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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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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,…
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…
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