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Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May11
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 11th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Poetry Making Playground
May11
Jul7
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 11th
5:00 p.m.Sunday, July 7th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Bridge Over Muddied Waters
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Bridge Over Muddied Waters

The waters in our country have been muddied with hate, fear, and division. What are we going to do about it? Join Cynthia, along with…

Saturday, May 11th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
2715 Hurd Avenue
The Smiley Tilmon Blues Band featuring Kate Moss
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Smiley Tilmon Blues Band featuring Kate Moss

The Smiley Tilmon Band, featuring Kate Moss, performs at The Tonk Live on Saturday, May 11th, from 8 to 11 p.m. Smiley Tilmon, an 84-year-old…

Saturday, May 11th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Tonk
1800 S Racine Ave
Muse: Earth
May11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Muse: Earth

Muse is a live music experience that incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to explore universal themes. Muse: Earth is the final installment…

Saturday, May 11th
9:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Newport Theatre
956 W Newport Ave
Mother’s Day at Miss Ricky’s
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day at Miss Ricky’s

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Miss Ricky’s! Join us for brunch from 8AM-3PM to enjoy cocktail specials, including bottomless mimosas and rosé all day. Does Mom…

Sunday, May 12th
Virgin Hotels Chicago
203 N Wabash Ave
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
May12
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 12th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Shop Woman-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day At Luxury Boutique Hotel Pendry Chicago
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Shop Woman-Owned Brands for Mother’s Day At Luxury Boutique Hotel Pendry Chicago

Support women-owned businesses while you pick the perfect gift for Mom at Pendry Chicago’s Mother’s Day Pop-up Market! Head to the hotel’s Michigan-Ave facing Billiards…

Sunday, May 12th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Pendry Chicago
230 N Michigan Ave
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

Join us for a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet with stunning riverside and city views with a special gift for mom from the River Roast Team!…

Sunday, May 12th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
River Roast
315 North La Salle Street
Play Unstoppable Festival
May12
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 12th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Mother’s Day at CMB Catering
May12
May13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day at CMB Catering

Celebrate Mom in style with CMB Catering’s decadent three-course brunch, including optional bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas! First Course (Choose two appetizers for your party…

Sunday, May 12th
10:00 a.m.Monday, May 13th
2:00 a.m.
CMB Catering
2853 North Kedzie Avenue
Mother’s Day Brunch at Pippin’s Tavern
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mother’s Day Brunch at Pippin’s Tavern

Mark your calendars for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12 from 11am to 3pm! Bring mom and enjoy bottomless MOMosas and Bloody Marys for…

Sunday, May 12th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Pippin’s Tavern
39 E Chicago Ave
Swingin’ on a Star
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Swingin’ on a Star

Join us for a lovely Mother’s Day Brunch. The fabulous harmonies of the Swingin’ Sisters will charm and uplift your spirits as we swing into…

Sunday, May 12th
12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Le Piano
6970 N. Glenwood Ave.
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May12
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 12th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Miz Cracker – Big Gay Cabaret
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Miz Cracker – Big Gay Cabaret

Miz Cracker is a New York City drag queen—and a writer, foodie, and comedienne. She launched her drag career in 2011 while participating in marches…

Sunday, May 12th
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Venus Cabaret Theater
3741 North Southport Avenue
Poetry Making Playground
May12
Jul8
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 12th
5:00 p.m.Monday, July 8th
8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Craig Pomranz: Berlin to Dylan to Simon & Garfunkel
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Craig Pomranz: Berlin to Dylan to Simon & Garfunkel

Craig Pomranz returns to Chicago with his show Berlin to Dylan to Simon & Garfunkel: Songbook throughout the years. Critics rave “Best Male Vocalist!”,  “Tenor…

Sunday, May 12th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 North Milwaukee Avenue
Play Unstoppable Festival
May13
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 13th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May13
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 13th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
Studs’ Place – One more time (Musical Mondays)
May13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Studs’ Place – One more time (Musical Mondays)

A musical salute to Chicago’s own Studs Terkel by Chicago Cabaret Professionals. Studs Terkel, the great writer/interviewer, produced essays and conversations on almost every genre…

Monday, May 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Rhapsody Theater
1328 W Morse Ave
Play Unstoppable Festival
May14
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 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Enjoy Outdoor Dining at Komo
May14
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 14th
5:00 p.m.
Komo
738 W Randolph Street
A Smashing Hot Evening with Lynne Jordan
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Smashing Hot Evening with Lynne Jordan

In a city brimming with classic blues and jazz divas, Lynne Jordan stands apart. Not only do her soaring vocals dip effortlessly into blues, jazz,…

Tuesday, May 14th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Cliff Dwellers
200 S. Michigan Ave, 22nd Fl
Café Carly – When I Grow Up
May14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Café Carly – When I Grow Up

Café Carly cabaret show — featuring Chicago’s most talented young musical theater performers, wrangled into a uniquely themed show by hometown girl (and former NYC…

Tuesday, May 14th
7:30 p.m.
Hey Nonny
10 S. Vail Ave.
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