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CBR’s Rum & Reggae Summer Spirit Series
Aug17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

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 Street
BDP Urban Farm Dinner Series
Aug17
Festivals, 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 Avenue
Chicago SummerDance
Aug17
Festivals, 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.
River Roast Seafood Boil
Aug17
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 Street
Anime Magic! 2023
Aug18
Aug20
Festivals, 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 Road
Castaways Rooftop Air & Water Show Viewing Party
Aug18
Festivals, 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 Drive
Market by the River!
Aug18
Festivals, 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 Plaza
Festival Polonaise 2023 – The Biggest Polish Music and Food Festival in USA
Aug18
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…

Friday, August 18th
3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Golf Mill Park – 9150 N Cumberland Ave, Niles, IL 60714
9150 N Cumberland Ave
23rd Annual Ribfest Chicago
Aug18
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…

Friday, August 18th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
4000 N. Lincoln Ave
4000 N. Lincoln Ave
Bands on Broadway
Aug18
Festivals, 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 Rosedale
Chicago SummerDance
Aug18
Festivals, 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.
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival
Aug18
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 Avenue
Chicago Air and Water Show
Aug19
Festivals, 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.
Englewood Village Farmer’s Market
Aug19
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 Halsted
Castaways Rooftop Air & Water Show Viewing Party
Aug19
Festivals, 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 Drive
Family Day at the International Museum of Surgical Science
Aug19
Festivals, 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 Drive
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival
Aug19
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…

Saturday, August 19th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Glenwood Avenue Arts District
6900-7000 N Glenwood Avenue
Store | Sidewalk Sale
Aug19
Festivals, 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.
23rd Annual Ribfest Chicago
Aug19
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 Ave
The Great American Lobster Fest
Aug19
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…

Saturday, August 19th
1:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
The Great American Lobster Fest
Aug19
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…

Saturday, August 19th
1:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Festival Polonaise 2023 – The Biggest Polish Music and Food Festival in USA
Aug19
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 Ave
Chicago SummerDance
Aug19
Festivals, 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.
HOWL: Helping Our WildLife
Aug19
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,…

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Saturday, August 19th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
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