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The Dramatic Improv Festival
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dramatic Improv Festival

The Dramatic Improv Festival returns to Chicago from Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, 2025, offering a unique exploration of emotionally grounded and narratively…

Saturday, July 12th
9:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Bucktown Garden Walk
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bucktown Garden Walk

Bucktown’s largest annual community event, the Bucktown Garden Walk! This year we will have over 120 gardens open to the public, live music both days…

Saturday, July 12th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Bucktown
Chicago Summer Market
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Summer Market

Markets for Makers is coming back to Artifact Events in Chicago on Saturday July 12 & Sunday July 13 from 11am – 5pm both days!…

Saturday, July 12th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood Avenue
Mela 2025
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mela 2025

Save the date for Kalapriya’s annual Mela! Join us for a fantastic day of music, dance, food, crafts, and fun! Experience incredible local, national, and…

Saturday, July 12th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Women’s Park and Garden
1801 S. Indiana Ave.
Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts presents The 3rd Annual Summer Mela
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts presents The 3rd Annual Summer Mela

Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts is proud to announce The 3rd Annual Summer Mela on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 12 – 8 p.m.…

Saturday, July 12th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Women’s Park and Garden
1801 S. Indiana Ave.
Vienna Beef x Half Acre present: Only Gold
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Vienna Beef x Half Acre present: Only Gold

Half Acre is partnering up again with Vienna Beef for their annual Only Gold party in the beer garden. Only Gold is a celebration of…

Saturday, July 12th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Half Acre Beer Co
2050 W Balmoral Ave
World Fair US
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Saturday, July 12th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Saturday, July 12th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul12
Aug2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Saturday, July 12th
3:00 p.m.Saturday, August 2nd
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Park District Present the 2025 Chicago Latin Jazz Festival
Jul12
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Park District Present the 2025 Chicago Latin Jazz Festival

The Jazz Institute of Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Park District, proudly presents the 2025 Chicago Latin Jazz Festival, a free, family-friendly celebration of…

Saturday, July 12th
5:00 p.m.Sunday, July 13th
8:30 p.m.
Humboldt Park Fieldhouse
1440 N. Humboldt Blvd
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jul12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…

Saturday, July 12th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Jul13
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…

Sunday, July 13th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul13
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.

Sunday, July 13th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
Jul13
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…

Sunday, July 13th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Glenwood Alfresco
The Dramatic Improv Festival
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dramatic Improv Festival

The Dramatic Improv Festival returns to Chicago from Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, 2025, offering a unique exploration of emotionally grounded and narratively…

Sunday, July 13th
9:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Maxwell Street Market
Jul13
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.

Sunday, July 13th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Maxwell Street Market
800 S. Desplaines St.
Fourth Annual Wild Mile Block Party
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fourth Annual Wild Mile Block Party

Ready for a party? Join us on the newly-expanded Wild Mile for a celebration of our urban waterways and thriving park spaces. Enjoy local beer,…

Sunday, July 13th
3:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Wild Mile
905 W Eastman St.
World Fair US
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Sunday, July 13th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Sunday, July 13th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul13
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Sunday, July 13th
3:00 p.m.Sunday, August 3rd
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
2025 Bells of Summer Sunday Carillon Concert Series
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

2025 Bells of Summer Sunday Carillon Concert Series

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel’s 59th annual Sunday carillon concert series, Bells of Summer will run from June 22nd through August 10th at 5-6 PM, featuring 8…

Sunday, July 13th
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul14
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.

Monday, July 14th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
World Fair US
Jul14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Monday, July 14th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Monday, July 14th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
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