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Central States Coin Show
May2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Central States Coin Show

The public can see $100 million of historic money and buy and sell rare coins, paper money, and gold and silver bullion with hundreds of…

Thursday, May 2nd
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Drive
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
May2
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, May 2nd
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
May2
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, May 2nd
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
26th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray
May2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

26th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray

Get ready for an udderly legendary celebration at Harry Caray’s Tavern on Navy Pier! On May 2nd, fans are invited to gather for the 26th…

Thursday, May 2nd
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo

A Japanese fine dining destination on West Loop’s Restaurant Row, located at 738 W Randolph St., Chicagoans are invited to take their taste buds on…

Thursday, May 2nd
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Beatrix Spring Cocktail Event
May2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Beatrix Spring Cocktail Event

Celebrate the warmer weather with fresh cocktails and new spring bites at Beatrix! Join us for our Spring Cocktail Event on May 2nd beginning at…

Thursday, May 2nd
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Beatrix – River North
519 N Clark Street
Poetry Making Playground
May2
Jun28
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, May 2nd
5:00 p.m.Friday, June 28th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Wine & Design: A Tasting Tour
May2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Wine & Design: A Tasting Tour

THE MART, in partnership with Wine Spectator Magazine, invites you to Wine & Design: A Tasting Tour.  Grab a glass, enjoy tastings of 25+ wines from…

Thursday, May 2nd
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
9th Annual Doc10 Documentary Film Festival
May2
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

9th Annual Doc10 Documentary Film Festival

See the best of the best in documentary film at the 2024 Doc10 Documentary Film Festival, May 2-5 at the Davis Theatre and Gene Siskel…

Thursday, May 2nd
7:00 p.m.Sunday, May 5th
7:00 p.m.
Davis Theater, Chicago
4614 North Lincoln Avenue
Faces of Fitness Chicago: Chicago’s Fitness Festival
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Faces of Fitness Chicago: Chicago’s Fitness Festival

Faces of Fitness Chicago, a one-of-a-kind fitness and wellness festival, is the brainchild of founders David and Lindsay Grass. Perfectly crafted for the fitness-minded enthusiast,…

Friday, May 3rd
River North
LOCUST ST. & SEDGWICK ST.
Marquee Match Up @ Wrigley Field: Chicago Red Stars vs. Bay F.C.
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Marquee Match Up @ Wrigley Field: Chicago Red Stars vs. Bay F.C.

Chicago Red Stars professional women’s soccer team will host Bay FC at historic Wrigley Field Saturday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. CT making it the…

Friday, May 3rd
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Play Unstoppable Festival
May3
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, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Central States Coin Show
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Central States Coin Show

The public can see $100 million of historic money and buy and sell rare coins, paper money, and gold and silver bullion with hundreds of…

Friday, May 3rd
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Drive
Cinco de Mayo at Punch Bowl Social
May3
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cinco de Mayo at Punch Bowl Social

Get ready for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo fiesta at Punch Bowl Social. The eatertainment venue is celebrating the timeless holiday all weekend long, from…

Friday, May 3rd
11:00 a.m.Sunday, May 5th
11:00 p.m.
Punch Bowl Social
310 N Green St
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo

A Japanese fine dining destination on West Loop’s Restaurant Row, located at 738 W Randolph St., Chicagoans are invited to take their taste buds on…

Friday, May 3rd
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Poetry Making Playground
May3
Jun29
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, May 3rd
5:00 p.m.Saturday, June 29th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
The Chicago Horror Film Festival
May3
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…

Friday, May 3rd
6:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Facets Cinema
1517 W. Fullerton
The Eleventh Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Eleventh Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival

Annually, the Chicago Critics Film Festival features a selection of acclaimed films chosen by members of the organization. The selections are a combination of recent…

Friday, May 3rd
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Music Box Theatre
3733 North Southport Avenue
River Shannon Derby Day Party
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

River Shannon Derby Day Party

  Derby all day and party all night at River Shannon! Mark your calendars for the most exciting two minutes in sports and join us…

Saturday, May 4th
River Shannon
425 W Armitage Ave
Derby Day at Miss Ricky’s
May4
Saturday, May 4th
8:00 a.m.9:30 p.m.
Virgin Hotels Chicago
203 N Wabash Ave
Central States Coin Show
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Central States Coin Show

The public can see $100 million of historic money and buy and sell rare coins, paper money, and gold and silver bullion with hundreds of…

Saturday, May 4th
9:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Drive
Marché Privé
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Marché Privé

Marché Privé, a curated luxury pop-up market, is proud to announce its inaugural event celebrating Chicago’s BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Scheduled to coincide with Derby Day,…

Saturday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W
Marché Privé
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Marché Privé

Marché Privé, a curated luxury pop-up market, is proud to announce its inaugural event celebrating Chicago’s BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Scheduled to coincide with Derby Day,…

Saturday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W
Play Unstoppable Festival
May4
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…

Saturday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
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