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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
May Fair
The Chicago Waldorf School invites the community to welcome spring in festive style at its annual May Fair on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Melissa Clark and Emily Weinstein: Easy Weeknight Dinners
Food planning shouldn’t be hard. New York Times Cooking editor in chief Emily Weinstein and food writer Melissa Clark join us to help you take…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books
Join us for an open house celebration with play and art activities, music, storytelling, book giveaways and special guests. And meet Daisy from WTTW Kids’ Nature…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Trashy Mother Earth Market
Join this junky jamboree to celebrate MOTHERS of all kinds: Mommas of humans Mother of our Earth and all the mother-junking artisans who transform materials into one-of-a-kind…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Solana Opening Party
Celebrate the launch of Solana, Wicker Park’s new rooftop bar at The Robey Hotel. Join us on Saturday, May 10 from 2–6 p.m. for an…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Encore: The Art of Aging Well
Encore: The Art of Aging Well is a salute to the Center for Life and Learning which has offered programs for people 60+ since 1965…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
SAUCED Spring Night Market
How do you support small businesses? At a time when the economy is in chaos, this question is more important than ever. At SAUCED, the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Kristen Kish: Accidentally on Purpose
Join celebrated chef and television host Kristen Kish for an evening of conversation as she shares her journey to her current culinary stardom. The Top…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Zoo Uncorked: Flocktails & Feathers
Discover a whole new way to enjoy an evening out at Flocktails & Feathers, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s unique 21+ event. Enjoy a refreshing selection of cocktails…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Reimagining Cabaret presented by Black Voices in Cabaret
Join us on May 10th as Reimagining Cabaret, the acclaimed series created, produced, and directed by Lynn Colbert-Jones, makes its debut at Freedom Hall in…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Ben Jones “Temptation”
“One of the most unbelievable vocal instruments in the industry today.” – BroadwayWorld. Join award-winning vocalist Ben Jones and legendary pianist, composer, and music director…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party
Bingo Loco is not your grandma’s bingo… it’s a bingo rave complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, dance-offs, dancers, confetti showers, CO2 cannons,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Judy & Liza London Palladium Tribute
Enjoy real life mother/daughter duo Nancy Hays and Mary Heffernan for a Mother’s Day brunch and a show as they lovingly recall the famed 1964…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm – 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Compete for prizes! Come and try to win the puzzle contest with your friends! Join us every second Sunday of the month from 3PM to…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Judy & Liza London Palladium Tribute, A Mother’s Day Concert
Enjoy real life mother/daughter duo Nancy Hays and Mary Heffernan’s performance as they lovingly recall the famed 1964 concert of the legendary mother/daughter duo of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
For the Record | NoMI Lounge
FOR THE RECORD AT NoMI LOUNGE Every Sunday from April 6 – May 11 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Reserve Now Ease into Sunday…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Join us at Snakes & Lattes Chicago for our Board Game Designer Night, hosted every month twice. Interested in game design? Have board game ideas? Want to playtest…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…
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