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The 8th Annual RNDD Fall Gallery Walk
The River North Design District proudly announces this year’s annual River North Fall Gallery Walk, presented by Daniel Kinkade Fine Art, on September 8. The…
Friday September 8, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.River North Design District
222 W. Hubbard St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bronzeville Summer Nights 2023
Back for the 11th consecutive year Bronzeville Summer Nights powered by Quad Communities Development Corporation Celebrating Commerce and Community in Bronzeville. The Bronzeville community offers…
Friday September 8, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Bronzeville Community – Various LocationsFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Porchlight Honors Ben Vereen and Paul Lisnek
Porchlight Music Theatre announces Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, taking place Friday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Athenaeum Center, 2936 N. Southport Ave.…
Friday September 8, 2023
5:30 p.m.Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
2936 North Southport AvenueFestivals, 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 September 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S HalstedFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Printers Row Lit Fest
Printers Row Lit Fest, the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest, is a community-based celebration for book lovers presented by the not-for-profit Near…
Saturday September 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.637 S. Dearborn St.
637 S. Dearborn StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
A River Thru History – the Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
This early American party along the banks of the Des Plaines River features a fur trade era reenactment of a Voyageur Rendezvous camp. The family-friendly…
Saturday September 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. – Sunday September 10, 2023
5:00 p.m.Columbia Woods Forest Preserve, 7811 Willow Springs Road (parking at UPS), Willow Springs, IL 60480
7811 Willow Springs Road (parking at UPS)Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Eataly Pop-Up at Pioneer Court
Eataly’s 10-year anniversary celebration starts now, amici! On September 9 and 10, we’re bringing our culinary expertise outside of our marketplace to downtown Chicago in Pioneer…
Saturday September 9, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611
401 North Michigan AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
18th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 18th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Lakeview East is a dynamic and…
Saturday September 9, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
3138 N BroadwayFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste of Chicago Grant Park
Returning to its Grant Park home near Buckingham Fountain for 2023, Taste of Chicago will once again showcase the vibrant diversity of the City of…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
World Dumpling Fest
The Chicago Cultural Alliance is preparing to hold the fourth year of World Dumpling Fest on Saturday, September 9th (12:00-7:00pm) in Logan Square. Over 10…
Saturday September 9, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Logan Square Park – 3150 W LOGAN BLVD, CHICAGO, IL
3150 W. Logan BlvdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
7th Annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards
Join Illinois Humanities and Brooks Permissions as we honor the winners of the 7th Annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards at the Ceremony taking place…
Saturday September 9, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Hall
915 E 60th StFestivals, 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 September 9, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Grant Park
ChicagoFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
3rd Annual Chicago Brew Fest
Get ready, Chicago! The much-anticipated 3rd Annual Chicago Brew Fest is back and better than ever. Join us for an unforgettable day of indulging in…
Saturday September 9, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
4626 N Knox AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Celebrating the Visiting Teaching Artists of Forms & Features (Virtual)
Join us for a virtual reading featuring 2023 Forms & Features Visiting Teaching Artists Samira Asma-Sadeque, Giulia Ottavia Frattini, grace (ge) gilbert, Lisa Low, L.…
Saturday September 9, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.The Poetry Foundation
61 West Superior StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Out In The Park @ Six Flags
Out In The Park at Six Flags Great America Returns in 2023 for Year 12! SEPT. 9th 8pm – 12am (There is another private event…
Saturday September 9, 2023
8:00 p.m. – Sunday September 10, 2023
12:00 a.m.Six Flags Great America
1 Great America ParkwayFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Cauldron AfterDark
Join us for a magical night of dancing and enchantment at The Cauldron AfterDark! Get ready to cast some serious moves at The Cauldron Chicago,…
Saturday September 9, 2023
9:00 p.m. – Sunday September 10, 2023
2:00 a.m.The Cauldron Chicago
1612 W DivisionFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
Wolff’s Flea Market – over 700 small businesses with antiques, collectibles, thrift, vintage clothing, home goods, farmers market, cards, memorabilia, records, comics, art, furniture and…
Sunday September 10, 2023
6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Shop each Sunday 8a-2p at the Wicker Park Farmers Market with over 40 vendors!
Sunday September 10, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Glenwood Sunday Markets in Rogers Park
Glenwood Sunday Market will operate every Sunday from June 4 to October 29 (closed on June 25 and August 20), from 9 a.m. – 2…
Sunday September 10, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Glenwood Avenue between Morse and LuntFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
A River Thru History – the Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
This early American party along the banks of the Des Plaines River features a fur trade era reenactment of a Voyageur Rendezvous camp. The family-friendly…
Sunday September 10, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Columbia Woods Forest Preserve, 7811 Willow Springs Road (parking at UPS), Willow Springs, IL 60480
7811 Willow Springs Road (parking at UPS)Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Printers Row Lit Fest
Printers Row Lit Fest, the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest, is a community-based celebration for book lovers presented by the not-for-profit Near…
Sunday September 10, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.637 S. Dearborn St.
637 S. Dearborn StFestivals, 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…
Sunday September 10, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Grant Park
ChicagoFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Eataly Pop-Up at Pioneer Court
Eataly’s 10-year anniversary celebration starts now, amici! On September 9 and 10, we’re bringing our culinary expertise outside of our marketplace to downtown Chicago in Pioneer…
Sunday September 10, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611
401 North Michigan AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
18th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 18th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Lakeview East is a dynamic and…
Sunday September 10, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
3138 N Broadway
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