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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 detailsTuesday, August 1st
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series on Tuesdays from July 11 through August 29. Films start at 6:30pm.…
Tuesday, August 1st
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StreetFestivals, 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, August 2nd
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, August 2nd
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
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Shelby Yamin, Violin and Lillia Woolschlager, Piano
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | SHELBY YAMIN, VIOLIN LILLIA WOOLSCHLAGER, PIANO Program: Amy Beach – Romance for violin and piano, Op. 23 Marie Jaëll…
Wednesday, August 2nd
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago SummerDance
Citywide in the neighborhoods and Grant Park The beloved Chicago SummerDance series returns this summer at parks across the city and downtown. Dancers of all…
Festivals, 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, August 2nd
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, August 2nd
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th FloorFestivals, 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, August 3rd
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, August 3rd
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Lollapalooza
Chicago’s most famous music festival, taking place August 3-6 in Grant Park. Over 170 bands on 9 stages, including headliners Billie Eilish, Karol G, Kendrick…
Festivals, 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, August 3rd
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Big Delicious Planet
412 North Wolcott AvenueFestivals, 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, August 3rd
10:00 p.m. – Friday, August 4th
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, August 4th
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Lollapalooza
Chicago’s most famous music festival, taking place August 3-6 in Grant Park. Over 170 bands on 9 stages, including headliners Billie Eilish, Karol G, Kendrick…
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, August 5th
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, 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, August 5th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Englewood Village Plaza
5800 S HalstedFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
NLCCC 7th Annual Arts Festival at Douglass Park
FEST INCLUDES FREE SWIMMING POOL AND MINI-GOLF ACCESS Come join us for the NLCCC 7th Annual Arts Festival at Douglass, a vibrant celebration of creativity…
Saturday, August 5th
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Douglass Park
1401 S. Sacramento DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago SummerDance
Citywide in the neighborhoods and Grant Park The beloved Chicago SummerDance series returns this summer at parks across the city and downtown. Dancers of all…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bronzeville Neighborhood Jazz Festival
Bronzeville Neighborhood Jazz Festival is a festival held in the Chicago historical Bronzeville Neighborhood. It features live Jazz music, vendors, Delicious Food Trucks, Senior lounge,…
Saturday, August 5th
12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Street Festival
3701 South Martin Luther King Drive to 3857 South Martin Luther King DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste Of Africa Chicago
Taste of Africa Chicago, a storytelling cultural festival scheduled for August 5th & 6th, 2023, aims to showcase the rich history and resilient spirit of…
Saturday, August 5th
12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611
401 North Michigan AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Lollapalooza
Chicago’s most famous music festival, taking place August 3-6 in Grant Park. Over 170 bands on 9 stages, including headliners Billie Eilish, Karol G, Kendrick…
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