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Neon Paddle presents: SOUNDWAVES In The Park
Neon Paddle Presents: SOUNDWAVES In The Park! Join us at Ping Tom Memorial Park on August 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM for an unforgettable experience…
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SAUCED Summer Night Market
Small businesses make Chicago shine, and there has never been a more important time to support small businesses than right now. The SAUCED Summer Night…
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Roaring Nights at Brookfield Zoo Chicago: Better Than Ezra & Tonic
Create your ultimate summer evenings at Roaring Nights, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s premier summer concert series! Get ready to turn up the volume for unforgettable nights…
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Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…
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Dine Out On Broadway
Get ready to eat your heart out, literally. Dine Out on Broadway is back, and we’re turning North Broadway (from Belmont to Wellington) into one…
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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…
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Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
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Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 local vendors for the 16th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every…
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SporcleCon 2025
Get ready to test your trivia prowess at SporcleCon 2025, the ultimate gathering for quiz enthusiasts! This August 15-17 in Chicago, IL, we’re dialing up…
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Taste of Africa 2025: Afro-Fusion on the Beach
Have you ever heard of the World’s Fair? Well, if you haven’t, you are in for something as we strive to rebrand the African continent…
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Chicago Air and Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The…
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J.Parker Flight Club | Air & Water Show Watch Parties
Welcome to the J.Parker Flight Club – your front-row seat to the 2025 Air & Water Show! Celebrate one of Chicago’s most iconic events on…
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XL FEST 25
Our annual Film Festival and Summit brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience for audiences. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases we aim to…
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Great American Lobster Fest 2025
Get ready for the Great American Lobster Fest – the ultimate seafood celebration on Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier, held the same weekend as the impressive…
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Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…
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SporcleCon 2025
Get ready to test your trivia prowess at SporcleCon 2025, the ultimate gathering for quiz enthusiasts! This August 15-17 in Chicago, IL, we’re dialing up…
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Mystery Puzzle – A Murderous Birthday – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Calling all puzzle lovers and amateur detectives! Join us at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on August 17th at 3PM for our Mystery Puzzle, where jigsaw meets true crime in one…
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Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
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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…
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Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She’ll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient…
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Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
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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…
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Rush Hour Concerts | | 26th Season Finale: Wind Serenades
RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | 26TH SEASON FINALE: WIND SERENADES Katie Steele, Oboe 1; Ashley Ertz, Oboe 2; Trevor O’Riordan, Clarinet 1; Claire Werling, Clarinet…
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Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Presented by Pluto TV This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series on Tuesdays from July 1 through August 19.…
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