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Tasty Tuesdays – Try Fall Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook
Sep10
Nov19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Tasty Tuesdays – Try Fall Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook

Join us for Tasty Tuesdays – Try Spirits & Spice Fall Cocktail Recipes in Oakbrook! Indulge in an afternoon of delicious drinks and delightful flavors.…

Tuesday September 10, 2024
5:00 p.m.Tuesday November 19, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Oakbrook
441 Oakbrook Center
ART on THE MART
Sep12
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

ART on THE MART

ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. A shining…

Thursday September 12, 2024Wednesday November 20, 2024
THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo

Dive into the wonderful world of autumn-from picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the scents of hot cider and toasted s’mores-with Lincoln Park Zoo’s…

Friday September 27, 2024
10:00 a.m.Sunday October 27, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy
Logandale’s Haunted Windows
Oct3
Oct31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Logandale’s Haunted Windows

Join us for the Logan Square and Avondale Spooky Spectacular, a community event that promises to bring hauntingly good fun for all ages! As the…

Thursday October 3, 2024Thursday October 31, 2024
Logan Square Park – 3150 W LOGAN BLVD, CHICAGO, IL
3150 W. Logan Blvd
Chicago Fashion Week
Oct9
Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Fashion Week

Chicago Fashion Week® (CHIFW), a 12-day lineup of special events, running Oct. 9-20, focused on the city’s fashion industry. Events including fashion shows and presentations,…

Wednesday October 9, 2024Sunday October 20, 2024
Various locations
NoMI Gallery x The Curio: Chicago Fashion Week
Oct9
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Gallery x The Curio: Chicago Fashion Week

Image: Brody Boggs Step into NoMI Gallery, an elevated artistic haven nestled on the 7th floor, right at the doorstep of NoMI Kitchen. Crafted to…

Wednesday October 9, 2024
10:00 a.m.Friday November 15, 2024
10:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ NoMI Gallery
800 N Michigan Ave
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Monday October 14, 2024
Citywide
Port Wine Fest Chicago
Oct14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Port Wine Fest Chicago

PORT WINE FEST IS HEADED TO CHICAGO! Get ready to celebrate Portuguese wines, gastronomy, and culture at the one-night-only event at the Walden Chicago on…

Monday October 14, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
walden chicago
2145 W Walnut St
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Tuesday October 15, 2024
Citywide
Chicago’s Best Standup
Oct15
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 October 15, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Wednesday October 16, 2024
Citywide
Chicago International Film Festival
Oct16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago International Film Festival

Get ready to be part of something truly special this fall at the 60th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive…

Wednesday October 16, 2024
Citywide
Chicago International Film Festival
Oct16
Oct27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago International Film Festival

The Chicago International Film Festival is celebrating its 60th Anniversary from October 16-27. Experience the best in global filmmaking, with premieres, screenings, special guests, red…

Wednesday October 16, 2024Sunday October 27, 2024
AMC NEWCITY 14
1500 N Clybourn Ave
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SOHUI YUN, VIOLA AND SUNMI HAN, PIANO
Oct16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SOHUI YUN, VIOLA AND SUNMI HAN, PIANO

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | SOHUI YUN, VIOLA SUNMI HAN, PIANO   Program Ludwig van Beethoven – 7 variations on “Bei Mannern,” WoO 46…

Wednesday October 16, 2024
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Thursday October 17, 2024
Citywide
Chicago International Film Festival
Oct17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago International Film Festival

Get ready to be part of something truly special this fall at the 60th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive…

Thursday October 17, 2024
Citywide
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Oct17
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 October 17, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Oct17
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 October 17, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Video Game Summit
Oct17
Oct19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Video Game Summit

In 2019, the Pinball Expo reserved a room to bring retro video gaming to the pinball expo. It was our first introduction to this genre.…

Thursday October 17, 2024
12:00 p.m.Saturday October 19, 2024
11:00 p.m.
Cuca Cucina Pop-Up Dinner
Oct17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cuca Cucina Pop-Up Dinner

Tutore, is teaming up with Cuca Cucina, a culinary program offering cooking classes for young adults with special needs, for a pop-up dinner on October…

Thursday October 17, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Tutore Italian Cooking School
2755 W Belmont Ave
2nd Annual Chicago Latino Dance Festival: Day One
Oct17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2nd Annual Chicago Latino Dance Festival: Day One

The 2nd Annual Chicago Latino Dance Festival is a three-week celebration of Chicago’s thriving Iberoamerican dance scene. Nineteen Chicago-area groups will take part in this…

Thursday October 17, 2024
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
Film Screening & Conversation: The Man Who Wasn’t There (2001)
Oct17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Film Screening & Conversation: The Man Who Wasn’t There (2001)

Film and photography fans alike are invited to join Roger and James Deakins at the Athenaeum Center for a rare series of public events launching…

Thursday October 17, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Friday October 18, 2024
Citywide
Chicago International Film Festival
Oct18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago International Film Festival

Get ready to be part of something truly special this fall at the 60th edition of the Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive…

Friday October 18, 2024
Citywide
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