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Play Unstoppable Festival
May8
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…

Wednesday, May 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Olivia Jakyoung Huh, Cello & Victor Santiago Asuncion, Piano
May8
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…

Wednesday, May 8th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May8
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…

Wednesday, May 8th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Chicago Water Week
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Water Week

May 5-11, 2024 One week. Dozens of events. Hundreds of voices inspiring action. Highlighting the critical role of water in Chicago’s environment, communities, and economy.…

Thursday, May 9th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations
Play Unstoppable Festival
May9
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…

Thursday, May 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
May9
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 9th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
May9
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 9th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Carry The Load
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Carry The Load

Carry The Load is a non-profit organization that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made daily by our military, veterans, first responders,…

Thursday, May 9th
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May9
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 9th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Poetry Making Playground
May9
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 9th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Evening in Greece Wine Dinner w/ Chef CJ Jacobson ft. Alpha Estate
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Evening in Greece Wine Dinner w/ Chef CJ Jacobson ft. Alpha Estate

Join Ema for an Evening in Greece Wine Dinner with Chef CJ Jacobson ft. Alpha Estates on Thursday, May 9th at 6:00PM! Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired mezze…

Thursday, May 9th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Ema
74 West Illinois Street
Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll

Gather your fellow wine aficionados for Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll! Take a picturesque stroll through one of Chicago’s most charming…

Thursday, May 9th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Centre Physical Therapy
2116 N. Halsted
Celebrate Mom all Week Long at Teatro ZinZanni
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Celebrate Mom all Week Long at Teatro ZinZanni

This Mother’s Day, give your mom the gift of quality time with her family, plus fun photo opportunities, delicious food and drink, and an unforgettable…

Thursday, May 9th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
Chicago Cabaret Week 2024
May10
May19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Cabaret Week 2024

May 10-19, 2024 COOL ACTS. SMALL CLUBS. SWEET DEALS. This ten-day festival features a lineup of Chicago’s top cabaret artists performing blues, Broadway, burlesque, jazz,…

Friday, May 10thSunday, May 19th
Citywide
Chicago Water Week
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Water Week

May 5-11, 2024 One week. Dozens of events. Hundreds of voices inspiring action. Highlighting the critical role of water in Chicago’s environment, communities, and economy.…

Friday, May 10th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations
Café Saie
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Café Saie

Join Saie in celebrating Chicago’s first ever Cafe Saie on May 10th and 11th at Doma Cafe. Saie always finds new interactive ways for their…

Friday, May 10th
9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Doma
946 N. Orleans Street
Play Unstoppable Festival
May10
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 10th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
1801 Night Market at Fifth Third Arena
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

1801 Night Market at Fifth Third Arena

Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Fifth Third Arena at 1801 Night Market, play carnival style games shop local Asian owned vendors,…

Friday, May 10th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Fifth Third Arena – Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink
1801 W Jackson Blvd
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May10
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 10th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Mother’s Day Sip n Shop with Vosges Haut-Chocolat
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day Sip n Shop with Vosges Haut-Chocolat

Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at Vosges Haut-Chocolat’s Chocolate Temple. From 5pm-8pm on Friday, May 10th, indulge in a decadent soiree with exquisite chocolate pairings…

Friday, May 10th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chocolate Temple Boutique
2950 N Oakley Ave
Poetry Making Playground
May10
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 10th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Industry Ales Beer Dinner
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Industry Ales Beer Dinner

Come join us at Industry Ales to celebrate Illinois Craft Beer Week with a night of delicious food and great beer! Featuring a specially crafted…

Friday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Industry Ales
230 S Wabash Ave
Celebrate Mom all Week Long at Teatro ZinZanni
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Celebrate Mom all Week Long at Teatro ZinZanni

This Mother’s Day, give your mom the gift of quality time with her family, plus fun photo opportunities, delicious food and drink, and an unforgettable…

Friday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
The Dee Alexander Quartet
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dee Alexander Quartet

Born on Chicago’s West Side, Dee Alexander is one of Chicago’s most gifted and respected female vocalist/songwriters. Her talents span every music genre, from Gospel…

Friday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W
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