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Edy Massih’s “Keep it Zesty” Book Tour at Sifr Chicago
Jun4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Edy Massih’s “Keep it Zesty” Book Tour at Sifr Chicago

Sifr is celebrating Chef Edy Massih’s “Keep is Zesty” Cookbook. Sifr has a refreshingly different story of Middle Eastern cuisine seen through a whole new…

Tuesday, June 4th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Sifr
660 N Orleans St
Chicago’s Best Standup
Jun4
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 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jun5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Wednesday, June 5th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Free VR & AR Technology Demonstration Day
Jun5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Free VR & AR Technology Demonstration Day

The Next Evolution | AWE Nite Chicago is hosting a VR & AR Technology Demonstration Day as a local preview for those who can’t make…

Wednesday, June 5th
5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
1871
222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1212
Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival 2024
Jun6
Jun9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival 2024

The Humboldt Park neighborhood has the largest Puerto Rican population in the city and the center of Puerto Rican culture throughout the Midwest. Making this…

Thursday, June 6thSunday, June 9th
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Thursday, June 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jun6
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 6th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jun6
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 6th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival 2024
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival 2024

Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas will traditionally be held on the beautiful grounds of Humboldt Park located in “Puerto Rico Town” on Division Street where the Annual…

Thursday, June 6th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Division & California Entrance of Humboldt Park
Division St & California Ave
Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival 2024
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival 2024

Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas will traditionally be held on the beautiful grounds of Humboldt Park located in “Puerto Rico Town” on Division Street where the Annual…

Thursday, June 6th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Division & California Entrance of Humboldt Park
Division St & California Ave
Thursday Night Out
Jun6
Aug29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thursday Night Out

This summer, the weekend begins on Thursday in Downtown Oak Park. Thursday Night Out will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June…

Thursday, June 6th
5:00 p.m.Thursday, August 29th
9:00 p.m.
Downtown Oak Park
1010 Lake Street
Rooftop Summer Soirée at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Rooftop Summer Soirée at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Celebrate the start of summer on Rooftop at Torali, located on the 12th floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago during a special Summer Soiree from 6…

Thursday, June 6th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Annual Race Against Gun Violence
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Annual Race Against Gun Violence

On Thursday, June 6, Strides for Peace will host its Annual Race Against Gun Violence in Chicago’s Grant Park. The Race Against Gun Violence was…

Thursday, June 6th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Grant Park | Upper Hutchinson Field
Chicago Blues Festival
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Chicago Blues Festival

6-11pm (5pm doors, 6pm show) 18+ (minors accompanied by their guardian will be admitted) Free with online RSVP available on May 1 Event entry will…

Thursday, June 6th
6:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Ramova Theatre
3520 S. Halsted St.
Jonathan Van Ness: Gorgeously Me
Jun6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jonathan Van Ness: Gorgeously Me

Chicago Humanities celebrates Pride Month with Jonathan Van Ness! The New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-winning host of Netflix’s Queer Eye presents their latest…

Thursday, June 6th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Park West
322 W Armitage Ave
Andersonville Midsommarfest
Jun7
Jun9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Andersonville Midsommarfest

It’s that time again! Midsommarfest is back in 2024 for the 58th year! We’re coming back strong this year with a great musical lineup, new…

Friday, June 7thSunday, June 9th
Andersonville Midsommarfest
5200 North Clark Street
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Friday, June 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
School’s Out, and the Party’s On! The FAME Center Hosts its First Annual Block Party on Near South Side
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

School’s Out, and the Party’s On! The FAME Center Hosts its First Annual Block Party on Near South Side

School is out, and the party is on! FAME (Fortson Arts and Music Education) Center, a nonprofit organization that offers a wide variety of music,…

Friday, June 7th
2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
FAME Center Chicago
1550 S. State Street, #116
Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival 2024
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago’s Puerto Rican Festival 2024

Fiestas Patronales Puertorriqueñas will traditionally be held on the beautiful grounds of Humboldt Park located in “Puerto Rico Town” on Division Street where the Annual…

Friday, June 7th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Division & California Entrance of Humboldt Park
Division St & California Ave
Chicago Friday Night Flights
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Friday Night Flights

Chicago Friday Night Flights is back! Cheers to the city’s award-winning craft beer scene during four uniquely local tasting events this summer. Each event showcases…

Friday, June 7th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 N Clark Street
The Bartender’s Bookshelf with Danny Childs (‘Slow Drinks’)
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Bartender’s Bookshelf with Danny Childs (‘Slow Drinks’)

On Friday, June 7th, join James Beard Award-winning author and barman Toby Maloney as he welcomes Danny Childs, author of Slow Drinks (2024 James Beard…

Friday, June 7th
5:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
THE VIOLET HOUR
1520 N Damen Ave
Arte Agave
Jun7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Arte Agave

Unveil the Spirit of Arte Agave – A Tequila and Mezcal Festival!  Get ready to stir your senses at this year’s Arte Agave! We are…

Friday, June 7th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sarabande
3726 West Roscoe St
Wells Street Arts Festival
Jun8
Jun9
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…

Saturday, June 8thSunday, June 9th
Wells Street from North Ave to Division St.
Northern Illinois Pottery Tour
Jun8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Northern Illinois Pottery Tour

The Northern IL Pottery Tour is hosting its fourth year! Thirty-five potters will be setting up their displays at 6 different studios in the area.…

Saturday, June 8th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Nancy Gardner Studio
904 Marengo Ave
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