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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Free Comic Book Day
Taking place on the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Book Day is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when over…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Chicago Horror Film Festival
The 25th edition of the CHICAGO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL is set to illuminate the world of independent horror cinema. 3 Days…3 Screens…200 + of the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Join the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce for an indoor pop-up market in the retail space at 3169 N Lincoln, on the corner of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Bodega (West Loop)
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby at Chicago’s trendiest new lounge with state-of-the-art projector viewing and club audio at Bodega (West Loop). Come for the intrigue; stay for…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Parlay (Lincoln Park)
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with all the right style at Parlay (Lincoln Park). Dress up and throw down at one of the city’s finest indoor/outdoor party…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at The Roof (at JOY District)
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with a “Grand Stand” experience at the Rooftop of JOY District. This picture-perfect setting is sure to deliver a high-roller’s party scene like no other.…
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Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Utopian Tailgate
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby in perfect form at Utopian Tailgate; Old Town’s premier rooftop and high-energy party landscape. Saturday, May 4th * 3pm to 6pm GET…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Derby Day Party at Vol. 39
Vol. 39 is off to the races! If you can’t make it to Kentucky, head to the Kimpton Gray Hotel’s second-floor cocktail bar for a…
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Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Whiskey Business
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby at an “Infield Paradise” with Whiskey Business. Pony Up for a wild ride and classic rooftop vibe at this one-of-a-kind party zone in Wicker…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
James Spooner: Black Punk Now
Award-winning graphic novelist James Spooner comes to Chicago Humanities for a chat on punk, comics and Black Identity. Spooner is a leader in the Black…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Poetry Making Playground
Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st – 30th 2024, with an option to extend…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
Sunday Funday is back! Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 28, 2024. Join us for our 33rd season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Cinco de Mayo Brunch Fiesta
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the ultimate brunch fiesta. For just $30, your ticket includes two drinks*, a breakfast buffet and a Sunday Funday you…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Chicago Horror Film Festival
The 25th edition of the CHICAGO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL is set to illuminate the world of independent horror cinema. 3 Days…3 Screens…200 + of the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Poetry Making Playground
Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st – 30th 2024, with an option to extend…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Old Town Chicago Celebrates Montmartre with Cabaret
For a preview for Chicago Cabaret Week, join us for a Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion reunion concert at Steppenwolf theater and the launching of the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Spring Bodega Wine Tastting
Inspired by the bodegas sprinkled throughout every Spanish city, the Spring Bodega Wine Tasting celebrates Spanish wine, and the buzzing community that can be found…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago’s Best Standup
Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Olivia Jakyoung Huh, Cello & Victor Santiago Asuncion, Piano
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | OLIVIA JAKYOUNG HUH, CELLO VICTOR ASUNCION, PIANO Program: Leoš Janáček – Pohádka (Fairy Tale), for cello and piano Benjamin…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
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