SAUCED Night Market
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Night Market

It’s 2026 and you’re still shopping small like it’s your job. Right? Let SAUCED help you do exactly that at a vibrant night market filled…

Friday, May 8th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ignite Glass Studios
401 N. Armour St.
Beer Under Glass
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Beer Under Glass

Kick off Illinois Craft Beer Week under the towering glass of Chicago’s skyline.  ​ The cornerstone festival and fundraiser of Illinois Craft Beer Week, Beer Under…

Friday, May 8th
5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace
205 E Randolph St
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
May8
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, May 8th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Glow Wild
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Glow Wild

The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…

Friday, May 8th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
The (fill in the blank) Between Us
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

The (fill in the blank) Between Us

“The (fill in the blank) Between Us” is a dance production that gives opportunities for audience members to contribute to the dance pieces “Take A…

Friday, May 8th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Edge Theater
5451 N Broadway Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640
Francesca Amari – Different Drum: The Music of Linda Ronstadt
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Francesca Amari – Different Drum: The Music of Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt is one of the biggest names in pop/rock music history, earning 12 Grammys & selling 100 million+ albums. Her iconic voice helped shape…

Friday, May 8th
7:30 p.m.
The Checkout
4116 N. Clark St.
Chicago Water Week
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Water Week

Join Current May 3-9th for a week of water-focused events designed to inspire, educate, and bring people together. From engaging discussions and in-person tours to…

Saturday, May 9th
12:00 a.m.
All Over Chicago
May Fair
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

May Fair

The Chicago Waldorf School invites the community to welcome spring in festive style at its annual May Fair on Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM…

Saturday, May 9th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Waldorf School
5002 N Ashland
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening

I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…

Saturday, May 9th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
SAUCED Night Market
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Night Market

It’s 2026 and you’re still shopping small like it’s your job. Right? Let SAUCED help you do exactly that at a vibrant night market filled…

Saturday, May 9th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ignite Glass Studios
401 N. Armour St.
Glow Wild
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Glow Wild

The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…

Saturday, May 9th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Wicker Park Farmers Market
May10
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…

Sunday, May 10th
8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.
Mother’s Day in Somerset
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day in Somerset

Mother’s Day in Somerset May 10 Location: Somerset Hours: 10:00 AM Cost: $89/Adults | $25/Children Celebrate Mother’s Day in Somerset with a vibrant and abundant brunch…

Sunday, May 10th
9:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Somerset
1112 N State St
Mother’s Day: Brunch, Bubbles & Blooms
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day: Brunch, Bubbles & Blooms

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elevated brunch experience at Brass Tack, nestled inside Waldorf Astoria Chicago, where seasonal cuisine, floral details, and celebratory sips come…

Sunday, May 10th
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Brass Tack
11 E. Walton
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at NoMI Kitchen
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at NoMI Kitchen

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT NoMI KITCHEN Sunday, May 10 | 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $265 Adults, $95 Children, Free for Children 6 & Under…

Sunday, May 10th
10:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Sonia Oyola & Bob Solone – Love Songs for You
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sonia Oyola & Bob Solone – Love Songs for You

Sonia Oyola and Bob Solone are excited to share more of their favorite love songs and duets in English/Spanish. Their shows always feature an eclectic,…

Sunday, May 10th
4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Le Piano
6970 N. Glenwood Ave.
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening

I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…

Sunday, May 10th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Glow Wild
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Glow Wild

The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…

Sunday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Zoé Soteres — Does This Song Make Me Look Dramatic? A New One-Woman Show
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Zoé Soteres — Does This Song Make Me Look Dramatic? A New One-Woman Show

After being named Chicago Cabaret Professional’s 2025 Best New Chicago Cabaret Vocalist, Zoé Soteres is proud to present her first one-woman cabaret, partnering with Kyle…

Sunday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.8:35 p.m.
The Labyrinth Club
3658 North Pulaski Road
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience

Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…

Monday, May 11th
12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening

I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…

Monday, May 11th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Chicago Cabaret Professionals presents Musical Mondays: Tony Bennett at 100
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Cabaret Professionals presents Musical Mondays: Tony Bennett at 100

Join us as we celebrate the 100th birthday of the one and only Tony Bennett! This Chicago Cabaret Week show highlights his incredible musical legacy,…

Monday, May 11th
7:30 p.m.
The Rhapsody Theater
1328 W Morse Ave
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening

I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…

Tuesday, May 12th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Girls Like Us — It’s My Party: Celebrating the Girls and the Groups of the 1960s
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Girls Like Us — It’s My Party: Celebrating the Girls and the Groups of the 1960s

When we talk about music of the 1960s, most people think of Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones — but that’s…

Tuesday, May 12th
7:00 p.m.
PianoForte Chicago
1335 South Michigan Avenue