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Ed Helms on SNAFU
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ed Helms on SNAFU

Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Ed Helms is perhaps best known for his roles as Andy Bernard on The Office and Stu Price in The…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
77 W Washington St
Comedy in the Pocket
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy in the Pocket

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at Comedy in the Pocket! Join us Saturday May 3rd at Surge Billiards for a lineup featuring…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square
3716 W. Fullerton Ave.
Gl
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Gl

>Presented by  United By Comedy Join us for a night of comedy with stand-up comedian Glenn Raymond, who is a throwback to legends Lenny Bruce…

Saturday, May 3rd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, May 4th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Chicago Spring Market
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Spring Market

Markets for Makers is coming back to the Artifact Events Center in Chicago on Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4 from 11am – 5pm…

Sunday, May 4th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood Avenue
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place

Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm – 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…

Sunday, May 4th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Savor Asia: AAPI Heritage Celebration
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Savor Asia: AAPI Heritage Celebration

Join us for Savor Asia, a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and community in honor of AAPI Heritage Month! This exciting event brings together flavors…

Sunday, May 4th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Time Out Market Chicago
916 West Fulton Market
Star Wars VILLAINOUS Board Gaming Event – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Star Wars VILLAINOUS Board Gaming Event – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! Come celebrate Star Wars Day at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on May the 4th. Become an iconic Star Wars Villain! Use your…

Sunday, May 4th
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
You Win Some, You Dim Sum
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

You Win Some, You Dim Sum

We don’t celebrate our wins enough!! Carve out some time in your week to come to You Win Some, You Dim Sum, a show where…

Sunday, May 4th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
For the Record | NoMI Lounge
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

For the Record | NoMI Lounge

FOR THE RECORD AT NoMI LOUNGE Every Sunday from April 6 – May 11 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Reserve Now Ease into Sunday…

Sunday, May 4th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
NoMI Lounge
800 N. Michigan Ave
“PAWS on the Plaza” at The Langham, Chicago
May5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

“PAWS on the Plaza” at The Langham, Chicago

To celebrate National Pet Week, The Langham, Chicago is partnering with PAWS Chicago for a heartwarming “PAWS on the Plaza” event on Monday, May 5.…

Monday, May 5th
4:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Outdoor Plaza at The Langham, Chicago
330 N Wabash Ave
The White Lotus Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
May6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The White Lotus Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

*This trivia will cover seasons 1, 2 and 3. Escape to paradise – or chaos – at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on May 6th for…

Tuesday, May 6th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
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
2025 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll
May8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2025 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll

2025 Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll Toast the spring at Lincoln Park Uncorked: An Armitage – Halsted Wine Stroll! Buy your…

Thursday, May 8th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Wintrust Bank – Lincoln Park
935 W. Armitage
SAUCED Spring Night Market
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Spring Night Market

How do you support small businesses? At a time when the economy is in chaos, this question is more important than ever. At SAUCED, the…

Friday, May 9th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Half Acre Beer Co
2050 W Balmoral Ave
Beer Under Glass kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week under the stars in downtown Chicago
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Beer Under Glass kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week under the stars in downtown Chicago

Beer Under Glass is the cornerstone festival and fundraiser that kicks off Illinois Craft Beer Week! Hosted under the towering glass of Chicago’s iconic skyline…

Friday, May 9th
5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace
205 E Randolph St
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, May 9th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival

🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…

Friday, May 9th
7:00 p.m.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
MUSE: Unveiled
May9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

MUSE: Unveiled

Muse incorporates drag, burlesque, clowning and other art forms to create an intimate, thought-provoking cabaret experience featuring live singing and instrumental music. This manifestation of…

Friday, May 9th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Newport Theater
956 West Newport Avenue
May Fair
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

May Fair

The Chicago Waldorf School invites the community to welcome spring in festive style at its annual May Fair on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM…

Saturday, May 10th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Waldorf School
5002 N Ashland
Melissa Clark and Emily Weinstein: Easy Weeknight Dinners
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Melissa Clark and Emily Weinstein: Easy Weeknight Dinners

Food planning shouldn’t be hard. New York Times Cooking editor in chief Emily Weinstein and food writer Melissa Clark join us to help you take…

Saturday, May 10th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Ramova Theatre
3520 S. Halsted St.
Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Día de los niños y libros: A Celebration of Children and Books

Join us for an open house celebration with play and art activities, music, storytelling, book giveaways and special guests. And meet Daisy from WTTW Kids’ Nature…

Saturday, May 10th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State Street
The Trashy Mother Earth Market
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Trashy Mother Earth Market

Join this junky jamboree to celebrate MOTHERS of all kinds: Mommas of humans Mother of our Earth and all the mother-junking artisans who transform materials into one-of-a-kind…

Saturday, May 10th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St
🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

🔔 Tower Thoughts | A Carillon New Music Festival

🔔 Five Fun & Funky Concerts: Friday (5/9) at 7 pm, Saturday (5/10) at 1 pm & 5 pm, Sunday (5/11) at 1 pm &…

Saturday, May 10th
1:00 p.m.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
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