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Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Show
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Show

CHICAGO – FashionBar is pleased to announce Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar, scheduled from April 21st to April 28th 2024. The event kicks off…

Saturday, April 13th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Handmade Market
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Handmade Market

Handmade Market is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. Did you know that in the…

Saturday, April 13th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western Ave
Northwest Brewfest 2024
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Northwest Brewfest 2024

A Celebration of the Breweries on the Northwest side of Chicago! Come meet the brewers as you sample some of the delicious beverages they create…

Saturday, April 13th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Meeting Tomorrow
2901 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC: The Designer Reveal
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar LLC: The Designer Reveal

CHICAGO – FashionBar is pleased to announce Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar, scheduled from April 21st to April 28th 2024. The event kicks off…

Saturday, April 13th
2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
12th Annual Treasuring Our Kids Gala
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

12th Annual Treasuring Our Kids Gala

Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening filled with music that will make you want to dance the night away. Indulge in a delicious dinner,…

Saturday, April 13th
5:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Odyssey Country Club , 19110 Ridgeland Ave , Tinley Park, IL 60447
19110 Ridgeland Ave
Poetry Making Playground
Apr13
Jun9
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…

Saturday, April 13th
5:00 p.m.Sunday, June 9th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Roseland Community Hospital Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Roseland Community Hospital Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Save the date! The Roseland Community Hospital on the Far South Side of Chicago at 45 W. 111th Street is officially celebrating its centenary by…

Saturday, April 13th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn
9333 S Cicero Ave
Night of Sevilla
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Night of Sevilla

Experience the passion of Spain’s cultural heritage as we celebrate the essence of Sevilla right here at Tapas Valencia, featuring live performances by Spanish guitarists…

Saturday, April 13th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Tapas Valencia
1530 S State st,
Versatility Dance Festival
Apr13
Saturday, April 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 N. Dearborn St.
Astoria Bakery Returns to Chicago for One Day
Apr14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Astoria Bakery Returns to Chicago for One Day

On Sunday, April 14th, the pastry cases at the Mag Mile’s airy French cafe Venteux will be adorned with delectable Eastern European delights from none other than Astoria Bakery, an acclaimed cornerstone…

Sunday, April 14th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
224 N Michigan Ave
Poetry Making Playground
Apr14
Jun10
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…

Sunday, April 14th
5:00 p.m.Monday, June 10th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Chicago’s Best Standup
Apr16
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…

Tuesday, April 16th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Sip & Shake: The Ultimate Espresso Martini Making Class
Apr17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Sip & Shake: The Ultimate Espresso Martini Making Class

Calling all espresso martini connoisseurs: elevate your at-home cocktail game by attending an espresso martini class at French brasserie-cafe, Venteux! Head over to the Magnificent…

Wednesday, April 17th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
224 N Michigan Ave
Beer and Cheese Pairing Event at Forbidden Root in West Town!
Apr17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Beer and Cheese Pairing Event at Forbidden Root in West Town!

Hop to it! Chicago’s first botanical brewery and restaurant Forbidden Root, located in the bustling West Town neighborhood, has announced the return of their ever-popular…

Wednesday, April 17th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Forbidden Root
1746 W Chicago Avenue
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, April 18th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, April 18th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Upstream Downriver & Wings of Dust Screening: One Earth Film Festival
Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Upstream Downriver & Wings of Dust Screening: One Earth Film Festival

This film screening is part of the 13th Annual One Earth Film Festival In Person, Thursday, April 18, 5 p.m. CDT Epiphany Center, Chicago [Central] Park…

Thursday, April 18th
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland
Poetry Making Playground
Apr18
Jun14
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…

Thursday, April 18th
5:00 p.m.Friday, June 14th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl
Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl

Emerge from your winter hibernation for an evening of delicious sweets and crunchy treats! This April, Ravenswood businesses are teaming up for the Munch March:…

Thursday, April 18th
5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
First Slice Pie Cafe
1969 West Montrose
BDP X Field Notes | Ode to Spring Pop-Up Dinner
Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

BDP X Field Notes | Ode to Spring Pop-Up Dinner

We’re teaming up with our friends over at Field Notes for an Ode to Spring pop-up dinner! Field Notes HQ studio has been listed by…

Thursday, April 18th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Field Notes HQ
401 N. Racine Ave.
Play Unstoppable Festival
Apr19
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…

Friday, April 19th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
A Good Neighbor + Earthbound: Nzambi Matee: 2024 One Earth Film Festival
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

A Good Neighbor + Earthbound: Nzambi Matee: 2024 One Earth Film Festival

This is a film screening which is part of the 13th Annual One Earth Film Festival In Person, Friday, April 19, 5 p.m. CDT Kehrein…

Friday, April 19th
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Kehrein Center for the Arts
5628 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois
Poetry Making Playground
Apr19
Jun15
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…

Friday, April 19th
5:00 p.m.Saturday, June 15th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Michael Sierra-Arévalo – “The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death, And The Soul Of Policing” – Andrew V. Papachristos
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Michael Sierra-Arévalo – “The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death, And The Soul Of Policing” – Andrew V. Papachristos

Michael Sierra-Arévalo will discuss The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death, and the Soul of Policing. Michael will be joined in conversation by Andrew V. Papachristos. A…

Friday, April 19th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
57th Street Books Sideyard
1301 E 57th St
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