Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: CIVL Fest 2026 presents “The Grass is Greener Where You Water It” Earth Day Celebration at The Harold Washington Cultural Center
Start: 2026-04-22T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-22T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Harold Washington Cultural Center

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April 12, 2026: Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Sunday, April 12th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
April 13, 2026: Apr13
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,…
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Monday, April 13th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
April 14, 2026: Apr14
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,…
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Tuesday, April 14th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Apr14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Comic Court: Chicago’s #1 Comedy Court Show
Order in the court!Comic Court is back at The Lincoln Lodge every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9PM. Comedians argue ridiculous cases like actual lawyers,…
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Tuesday, April 14th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
April 15, 2026: Apr15
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,…
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Wednesday, April 15th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Apr15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
JBF Greens Chicago x Adalina Prime
Join JBF Greens at Adalina Prime, the new Fulton Market steakhouse from the team behind Adalina Italian. Open since September 2025, Adalina Prime honors Chicago’s…
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Wednesday, April 15th
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Adalina Prime
360 N Green St
April 16, 2026: Apr16
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,…
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Thursday, April 16th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Apr16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Thursday, April 16th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Apr16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Sketch Playlist
Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show that will feature all-new sketches every single week… the ultimate sketch playlist. Come see these writers and performers…
Lincoln Park
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Thursday, April 16th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
April 17, 2026: Apr17
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,…
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Friday, April 17th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Apr17
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…
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Friday, April 17th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Apr17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Friday, April 17th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Apr17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
All You Can Eataly: Spring in Rome
Our first all-access party of 2026 is here! All You Can Eataly is back on Friday, April 17! For one night only, we’re going all…
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Friday, April 17th
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Eataly
43 East Ohio Street
April 18, 2026: Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Indoor Farmers Market
As our outdoor season wraps up, we’re heading inside for the colder months. Come support local vendors and farmers, and stock up on your favorite…
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Saturday, April 18th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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2800 N Milwaukee Ave
2800 N Milwaukee Ave
Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
CIVL Fest & Color Club present GREEN Community Expo
This event aims to empower artists and strengthen the music community through resource sharing. During the day musicians and fans can connect within the larger…
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Saturday, April 18th
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Color Club
4146 North Elston Avenue
Apr18
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,…
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Saturday, April 18th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Saturday, April 18th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
April 19, 2026: Apr19
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,…
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Sunday, April 19th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
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Sunday, April 19th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
April 20, 2026: Apr20
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,…
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Monday, April 20th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
April 21, 2026: Apr21
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,…
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Tuesday, April 21st
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
Apr21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Euphoria Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Dive into the highs, lows, and chaos of Euphoria Trivia Night on April 21st at Snakes & Lattes Chicago. Test your knowledge of Rue, Jules, and all the…
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Tuesday, April 21st
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Apr21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Mystery League Trivia Night
Join us for a… Mystery Trivia Night*! After years of running trivia games for private clients, I’m delighted to begin offering Mystery Trivia directly to you. Over two…
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Tuesday, April 21st
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Western Bar and Kitchen
4301 N Western Ave
April 22, 2026: Apr22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
CIVL Fest 2026 presents “The Grass is Greener Where You Water It” Earth Day Celebration at The Harold Washington Cultural Center
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman…
Bronzeville
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Wednesday, April 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Cultural Center
4701 S. King Drive