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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 detailsMonday, July 24th
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Poetry @ The Green at 320: July 2023
Poetry @ The Green at 320 continues for the summer season this July! The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are…
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 detailsTuesday, July 25th
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Rush Hour Concerts | | Ars Musica Chicago
RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | ARS MUSICA CHICAGO Hannah De Priest, soprano Shelby Yamin, violin Morgan Little, cello Jason J. Moy, harpsichord Program G.F.…
Tuesday, July 25th
5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Episcopal Cathedral of St. James
65 E. Huron StreetFestivals, 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.…
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 detailsWednesday, July 26th
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 26th
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
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
Yappy Hour @ The Northman
Yappy Hour is scheduled to take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 5pm-8pm. Each month The Northman Beer & Cider…
Wednesday, July 26th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Northman Beer & Cider Garden
233 E RiverwalkFestivals, 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 26th
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 26th
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, July 27th
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 27th
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Fiesta del Sol
Fiesta Del Sol is a free four-day family friendly Latino festival, located in the heart of one of Chicago’s most attractive communities – Pilsen. This…
Thursday, July 27th
3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.1400 W. Cermak Road
1400 W. Cermak RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Amalfi Coast Taste-Around
This summer, sweep off to the Amalfi Coast without leaving town at our Amalfi Coast Taste-Around! On Thursday, July 27, find your dream Italian vacation in the…
Thursday, July 27th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Eataly Chicago
43 East Ohio StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
July Book Club: An Evening with Hemingway at The Whistler
Step into the pages of classics like The Sun Also Rises and For Whom The Bells Toll at Logan Square’s O.G. craft cocktail bar and live music venue, The…
Thursday, July 27th
6:00 p.m. – Friday, July 28th
2:00 a.m.The Whistler
2421 N Milwaukee AveFestivals, 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 27th
10:00 p.m. – Friday, July 28th
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 28th
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society
8400 W 31st StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Fiesta del Sol
Fiesta Del Sol is a free four-day family friendly Latino festival, located in the heart of one of Chicago’s most attractive communities – Pilsen. This…
Friday, July 28th
11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.1400 W. Cermak Road
1400 W. Cermak RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Klairmont Kollections Inaugural Retro Rides at Navy Pier
Navy Pier will host more than 100 cool and eclectic vehicles organized by Klairmont Kollections Automotive Museum (KKAM) for the inaugural “Retro Rides” experience. Visitors…
Friday, July 28th
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Navy Pier Festival Hall
600 E Grand Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste of River North
This annual foodie fest gives discerning palates and weary art shoppers a gratifying taste of the best of everything trendy River North has to offer…
Friday, July 28th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.On Wells from Superior to Ontario
627 N Wells St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wicker Park Fest 2023
As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer festivals, Wicker Park Fest attracts 75k+ visitors from across Chicagoland and around the country with its stellar indie…
Friday, July 28th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Milwaukee Ave between Damen Ave and Ashland Ave
Milwaukee Ave between Damen Ave and Ashland Ave
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