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Thursday Night Out
Jun5
Aug28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thursday Night Out

Thursday is the new Friday in Downtown Oak Park! Thursday Night Out opens for its 20th Season, every Thursday from June 5 through August 28,…

Thursday, June 5th
5:00 p.m.Thursday, August 28th
9:00 p.m.
1010 Lake Street
1010 Lake Street
Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey
Jun6
Jan17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey

POURING PARK: A GLOBAL COCKTAIL JOURNEY NoMI Lounge & Garden June 6, 2025 – January 17, 2026 Reserve Now  |  View Cocktail Menu In celebration…

Friday June 6, 2025
11:00 a.m.Saturday January 17, 2026
12:00 a.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Rush Hour Concerts | | Summer Shimmers
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | Summer Shimmers

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | SUMMER SHIMMERS Emma Gerstein, Flute Kevin Pearl, Oboe Jay Shankar, Clarinet William Buchman, Bassoon Alexander Love, Horn Marta Aznavoorian, piano…

Tuesday, July 1st
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Millennium Park Summer Film Series

Presented by Pluto TV This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series on Tuesdays from July 1 through August 19.…

Tuesday, July 1st
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Avatar The Last Airbender Trivia Night
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Avatar The Last Airbender Trivia Night

*This Trivia will cover the Anime only. Join us on July 1st at Snakes & Lattes Chicago for a night of Avatar The Last Airbender trivia! Are you team Air…

Tuesday, July 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Wednesday, July 2nd
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Sensory-Friendly Improv Comedy Camp: Comfy Improv at Roycemore
Jul2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sensory-Friendly Improv Comedy Camp: Comfy Improv at Roycemore

Comfy Improv Camp at Roycemore School will offer a fun, calm, easy-going environment to explore improv comedy at your own pace. Discover your authentic self…

Wednesday, July 2nd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Roycemore School
1200 Davis Street
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Danielle Atka, Cello & Lindsay Garritson, Piano
Jul2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Danielle Atka, Cello & Lindsay Garritson, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | DANIELLE ATKA, CELLO LINDSAY GARRITSON, PIANO   Program Max Bruch – Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 Joachim Stutschewsky – Hasidic…

Wednesday, July 2nd
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jul2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fireworks Signature Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Elevate your evening with a delicious dinner and jaw-dropping panoramic views of the Navy Pier fireworks display illuminating the Chicago city skyline! On our Fireworks…

Wednesday, July 2nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live
Jul2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Performed Live

Harry Caray’s Summer Music Series Presents Midweek Mixtape: 80s & Pop Hits Live Music 6:30PM-9:00PM • Drink Specials 6:00PM-Close The Summer Music Series at Harry…

Wednesday, July 2nd
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jul2
Jul3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, July 2nd
6:30 p.m.Thursday, July 3rd
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Grillo’s 500: Grillo’s Pickles is Taking Over Chicago with NASCAR Style Pop-Up
Jul3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Grillo’s 500: Grillo’s Pickles is Taking Over Chicago with NASCAR Style Pop-Up

Everyone’s favorite pickle brand, Grillo’s Pickles is popping up to celebrate the thrill of the Chicago Street Race, Grillo’s 500 style! From July 3rd to 6th, step into…

Thursday, July 3rd
Vault Gallerie at 2015 S Laflin St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Thursday, July 3rd
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Sensory-Friendly Improv Comedy Camp: Comfy Improv at Roycemore
Jul3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sensory-Friendly Improv Comedy Camp: Comfy Improv at Roycemore

Comfy Improv Camp at Roycemore School will offer a fun, calm, easy-going environment to explore improv comedy at your own pace. Discover your authentic self…

Thursday, July 3rd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Roycemore School
1200 Davis Street
Grillo’s 500: Grillo’s Pickles is Taking Over Chicago with NASCAR Style Pop-Up
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Grillo’s 500: Grillo’s Pickles is Taking Over Chicago with NASCAR Style Pop-Up

Everyone’s favorite pickle brand, Grillo’s Pickles is popping up to celebrate the thrill of the Chicago Street Race, Grillo’s 500 style! From July 3rd to 6th, step into…

Friday, July 4th
Vault Gallerie at 2015 S Laflin St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Friday, July 4th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Independence Day BBQ at Somerset
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Independence Day BBQ at Somerset

July 4 & 5 Hours: July 4th & 5th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Somerset Patio Celebrate Independence Day the classic way—al fresco. Join us…

Friday, July 4th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Somerset
1112 N State St
July 4th Weekender
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

July 4th Weekender

The July Fourth Weekender (July 4 & 5) is back this summer with Jungle (DJ set), Disco Lines, Noizu, Drama (DJ set), Justin Jay, &…

Friday, July 4th
2:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater on the Lake
2401 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, July 4th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Grillo’s 500: Grillo’s Pickles is Taking Over Chicago with NASCAR Style Pop-Up
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Grillo’s 500: Grillo’s Pickles is Taking Over Chicago with NASCAR Style Pop-Up

Everyone’s favorite pickle brand, Grillo’s Pickles is popping up to celebrate the thrill of the Chicago Street Race, Grillo’s 500 style! From July 3rd to 6th, step into…

Saturday, July 5th
Vault Gallerie at 2015 S Laflin St
Division Street Farmers Market
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, July 5th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Independence Day BBQ at Somerset
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Independence Day BBQ at Somerset

July 4 & 5 Hours: July 4th & 5th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Somerset Patio Celebrate Independence Day the classic way—al fresco. Join us…

Saturday, July 5th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Somerset
1112 N State St
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race, July 5-6, 2025. The Chicago Street Race will…

Saturday, July 5th
9:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
Chicago Naadam – 2025
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Naadam – 2025

Naadam is the most significant and prestigious traditional festival celebrated by Mongolians. It is a vibrant occasion that combines athletic competitions with cultural performances, offering…

Saturday, July 5th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
19697 W Grand Ave
19697 W Grand Ave
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