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Windy City Smokeout
Aug. 4 – 7, 2022 United Center parking lot Country music, barbecue, and craft beer — it’s hard to think of a better way to…
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Celebrate the Year of Chicago Music with a new city-wide music festival
Aug. 19 – Sept. 19, 2021 Citywide Celebrate the Year of Chicago Music (and the return of festival season) with the new Chicago In Tune…
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Chicago summer festivals: the ultimate guide
In Chicago, fest season is the best season. The city’s social calendar is packed with street fairs, music festivals, pop-up markets, outdoor concerts, food fests,…
Arts, culture & entertainment
A new music festival will take over the Art Institute this winter
Cold weather calls for cool music. Midwinter, a new three-day music festival, will takeover the Art Institute of Chicago from Feb. 15 – 17. The…
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