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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
Jul5
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.Friday, July 5th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
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
Chicago Cabaret Week 2024
May10
May19
Friday, May 10thSunday, May 19th
Multiple Locations
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
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
Poetry Making Playground
May10
Jul6
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.Saturday, July 6th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Mashups* (Mostly) from The Beaus
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Mashups* (Mostly) from The Beaus

Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious melodies and infectious energy of The Beaus, Chicago’s favorite MAN-band. With three talented vocalists and two skilled pianists,…

Friday, May 10th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 North Milwaukee Avenue
Buddy Damen & the Last Call
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Buddy Damen & the Last Call

Get your Buddy Damen on! That means be ready to play hard, tap into the moment, and have fun. The Tonk Live is featuring Buddy…

Friday, May 10th
9:00 p.m.11:59 p.m.
The Tonk
1800 S Racine Ave
Chicago Water Week
May11
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.…

Saturday, May 11th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations
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
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
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
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
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