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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
Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Flight Deck: Air Show Rooftop Watch Party at Offshore
The Chicago Air & Water Show meets the world’s largest rooftop at Offshore on Navy Pier, the prime spot to watch as fighter jets thunder…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival Celebrates 25 Years
The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF), the much-anticipated annual tradition in the Rogers Park neighborhood, showcases the work of over 130 artists and more than…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
12th Annual South Shore Summer Fest
Join us for the 12th Annual South Shore Summer Festival at the historic South Shore Cultural Center, where thousands of residents, families, businesses, and visitors gather…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bespoke Living: Enter the World of Niche Luxury by FGI Chicago and PROVENANCE
PROVENANCE by Diana Michelle and FGI Chicago welcome guests into the world of bespoke living through an immersive experience of creative bespoke designs, niche fragrances,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Presenting Sponsor Wells Fargo Sinners (2025, R) Guests may take a seat at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on the Great Lawn as crowd-pleasing…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Blackstone Book Club
The Community Reads Book Club bridges the world of the stage with the lives of Chicagoans, transforming the traditional theatregoing experience into a vibrant, neighborhood-driven…
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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
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…
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…
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, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Dramatic Improv Festival
The Dramatic Improv Festival returns to Chicago, August 20-23 for four days celebrating the art of grounded, human, emotionally authentic improvisation. Hosted by Theatre Momentum,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Daley Plaza 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
Water Tower Place Hosting “City Market IRL” Weekly Summer Night Market Series
Starting July 9, 2026, Water Tower Place will play host to City Market IRL, a new evening market experience that blends local food, artisan vendors,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Thursday Night Farmers Market
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a new weekly Farmers Market at Walsh Park, beginning June 4 and continuing…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Third Thursdays on Grand Ave
August 20th from 5pm-8pm Introducing Third Thursdays — a neighborhood-wide summer celebration. Join the West Town Chamber of Commerce along Grand Ave as local businesses stay open late, bringing the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Argyle Night Market
Started in 2013 by Uptown United, the Argyle Night Market is an annual event that features food from local Argyle restaurants plus live cultural and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Rockin’ in the Park 2026 Free Summer Concert Series
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will set the stage for another summer of live music with the return of its “Rockin’ in the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Dramatic Improv Festival
The Dramatic Improv Festival returns to Chicago, August 20-23 for four days celebrating the art of grounded, human, emotionally authentic improvisation. Hosted by Theatre Momentum,…
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
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
Adults Night Out: Crafted at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicagoland crafters, this one’s for you! Adults Night Out: Crafted is a night for craft enthusiasts ages 21+ to get hands-on with your favorite crafts…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Third Friday at Zhou B Art Center
Explore our building. Chat with the artists. Let your curiosity set the pace. Sift through multiple galleries and studios; with 50 artists in residence, each…
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