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Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
May16
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 16th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
May16
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, May 16th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
May16
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 16th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Joan Collaso & The Family
May16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Joan Collaso & The Family

Joan Collaso will be performing her repertoire of beloved songs.  Emmy award winner and international vocalist, Joan was born, raised and is living in Chicago.…

Friday, May 16th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Haven Entertainment Center
932 E 43rd St
Division Street Farmers Market
May17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Saturday, May 17th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
May17
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, May 17th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
May17
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, May 17th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
I’m M$. B’havin with my $exagenarian$
May17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

I’m M$. B’havin with my $exagenarian$

The music and entertainment of I’m M$. B’Havin and her Sexagenarians’ band is a unique blend of Blues, Jazz, R&B and a good time for…

Saturday, May 17th
9:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Tonk
1800 S Racine Ave
Division Street Farmers Market
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Dan Nadel and Chris Ware on Robert Crumb
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dan Nadel and Chris Ware on Robert Crumb

Robert Crumb’s comics inspired generations of readers and cartoonists. Join us as curator and cultural writer Dan Nadel — who just published the first biography…

Sunday, May 18th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
May18
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, May 18th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
The Swingin Sisters: Swingin thru the 60’s
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Swingin Sisters: Swingin thru the 60’s

The Swingin’ Sisters use their amazing harmonies to interpret the swinging songs of the 1960s. This show will renew your love and appreciation for these…

Sunday, May 18th
12:00 p.m.1:30 p.m.
Le Piano
6970 N. Glenwood Ave.
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
May18
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 18th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
May18
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, May 18th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Andy Bossov & Friends Celebrate Allan Sherman at 100!
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Andy Bossov & Friends Celebrate Allan Sherman at 100!

Who doesn’t remember “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh”? But parodist Allan Sherman wrote so many more songs than that and inspired all punny people after him.…

Sunday, May 18th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Congregation Bene Shalom
4435 Oakton Street
Acts Of Kindness Cabaret — Final Bow
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Acts Of Kindness Cabaret — Final Bow

Celebrate 20 years of music, kindness, and community with Acts Of Kindness Cabaret (AOKC) as we take our final bow. For two decades, AOKC has…

Sunday, May 18th
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Chicago Theater Works
1113 W. Belmont Ave.
Sam Fazio Sings the Classics
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sam Fazio Sings the Classics

Close out our Cabaret Week with Chicago-based vocalist Sam Fazio. Fazio has established a name for himself in the music scene over the years with…

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Vincent Restaurant
1475 W Balmoral Ave
Division Street Farmers Market
May19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Monday, May 19th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Division Street Farmers Market
May20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Tuesday, May 20th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Division Street Farmers Market
May21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Wednesday, May 21st
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Leland Ko, Cello and Victor Asuncion, Piano
May21
Wednesday, May 21st
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Division Street Farmers Market
May22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Thursday, May 22nd
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Division Street Farmers Market
May23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Friday, May 23rd
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
May23
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 23rd
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
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