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Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Friday, April 25th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Apr25
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, April 25th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Friday, April 25th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
Lucky in Lombard Book Signing
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lucky in Lombard Book Signing

Come find your new favorite book and meet over 60 Romance/YA authors, plus bookish vendors!

Saturday, April 26th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Westin Lombard
70 Yorktown Shopping Center
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr26
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,…

Saturday, April 26th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair will return for its 12th edition from April 24-27 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This year’s showcases 170 leading contemporary…

Saturday, April 26th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Saturday, April 26th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Saturday, April 26th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Grow & Sip: A Spring Garden-to-Glass Experience
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Grow & Sip: A Spring Garden-to-Glass Experience

Grow & Sip: A Spring Garden-to-Glass Experience April 26, 2025 Hours: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location: Somerset, 2nd Floor Cost: $60 Spring is in the air, and there’s no…

Saturday, April 26th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Somerset
1112 N State St
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Saturday, April 26th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
The Goonies In Concert
Apr26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Goonies In Concert

Venue: The Auditorium Date: April 26, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $69.50-$99.50 Hey, you guys! Join a group of misfits on a search for long-lost treasure, complete with an ancient…

Saturday, April 26th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
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
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair will return for its 12th edition from April 24-27 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This year’s showcases 170 leading contemporary…

Sunday, April 27th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Sunday, April 27th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Apr27
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, April 27th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Sunday, April 27th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Compete for prizes! Come and try to win the puzzle contest with your friends! Join us every second Sunday of the month from 3PM to…

Sunday, April 27th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
For the Record | NoMI Lounge
Apr27
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, April 27th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
NoMI Lounge
800 N. Michigan Ave
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Sunday, April 27th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Apr28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Join us at Snakes & Lattes Chicago for our Board Game Designer Night, hosted every month twice. Interested in game design? Have board game ideas? Want to playtest…

Monday, April 28th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Monday, April 28th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
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
Valborg
Apr30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Valborg

Join us for Andersonville’s second Valborg celebration on Wednesday, April 30 from 5-8PM at Chicago Waldorf School! Valborg is a cherished Swedish tradition that welcomes…

Wednesday, April 30th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Waldorf School
5002 N Ashland
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
May2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Friday, May 2nd
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
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