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“Sustaining Women, Sustaining The World”. Fleye, Free, and Forward: An ILAVA Function
May24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

“Sustaining Women, Sustaining The World”. Fleye, Free, and Forward: An ILAVA Function

 “Sustaining Women, Sustaining The World”. Fleye, Free, and Forward: An ILAVA Function, is a fashion showcase merging wearable art with social consciousness. Owners Rahel &…

Friday, May 24th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Kehrein Center for the Arts
5628 W. Washington Blvd
35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival
May25
Jun30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch and Prop Thtr are pleased to announce the complete lineup for the 35th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, May 25 –…

Saturday, May 25th – Sunday, June 30th
Various locations
Chicago Memorial Day Weekend Vendor Market & Car Show
May25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Memorial Day Weekend Vendor Market & Car Show

Join us for a day of shopping from local vendors, food trucks, and classic cars! The fun starts at 9am with free coffee and pastries…

Saturday, May 25th
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Gateway Classic Cars of Chicago
1329 Commerce Drive
Play Unstoppable Festival
May25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Saturday, May 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Barrington Art Festival: Barrington, Illinois (15th Annual)
May25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Barrington Art Festival: Barrington, Illinois (15th Annual)

Charming Downtown Barrington sets the stage for the 15th annual Barrington Art Festival, which takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend…

Saturday, May 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
downtown barrington
Cook & Station Streets
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade
May25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade

Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and woman who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

Saturday, May 25th
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
State Street between Lake and Van Buren
Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest
May25
May27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest

The Unofficial Start to Summer Festival Season Begins at the Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest – May 24-26   Featuring national tribute bands and local entertainers  â€¦

Saturday, May 25th
11:00 a.m. – Monday, May 27th
10:00 p.m.
3200 N. Sheffield Ave.
3200 N. Sheffiled Ave.
9th Annual WingOut Chicago
May25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

9th Annual WingOut Chicago

WingOut Chicago returns to its iconic new home at Gallagher Way!! On the footsteps of Wrigley Field, patrons can indulge in all the flavors from…

Saturday, May 25th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 N Clark Street
Poetry Making Playground
May25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Poetry Making Playground

Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st – 30th 2024, with an option to extend…

Saturday, May 25th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Mole de Mayo
May25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mole de Mayo

Since 2009, Mole de Mayo Festival strives to deliver a culturally dynamic and gastronomic outdoor festival that propels a short and long-term range of economic…

Saturday, May 25th
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
18th St., Ashland through 18th St., Blue Island Ave.
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
May26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day

Sunday Funday is back! Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 28, 2024. Join us for our 33rd season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont.…

Sunday, May 26th
6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Play Unstoppable Festival
May26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Sunday, May 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Barrington Art Festival: Barrington, Illinois (15th Annual)
May26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Barrington Art Festival: Barrington, Illinois (15th Annual)

Charming Downtown Barrington sets the stage for the 15th annual Barrington Art Festival, which takes place on the Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend…

Sunday, May 26th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
downtown barrington
Cook & Station Streets
9th Annual WingOut Chicago
May26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

9th Annual WingOut Chicago

WingOut Chicago returns to its iconic new home at Gallagher Way!! On the footsteps of Wrigley Field, patrons can indulge in all the flavors from…

Sunday, May 26th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 N Clark Street
Poetry Making Playground
May26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Poetry Making Playground

Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st – 30th 2024, with an option to extend…

Sunday, May 26th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Mole de Mayo
May26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mole de Mayo

Since 2009, Mole de Mayo Festival strives to deliver a culturally dynamic and gastronomic outdoor festival that propels a short and long-term range of economic…

Sunday, May 26th
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
18th St., Ashland through 18th St., Blue Island Ave.
Chess Records: Private Tour and Reception at Chicago’s legendary recording studio
May26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chess Records: Private Tour and Reception at Chicago’s legendary recording studio

Join Amy Bizzarri, author of the Best Hits on the Blues Highway, for an afternoon reception and private tour of iconic Chess Records benefiting Willie…

Sunday, May 26th
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Chess Records
2120 South Michigan Avenue
Play Unstoppable Festival
May27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Monday, May 27th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Celebrate National Burger Day with Forbidden Root!
May27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Celebrate National Burger Day with Forbidden Root!

Come celebrate National Burger Day at Forbidden Root in West Town and Cultivate by Forbidden Root in Ravenswood! From Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May…

Monday, May 27th
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Forbidden Root
1746 W Chicago Avenue
Pig Star #2 w/ Bojan Milicevic
May27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pig Star #2 w/ Bojan Milicevic

🔥 May 27th || 5pm – 10pm 🔥 Get ready to pig out this Memorial Day on our Wicker Park patio with chef Bojan Milicevic…

Monday, May 27th
4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Big Star Wicker Park
1531 N Damen Ave
Play Unstoppable Festival
May28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Tuesday, May 28th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Jake’s Eat FREE at Jake’s!
May28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jake’s Eat FREE at Jake’s!

Hey Jake, want a FREE Smash Burger? If you’re not a Jake, keep scrolling. National Burger Day is ONE WEEK away and we’re celebrating the…

Tuesday, May 28th
11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap
41 E. Superior St.
Celebrate National Burger Day with Forbidden Root!
May28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Celebrate National Burger Day with Forbidden Root!

Come celebrate National Burger Day at Forbidden Root in West Town and Cultivate by Forbidden Root in Ravenswood! From Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May…

Tuesday, May 28th
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Forbidden Root
1746 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago’s Best Standup
May28
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, May 28th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
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