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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
“Blending in Standing Out” is the first solo show by Loc Hong that presents, through gold leaf on glass, a contemplation of one’s identity and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
Former Grant Park Music Festival Principal Conductor Leonard Slatkin returns to conduct Tchaikovsky’s fatalistic Symphony No. 5. Violinist Yevgeny Kutik makes his Festival debut in…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Japan Fest Chicago 2026
Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community! From taiko drums to J-pop, kimono fashion to…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Join the Chicago Fire at Recess in West Loop to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and celebrate our love for the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
MUBI Fest
MUBI FEST returns to Chicago July 10-12 with a weekend full of exclusive screenings, curated cinema, live music, an open air market, and more. Venues…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Chicago Farmers Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Eckhart Park Farmer’s Market
An inaugural community focused market in the heart of West Town. Featuring a mix of produce and food vendors, other local makers and special events…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Southport Art Fest
Get ready, Chicago! The Southport Art Fest is back this July 11 & 12 on the city’s northside! This cherished neighborhood festival brings together an…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago’s “Artistic Expressions of Hope” Series
City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago’s “Artistic Expressions of Hope,” a series of street art installations to uplift the community and honor the survivorship journey…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
26th Annual Barrio Arts Fest
Join us for the 26th Annual Barrio Arts Fest on July 11 & 12, 2026, at NMPRAC! The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste of Chicago
The City of Chicago’s iconic Taste of Chicago returns to its traditional summer home in July, bringing one of the city’s largest and most anticipated…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Belmont Cragin Vintage Market
Shop vintage, handmade goods & local vendors at Belmont Cragin Vintage Market! Live DJs, food & free admission. Everyone welcome! Join us for an afternoon…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Kalapriya’s 4th Annual Mela Festival
Experience the sights, sounds, flavors, and traditions of South Asia at Kalapriya’s 4th Annual Mela Festival. This free, family-friendly celebration brings together music, dance, food,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Windy City Smokeout
The two-time ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival returns to Chicago in 2026 for its 13th year. Hosted by acclaimed BBQ…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Pepsi Challenge
The Pepsi Challenge returns in Chicago again! In case you missed it in June, PEPSI® is bringing the iconic blind taste test to your area…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
SAUCED Night Market
Summer is festival season in Chicago and SAUCED Night Market is getting in on the action. On Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11 from…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Water Lantern Festival
Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where thousands of family, friends, and strangers celebrate life together. Water Lantern Festival brings together individuals from all…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Dinos After Dark
Looking for fun things to do at night? Whether you’ve got kids who love dinosaurs or you’re a full-grown dino fan yourself, Dinos After Dark…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
“Blending in Standing Out” is the first solo show by Loc Hong that presents, through gold leaf on glass, a contemplation of one’s identity and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Route 66—America’s most iconic highway—this year’s Summer Screenings program will pay homage to the classic…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
Former Grant Park Music Festival Principal Conductor Leonard Slatkin returns to conduct Tchaikovsky’s fatalistic Symphony No. 5. Violinist Yevgeny Kutik makes his Festival debut in…
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