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Framesandstages
Frames and Stages is a dynamic celebration of expression, storytelling, and perspective. This immersive event brings together artists, performers, and creatives from diverse disciplines to…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
West Fest Chicago
Presented by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, West Fest Chicago returns to Chicago’s West Town neighborhood from July 17–19, bringing three days of live music, local vendors, family activities, food and community programming…
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…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Route 66—America’s most iconic highway—this year’s Summer Screenings program will pay homage to the classic…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo
A summertime soiree for wine aficionados and nature lovers ages 21+, Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy offers open-air wine-sampling within the botanical garden and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago’s favorite wine fest is back! An open-air wine sampling experience, Summer Wine Fest is a limited-capacity evening with exceptional wines and live entertainment surrounded…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo
A summertime soiree for wine aficionados and nature lovers ages 21+, Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy offers open-air wine-sampling within the botanical garden and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Fauré Requiem
Christopher Bell celebrates his 25th anniversary as Director of the Grant Park Chorus with Fauré’s beloved Requiem. James MacMillan’s powerful Cantos Sagrados opens the program alongside Vaughan Williams’s Toward…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Climate Week 2026
Chicago Climate Week is coming to Chicagoland July 18–25, 2026. As Chicago’s first community-led, distributed Climate Week, it brings together events hosted by nonprofits, businesses,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Farmers Market
The Wicker Park Farmers Market will return on May 3 for its 26th outdoor season. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Maxwell Street
Visitors to Maxwell Street will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and much more.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market
The Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market returns to historic Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St., Chicago) in 2026 for six delightful indoor Sunday markets. …
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
19th Annual Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Fire Up the Grills for Chicago’s Ultimate Patty Party! The Roscoe Village Burger Fest is celebrating its 19th mouth-watering year! This sizzling food and music…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Dearborn Garden Walk
This one day a year self-guided garden walk is the oldest in the country, and features some of the most beautiful and unique private gardens…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ravenswood On Tap
Malt Row is one of the most prolific craft brewing communities in the country – and it’s right here in Ravenswood! Each year, we celebrate this…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Tacos y Tamales Festival | July 17-19, 2026 | Pilsen • Chicago Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic and Latin cultures with three days of endless authentic food options,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
5th Annual Wild Mile Block Party
The Chicago River’s biggest summer event is back! The 5th Annual Wild Mile Block Party is celebrating the progress of the Wild Mile, the world’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
West Fest Chicago
Presented by the West Town Chamber of Commerce, West Fest Chicago returns to Chicago’s West Town neighborhood from July 17–19, bringing three days of live music, local vendors, family activities, food and community programming…
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…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
Chicago Climate Week 2026
Chicago Climate Week is coming to Chicagoland July 18–25, 2026. As Chicago’s first community-led, distributed Climate Week, it brings together events hosted by nonprofits, businesses,…
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