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Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Aug2

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, August 2nd
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Love’s Labour’s Lost
Aug2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Love’s Labour’s Lost

One of William Shakespeare’s early comedies performed free, outdoors, in six Chicago parks. It follows the King of Navarre and his three companions as they attempt to…

Saturday, August 2nd
6:00 p.m.7:40 p.m.
Touhy Park
7348 N. Paulina Ave.
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Aug3
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, August 3rd
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Aug3

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, August 3rd
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Aug3

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, August 3rd
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Love’s Labour’s Lost
Aug3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Love’s Labour’s Lost

One of William Shakespeare’s early comedies performed free, outdoors, in six Chicago parks. It follows the King of Navarre and his three companions as they attempt to…

Sunday, August 3rd
2:00 p.m.3:40 p.m.
Touhy Park
7348 N. Paulina Ave.
Darren Brand at The Comedy Bar
Aug3
Music & Comedy

Darren Brand at The Comedy Bar

Darren (Big Baby) Brand is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer, and host, best known for being a member of the comedy group “The Freestyle Funny…

Sunday, August 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Aug4
Oct22
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, August 4th
6:30 p.m.Wednesday, October 22nd
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Aug4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Monday, August 4th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
The Farmer at The Green
Aug5
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, August 5th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Tuesdays on the Terrace | Family Junket
Aug5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tuesdays on the Terrace | Family Junket

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, August 5th
5:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Tuesday Good Show
Aug5
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, August 5th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Aug6
Oct24
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, August 6th
6:30 p.m.Friday, October 24th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series
Aug7
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, August 7th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Aug8

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, August 8th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Aug8

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, August 8th
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
Aug8
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, August 8th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Aug8
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, August 8th
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,
Veggie Fest Chicago 2024
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Veggie Fest Chicago 2024

What we’re about Veggie Fest Chicago is one of the largest vegetarian food and wellness festivals in North America. This festival is a family fun…

Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Danada South Park, 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle, IL 60532
2701 Navistar Circle,
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Aug9

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, August 9th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Aug9

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, August 9th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Aug10
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, August 10th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Aug10

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, August 10th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Aug10

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, August 10th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
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