcases the best of queer cinema, from laugh-out-loud comedies to searing dramas and everything…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Vegan Farmers Market
A weekly farmers market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, vintage clothing and other items has kicked off in West Town — and its offerings are…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Oktoberfest with the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs invite fans, neighbors and visitors to experience the first-ever “Oktoberfest with the Cubs” from September 19–21 in the Toyota Camry Lot at…
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Teen Lit Night: Unbound
Join our night celebrating YA literature, art and culture! Come for the stories that grab your attention, connect over themes that matter and find your…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
Free Museum Night / Bon Odori Workshop / Prelude to the Spiral Performance
Free Admission Museum Night runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The museum tour begins at 6:00 PM. Guests are welcome to join the Bon…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Old Town Oktoberfest
Raise a Stein in Chicago’s First German Neighborhood! This fall, history and celebration come together with the debut of Old Town Oktoberfest on Wells Street,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
World Fashion Festival
The 8th Annual World Fashion Festival (WFF) in conjunction with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce will take center stage September 18-20, 2025, at Macy’s, 111…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Robyn Mineko Williams & Artists, To Leave You
For this early preview of To Leave You, director and choreographer Robyn Mineko Williams presents a cinematic performance that explores the impressions we leave on—and for—one…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
The 26th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival
The 26th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival, presented by Live the Spirit Residency, returns to Chicago’s historic Hamilton Park on September 18–20, 2025, marking a powerful…
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