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Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations
Sep29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations

AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS is the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets…

Sunday September 29, 2024
1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Broadway in Chicago
17 N State St Ste 810
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Sep30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Monday September 30, 2024
Citywide
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Sep30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Monday September 30, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Tuesday October 1, 2024
Citywide
Chicago’s Best Standup
Oct1
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 October 1, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Wednesday October 2, 2024
Citywide
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Thursday October 3, 2024
Citywide
Logandale’s Haunted Windows
Oct3
Oct31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Logandale’s Haunted Windows

Join us for the Logan Square and Avondale Spooky Spectacular, a community event that promises to bring hauntingly good fun for all ages! As the…

Thursday October 3, 2024Thursday October 31, 2024
Logan Square Park – 3150 W LOGAN BLVD, CHICAGO, IL
3150 W. Logan Blvd
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Oct3
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 October 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Oct3
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 October 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
CXW Kickoff Party at Arbella Hosted by Povos, Tala and EarlyWork
Oct3
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CXW Kickoff Party at Arbella Hosted by Povos, Tala and EarlyWork

Join Povos, Tala and EarlyWork for a night of dancing to celebrate the start of CXW at Arbella. From 9 pm until 1 am, Blesstonio,…

Thursday October 3, 2024
9:00 p.m.Friday October 4, 2024
1:00 a.m.
Arbella
112 W Grand Ave
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Friday October 4, 2024
Citywide
Andersonville Arts Weekend
Oct4
Oct6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Andersonville Arts Weekend

Get ready to celebrate creativity in Andersonville like never before! We’re thrilled to bring you the 20th annual Andersonville Arts Weekend, turning our neighborhood into…

Friday October 4, 2024
9:00 a.m.Sunday October 6, 2024
10:00 p.m.
andersonville
1554 W Hollywood
Mac Blackout Pop Up Art Show and Mural Reveal
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Mac Blackout Pop Up Art Show and Mural Reveal

Mac Blackout Mural Reveal and Pop-Up Art Show Reception Friday, October 4, 5-9pm   Chicago Billiard Café 5935 W. Irving Park Road   The Chicago…

Friday October 4, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
5935 W Irving Park Road
Chicago Billiard Cafe
8th Annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

8th Annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest

The eighth annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest transforms tranquil Jonquil Park into a wonderland of wine October 4-6. Wine and Food pavilions spread out across…

Friday October 4, 2024
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Jonquil Park
1001 W. Wrightwood Avenue
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Saturday October 5, 2024
Citywide
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Support local farmers and eat fresh! Link Up Illinois (a program of Experimental Station) has been making it easier for Illinois residents to access fresh,…

Saturday October 5, 2024
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
100 W. Division St.
100 W. Division St.
Marché Privé – Fashion Edition (Unofficial Fashion Week)
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Marché Privé – Fashion Edition (Unofficial Fashion Week)

Marché Privé, a curated luxury pop-up market, is proud to announce its returning event celebrating Chicago’s BIPOC creative fashion entrepreneurs. Serving as the unofficial kickoff…

Saturday October 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W
South Side Science Festival
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

South Side Science Festival

The South Side Science Festival is a free, all-ages, community event that will bring together scientists from the University of Chicago and science enthusiasts from…

Saturday October 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Crerar Quad, University of Chicago
5802 S. Ellis Ave
8th Annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

8th Annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest

The eighth annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest transforms tranquil Jonquil Park into a wonderland of wine October 4-6. Wine and Food pavilions spread out across…

Saturday October 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Jonquil Park
1001 W. Wrightwood Avenue
South Town Oak Park Fall Fest
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

South Town Oak Park Fall Fest

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Fall Fest – South Town Oak Park! A fantastic day of free fun for families and kids—come celebrate with…

Saturday October 5, 2024
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Van Buren St between Oak Park Ave and Grove Ave
801 S Oak Park Ave
The Murmuring Grief of the Americas
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Murmuring Grief of the Americas

Three award-winning poets read from their latest collections grappling with landscapes of grief. National Book-winning Chicago poet Daniel Borzutzky’s The Murmuring Grief of the Americas exhumes the…

Saturday October 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.

61 W. Superior St.
The Murmuring Grief of the Americas: Daniel Borzutzy, Rae Armantrout, and Forrest Gander
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Murmuring Grief of the Americas: Daniel Borzutzy, Rae Armantrout, and Forrest Gander

Three award-winning poets read from their latest collections grappling with landscapes of grief. National Book-winning Chicago poet Daniel Borzutzky’s The Murmuring Grief of the Americas exhumes the…

Saturday October 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.

61 W. Superior St.
Fall Taste of Northalsted
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fall Taste of Northalsted

Taste of Northalsted: Food & Drink Sampling Crawl, Sat 8/5/2024, 2-5pm Stroll through Northalsted this fall and indulge in a culinary adventure with the Fall…

Saturday October 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Northalsted
Halsted Street from Addison to Grace Streets
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