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All Bamiléké Convention Chicago 2026
ALL BAMILEKE CONVENTION CHICAGO 2026 ABC Chicago 2026 is more than a convention, it is a homecoming! As the 6th edition of the All Bamiléké Convention of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
36th Annual African Festival of the Arts
Africa International House USA, Inc. proudly announces the return of the 36th Annual African Festival of the Arts (AFA), Chicago’s premier celebration of African and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Chicago Jazz Festival
Produced by DCASE and programmed in partnership with the Jazz Institute of Chicago (JIC) and the Chicago Jazz Festival Committee, the Chicago Jazz Festival continues…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wekfest Chicago
Wekfest Chicago – Automotive Showcase Wekfest Chicago brings together the top car builders, brands, and enthusiasts of the midwest states under one roof. Featuring a…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation
Great American Lobster Fest 2026
Great American Lobster Fest September 5-6 | Labor Day Weekend Navy Pier Beer Garden Get ready for the Great American Lobster Fest, the ultimate seafood…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste of Polonia Festival 2026
2026 Taste of Polonia Festival BIO: 2026 Taste of Polonia Festival – 4 days of live music, dancing, delicious food, and fun for the whole…
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
36th Annual African Festival of the Arts
Africa International House USA, Inc. proudly announces the return of the 36th Annual African Festival of the Arts (AFA), Chicago’s premier celebration of African and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste of Polonia Festival 2026
2026 Taste of Polonia Festival BIO: 2026 Taste of Polonia Festival – 4 days of live music, dancing, delicious food, and fun for the whole…
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
Beers & Bites 2026 | West Loop Chicago Food & Craft Beer Tasting
Beers & Bites 2026 brings the flavors of Chicago’s West Loop together for one delicious evening at Haymarket Pub & Brewery! Hosted by the West…
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
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, 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
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
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…
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