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Chicago City Markets
May6
Oct28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

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 6thSaturday, October 28th
Citywide
Pop-Up at the Park: Blue Duck Tavern
Sep18
Oct8
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…

Monday, September 18thSunday, October 8th
Park Hyatt Chicago @ Nomi Lounge
110 E Chicago ave
Reeling 2023: The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Sep21
Oct8
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…

Thursday, September 21stSunday, October 8th
Chicago Filmmakers Firehouse Theater
5720
Leilani’s Fortune – Screening at Reeling 2023 The 41st Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Sep24
Oct8
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…

Sunday, September 24th
6:00 p.m.Sunday, October 8th
8:00 p.m.
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
Christmas Day with Park Hyatt Chicago
Sep25
Festivals, 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 Ave
Chicago Sister Cities International Festival
Sep25
Festivals, 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.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Sep25
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 Street
Chicago Sister Cities International Festival
Sep26
Festivals, 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.
Chicago’s Best Standup
Sep26
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 St
45th Anniversary of the Ravinia Farmers Market
Sep27
Festivals, 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 Park
Chicago Sister Cities International Festival
Sep27
Festivals, 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.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ziggy and Miles Johnston Guitar Duo
Sep27
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 Drive
Yappy Hour at The Northman
Sep27
Festivals, 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 Riverwalk
Native American Education in Illinois Schools: Panel Discussion
Sep27
Festivals, 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 Street
BDP Urban Farm Dinner Series
Sep27
Festivals, 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 Avenue
Destinos – Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Sep28
Nov12
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…

Thursday, September 28thSunday, November 12th
Multiple Locations
Daley Plaza City Market
Sep28
Festivals, 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.
Listening to Nature’s “Social Cues” – Indicator Species Workshop
Sep28
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.
Poetry Off the Shelf: Ben Okri
Sep28
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 Street
Chicago Exhibition Weekend (CXW)
Sep29
Oct1
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,…

Friday, September 29thSunday, October 1st
Neighborhoods across Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest
Sep29
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…

Friday, September 29thSunday, October 29th
Lincoln Park Zoo
Cannon Drive at Fullerton Parkway
Ventra’s 10-Year Anniversary Extravaganza
Sep29
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…

Friday, September 29th
1:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
95th/Dan Ryan CTA Red Line Station,
15 W. 95th St.
Market by the River!
Sep29
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 Plaza
World Music Festival Chicago – Ragamala
Sep29
Sep30
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…

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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