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Bouncy Games
Aug5
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…

Monday August 5, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Poetry at the Green
Aug5
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 August 5, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Water Flicks
Aug5
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 August 5, 2024
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier’s Lake Stage
600 E Grand Ave
World’s Fair of Money
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World’s Fair of Money

The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on…

Tuesday August 6, 2024
1:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Girl Power Field Day for Chicago Teens (13-17)
Aug6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Girl Power Field Day for Chicago Teens (13-17)

Calling All Teen Queens! Ready for a day of fun, friendship, and fierce competition (the friendly kind, of course!)? Join &Rise for an epic Girl…

Tuesday August 6, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
314 W Oak St
314 W Oak St
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Aug6
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 August 6, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Chicago’s Best Standup
Aug6
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 August 6, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Bouncy Games
Aug7
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 August 7, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
2024 Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby
Aug7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2024 Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby

Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby Wednesday, August 7 Festival begins at 10:00 AM at Pioneer Court at 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago Splashdown is…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Pioneer Court
401 N Michigan Ave
World’s Fair of Money
Aug7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World’s Fair of Money

The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Taste of Andersonville
Aug7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taste of Andersonville

The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to the annual Taste of Andersonville! Pick your route or pick both! Attendees travel Clark Street and sample…

Wednesday August 7, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
andersonville
1554 W Hollywood
Bouncy Games
Aug8
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 8, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
World’s Fair of Money
Aug8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World’s Fair of Money

The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on…

Thursday August 8, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Aug8
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 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Aug8
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 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago SummerDance -Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
Aug8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago SummerDance -Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park

From June 15 through September 8 (select dates), the free outdoor series offers dance and movement lessons for all skill levels taught by professional instructors,…

Thursday August 8, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
The InterPlays with Fat Theatre Project
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

The InterPlays with Fat Theatre Project

Come join Fat Theatre Project for The InterPlays by Sarah Katherine Bowden, Melody DeRogatis, Allison Fradkin, and Eileen Tull– a partially devised production navigating dating and relationships…

Friday August 9, 2024
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Berger Park Cultural Center
6205 N Sheridan Rd
Bouncy Games
Aug9
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 9, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
World’s Fair of Money
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World’s Fair of Money

The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on…

Friday August 9, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Choose Chicago’s Route 66 Bus Tours
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Choose Chicago’s Route 66 Bus Tours

Explore Historic Route 66 with Choose Chicago’s FREE Bus Tours! Join us for a captivating journey along Chicago’s iconic Route 66 this summer! In partnership…

Friday August 9, 2024
11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago – Columbus Drive Entrance
230 S Columbus Dr
Chicago SummerDance -Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
Aug9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago SummerDance -Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park

From June 15 through September 8 (select dates), the free outdoor series offers dance and movement lessons for all skill levels taught by professional instructors,…

Friday August 9, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
The InterPlays with Fat Theatre Project
Aug9
Aug25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

The InterPlays with Fat Theatre Project

Come join Fat Theatre Project for The InterPlays by Sarah Katherine Bowden, Melody DeRogatis, Allison Fradkin, and Eileen Tull– a partially devised production navigating dating and relationships…

Friday August 9, 2024
7:30 p.m.Sunday August 25, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Berger Park Cultural Center
6205 N Sheridan Rd
Blacklight Blackout ft/ DB Stereo, Joe Buddha, Mr Bobby b2b Enzo, Silent Hype, Philomath, Mega Mike, Darkstar, Shot Dead, Trip Lynn
Aug9
Aug10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Blacklight Blackout ft/ DB Stereo, Joe Buddha, Mr Bobby b2b Enzo, Silent Hype, Philomath, Mega Mike, Darkstar, Shot Dead, Trip Lynn

Friday, August 9th | at Le Nocturne Chicago Blacklight Blackout is always evolving and growing with new additions. Come listen to our newly added Silent…

Friday August 9, 2024
10:30 p.m.Saturday August 10, 2024
4:00 p.m.
le nocturne
4810 N Broadway St
BeauTown Cabaret presents the return of the Folk an’ Spoke Festival
Aug10
Sep1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

BeauTown Cabaret presents the return of the Folk an’ Spoke Festival

CHICAGO – BeauTown Cabaret presents the return of the Folk an’ Spoke Festival, August 10 – September 1, at locations throughout Chicago. The Folk an’…

Saturday August 10, 2024Sunday September 1, 2024
Various locations
bean-night

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