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Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul4
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…

Friday, July 4th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jul4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, July 4th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race will…

Saturday, July 5th
9:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
Jul5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum

Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026)   Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Jul5

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk

Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…

Saturday, July 5th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Jul5

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Saturday, July 5th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Jul6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, July 6th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
Jul6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race will…

Sunday, July 6th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Jul6

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk

Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…

Sunday, July 6th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Jul6

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Sunday, July 6th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jul7
Sep24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Monday, July 7th
6:30 p.m.Wednesday, September 24th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
The Farmer at The Green
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Farmer at The Green

The Farmer at The Green, presented by BMO, is a downtown Chicago farmers market. Shop for fresh, seasonal produce and locally made products from Chicago-based…

Tuesday, July 8th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Tuesdays on the Terrace | Kouri Hall
Jul8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tuesdays on the Terrace | Kouri Hall

About the Event Summer Tuesdays come alive on the MCA terrace with free concerts highlighting artists from Chicago’s internationally renowned music community. Enjoy live music…

Tuesday, July 8th
5:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Tuesday Good Show
Jul8
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, July 8th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Summer Concert Series – Cadillac Grove
Jul8
Music & Comedy

Summer Concert Series – Cadillac Grove

Join us for a free, family-friendly concert at the Harrer Park Pavilion, located at 6250 Dempster Street, in the north end of Morton Grove. Music…

Tuesday, July 8th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Harrer Park Pavillion
6250 Dempster (north end of park)
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jul9
Sep26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, July 9th
6:30 p.m.Friday, September 26th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series
Jul10
Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will turn up the volume this summer with the return of its popular “Rockin’ in…

Thursday, July 10th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Jul11

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk

Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…

Friday, July 11th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Jul11

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Friday, July 11th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul11
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…

Friday, July 11th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Jul11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, July 11th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Jul12

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk

Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…

Saturday, July 12th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Jul12

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Saturday, July 12th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, July 13th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
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