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Spotlight Reading Series: A Century of Black Progress
Featuring the most ambitious programming to date, Court Theatre’s 2026 landmark Spotlight Reading Series is organized around the theme “A Century of Black Progress” and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Windy City Comedy Fest 2026
Windy City Comedy Fest returns August 6–9 for four days celebrating Chicago’s vibrant stand-up comedy scene across iconic venues including The Den Theatre, Lincoln Hall,…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Ginza Holiday Festival
Ginza Holiday Festival Midwest Buddhist Temple, Old Town August 7: 5 – 8 PM August 8: 11 AM – 8 PM August 9: 11 AM…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Eras Tour (Drag Version)
DOWN BAD because you missed The Eras Tour? Or do you just miss it because IT’S OVER NOW? Well, best believe you don’t need to…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mozart Requiem
Giancarlo Guerrero leads the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus in Mozart’s soul-stirring Requiem, left incomplete at the time of the composer’s premature death at 35.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Windy City Comedy Fest 2026
Windy City Comedy Fest returns August 6–9 for four days celebrating Chicago’s vibrant stand-up comedy scene across iconic venues including The Den Theatre, Lincoln Hall,…
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…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Eras Tour (Drag Version)
DOWN BAD because you missed The Eras Tour? Or do you just miss it because IT’S OVER NOW? Well, best believe you don’t need to…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bud Billiken Parade
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Bud Billiken Parade It Takes A Village Festival! This vibrant festival, held alongside the iconic Bud Billiken…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ravenswood Feel Good Fest
This summer, the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and Minh Hearing Solutions invite you to our inaugural Ravenswood Feel Good Fest on Sunnyside Avenue! Join us on Saturday, August…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ravenswood Feel Good Fest
Ravenswood Debuts “Feel Good Fest” Summer Block Party! The new event on Sunnyside Avenue welcomes neighbors to feel good, do good, and foster community during…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Ginza Holiday Festival
Ginza Holiday Festival Midwest Buddhist Temple, Old Town August 7: 5 – 8 PM August 8: 11 AM – 8 PM August 9: 11 AM…
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, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mozart Requiem
Giancarlo Guerrero leads the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus in Mozart’s soul-stirring Requiem, left incomplete at the time of the composer’s premature death at 35.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Kuumba Theatre Archive Unfurling
Step into the living history of Chicago’s Black Arts Movement with an exclusive archival unfurling event at the Harold Washington Library Center. Drawing directly from…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Windy City Comedy Fest 2026
Windy City Comedy Fest returns August 6–9 for four days celebrating Chicago’s vibrant stand-up comedy scene across iconic venues including The Den Theatre, Lincoln Hall,…
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, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
Spotlight Reading Series: A Century of Black Progress
Featuring the most ambitious programming to date, Court Theatre’s 2026 landmark Spotlight Reading Series is organized around the theme “A Century of Black Progress” and…
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, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Eras Tour (Drag Version)
DOWN BAD because you missed The Eras Tour? Or do you just miss it because IT’S OVER NOW? Well, best believe you don’t need to…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Ginza Holiday Festival
Ginza Holiday Festival Midwest Buddhist Temple, Old Town August 7: 5 – 8 PM August 8: 11 AM – 8 PM August 9: 11 AM…
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