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Poetry at the Green
Jul29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Poetry at the Green

The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by…

Monday July 29, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Water Flicks
Jul29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Water Flicks

Navy Pier’s popular outdoor film series Water Flicks returns this summer with a focus on SCIENCE! Enjoy this free movie night series with family and…

Monday July 29, 2024
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier’s Lake Stage
600 E Grand Ave
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jul30
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…

Tuesday July 30, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Summer Night With The J at Gallagher Way
Jul30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Night With The J at Gallagher Way

Join JCC Chicago for a movie night at Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field! Starting at 5pm, enjoy some family fun activities like gaga, relay…

Tuesday July 30, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 N Clark Street
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Jul30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Millennium Park Summer Film Series

This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series, presented by Pluto TV, on Tuesdays from July 16 through August 20. Films…

Tuesday July 30, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Rush Hour Concerts | | French Romantic Piano Quartets
Jul30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts | | French Romantic Piano Quartets

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | FRENCH ROMANTIC PIANO QUARTETS Matous Michal, violin Lawrence Neuman, viola David Cunliffe, cello Victor Asuncion, piano   Program  Gabriel Fuaré…

Tuesday July 30, 2024
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Chicago’s Best Standup
Jul30
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 July 30, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Bouncy Games
Jul31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Wednesday July 31, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jul31
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…

Wednesday July 31, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
NAWBO Chicago Summer Social
Jul31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NAWBO Chicago Summer Social

Join the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Chicago chapter at Summer Social on July 31 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm! This annual chapter…

Wednesday July 31, 2024
4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.
BMO Tower
320 S. Canal Street
Bouncy Games
Aug1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Thursday August 1, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Aug1
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 August 1, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Aug1
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 August 1, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Book Signing and Conversation with Author Jen Ruiz
Aug1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Book Signing and Conversation with Author Jen Ruiz

Mark your calendars for a unique summer travel event! Join us for a book signing and captivating conversation with award-winning author Jen Ruiz. She’ll be…

Thursday August 1, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Book Cellar
4736-38 N Lincoln Ave Chicago
Bouncy Games
Aug2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Friday August 2, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
The Black Women’s Expo: NEXT
Aug2
Aug4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Black Women’s Expo: NEXT

BWe: NEXT is a 3-day empowerment expo dedicated to providing a platform where the societal issues faced by Black women can not only be amplified…

Friday August 2, 2024
10:00 a.m.Sunday August 4, 2024
6:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
The Dim Sum & Then Some 5K/10K & Kids Dash
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Dim Sum & Then Some 5K/10K & Kids Dash

The Dim Sum & Then Some 5K/10K & Kids Dash is held by 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization, Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA). CMAA’s mission…

Saturday August 3, 2024
1016 W Argyle St Chicago, IL 60640
1016 W Argyle St
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Support local farmers and eat fresh! Link Up Illinois (a program of Experimental Station) has been making it easier for Illinois residents to access fresh,…

Saturday August 3, 2024
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
100 W. Division St.
100 W. Division St.
CollectedCon
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CollectedCon

A gathering of some of the biggest names in Designer Toys, Street Art, Contemporary Art, and makers from around the globe will take over Navy…

Saturday August 3, 2024
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier
840 E. Grand Ave.
Bouncy Games
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bouncy Games

About:  Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…

Saturday August 3, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Synapse Arts Birthday Bash
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

Synapse Arts Birthday Bash

The Birthday Bash is a celebration of Synapse Arts in a welcoming, festival-type environment. 📅  Saturday, August 3 🕓  12PM – 4PM 📍  Berger Park Cultural Center Access…

Saturday August 3, 2024
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Berger Park Cultural Center
6205 N Sheridan Rd
Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival

The Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Fest will feature live music from up-and-coming Jazz musicians featuring Marqueal Jordan, Corey Wilkes, Carlos Canon nad Chris Miskel, alongside products…

Saturday August 3, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Bronzeville
1001-05 East 43rd Street
Sunnyfest
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Sunnyfest

SUNNYFEST is a FREE celebration of all the makings that make Chicago great! From soulful music, eclectic culture, and strong community roots, this fest will shine…

Saturday August 3, 2024
1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Gately Park
810 E. 103rd St.
Cabinet of Curiosity
Aug3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cabinet of Curiosity

CHICAGO – Cabinet of Curiosity, in collaboration with lead partner Working Bikes, presents Pedal Powered Playground, May 18 – August 10. Cabinet of Curiosity enters…

Saturday August 3, 2024
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Various locations
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