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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,…
Saturday, May 6th – Saturday, October 28thCitywideFestivals, 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…
Monday, September 18th – Sunday, October 8thPark Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago aveFestivals, 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…
Thursday, September 21st – Sunday, October 8thChicago Filmmakers Firehouse Theater
5720Festivals, 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…
Sunday, September 24th
6:00 p.m. – Sunday, October 8th
8:00 p.m.Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Christmas Day with Park Hyatt Chicago
Celebrate the comforts and joys of Christmas Day with an elegantly coursed, midday meal curated by Executive Chef Terence Zubieta. The 4-course, prix-fixe menu takes…
Monday, September 25th
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago @ NoMI Gallery
800 N Michigan AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Sister Cities International Festival
Join Chicago Sister Cities at the iconic Daley Plaza for its annual International Festival. Positioned as a beacon of unity in our interconnected world, the…
Monday, September 25th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Join us at Alma at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 25 for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, which will include live music spun by local…
Monday, September 25th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Alma at Hotel Zachary
3630 North Clark StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Sister Cities International Festival
Join Chicago Sister Cities at the iconic Daley Plaza for its annual International Festival. Positioned as a beacon of unity in our interconnected world, the…
Tuesday, September 26th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago’s Best Standup
Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…
Tuesday, September 26th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
45th Anniversary of the Ravinia Farmers Market
The 45th Anniversary of the Ravinia Farmers Market is here! Kicking off Wednesdays, June 7-October 25, from 7 AM- 1 PM. Come out to Dean…
Wednesday, September 27th
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Jens Jensen Park in the Ravinia District of Highland Park
Jens Jensen Park in the Ravinia District of Highland ParkFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Sister Cities International Festival
Join Chicago Sister Cities at the iconic Daley Plaza for its annual International Festival. Positioned as a beacon of unity in our interconnected world, the…
Wednesday, September 27th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ziggy and Miles Johnston Guitar Duo
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ZIGGY AND MILES JOHNSTON GUITAR DUO Program: Claude Debussy; arr. Ziggy and Miles – Suite Bergamasque Ken Murray…
Wednesday, September 27th
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Yappy Hour at The Northman
Yappy Hour is scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 5pm-8pm. Each month The Northman Beer & Cider Garden will host dog lovers…
Wednesday, September 27th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Northman Beer & Cider Garden
233 E RiverwalkFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Native American Education in Illinois Schools: Panel Discussion
Come hear from Native American and education leaders about what’s in store for Illinois public school students in 2024, as the state will begin requiring…
Wednesday, September 27th
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
BDP Urban Farm Dinner Series
“The plates are as colorful as a Monet painting. A gorgeous reminder of the textures, colors and aromas of summer, which, unfortunately, are fleeting in…
Wednesday, September 27th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Big Delicious Planet
412 North Wolcott AvenueFestivals, 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…
Thursday, September 28th – Sunday, November 12thMultiple LocationsFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Daley Plaza City Market
Chicago City Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds. Check out this free market at Daley Plaza, Thursdays…
Thursday, September 28th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.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…
Thursday, September 28th
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Wild Mile
905 W Eastman St.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,…
Thursday, September 28th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Poetry Foundation
61 West Superior StreetFestivals, 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,…
Friday, September 29th – Sunday, October 1stNeighborhoods across ChicagoFestivals, 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…
Friday, September 29th – Sunday, October 29thLincoln Park Zoo
Cannon Drive at Fullerton ParkwayFestivals, 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…
Friday, September 29th
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.95th/Dan Ryan CTA Red Line Station,
15 W. 95th St.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…
Friday, September 29th
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.333 W Wolf Point Plaza
333 W Wolf Point PlazaFestivals, 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…
Friday, September 29th
6:00 p.m. – Saturday, September 30th
8:00 a.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington Street

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