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ArtEdge 2024
Jun8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

ArtEdge 2024

ArtEdge, Chicago’s most anticipated gala, builds on a legacy of unforgettable events that fuel philanthropic support of MCA exhibitions and programs. This year, enter the…

Saturday June 8, 2024
6:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s
Jun8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s

  It’s a Hot Girl Summer at Mother’s! Grab your besties and join us every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm for $5 cocktails, beer, and…

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Original Mother’s
26 W Division St
Be Our Guest: 90s/00s Disney Throwback Night
Jun8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Be Our Guest: 90s/00s Disney Throwback Night

Experience nostalgic Disney magic at “Be Our Guest”: A touring DJ dance party for adults featuring 90s/2000s classics like Lion King and Hannah Montana. This…

Saturday June 8, 2024
9:00 p.m.11:59 p.m.
Subterranean
2011 West North Avenue
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
Jun9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day

Sunday Funday is back! Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 28, 2024. Join us for our 33rd season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont.…

Sunday June 9, 2024
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Wells Street Arts Festival
Jun9
Jun10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wells Street Arts Festival

The Wells Street Arts Festival in Old Town features over 180 juried artists, 2 stages of music, a family art activity area,  and tasty food…

Sunday June 9, 2024Monday June 10, 2024
Wells Street from North Ave to Division St.
Drag Brunch at Time Out Market
Jun9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Drag Brunch at Time Out Market

Join Time Out Market Chicago for a fabulous morning filled with delicious food, specialty rainbow cocktails, and jaw-dropping performances. Hosted by Khloe Daniels, celebrate Pride…

Sunday June 9, 2024
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Time Out Market Chicago
916 West Fulton Market
Barr Hill x The Violet Hour Takeover
Jun9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Barr Hill x The Violet Hour Takeover

On Sunday, June 9th, The Violet Hour welcomes 2024 James Beard Award ‘Outstanding Bar’ finalist Barr Hill Cocktail Bar (Montpelier, VT) for pop-up takeover featuring…

Sunday June 9, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
THE VIOLET HOUR
1520 N Damen Ave
2nd International Summit on Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
Jun10
Jun12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2nd International Summit on Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials

The main objective of ISNN2024 is to provide a forum where business stakeholders, researchers, and experts worldwide can exchange their ideas. and valuable experiences, share…

Monday June 10, 2024
9:30 a.m.Wednesday June 12, 2024
6:30 p.m.
3622 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609-1526, United States, Chicago, IL, United States, 60609-1526
3622 S Morgan St.
Bug Bites at The Field Museum
Jun11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Bug Bites at The Field Museum

Did you know that insects are as nutritious and delicious as they are cool? Tantalize your taste buds with adventurous bites created by Big Star’s…

Tuesday June 11, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
big star west town
551 n Ogden Ave
Tasty Tuesdays – Try Summer Fun Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook
Jun11
Aug27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Tasty Tuesdays – Try Summer Fun Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook

Tasty Tuesdays – Every Tuesday try Spirits & Spice Spring Cocktail recipes. It’s Summer Fun at Spirits & Spice in Oakbrook! Tasty Tuesdays is the…

Tuesday June 11, 2024
5:00 p.m.Tuesday August 27, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Oakbrook
441 Oakbrook Center
Rush Hour Concerts || Chicago Harp Quartet
Jun11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts || Chicago Harp Quartet

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS || CHICAGO HARP QUARTET Emily Granger, Eleanor Kirk, Catherine Litaker and Julie Spring, harps Program: Alexander Borodin; arr. Maerz – Introduction and…

Tuesday June 11, 2024
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Bodies to Die For: A Discussion with Author Lori Brand
Jun11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bodies to Die For: A Discussion with Author Lori Brand

Join The Book Stall on June 11 at 6:30 p.m.  as they welcome author and Winnetka native Lori Brand  for the release of Bodies to…

Tuesday June 11, 2024
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Book Stall
The Book Stall, 811 Elm Street
Ham Sweet Farm Dairy Beef Dinner
Jun11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ham Sweet Farm Dairy Beef Dinner

Our third Ham Sweet Farm dinner featuring dairy beef from Ham Sweet Farm in Chicago! Experience a specially curated menu that showcases the exceptional quality…

Tuesday June 11, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton Market
Chicago’s Best Standup
Jun11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday June 11, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Chicago Small Business Expo 2024
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Small Business Expo 2024

CHICAGO SMALL BUSINESS EXPO 2024 Welcome to the Chicago Small Business Expo 2024! Get ready for a day filled with inspiration, networking, and growth opportunities for…

Thursday June 13, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum
725 W Roosevelt Rd. Main Hall
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday June 13, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday June 13, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Thursday June 13, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Summer Nature Fest
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Summer Nature Fest

Explore the museum after hours! Join us for an evening of summer fun featuring: Live Animals! An Appearance by WTTW Kids’ Nature Cat! Live Music!…

Thursday June 13, 2024
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Broadway In Your Backyard
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Broadway In Your Backyard

Pack a picnic, bring your friends and family and join Porchlight Music Theatre for the return of its free concert series Broadway in your Backyard!…

Thursday June 13, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
5531 S. King Drive
5531 s King Dr
Jon Meacham: The Call to Serve
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jon Meacham: The Call to Serve

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham is a New York Times bestselling author of a long list of acclaimed presidential biographies. He presents Chicago Humanities with…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
77 W Washington St
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Friday June 14, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Roll N Peace XI: Fathers Day Edition
Jun14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Roll N Peace XI: Fathers Day Edition

The event starts at 4:00PM at the Ogden Park Fieldhouse where attendees can register and participate in a free community resource fair. Working Bikes will…

Friday June 14, 2024
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
OGDEN PARK
6500 S Racine Ave
SkateRaiser ’24 Soul Chicago
Jun14
Jun15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Theatre & Performing Arts

SkateRaiser ’24 Soul Chicago

RSVP now for Diversify Ice’s upcoming SkateRaiser in person or virtually. During the SkateRaiser, there will be performances from rising champions in figure skating, Olympic…

Friday June 14, 2024
4:00 p.m.Saturday June 15, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Fifth Third Arena – Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink
1801 W Jackson Blvd
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