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Derby Day Party at Vol. 39
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Derby Day Party at Vol. 39

Vol. 39 is off to the races! If you can’t make it to Kentucky, head to the Kimpton Gray Hotel’s second-floor cocktail bar for a…

Saturday, May 4th
3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Vol. 39
39 South LaSalle Street
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Whiskey Business
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Whiskey Business

Enjoy the Kentucky Derby at an “Infield Paradise” with Whiskey Business. Pony Up for a wild ride and classic rooftop vibe at this one-of-a-kind party zone in Wicker…

Saturday, May 4th
4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Whiskey Business
1367 N. Milwaukee Ave
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo

A Japanese fine dining destination on West Loop’s Restaurant Row, located at 738 W Randolph St., Chicagoans are invited to take their taste buds on…

Saturday, May 4th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
James Spooner: Black Punk Now
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

James Spooner: Black Punk Now

Award-winning graphic novelist James Spooner comes to Chicago Humanities for a chat on punk, comics and Black Identity. Spooner is a leader in the Black…

Saturday, May 4th
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Ramova
3520 S Halsted St
Poetry Making Playground
May4
Jun30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Poetry Making Playground

Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st – 30th 2024, with an option to extend…

Saturday, May 4th
5:00 p.m.Sunday, June 30th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day

Sunday Funday is back! Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 28, 2024. Join us for our 33rd season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont.…

Sunday, May 5th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Wicker Park Farmers Market Kicks Off 24th Summer Season
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wicker Park Farmers Market Kicks Off 24th Summer Season

The Wicker Park Farmers Market is officially back for its 24th summer season, which launches on Sunday, May 5 at Wicker Park. This year’s market will feature over 50+ vendors…

Sunday, May 5th
8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago Water Week
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Water Week

May 5-11, 2024 One week. Dozens of events. Hundreds of voices inspiring action. Highlighting the critical role of water in Chicago’s environment, communities, and economy.…

Sunday, May 5th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations
Cinco de Mayo Brunch Fiesta
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cinco de Mayo Brunch Fiesta

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at the ultimate brunch fiesta. For just $30, your ticket includes two drinks*,  a breakfast buffet and a Sunday Funday you…

Sunday, May 5th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Old Town Pour House
1419 N. Wells St.
Play Unstoppable Festival
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Sunday, May 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
The Chicago Horror Film Festival
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Chicago Horror Film Festival

The 25th edition of the CHICAGO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL is set to illuminate the world of independent horror cinema. 3 Days…3 Screens…200 + of the…

Sunday, May 5th
10:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
Facets Cinema
1517 W. Fullerton
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo

A Japanese fine dining destination on West Loop’s Restaurant Row, located at 738 W Randolph St., Chicagoans are invited to take their taste buds on…

Sunday, May 5th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Poetry Making Playground
May5
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Poetry Making Playground

Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st – 30th 2024, with an option to extend…

Sunday, May 5th
5:00 p.m.Monday, July 1st
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Chicago Water Week
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Water Week

May 5-11, 2024 One week. Dozens of events. Hundreds of voices inspiring action. Highlighting the critical role of water in Chicago’s environment, communities, and economy.…

Monday, May 6th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations
Play Unstoppable Festival
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Monday, May 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo

A Japanese fine dining destination on West Loop’s Restaurant Row, located at 738 W Randolph St., Chicagoans are invited to take their taste buds on…

Monday, May 6th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Old Town Chicago Celebrates Montmartre with Cabaret
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Old Town Chicago Celebrates Montmartre with Cabaret

For a preview for Chicago Cabaret Week, join us for a Chicago Paris Cabaret Connexion reunion concert at Steppenwolf theater and the launching of the…

Monday, May 6th
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre
1624 N. Halsted
Chicago Water Week
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Water Week

May 5-11, 2024 One week. Dozens of events. Hundreds of voices inspiring action. Highlighting the critical role of water in Chicago’s environment, communities, and economy.…

Tuesday, May 7th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations
Play Unstoppable Festival
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Tuesday, May 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo

A Japanese fine dining destination on West Loop’s Restaurant Row, located at 738 W Randolph St., Chicagoans are invited to take their taste buds on…

Tuesday, May 7th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Spring Bodega Wine Tasting
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Bodega Wine Tasting

Inspired by the bodegas sprinkled throughout every Spanish city, the Spring Bodega Wine Tasting celebrates Spanish wine, and the buzzing community that can be found…

Tuesday, May 7th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted
Spring Bodega Wine Tastting
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Bodega Wine Tastting

Inspired by the bodegas sprinkled throughout every Spanish city, the Spring Bodega Wine Tasting celebrates Spanish wine, and the buzzing community that can be found…

Tuesday, May 7th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted
Chicago’s Best Standup
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday, May 7th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Chicago Water Week
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Water Week

May 5-11, 2024 One week. Dozens of events. Hundreds of voices inspiring action. Highlighting the critical role of water in Chicago’s environment, communities, and economy.…

Wednesday, May 8th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Multiple Locations
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