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Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Anime Central
Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga, and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Our event is located less than 30…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Farmers Market
The Wicker Park Farmers Market will return on May 3 for its 26th outdoor season. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 2…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair
Friends of Lakeview welcomes all to the Lincoln Roscoe Spring Art & Craft Fair! Taking place between Roscoe and Melrose Streets on May 16 and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
5th Annual Lincoln Park Mayfest
As Chicago’s premiere summer kickoff event, Lincoln Park Mayfest is a lively celebration of the neighborhood’s spirit and talent. Enjoy performances from top local bands…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Muse — Pure Magic
Muse is a unique cabaret and burlesque experience with a focus on live music. The musings continue with 2026’s Chicago Cabaret Week! Join Boobs Radley,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Ruth Fuerst — Quirky (Quirky songs written by quirky songwriters sung by a quirky singer)
Since when do irreverence and genuine warmth go together? Since “Quirky”! Come hear a mix of offbeat, funny, honest and uplifting songs about love, longing…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Devil Wears Prada Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Get your tickets here! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-devil-wears-prada-trivia-night-snakes-lattes-chicago-tickets-1988648851247?aff=ChooseChicago Strut into a night of fashion, sass, and unforgettable quotes at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on May 19th for The Devil Wears Prada…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Kickoff at Lincoln Park Zoo
Sunshine season starts here! Celebrate the start of warmer weather and sunnier days at Lincoln Park Zoo’s Summer Kickoff, a free and family-friendly celebration on…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue” Immersive Experience
Save the day in Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue – an in-person, immersive, interactive adventure. Embark on an hour-long, high-stakes collective rescue mission and interactive scavenger…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
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
Viceroy Spirited Series featuring Don Julio
Viceroy Spirited Series featuring Don Julio May 22 Location: Somerset Hours: 6:00 PM Cost: $125 Join us for the much-anticipated return of the Don Julio Dinner,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo
Start the summer off right at Lincoln Park Zoo! Adults Night Out: Block Party is exclusively for the 21+ crowd to enjoy the zoo with…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Not Your Typical Tour
About the Event: Presented by Pastor Keion Henderson and Lady Shaunie Henderson, Not Your Typical is an unforgettable faith experience that is anything but typical.…
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Forever Mine Music Festival
A new Chicago festival celebrating early 2000s R&B and house music will be held at Union Park on Memorial Day weekend. The Forever Mine Music Festival…
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