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The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors
Greet your favorite authors or meet new ones at the 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Authors Book Fair in Chicago featuring #1 New York Times Bestselling…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Printers Row Lit Fest
Now in its 41st year, the Printers Row Lit Fest on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, from 10am to 6pm, is the largest…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Fine Art Fair
The much-loved triangle of public land known as Wicker Park, the neighborhood’s namesake, will be the site of the second annual Wicker Park Fine Art…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Fine Art Fair
The much-loved triangle of public land known as Wicker Park, the neighborhood’s namesake, will be the site of the second annual Wicker Park Fine Art…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Grand Welcoming & Community Marketplace
Join The Renaissance Collaborative (TRC) on Saturday, September 12, as we reopen the doors of the Historic Former Wabash YMCA to the Bronzeville community and…
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Madison Row Fest
Madison Row Fest 2026 is a family-friendly West Loop block party hosted by the West Central Association (WCA) Chamber of Commerce along Madison Street between…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ravenswood ArtWalk Tour of Arts & Industry
The Ravenswood ArtWalk (RAW) Tour of Arts and Industry is a weekend-long celebration of our local creative community. Stretching from Lawrence south to Irving Park along Ravenswood…
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BarrieFest
BarrieFest has evolved into a cornerstone community-building event that strengthens neighborhood connections, supports local businesses, and fosters civic engagement throughout southeast Oak Park. Come for…
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El Grito Chicago
El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park’s Butler Field September 12–13, 2026, for a two-day celebration of Mexican culture, music, food, and pride in the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Printers Row Lit Fest
Now in its 41st year, the Printers Row Lit Fest on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, from 10am to 6pm, is the largest…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ravenswood ArtWalk Tour of Arts & Industry
The Ravenswood ArtWalk (RAW) Tour of Arts and Industry is a weekend-long celebration of our local creative community. Stretching from Lawrence south to Irving Park along Ravenswood…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
El Grito Chicago
El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park’s Butler Field September 12–13, 2026, for a two-day celebration of Mexican culture, music, food, and pride in the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month Celebration
Fans are invited to Wrigley Field Tuesday, September 15, for a festive and fun celebration honoring Hispanic and Latino heritage. As part of our annual…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
Queer people have always been here. We’ve always created. We’ve always told stories. And for 44 years, Reeling has helped bring those stories that go…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lincoln Park Uncorked: A Lincoln Avenue Wine Stroll
Sip and stroll your way through Lincoln Park while sampling over 30 seasonal wines as local businesses along Lincoln Avenue transform into pop-up tasting rooms.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
The Palette & Chisel Emerging Artists Show
Stop by the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts to explore the Emerging Artists Show—a nation-wide showcase featuring 32 of the country’s talented…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Sketchbook Brewing Oktoberfest
Save the date for Sketchbook’s Annual Oktoberfest on September 18, 19 and 20. One of Chicagoland’s largest! Beer, live music, food, games, all the Oktoberfest…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Volunteer Fair
Come to the Swedish American Museum to learn about volunteering at various nonprofits around the Chicagoland Area or sign up to participate and teach people…
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