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EXPO CHICAGO
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this April 24-27, 2025. Showcasing leading contemporary and modern art galleries, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks,…

Sunday, April 27th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Apr29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Tuesday, April 29th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ziggy and Miles, Guitar Duo
May7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ziggy and Miles, Guitar Duo

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ZIGGY AND MILES, GUITAR DUO   Program César Franck – Prélude, Fugue et Variation, op.18 Nigel Westlake – Mosstrooper…

Wednesday, May 7th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Zoo Uncorked: Flocktails & Feathers
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Zoo Uncorked: Flocktails & Feathers

Discover a whole new way to enjoy an evening out at Flocktails & Feathers, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s unique 21+ event. Enjoy a refreshing selection of cocktails…

Saturday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
May12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Monday, May 12th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
May13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She’ll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient…

Tuesday, May 13th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Hyde Park 78th Annual 57th St Art Fair
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hyde Park 78th Annual 57th St Art Fair

The 57th Street Art Fair, the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, will mark its 78th year featuring nearly…

Saturday, June 7th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
57th Street, Hyde Park
57th Street, Hyde Park, IL
Zoo Uncorked: Tequila & Tails
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Zoo Uncorked: Tequila & Tails

Roar into the wild at Tequila & Tails! Enjoy refreshing drinks while exploring the fascinating lives of big and small cats and learning about our efforts to…

Saturday, June 7th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Hyde Park 78th Annual 57th St Art Fair
Jun8
Jun9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hyde Park 78th Annual 57th St Art Fair

The 57th Street Art Fair, the Midwest’s oldest juried art fair run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, will mark its 78th year featuring nearly…

Sunday, June 8th
10:00 a.m.Monday, June 9th
5:00 p.m.
57th Street, Hyde Park
57th Street, Hyde Park, IL
Toy Story In Concert – Watch Film With Live Orchestra
Jun14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Toy Story In Concert – Watch Film With Live Orchestra

Venue: The Auditorium Date: June 14, 2025 — (30th Anniversary Film Concert!) Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $84.50-$114.50 Ever wonder what toys do when people aren’t around? Pixar Animation…

Saturday, June 14th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Black Yacht Weekend – Juneteenth Weekend
Jun19
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Black Yacht Weekend – Juneteenth Weekend

Black Yacht Weekend 2025 is the ultimate summer event celebrating community, culture, and the luxury of life on the water. Set against the stunning backdrop…

Thursday, June 19th
5:00 p.m.Sunday, June 22nd
7:00 p.m.
The Playpen
500 N Lake Shore Dr
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Jun23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She’ll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient…

Monday, June 23rd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Jun24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She’ll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient…

Tuesday, June 24th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
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.
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend
Jul6
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…

Sunday, July 6th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
337 E. Randolph St.
Windy City Smokeout
Jul10
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Windy City Smokeout

The ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival will return to Chicago in 2025 for its 12th year. Hosted by Chicago’s BBQ…

Thursday, July 10th
1:00 p.m.Sunday, July 13th
10:00 p.m.
United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival
Jul26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival

Calling all tequila lovers and connoisseurs… Take your taste buds on a flavor adventure at The Summer Tequila Tasting Festival taking place Saturday, July 26th!…

Saturday, July 26th
2:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
TBA Downtown Chicago
600 N State St
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Aug4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Monday, August 4th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Veggie Fest Chicago 2024
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Veggie Fest Chicago 2024

What we’re about Veggie Fest Chicago is one of the largest vegetarian food and wellness festivals in North America. This festival is a family fun…

Saturday, August 9th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Danada South Park, 2701 Navistar Circle, Lisle, IL 60532
2701 Navistar Circle,
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Aug14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taylor Street Little Italy Festival

Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…

Thursday, August 14th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
SporcleCon 2025
Aug15
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SporcleCon 2025

SporcleCon is the world’s largest trivia weekend! We bring together hundreds of people from all over the country and across the world to engage in…

Friday, August 15th
3:00 p.m.Saturday, August 16th
12:00 a.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Aug15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taylor Street Little Italy Festival

Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…

Friday, August 15th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
SporcleCon 2025
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SporcleCon 2025

SporcleCon is the world’s largest trivia weekend! We bring together hundreds of people from all over the country and across the world to engage in…

Saturday, August 16th
9:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Taylor Street Little Italy Festival
Aug16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taylor Street Little Italy Festival

Join us August 14-17! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area…

Saturday, August 16th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Taylor Street
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