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Thursday Night Out
Thursday is the new Friday in Downtown Oak Park! Thursday Night Out opens for its 20th Season, every Thursday from June 5 through August 28,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Celebrating Jacques Pépin’s 90th Birthday at Cafe Yaya
This celebration is part of a nationwide series of 90 dinners leading up to Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday in December 2025. The campaign, which preserves, protects,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey
POURING PARK: A GLOBAL COCKTAIL JOURNEY NoMI Lounge & Garden June 6, 2025 – January 17, 2026 Reserve Now | View Cocktail Menu In celebration…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
SPIN Chicago First Fridays – “Dare to Play As You Are”
Bringing the party and the pride to your city, join SPIN Chicago on the first Friday of June for a celebration of ping pong, play,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Blues Festival
The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the festival features top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2025
Don’t miss the second edition of Beyond Wonderland Chicago, presented by Insomniac! Returning to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on June 7-8, the newest addition to the beloved Beyond…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a one-of-a-kind traveling showcase that brings together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country, creating a…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Alison Bechdel on Spent: A Comic Novel
Alison Bechdel is known for her pioneering comic strips Dykes to Watch Out For and the modern classics Fun Home (as well as the Tony-Award…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Hyde Park 78th Annual 57th St Art Fair
The 57th Street Art Fair, the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, will mark its 78th year featuring nearly…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Blues Festival
The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the festival features top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Failing Up: Leslie Odom Jr.
Leslie Odom Jr. burst onto the scene in 2015, originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical phenomenon Hamilton. Since then, he has…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Dive Into Pride: Gods and Goddesses Party at InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile invites you to plunge into summer’s most anticipated LGBTQ celebration: the third-annual DIVE Into PRIDE: Gods and Goddesses Pool Party. On…
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
Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2025
Don’t miss the second edition of Beyond Wonderland Chicago, presented by Insomniac! Returning to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on June 7-8, the newest addition to the beloved Beyond…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 local vendors for the 16th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Maxwell Street Market
Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and much more.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo is a one-of-a-kind traveling showcase that brings together hundreds of oddity vendors and artists from across the country, creating a…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Hyde Park 78th Annual 57th St Art Fair
The 57th Street Art Fair, the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, will mark its 78th year featuring nearly…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Blues Festival
The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the festival features top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Alley Turns 49: A Celebration of Chicago’s Counterculture Legacy
CHICAGO, IL — After nearly five decades on the frontlines of rebellion, art, and alternative identity, The Alley is throwing its biggest party yet. On…
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