Upcoming Chicago Events

Name: American Writers Festival: Route 66 Recipes
Start: 2026-06-06T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-06T16:00:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

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May 24, 2026: May24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Randolph Street Market
Joining other world-class cities, including Paris, London, LA, and New York, Chicago’s Randolph Street Market is a key market event destination that locals and fans…
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Sunday, May 24th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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1341 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
1341 W. Randolph Street
May24
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…
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Sunday, May 24th
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
May24
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, May 24th
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Blanc Gallery
4445 South King Drive
May 25, 2026: May25
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…
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Monday, May 25th
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
May 26, 2026: May26
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, May 26th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
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The Lincoln Lodge
2040 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
May 27, 2026: May27
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…
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Wednesday, May 27th
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
May 28, 2026: May28
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…
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Thursday, May 28th
12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
May 29, 2026: May29
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…
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Friday, May 29th
12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
May29
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, May 29th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
May29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Arte Agave Chicago
⭐ Experience the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Mexico at the Chicago Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival! Enjoy premium tequila and mezcal tastings, live…
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Friday, May 29th
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood Avenue
May 30, 2026: May30
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…
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Saturday, May 30th
10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
May30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
30 Years, One Night: Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Returns to The Auditorium
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater Returns to The Auditorium on May 30th for the Crowning Performance of a Triumphant 30th Anniversary Season Deeply Rooted Dance…
Event details
Saturday, May 30th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Auditorium
50 E Ida B Wells Drive
May 31, 2026: May31
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…
Wicker Park / Bucktown
Event details
Sunday, May 31st
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.
May31
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…
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Sunday, May 31st
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
June 1, 2026: Jun1
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…
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Monday, June 1st
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
June 3, 2026: Jun3
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…
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Wednesday, June 3rd
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Jun3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Route 66—America’s most iconic highway—this year’s Summer Screenings program will pay homage to the classic…
Event details
Wednesday, June 3rd
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
June 4, 2026: Jun4
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…
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Thursday, June 4th
12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
June 5, 2026: Jun5
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…
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Friday, June 5th
12:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Jun5
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…
Event details
Friday, June 5th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
June 6, 2026: Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
American Writers Festival Day 1 – American Writers Museum
The American Writers Festival is back and bigger than ever. Two days, two locations. One free literary event in Chicago! The American Writers Festival is…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, June 6th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Jun6
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…
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Saturday, June 6th
10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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EXP Rosemont
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair
The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair returns June 6, 11 AM–6 PM, and Sunday, June 7, 10 AM–5 PM, featuring nearly 200 artists and…
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Saturday, June 6th
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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57th Street, Hyde Park
57th Street, Hyde Park, IL
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
American Writers Festival: Route 66 Recipes
American Writers Museum (AWM), the first and only U.S. museum dedicated to the history and impact of American writers, is pleased to announce the return…
Loop
Event details
Saturday, June 6th
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.