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Chicago City Markets
Chicago City Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest-running farmers market on Daley Plaza,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Pop-Up at the Park: Blue Duck Tavern
Pop-up at the Park is a NoMI Lounge exclusive experience showcasing craft cocktails and diverse cuisine from Park Hyatt locations around the world. From September…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Reeling 2023: The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
From award-winning international feature films to social documentaries to experimental shorts, Reeling has always presented a range of genres that demonstrate the rich diversity of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Leilani’s Fortune – Screening at Reeling 2023 The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
This intimate journey follows Witch Prophet, a queer, immigrant Ethiopian-Eritrean musician, as she navigates newfound momentum in Canada and stands true to her unique voice…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Destinos – Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Destinos, 6th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, Chicago’s annual citywide festival showcasing Latino theater artists and companies from Chicago, the U.S. and Latin America, returns…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Listening to Nature’s “Social Cues” – Indicator Species Workshop
Nature speaks loudly, Ever wonder how to listen? Join Lillian Holden, Openlands Water Trail Specialist, to learn the power birds, mussels, and fish have in…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Poetry Off the Shelf: Ben Okri
Join us for a special US appearance by acclaimed Nigerian-born British novelist and poet, Ben Okri. Ben Okri is a playwright, poet, novelist, essayist, short-story writer,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW)
Join Gertie and EXPO CHICAGO in celebrating the inaugural Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW) this September 29–October 1! The weekend will bring together over 50 galleries,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
For Wildlife. For All. For Fall! Dive into the wonderful world of autumn—from picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the nostalgic scents of hot…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Ventra’s 10-Year Anniversary Extravaganza
Did you know that since its inception in 2013, Ventra has been the cornerstone of Chicago’s transit system? Fast forward a decade, and over 10…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Market by the River!
The Market by the River is free to attend and offers a variety of rotating vendor lists every Friday until October 20th. Come hangout with…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
World Music Festival Chicago – Ragamala
A Celebration of Indian Classical Music World Music Festival Chicago brings 10 days of global grooves by award-winning artists from around the world to the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
Description: 13th Floor Haunted House is Chicago’s premier Halloween attraction with a cult-following and reputation for top-notch production value, interactive horror, and immersive storytelling. Featuring…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Send-Off Party
Say arrivederci to summer the Eataly way! On Friday, September 29, get ready to celebrate Italian-style at an end of summer bash: Summer Send-Off Party! We’re bringing back the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Englewood Village Farmer’s Market
Grow Greater Englewood hosts its Saturday Englewood Village Farmers Market featuring fresh produce from local farmers, food and goods from Black-owned businesses, and a weekly…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Millennium Hall’s Double Clutch Beer Garden Hosts 2nd Annual Oktoberfest In City’s Largest Beer Garden – Situated Under The Bean
Featuring Locally Brewed German Beer, Authentic Menu and Activities Millennium Hall’s Double Clutch Beer Garden, Chicago’s largest beer garden seating 800+ guests, is hosting its…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Oktoberfest: Beer n’ BBQ Festival
Break out your steins and celebrate the start of fall by joining Navigator Taproom and Operation BBQ Relief for the 3rd annual “Oktoberfest: Beer n’…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
T.I.P. FEST | Chicago Teens in the Park Festival
T.I.P. (Teens in the Park) Fest is the largest platform for Chicago’s young artists to showcase their talent, connect to resources and celebrate one another’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Latino Dance Festival
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago proudly presents the first ever Chicago Latino Dance Festival, a four-week celebration of the rich variety and versatility…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
World Music Festival Chicago – Global Peace Picnic
World Music Festival Chicago brings 10 days of global grooves by award-winning artists from around the world to the citywide, multi-venue festival featuring more than…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Canto Latino “Creando Mole” Concert Presented By Uniting Voices Chicago
Uniting Voices Chicago (formerly Chicago Children’s Choir) presents Canto Latino “Creando Mole,” a rich celebration of Mexican song, dance, food and history in honor of Hispanic…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
2023 Moon Festival Chinatown 中秋嘉年華
Join us to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chicago Chinatown!!! This enchanting occasion is one of the Asian tradition’s most significant cultural festivals, second only…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
Description: 13th Floor Haunted House is Chicago’s premier Halloween attraction with a cult-following and reputation for top-notch production value, interactive horror, and immersive storytelling. Featuring…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
Wolff’s Flea Market – over 700 small businesses with antiques, collectibles, thrift, vintage clothing, home goods, farmers market, cards, memorabilia, records, comics, art, furniture and…
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