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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,…
Saturday, May 6th – Saturday, October 28thCitywideFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Brookfield Zoo’s Photo Contest
From butterflies to lions and snakes to macaws, Brookfield Zoo is a photographer’s paradise. So, grab your camera and head to the Zoo, where you…
Southwest Suburbs
Event detailsWednesday, July 19th
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
45th Anniversary of the Ravinia Farmers Market
The 45th Anniversary of the Ravinia Farmers Market is here! Kicking off Wednesdays, June 7-October 25, from 7 AM- 1 PM. Come out to Dean…
Wednesday, July 19th
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Jens Jensen Park in the Ravinia District of Highland Park
Jens Jensen Park in the Ravinia District of Highland ParkFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Grant Park Music Festival Vocal Fellows
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL VOCAL FELLOWS Taylor Mackenzie Adams, soprano Miya Higashiyama, mezzo-soprano Eric Botto, tenor Anthony Pilcher, baritone…
Wednesday, July 19th
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
BDP Urban Farm Dinner Series
“The plates are as colorful as a Monet painting. A gorgeous reminder of the textures, colors and aromas of summer, which, unfortunately, are fleeting in…
Wednesday, July 19th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Big Delicious Planet
412 North Wolcott AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
2023 Summer Screenings
Summer Screenings is Cinema/Chicago’s annual free film series that casts a spotlight on a different country’s national cinema each week all summer. For the complete…
Wednesday, July 19th
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th FloorFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Mary Kay Zuravleff In-Conversation with Michael Zapata
American Ending author Mary Kay Zuravleff In-Conversation with Michael Zapata
Wednesday, July 19th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Roscoe Books
2142 W Roscoe StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Rhythm World 33: Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Park Lake Stage
Our dazzling performance at Navy Pier is with Stone Soup Rhythms, Rhythm World Faculty and special guests! Chicago Human Rhythm Project brings you a taste of…
Wednesday, July 19th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Navy Pier’s Lake Stage
600 E Grand AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Brookfield Zoo’s Photo Contest
From butterflies to lions and snakes to macaws, Brookfield Zoo is a photographer’s paradise. So, grab your camera and head to the Zoo, where you…
Southwest Suburbs
Event detailsThursday, July 20th
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Daley Plaza City Market
Chicago City Markets sell fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds. Check out this free market at Daley Plaza, Thursdays…
Thursday, July 20th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Rogers Park Taco Crawl
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) is elated to announce the return of its TACO CRAWL, a taco extravaganza on Thursday, July 20, 3-7…
Thursday, July 20th
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Rogers ParkFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Queer Radical Fair
Join us for a summer celebration of queerness, fashion, self-expression and community! Queer Radical Fair is a now annual celebration of Chicago Public Library’s Radical Fit…
Thursday, July 20th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
BDP Urban Farm Dinner Series
“The plates are as colorful as a Monet painting. A gorgeous reminder of the textures, colors and aromas of summer, which, unfortunately, are fleeting in…
Thursday, July 20th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Big Delicious Planet
412 North Wolcott AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Lady J Huston Show
Lady J Huston is respected as one of the most spectacular entertainers on the music scene! She is renowned for her captivating Vocals Trumpet and…
Thursday, July 20th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
7400 Grant RdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
The Lady J Huston Show
Lady J Huston is respected as one of the most spectacular entertainers on the music scene! She is renowned for her captivating Vocals, Trumpet, and…
Thursday, July 20th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
7400 Grant RdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
House & Sushi
The Underground Chicago announces a new Thursday evening theme debuting for the Summer–consisting of house music and complimentary sushi hosted by Eric Boss. An evening…
Thursday, July 20th
10:00 p.m. – Friday, July 21st
2:00 a.m.The Underground Chicago
56 W Illinois StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Brookfield Zoo’s Photo Contest
From butterflies to lions and snakes to macaws, Brookfield Zoo is a photographer’s paradise. So, grab your camera and head to the Zoo, where you…
Southwest Suburbs
Event detailsFriday, July 21st
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
FibFest – Outdoor Live Music, Craft Beer, Food, and Vendors
Fibs Brewing is hosting another epic 2 DAY OUTDOOR FESTIVAL – live music, beer release, and smash burger extravaganza! Always quite a party! And this…
Friday, July 21st
3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.Fibs Brewing Company
260 Howard AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
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…
Friday, July 21st
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Brookfield Zoo’s Photo Contest
From butterflies to lions and snakes to macaws, Brookfield Zoo is a photographer’s paradise. So, grab your camera and head to the Zoo, where you…
Southwest Suburbs
Event detailsSaturday, July 22nd
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Sports & Recreation
PetCon 2023
The world’s most influential pets are coming to Chicago! This Saturday July 22 and Sunday, July 23, 2023, The Dog Agency will present PetCon 2023…
Saturday, July 22nd
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Morgan Manufacturing
401 N. Morgan St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Englewood Village Farmer’s Market
Grow Greater Englewood hosts its Saturday Englewood Village Farmers Market featuring fresh produce from local farmers, food and goods from Black-owned businesses, and a weekly…
Saturday, July 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S Halsted

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