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Play Unstoppable Festival
May11
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 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Shop Woman-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day At Luxury Boutique Hotel Pendry Chicago
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Shop Woman-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day At Luxury Boutique Hotel Pendry Chicago

Support women-owned businesses while you pick the perfect gift for Mom at Pendry Chicago’s Mother’s Day Pop-up Market! Head to the hotel’s Michigan-Ave facing Billiards…

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pendry Chicago
230 N Michigan Ave
Family-Friendly Lincoln Square Pop-Up
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Family-Friendly Lincoln Square Pop-Up

Come see why Arkansas is home to extraordinary outdoor adventures and register for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind trip to The Natural State! With…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Gearhead @ Lincoln Square
4724 N Lincoln Ave
Spring Afternoon Tea
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Afternoon Tea

Elevate your springtime with a touch of elegance at Mon Ami Gabi’s Spring Afternoon Tea! On Saturday, May 11 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, enjoy a…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Mon Ami Gabi
lincoln park w
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
May11
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…

Saturday, May 11th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Poetry Making Playground
May11
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, May 11th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Mother’s Day Festa
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day Festa

Looking for a unique way to celebrate the mother figures in your life? Join us on May 11 at our Mother’s Day Festa and treat…

Saturday, May 11th
1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Eataly Chicago
43 East Ohio Street
A Rosé Pre-Mother’s Day – Chicago Wine Tasting
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

A Rosé Pre-Mother’s Day – Chicago Wine Tasting

Celebrate your mom the day before Mother’s Day by sipping on rosé, snacking on hors’ d’oeuvres, and giving her the love she deserves. Roses are…

Saturday, May 11th
1:59 p.m.2:59 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Chicago
835 N Michigan Ave Suite 8005
A Rosé Pre-Mother’s Day – Chicago Wine Tasting
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

A Rosé Pre-Mother’s Day – Chicago Wine Tasting

Celebrate your mom the day before Mother’s Day by sipping on rosé, snacking on hors’ d’oeuvres, and giving her the love she deserves. Roses are…

Saturday, May 11th
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Chicago
835 N Michigan Ave Suite 8005
Mother’s Day Festa
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day Festa

Looking for a unique way to celebrate the mother figures in your life? Join us on May 11 at our Mother’s Day Festa and treat…

Saturday, May 11th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Eataly Chicago
43 East Ohio Street
From the Mainland to the Island: Louis & Ella + Lou Ella Rose
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

From the Mainland to the Island: Louis & Ella + Lou Ella Rose

For a Spectacular Double Header: In Act 1: Jazzlady Robin Watson and Will Washington bring to life a match made in heaven by their captivating…

Saturday, May 11th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Fulton Street Collective
1821 W Hubbard St UNIT 307
Grand Reopening Event
May11
Saturday, May 11th
4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
4815 n sacramento
4815 N Sacramento Ave
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May11
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…

Saturday, May 11th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Why Not Petites Returns with 2nd Annual Spring Stylist Expo
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Why Not Petites Returns with 2nd Annual Spring Stylist Expo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Why Not Petites Returns with 2nd Annual Spring Stylist Expo Chicago Model Collective hosts fashion show featuring all petite models and six…

Saturday, May 11th
6:00 p.m.
Live Bash
1801 West Berteau Avenue, #Suite 1
Prom 4 Mom
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Prom 4 Mom

For Immediate Release   Macaroni KID Chicago Northside Presents: Prom 4 Mom – A Night of Fun and Giving Back   Chicago, IL May 2,…

Saturday, May 11th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Whim Chicago @ Stage 773
1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Bridge Over Muddied Waters
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Bridge Over Muddied Waters

The waters in our country have been muddied with hate, fear, and division. What are we going to do about it? Join Cynthia, along with…

Saturday, May 11th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
2715 Hurd Avenue
Celebrate Mom all Week Long at Teatro ZinZanni
May11
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…

Saturday, May 11th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
The Smiley Tilmon Blues Band featuring Kate Moss
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Smiley Tilmon Blues Band featuring Kate Moss

The Smiley Tilmon Band, featuring Kate Moss, performs at The Tonk Live on Saturday, May 11th, from 8 to 11 p.m. Smiley Tilmon, an 84-year-old…

Saturday, May 11th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Tonk
1800 S Racine Ave
The Smiley Tilmon Blues Band featuring Kate Moss
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Smiley Tilmon Blues Band featuring Kate Moss

The Smiley Tilmon Band, featuring Kate Moss, performs at The Tonk Live on Saturday, May 11th, from 8 to 11 p.m. Smiley Tilmon, an 84-year-old…

Saturday, May 11th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Tonk
1800 S Racine Ave
Muse: Earth
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Muse: Earth

Muse is a live music experience that incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to explore universal themes. Muse: Earth is the final installment…

Saturday, May 11th
9:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Newport Theatre
956 W Newport Ave
Mother’s Day at Miss Ricky’s
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day at Miss Ricky’s

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Miss Ricky’s! Join us for brunch from 8AM-3PM to enjoy cocktail specials, including bottomless mimosas and rosé all day. Does Mom…

Sunday, May 12th
Virgin Hotels Chicago
203 N Wabash Ave
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
May12
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.…

Sunday, May 12th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Shop Woman-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day At Luxury Boutique Hotel Pendry Chicago
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Shop Woman-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day At Luxury Boutique Hotel Pendry Chicago

Support women-owned businesses while you pick the perfect gift for Mom at Pendry Chicago’s Mother’s Day Pop-up Market! Head to the hotel’s Michigan-Ave facing Billiards…

Sunday, May 12th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Pendry Chicago
230 N Michigan Ave
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

Join us for a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet with stunning riverside and city views with a special gift for mom from the River Roast Team!…

Sunday, May 12th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
River Roast
315 North La Salle Street
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