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Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Aug10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Saturday August 10, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Choose Chicago’s Route 66 Bus Tours
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Choose Chicago’s Route 66 Bus Tours

Explore Historic Route 66 with Choose Chicago’s FREE Bus Tours! Join us for a captivating journey along Chicago’s iconic Route 66 this summer! In partnership…

Saturday August 10, 2024
11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago – Columbus Drive Entrance
230 S Columbus Dr
Titan Walls
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Titan Walls

Titan Walls provides an opportunity for artists to impact our community through experiencing art-in-the-making while enjoying great music, local vendors, creative activations, and food and…

Saturday August 10, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
District Brew Yards
417 North Ashland Avenue
4th Annual Roosevelt Collection Shops “Dachshund Derby” Dog Race Event August 10th
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

4th Annual Roosevelt Collection Shops “Dachshund Derby” Dog Race Event August 10th

A round of a-paws is in order, the “Dachshund Derby” is back! On Saturday, August 10, the Roosevelt Collection Shops, 150 W. Roosevelt Rd., will…

Saturday August 10, 2024
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt Rd
The Great American Lobster Fest
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Great American Lobster Fest

The Great American Lobster Fest is BACK on Navy Pier this Air & Water Show Weekend! Join us August 10th & 11th while taking in…

Saturday August 10, 2024
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Cabinet of Curiosity
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cabinet of Curiosity

CHICAGO – Cabinet of Curiosity, in collaboration with lead partner Working Bikes, presents Pedal Powered Playground, May 18 – August 10. Cabinet of Curiosity enters…

Saturday August 10, 2024
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Various locations
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Aug10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Saturday August 10, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago SummerDance -Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago SummerDance -Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park

From June 15 through September 8 (select dates), the free outdoor series offers dance and movement lessons for all skill levels taught by professional instructors,…

Saturday August 10, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
“Evolution of a Sonero” solo show by Flaco Navaja
Aug10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

“Evolution of a Sonero” solo show by Flaco Navaja

“Evolution of a Sonero”, presented by the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture and produced in association with the UrbanTheatre Company, is the…

Saturday August 10, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Northeastern Illinois University Auditorium
5500 N. St. Louis Ave. Parking Lot D
Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s

  It’s a Hot Girl Summer at Mother’s! Grab your besties and join us every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm for $5 cocktails, beer, and…

Saturday August 10, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Original Mother’s
26 W Division St
Beyond The Glass: Fete Gala Chicago
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Beyond The Glass: Fete Gala Chicago

The annual Gala of The Veraison Project, a non-profit seeking transformation and equity within the beverage industry. We are thrilled to invite you to the…

Saturday August 10, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Row 24 Chicago
2411 South Michigan Avenue
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Sunday August 11, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
Aug11
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 August 11, 2024
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Bouncy Games
Aug11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Sunday August 11, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Flight of Butterflies
Aug11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

Introducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Sunday August 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Aug11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Sunday August 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest
Aug11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest

Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest Saturday, August 10 10am-4pm Sunday, August 11 10am-4pm Admission: $7.00 day of event / $5.00 early bird (available through 8/9/24) Join…

Sunday August 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Camp Big Timber
37W955 Big Timber Rd
The Grand Haveli
Aug11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Grand Haveli

The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…

Sunday August 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand Ave
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Aug11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Sunday August 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
Aug11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit

“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.”   George…

Garfield Park

Event details
Sunday August 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Northalsted Market Days
Aug11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Northalsted Market Days

Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend-long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood. The 1/2 mile-long summer festival features all-day lineups…

Sunday August 11, 2024
10:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
Halsted St. from Belmont to Addison
Choose Chicago’s Route 66 Classic Car Pop-Up
Aug11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Choose Chicago’s Route 66 Classic Car Pop-Up

Celebrate the legacy of Route 66 – the Main Street of America! Step back in time this summer at our Route 66 Classic Car Pop-Up,…

Sunday August 11, 2024
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
La Catedral – North Lawndale
1407 S. Washtenaw Ave
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Aug11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Sunday August 11, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Aug11
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Sunday August 11, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
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