Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with waterfront fireworks, neighborhood festivals, cool concerts, jaw-dropping art exhibits, exciting theatre, sporting events, and so much more.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, July 21 – 23, 2023. Please note that all events are subject to change.
Pitchfork Music Festival
This multi-genre music festival is known for its cutting-edge line-up and laidback vibe. This year, catch The Smile, Big Thief, and Bon Iver.
Tacos y Tamales Festival
Green Curtain Events is proud to produce the 7th annual Tacos y Tamales Festival, presented by Modelo! This July 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Tacos y…
Chicago Summer Market for Makers
COME BE A PART OF THE COMMUNITY THAT SUPPORTS, INSPIRES AND ENCOURAGES MAKERS AND LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. Our markets are known for bringing together independent…
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Start Time: 1:20 pm CDT
Greeter Neighborhood Pop-ups
This summer, Chicago Greeter will host pop-up walks in neighborhoods across the city. Discover the culture, cuisine, and history of Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods at these…
Dance | Reclaiming the Memories of the Black Ark: A Celebration of Chicago’s Social Dance History
Coinciding with the career survey exhibition Gary Simmons: Public Enemy, a series of MCA programs activates Gary Simmons’s sculptural installation work, Recapturing Memories of the Black Ark.…
ReinventAbility’s Free Inaugural DisFest
ReinventAbility, the organization that engages and entertains while contributing to a more universally accessible future, announces the inaugural DisFest, a free celebration of accomplished artists…
Navy Pier Fireworks
Chicago’s favorite sky spectacle showWednesday nights at 9pm and Saturday nights at 10pm from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Find a spot anywhere…
Beyonce – Renaissance World Tour
R&B goddess Beyoncé has announced a massive world tour in 2023 to promote her new album 'Renaissance'. The North American portion of the tour kicks…
No Man’s Land
In the drawing room of his stately Hampstead mansion, the wealthy, aging Hirst hosts his newfound acquaintance, the enigmatic Spooner, for an evening of endless…
First Aid Kit: Palomino Tour
Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit will be touring across North America in 2023 behind their brand new album 'Palomino'. The 16-date outing takes place…
Sad Summer Festival: Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, Pvris, Hot Mulligan & Mom Jeans
The Sad Summer Festival makes its phenomenal return this 2023 with a killer line-up comprising Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, Pvris, Hot Mulligan, and Mom…
Zhou B Art Center 3rd Friday
Zhou B Art Center opens exhibitions every 3rd Friday of the month with an evening reception from 7pm-10pm hosted by resident artists and galleries. This…
Millennium Park Residency
Celebrating its 35th anniversary season, Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP) will present free performances, classes and interactive events in collaboration with Natya Dance Theatre, Chicago Dance Crash, Collaborative…
Migguel Anggelo’s LatinXoxo
A queer, artful mashup of theater, humor, physical movement, and sumptuous song selections – spanning decades of pop hits, his own compositions, and Spanish boleros…
WNDR After Dark: Summertime Chi
WNDR Museum invites guests to WNDR After Dark: Summertime Chi on July 21st from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM. Guests can enjoy a curated mix…
Harry Potter™️: Magic at Play
Chicago’s residents and visitors can now add some magic to their summer as Harry Potter™: Magic at Play extends its worldwide debut run at Chicago’s…
Makes Me Wanna Holla: Art, Death & Imprisonment
Makes Me Wanna Holla: Art, Death & Imprisonment featuring “Artist for the People” Practitioner Fellows Dorothy Burge & Michelle Daniel Jones with Mourning Our Losses…
Millennium Park Summer Workouts
The workout program takes place on the Great Lawn in Millennium Park from Saturday, May 27 to Saturday, September 2, 8-11:45am with a series of…
The WARHOL Exhibition
Unfolding across nearly 11,000 square-feet of exhibition space, WARHOL featuring “Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop | Works from the Bank of America Collection"…
Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde
The Art Institute of Chicago is debuting a new exhibition that features the innovative works of Vincent van Gogh and his fellow luminaries.
Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour
Seating fewer than 50 guests, The Magic Parlour is a uniquely intimate and exclusive live entertainment attraction in the heart of downtown. It may be Chicago’s longest-running…
Chicago City Markets
Chicago City Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds – at Chicago’s longest-running farmers market on Daley Plaza,…
Art on theMART
The larger-than-life nightly art and light installation returns this spring with a special program from Derrick Adams, plus other artists and groups.
Chicago Food Stop
A new pop-up on The Magnificent Mile, The Chicago Food Stop offers an array of culinary items from restaurants and chefs across the city.
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