Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out

“Blending in Standing Out” is the first solo show by Loc Hong that presents, through gold leaf on glass, a contemplation of one’s identity and…

Friday, July 17th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
Fauré Requiem
Jul17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Fauré Requiem

Christopher Bell celebrates his 25th anniversary as Director of the Grant Park Chorus with Fauré’s beloved Requiem. James MacMillan’s powerful Cantos Sagrados opens the program alongside Vaughan Williams’s Toward…

Friday, July 17th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration

Join the Chicago Fire at Recess in West Loop to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and celebrate our love for the…

Saturday, July 18th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Frames and Stages
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Frames and Stages

Chicago’s Biggest Multicultural Entertainment Event. It’s all happening July 18th at Greenwood Oasis Chicago IL. Afro Beat, Comedy, Stage Plays, Movie Premiere and Dance Performances. …

Saturday, July 18th
The Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
The Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S Greenwood Ave,
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Chicago Farmers Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest running farmers market on Daley…

Saturday, July 18th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
100 W. Division St.
100 W. Division St.
Eckhart Park Farmer’s Market
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Eckhart Park Farmer’s Market

An inaugural community focused market in the heart of West Town. Featuring a mix of produce and food vendors, other local makers and special events…

Saturday, July 18th
9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Eckhart Park
1330 W. Chicago Ave.
NewberryFest: 250 Years of the United States
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

NewberryFest: 250 Years of the United States

Join the Newberry Library for our summer NewberryFest, designed to help both new and returning visitors of all ages learn more about the library. This…

Saturday, July 18th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610
60 W Walton St
Nordstrom Downtown Chicago Block Party
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Nordstrom Downtown Chicago Block Party

On Saturday, July 18, Nordstrom is hosting its first-ever Downtown Chicago Block Party, a free, family-friendly celebration in the heart of the city. Taking place…

Saturday, July 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Pioneer Court
401 N Michigan Ave
Volleywood
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Volleywood

On July 18, North Avenue Beach transforms into Volleywood — a full-scale beach festival where music, energy, beach vibes and the city collide. Set against…

Saturday, July 18th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

Tacos y Tamales Festival | July 17-19, 2026 | Pilsen • Chicago Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich…

Saturday, July 18th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Blue Island Ave & Ashland
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich Hispanic and Latin cultures with three days of endless authentic food options,…

Saturday, July 18th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
South Blue Island Avenue & South Paulina Street
Chicago
Music House Backyard Fest
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Music House Backyard Fest

Music House presents Backyard Fest, a music festival featuring our Music House teachers performing with their local bands. Come join us outside in the yard…

Saturday, July 18th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Music House Humboldt Park
1018 N California Ave
Framesandstages
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Framesandstages

Frames and Stages is a dynamic celebration of expression, storytelling, and perspective. This immersive event brings together artists, performers, and creatives from diverse disciplines to…

Saturday, July 18th
4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
The Greenwood Oasis, 7621 S Greenwood Ave,
THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

THE WORLD CUP @ AMARU ⚽

Watch the World Cup live at Amaru with match-day drink specials inspired by the teams on the pitch. Guests can enjoy featured cocktails priced by…

Saturday, July 18th
5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1904 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Opening Reception | Loc Hong: Blending In Standing Out

“Blending in Standing Out” is the first solo show by Loc Hong that presents, through gold leaf on glass, a contemplation of one’s identity and…

Saturday, July 18th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Great Lakes Tattoo
1148 W. Grand Ave.
Summer Screenings: On the Road Again
Jul18
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…

Saturday, July 18th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo

A summertime soiree for wine aficionados and nature lovers ages 21+, Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy offers open-air wine-sampling within the botanical garden and…

Saturday, July 18th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo

Chicago’s favorite wine fest is back! An open-air wine sampling experience, Summer Wine Fest is a limited-capacity evening with exceptional wines and live entertainment surrounded…

Saturday, July 18th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy at Lincoln Park Zoo

A summertime soiree for wine aficionados and nature lovers ages 21+, Summer Wine Fest: Flights of Fancy offers open-air wine-sampling within the botanical garden and…

Saturday, July 18th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Fauré Requiem
Jul18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Fauré Requiem

Christopher Bell celebrates his 25th anniversary as Director of the Grant Park Chorus with Fauré’s beloved Requiem. James MacMillan’s powerful Cantos Sagrados opens the program alongside Vaughan Williams’s Toward…

Saturday, July 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

World Cup – Chicago Fire FC Soccer Celebration

Join the Chicago Fire at Recess in West Loop to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and celebrate our love for the…

Sunday, July 19th
Recess Chicago
838 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
Wicker Park Farmers Market
Jul19
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…

Sunday, July 19th
8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Avenue
Maxwell Street
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Maxwell Street

Visitors to Maxwell Street will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and much more.

Sunday, July 19th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Maxwell Street
Halsted & Maxwell
Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026
Jul19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation

Tacos y Tamales Festival 2026

Tacos y Tamales Festival | July 17-19, 2026 | Pilsen • Chicago Modeled after a traditional Tianguis market, Tacos y Tamales Festival celebrates Chicago’s rich…

Sunday, July 19th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Blue Island Ave & Ashland