Grant Park Music Festival String Fellow Quartet
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Grant Park Music Festival String Fellow Quartet

Join the Grant Park Music Festival String Fellow Quartet in this free outdoor concert! The program, featuring music from classical to jazz and pop, explores…

Thursday, July 9th
6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Mount Greenwood Park
3721 W 111th St
Inside the Cellar: A Domaines Ott Wine Experience
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Inside the Cellar: A Domaines Ott Wine Experience

Step “Inside the Cellar” for an intimate evening celebrating the elegance of Domaines Ott, one of Provence’s most celebrated producers. Guests will explore the legacy…

Thursday, July 9th
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Brass Tack
11 E. Walton
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will set the stage for another summer of live music with the return of its “Rockin’ in the…

Thursday, July 9th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series

McAninch Arts Center (MAC) is pleased to announce the return of the Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series on Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 8-Aug. 6…

Thursday, July 9th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration

Join the Chicago Fire at Recess in West Loop to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and celebrate our love for the…

Friday, July 10th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
MUBI Fest
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

MUBI Fest

MUBI FEST returns to Chicago July 10-12 with a weekend full of exclusive screenings, curated cinema, live music, an open air market, and more. Venues…

Friday, July 10th
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Windy City Smokeout
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Windy City Smokeout

The two-time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival returns to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by acclaimed BBQ…

Friday, July 10th
2:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Chicago Vegan Farmers Market
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Vegan Farmers Market

The Chicago Vegan Farmers Market runs every Friday 4 pm to 8 pm, July 10th thru September 25th . Operating through the summer and early…

Friday, July 10th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Skinner Park
1335 W Adams
Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bronzeville Summer Nights 2026

BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO – The Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) is proud to announce the return of its signature event series, Bronzeville Summer Nights (BSN). Join…

Friday, July 10th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Bronzeville Business Corridors
SAUCED Night Market
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Night Market

Summer is festival season in Chicago and SAUCED Night Market is getting in on the action. On Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11 from…

Friday, July 10th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ignite Glass Studios
401 N. Armour St.
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽

Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…

Friday, July 10th
5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul10
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…

Friday, July 10th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out

“Blending in Standing Out” is the first solo show by Loc Hong that presents, through gold leaf on glass, a contemplation of one’s identity and…

Friday, July 10th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

Former Grant Park Music Festival Principal Conductor Leonard Slatkin returns to conduct Tchaikovsky’s fatalistic Symphony No. 5. Violinist Yevgeny Kutik makes his Festival debut in…

Friday, July 10th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Japan Fest Chicago 2026
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Japan Fest Chicago 2026

Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community! From taiko drums to J-pop, kimono fashion to…

Saturday, July 11th
Skokie Sports Park East
3333 Oakton St.
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration

Join the Chicago Fire at Recess in West Loop to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and celebrate our love for the…

Saturday, July 11th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
MUBI Fest
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

MUBI Fest

MUBI FEST returns to Chicago July 10-12 with a weekend full of exclusive screenings, curated cinema, live music, an open air market, and more. Venues…

Saturday, July 11th
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Chicago Farmers Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley…

Saturday, July 11th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
100 W. Division St.
100 W. Division St.
Eckhart Park Farmer’s Market
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Eckhart Park Farmer’s Market

An inaugural community focused market in the heart of West Town. Featuring a mix of produce and food vendors, other local makers and special events…

Saturday, July 11th
9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Eckhart Park
1330 W. Chicago Ave.
Southport Art Fest
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Southport Art Fest

Get ready, Chicago! The Southport Art Fest is back this July 11 & 12 on the city’s northside! This cherished neighborhood festival brings together an…

Saturday, July 11th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago IL 60613
3733 N Southport Ave
Belmont Cragin Vintage Market
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Belmont Cragin Vintage Market

Shop vintage, handmade goods & local vendors at Belmont Cragin Vintage Market! Live DJs, food & free admission. Everyone welcome! Join us for an afternoon…

Saturday, July 11th
12:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Yuyo’s Fresh Market
5020 W. Fullerton Ave
Kalapriya’s 4th Annual Mela Festival
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Kalapriya’s 4th Annual Mela Festival

Experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of South Asia at Kalapriya’s 4th Annual Mela Festival. This free, family-friendly celebration brings together music, dance, food,…

Saturday, July 11th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens
1801 South Indiana Ave
Windy City Smokeout
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Windy City Smokeout

The two-time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival returns to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by acclaimed BBQ…

Saturday, July 11th
1:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
SAUCED Night Market
Jul11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Night Market

Summer is festival season in Chicago and SAUCED Night Market is getting in on the action. On Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11 from…

Saturday, July 11th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ignite Glass Studios
401 N. Armour St.