Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
Jul7
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…

Tuesday, July 7th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Jul7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Millennium Park Summer Film Series

Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo Ratatouille (2007, G) Kickoff to Taste of Chicago Guests may take a seat at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on…

Tuesday, July 7th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Transformers Trivia – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Jul7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Transformers Trivia – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Secure your tickets here! 🫡 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/transformers-trivia-snakes-lattes-chicago-us-tickets-1992222493106?aff=ChooseChicago Get ready for an action-packed night at our Transformers Trivia on July 7th at Snakes & Lattes Chicago! Whether you ally with the…

Tuesday, July 7th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jul8
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…

Wednesday, July 8th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Windy City Smokeout
Jul8
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…

Wednesday, July 8th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
NoMI Garden Golden Hour
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Garden Golden Hour

NoMI Garden Golden Hour Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reserve a Table   |   View Menu Introducing our new summer series, NoMI Garden Golden…

Wednesday, July 8th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
NoMI Garden
800 N. Michigan Ave
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Jul8
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…

Wednesday, July 8th
5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
HACK JOB, A Comedy Show
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

HACK JOB, A Comedy Show

HACK JOB COMEDY A biweekly showcase of Chicago’s best comedians at Blind Barber in Fulton Market! SHOW DETAILS: Doors @ 6 pm Show @ 7…

Wednesday, July 8th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Blind Barber
948 W Fulton Market
Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
Jul8
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…

Wednesday, July 8th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
Jul8
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…

Wednesday, July 8th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series
Jul8
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…

Wednesday, July 8th
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
Jul9
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…

Thursday, July 9th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Daley Plaza Farmers Market
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Daley Plaza 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…

Thursday, July 9th
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Windy City Smokeout
Jul9
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…

Thursday, July 9th
2:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Water Tower Place Hosting “City Market IRL” Weekly Summer Night Market Series
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Water Tower Place Hosting “City Market IRL” Weekly Summer Night Market Series

Starting July 9, 2026, Water Tower Place will play host to City Market IRL, a new evening market experience that blends local food, artisan vendors,…

Thursday, July 9th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
WATER TOWER PLACE – Level 4, Michigan Ave.
835 N. Michigan Ave.
Thursday Night Farmers Market
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thursday Night Farmers Market

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a new weekly Farmers Market at Walsh Park, beginning June 4 and continuing…

Thursday, July 9th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Walsh Park
1722 N Ashland Ave
Argyle Night Market
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Argyle Night Market

Started in 2013 by Uptown United, the Argyle Night Market is an annual event that features food from local Argyle restaurants plus live cultural and…

Thursday, July 9th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Argyle & Sheridan
Argyle & Sheridan
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Jul9
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…

Thursday, July 9th
5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
Jul9
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…

Thursday, July 9th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
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