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Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Monday October 28, 2024
Citywide
Lit & Luz Festival
Oct28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lit & Luz Festival

Chicago’s Lit & Luz Festival returns with a fantastic roster of writers and artists from the US and Mexico. The weeklong series of free events…

Monday October 28, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Aba + Chateau Musar Wine Dinner
Oct28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Aba + Chateau Musar Wine Dinner

Join us for an exclusive Aba + Chateau Musar Wine Dinner on Monday, October 28th at 6:30PM. Hosted in Aba’s private event hall, The Dalcy,…

Monday October 28, 2024
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Dalcy
302 N. Green St.
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Tuesday October 29, 2024
Citywide
Lit & Luz Festival
Oct29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lit & Luz Festival

Chicago’s Lit & Luz Festival returns with a fantastic roster of writers and artists from the US and Mexico. The weeklong series of free events…

Tuesday October 29, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago’s Best Standup
Oct29
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 October 29, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Wednesday October 30, 2024
Citywide
Lit & Luz Festival
Oct30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lit & Luz Festival

Chicago’s Lit & Luz Festival returns with a fantastic roster of writers and artists from the US and Mexico. The weeklong series of free events…

Wednesday October 30, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
TE/MO’S Cabinet of Curiosities Halloween Concert Event
Oct30
Oct31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

TE/MO’S Cabinet of Curiosities Halloween Concert Event

Join The Alhambra Palace, TE/MO, SPACELY, DIALJESS, and an array of other musical oddities for a spooky cocktail party, costume contest, and concert of tarot-inspired…

Wednesday October 30, 2024
6:00 p.m.Thursday October 31, 2024
12:00 a.m.
alhambra palace
1240 W Randolph Street
Stand-Up Showcase Showdown
Oct30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Stand-Up Showcase Showdown

Hosted by Maureen Nolan at the legendary iO Theater the last Wednesday of every month! Featuring some of Chicago’s best up-and-coming stand-ups.  Five stand-up comics…

Wednesday October 30, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Thursday October 31, 2024
Citywide
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Oct31
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 October 31, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Oct31
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 October 31, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Roseland Community Hospital’s Trunk or Treat
Oct31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Roseland Community Hospital’s Trunk or Treat

With a rich and storied history in the Greater Roseland Area, Roseland Community Hospital is keeping the community safe this Halloween by offering an alternative to traditional trick-or-treating…

Thursday October 31, 2024
4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
45 West 111th Street
45 West 111th Street
Lit & Luz Festival
Oct31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lit & Luz Festival

Chicago’s Lit & Luz Festival returns with a fantastic roster of writers and artists from the US and Mexico. The weeklong series of free events…

Thursday October 31, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Friday November 1, 2024
Citywide
Creation Chicago – Salute To Supernatural
Nov1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Creation Chicago – Salute To Supernatural

Join the cast of Supernatural the longest running Sci/Fi Fantasy television series for a jam-packed weekend of events including; autographs photo ops Rob’s Spooky Chicago…

Friday November 1, 2024
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Creation Chicago – Salute To Supernatural
Nov1
Nov3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Creation Chicago – Salute To Supernatural

Join the cast of Supernatural, the longest running Sci-Fi / Fantasy television series, for a jam-packed weekend of events including autographs, photo ops, Rob’s spooky…

Friday November 1, 2024Sunday November 3, 2024
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
Lit & Luz Festival
Nov1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lit & Luz Festival

Chicago’s Lit & Luz Festival returns with a fantastic roster of writers and artists from the US and Mexico. The weeklong series of free events…

Friday November 1, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
SAUCED 10 Year Anniversary Night Market
Nov1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED 10 Year Anniversary Night Market

For the past ten years, SAUCED has welcomed hundreds of local vendors and thousands of customers to dozens of night markets throughout Chicago. To celebrate…

Friday November 1, 2024
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Half Acre Beer Co
2050 W Balmoral Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown First Fridays Art Walk
Nov1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wicker Park Bucktown First Fridays Art Walk

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is organizing a “First Fridays” art walk, kicking off November 1. The event features a range of galleries,…

Friday November 1, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Wicker Park
1425 N. Damen Ave.
2nd Annual Chicago Latino Dance Festival: Day 3
Nov1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2nd Annual Chicago Latino Dance Festival: Day 3

The 2nd Annual Chicago Latino Dance Festival is a three-week celebration of Chicago’s thriving Iberoamerican dance scene. Nineteen Chicago-area groups will take part in this…

Friday November 1, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 N. Dearborn St.
Dia de los Muertos: Spirits of the Night
Nov1
Nov2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dia de los Muertos: Spirits of the Night

Selva at The Emily Hotel Join Selva, the chic and vibrant rooftop atop The Emily Hotel, for a celebration of Día de los Muertos on…

Friday November 1, 2024
8:00 p.m.Saturday November 2, 2024
1:00 a.m.
Selva
311 N Morgan St.
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Saturday November 2, 2024
Citywide
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