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Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jun2
Aug20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Monday, June 2nd
6:30 p.m.Wednesday, August 20th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jun4
Aug22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, June 4th
6:30 p.m.Friday, August 22nd
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Thursday Night Out
Jun5
Aug28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thursday Night Out

Thursday is the new Friday in Downtown Oak Park! Thursday Night Out opens for its 20th Season, every Thursday from June 5 through August 28,…

Thursday, June 5th
5:00 p.m.Thursday, August 28th
9:00 p.m.
1010 Lake Street
1010 Lake Street
Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey
Jun6
Jan17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey

POURING PARK: A GLOBAL COCKTAIL JOURNEY NoMI Lounge & Garden June 6, 2025 – January 17, 2026 Reserve Now  |  View Cocktail Menu In celebration…

Friday June 6, 2025
11:00 a.m.Saturday January 17, 2026
12:00 a.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jun9
Aug27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Monday, June 9th
6:30 p.m.Wednesday, August 27th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jun11
Aug29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, June 11th
6:30 p.m.Friday, August 29th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Thai Festival Chicago 2025
Jun14
Jun15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thai Festival Chicago 2025

Celebrate Thai Culture at the Thai Festival Chicago 2025! June 14–15, 2025 | Thorek Hospital, Chicago, IL Chicago, IL — Experience Thailand’s vibrant sights, sounds,…

Saturday, June 14thSunday, June 15th
Thorek Hospital
851 W Irving Park Rd
50th Anniversary Wells Street Art Festival
Jun15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

50th Anniversary Wells Street Art Festival

Art enthusiasts are guaranteed to find plenty of inspiration at this annual prestigious summer tradition. Visitors can explore stunning and innovative works of fine art…

Sunday, June 15th
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
1400 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL
1400 N. Wells Street
Andersonville Midsommarfest
Jun15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Summer. Starts. HERE. Midsommarfest returns to Andersonville for its 59th year—and it’s your official invitation to celebrate in the streets and kick off Pride season…

Sunday, June 15th
12:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Clark Street from Foster to Gregory
28th Annual Taste of Randolph
Jun15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

28th Annual Taste of Randolph

The nearly three-decade-old street festival will set the stage for an epic Chicago summer, featuring some of the world’s best cuisine and live entertainment on…

Sunday, June 15th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
West Lopp
Pandan Summer Soiree
Jun15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pandan Summer Soiree

June 15 Hours 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Pandan – 18th floor Cost: $50 Join us on Viceroy Chicago’s rooftop to raise a glass in…

Sunday, June 15th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Pandan at Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jun16
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.

Monday, June 16th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jun16
Sep3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Monday, June 16th
6:30 p.m.Wednesday, September 3rd
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Division Street Farmers Market
Jun17
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.

Tuesday, June 17th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
The Farmer at The Green
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Farmer at The Green

The Farmer at The Green, presented by BMO, is a downtown Chicago farmers market. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made products from Chicago-based…

Tuesday, June 17th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Refine Collective Presents the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Market at The Salt Shed
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Refine Collective Presents the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Market at The Salt Shed

Lift every voice and sing! On June 19, 1865, the last community of enslaved Black people in the Confederacy received word they’d be free, and…

Tuesday, June 17th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Rush Hour Concerts || Matthew Lipman, Viola Victor Asunción, Piano
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Rush Hour Concerts || Matthew Lipman, Viola Victor Asunción, Piano

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS || MATTHEW LIPMAN, VIOLA VICTOR ASUNCIÓN, PIANO PROGRAM: Johannes Brahms – Sonata in F minor, Op. 120 No. 1 Clara Schumann –…

Tuesday, June 17th
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Division Street Farmers Market
Jun18
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.

Wednesday, June 18th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Aaron Wolff, Cello & Victor Asuncion, Piano
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Aaron Wolff, Cello & Victor Asuncion, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | AARON WOLFF, CELLO VICTOR ASUNCION, PIANO   Program Reena Esmail – Jhula Jule César Franck – Violin Sonata in…

Wednesday, June 18th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…

Wednesday, June 18th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Giancarlo Guerrero at the Grant Park Music Festival
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Giancarlo Guerrero at the Grant Park Music Festival

In his debut performance as the Festival’s newly appointed Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero leads a program featuring Grant Park Orchestra concertmaster Jeremy…

Wednesday, June 18th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live

Harry Caray’s Summer Music Series Presents Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Live Music 6:30PM-9:00PM • Drink Specials 6:00PM-Close The Summer Music Series at Harry…

Wednesday, June 18th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jun18
Sep5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, June 18th
6:30 p.m.Friday, September 5th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
You’re Invited To The Cookout: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Comedians
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

You’re Invited To The Cookout: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Comedians

You’re Invited To The Cookout: A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Comedians is a vibrant comedy variety show produced by two rising Black women comedians, Karissa…

Wednesday, June 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
UrbanTheater Company
2620 W. Division St. , Chicago, IL, 60622
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