Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
Start: 2026-07-08T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-08T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Great Lakes Tattoo

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July 4, 2026: Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Red, White & Win: Celebrate America’s 250th at Wind Creek Chicago Southland
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in unforgettable fashion at Wind Creek Chicago Southland during its “Light It Up 250” Fourth of July celebration on July 4.…
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Saturday, July 4th
4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland
17300 S Halsted St
Jul4
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…
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Saturday, July 4th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Jul4
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…
Event details
Saturday, July 4th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
Jul4
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…
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Saturday, July 4th
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Independence Day Salute
Christopher Bell conducts the Grant Park Orchestra in this annual Chicago tradition. The family-friendly celebration includes patriotic favorites alongside Gershwin’s Three Preludes with principal clarinetist Dario Brignoli…
Loop
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Saturday, July 4th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
July 5, 2026: Jul5
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…
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Sunday, July 5th
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Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Jul5
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…
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Event details
Sunday, July 5th
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Avenue
Jul5
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…
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Sunday, July 5th
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Jul5
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…
Event details
Sunday, July 5th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Jul5
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…
Event details
Sunday, July 5th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
July 6, 2026: Jul6
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…
Event details
Monday, July 6th
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Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Jul6
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…
Event details
Monday, July 6th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Jul6
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…
Event details
Monday, July 6th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
July 7, 2026: Jul7
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…
Event details
Tuesday, July 7th
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Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Jul7
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…
Event details
Tuesday, July 7th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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…
Event details
Tuesday, July 7th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
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…
Loop
Event details
Tuesday, July 7th
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
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…
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Tuesday, July 7th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
July 8, 2026: 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…
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
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Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
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…
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
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…
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Wednesday, July 8th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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NoMI Garden
800 N. Michigan Ave
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…
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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…
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Wednesday, July 8th
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Blind Barber
948 W Fulton Market
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…
Event details
Wednesday, July 8th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
See all events in series
Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.