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CBR’s Rum & Reggae Summer Spirit Series
Join CBR, River North’s stylish cocktail bar nestled in the Royal Sonesta Hotel, for the Rum & Reggae Summer Spirit Series on Thursday, August 17th!…
Thursday, August 17th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.CBR Chicago
505 North State StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
BDP Urban Farm Dinner Series
“The plates are as colorful as a Monet painting. A gorgeous reminder of the textures, colors and aromas of summer, which, unfortunately, are fleeting in…
Thursday, August 17th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Big Delicious Planet
412 North Wolcott AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago SummerDance
Citywide in the neighborhoods and Grant Park The beloved Chicago SummerDance series returns this summer at parks across the city and downtown. Dancers of all…
Thursday, August 17th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
River Roast Seafood Boil
Back again for our 6th annual Seafood Boil at River Roast! This year will be bigger and better with breathtaking views, summer sounds with a…
Thursday, August 17th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.River Roast
315 North La Salle StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Anime Magic! 2023
Anime Magic! We’re located at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare & Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. We’re on a mission to bring the…
Friday, August 18th
8:00 a.m. – Sunday, August 20th
5:00 p.m.Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Castaways Rooftop Air & Water Show Viewing Party
A Chicago tradition unlike any other. Celebrate the Chicago Air and Water Show from the iconic Castaways rooftop with great food, bottomless drinks, and the…
Friday, August 18th
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Castaways Bar & Grill
1603 N Lake Shore DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Market by the River!
The Market by the River is free to attend and offers a variety of rotating vendor lists every Friday until October 20th. Come hangout with…
Friday, August 18th
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.333 W Wolf Point Plaza
333 W Wolf Point PlazaFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Festival Polonaise 2023 – The Biggest Polish Music and Food Festival in USA
Festival Polonaise is returning for the 5th time at „Golf Mill Park – Niles” on August 18-19-20, 2023. The easiest and cheapest trip to Poland…
Friday, August 18th
3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Golf Mill Park – 9150 N Cumberland Ave, Niles, IL 60714
9150 N Cumberland AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
23rd Annual Ribfest Chicago
Come enjoy the sweet smells of BBQ filling the streets of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park Rd. in the Northcenter Neighborhood. Mark your calendars for…
Friday, August 18th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.4000 N. Lincoln Ave
4000 N. Lincoln AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Bands on Broadway
The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the exciting return of Bands on Broadway this August. This month-long series encourages people to enjoy…
Friday, August 18th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Edgewater, Chicago
1210 W RosedaleFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago SummerDance
Citywide in the neighborhoods and Grant Park The beloved Chicago SummerDance series returns this summer at parks across the city and downtown. Dancers of all…
Friday, August 18th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival
The popular Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) returns to Rogers Park for its 22nd year on August 18-20, 2023, bringing more than 120 artists and…
Friday, August 18th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Glenwood Avenue Arts District
6900-7000 N Glenwood AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The…
Saturday, August 19th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Englewood Village Farmer’s Market
Grow Greater Englewood hosts its Saturday Englewood Village Farmers Market featuring fresh produce from local farmers, food and goods from Black-owned businesses, and a weekly…
Saturday, August 19th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S HalstedFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Castaways Rooftop Air & Water Show Viewing Party
A Chicago tradition unlike any other. Celebrate the Chicago Air and Water Show from the iconic Castaways rooftop with great food, bottomless drinks, and the…
Saturday, August 19th
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Castaways Bar & Grill
1603 N Lake Shore DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Family Day at the International Museum of Surgical Science
Join us at the International Museum of Surgical Science on Saturday, August 19th for a fun-filled, family-focused day! There will be multisensory activities, a scavenger…
Saturday, August 19th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N Lake Shore DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival
The popular Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest (GAAF) returns to Rogers Park for its 22nd year on August 18-20, 2023, bringing more than 120 artists and…
Saturday, August 19th
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Glenwood Avenue Arts District
6900-7000 N Glenwood AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Store | Sidewalk Sale
For a fun way to shop and save on books and more, join us for the MCA Store’s Sidewalk Sale—one day only.
Saturday, August 19th
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
23rd Annual Ribfest Chicago
Come enjoy the sweet smells of BBQ filling the streets of Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park Rd. in the Northcenter Neighborhood. Mark your calendars for…
Saturday, August 19th
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.4000 N. Lincoln Ave
4000 N. Lincoln AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Great American Lobster Fest
The Great American Lobster Fest is THE Ultimate Lobster Meal Experience on Chicago’s Iconic Navy Pier! Tickets are available NOW! Saturday, August 19 | 1PM…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Great American Lobster Fest
The Great American Lobster Fest is THE Ultimate Lobster Meal Experience on Chicago’s Iconic Navy Pier! Tickets are available NOW! Saturday, August 19 | 1PM…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Festival Polonaise 2023 – The Biggest Polish Music and Food Festival in USA
Festival Polonaise is returning for the 5th time at „Golf Mill Park – Niles” on August 18-19-20, 2023. The easiest and cheapest trip to Poland…
Saturday, August 19th
3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Golf Mill Park – 9150 N Cumberland Ave, Niles, IL 60714
9150 N Cumberland AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago SummerDance
Citywide in the neighborhoods and Grant Park The beloved Chicago SummerDance series returns this summer at parks across the city and downtown. Dancers of all…
Saturday, August 19th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
HOWL: Helping Our WildLife
Join the Chicago Zoological Society’s (CZS) Associates young professionals group for its 3rd annual fundraising event, featuring a VIP cocktail hour, silent auction, outdoor games,…
Southwest Suburbs
Event detailsSaturday, August 19th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st St

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