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Mandala Makers Festival Mural opening
Jun16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Mandala Makers Festival Mural opening

People of Devon, along with artist Indira Freitas Johnson, designed and painted a mural at the Republic Bank of Chicago, representing their idea of a…

Sunday June 16, 2024
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Republic Bank of Chicago, West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
2720 W Devon Ave
23rd Annual Bloomsday Celebration
Jun16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

23rd Annual Bloomsday Celebration

Join us for the 23rd annual Bloomsday event, celebrating the publication of Joyce’s Ulysses with readings and songs, on Sunday, June 16, at 3PM.  …

Sunday June 16, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave.
35th Annual Real Men Cook
Jun16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

35th Annual Real Men Cook

Real Men Cook has transformed the way Father’s Day is celebrated, promoting positive images of men in relationship to their families and communities.  Each ticket…

Sunday June 16, 2024
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The Quarry Event Center
423 E 75th Street
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago Father’s Day Cookout
Jun16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago Father’s Day Cookout

Join Guinness OGB Chicago and Chef Taylor Bishof to celebrate dad with a Guinness-style cookout. Reserve your table by ordering a steak ahead of time.​ A dad…

Sunday June 16, 2024
3:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery Chicago
901 W Kinzie
The 2 Johnnies Live Podcast
Jun16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The 2 Johnnies Live Podcast

Ireland’s #1 podcast, The 2 Johnnies, is taking their unique podcast format on the road for their “World Tour 2024,” with a stop at the…

Sunday June 16, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
4626 North Knox Avenue
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Monday June 17, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Tuesday June 18, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Rush Hour Concerts || Grant Park Music Festival Vocal Fellows
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Rush Hour Concerts || Grant Park Music Festival Vocal Fellows

RUSH HOUR CONCERTS || GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL VOCAL FELLOWS Veronica Mak, soprano Emily Amesquita, mezzo-soprano Alexi Ortega Chavez, tenor Lifan Deng, bass Program to…

Tuesday June 18, 2024
5:45 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Chicago’s Best Standup
Jun18
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 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Juneteenth Community ReCommitment Celebration: Youth Olympics
Jun19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Juneteenth Community ReCommitment Celebration: Youth Olympics

The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum will host its 12th Annual “JUNETEENTH” Community Re Commitment Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 10:00…

Wednesday June 19, 2024
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center
10201 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60628
Juneteenth Committed Knitters
Jun19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Juneteenth Committed Knitters

Join us for a fun-filled knit-fest with the Committed Knitters on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 11 am to 3 pm at Arts Lawn, 337…

Wednesday June 19, 2024
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
the arts lawn
335 E. Garfield Blvd
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Wednesday June 19, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jun20
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 20, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jun20
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 20, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Thursday June 20, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
World Gay Boxing Championships
Jun20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

World Gay Boxing Championships

LGBTQ+ fighters and their allies are getting ready to take to the boxing ring in Chicago this summer for the World Gay Boxing Championships (WGBC),…

Thursday June 20, 2024
1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Strong Hands Gym
3924 N Broadway
Dove’s Luncheonette x PostBoy Pop-Up
Jun20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dove’s Luncheonette x PostBoy Pop-Up

Get a first look at New Buffalo, MI’s latest dining addition—PostBoy (opening later this summer)—for one night only at Dove’s Luncheonette! Owners Ben Holland and…

Thursday June 20, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Dove’s Luncheonette
1545 N Damen Ave
WMU Chicago Coaches Stampede
Jun20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

WMU Chicago Coaches Stampede

Join AD Bartholomae at the Blackhawks Practice Facility for a Head Coaches Panel. Registration is free and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and access to a…

Thursday June 20, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Fifth Third Arena – Chicago Blackhawks Community Ice Rink
1801 W Jackson Blvd
CoComelon Party Time
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

CoComelon Party Time

An immersive experience that takes you inside the colorful world of CoComelon where children can explore their way through a variety of interactive party experiences.…

Friday June 21, 2024
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Moonlight Studios
1446 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Friday June 21, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Rosé Open House
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Rosé Open House

We cordially invite you to join us on Friday, June 21st, for our patio-friendly Summer Rosé Wine Open House! We will be featuring a curated…

Friday June 21, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton Market
2024 Co-MISSION Festival of New Works
Jun21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

2024 Co-MISSION Festival of New Works

Join us for Links Hall’s 2024 Co-MISSION Festival of New Works, two groundbreaking weekends of new performance and public events. Representing some of the most…

Friday June 21, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
Gamer’s Universe
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Gamer’s Universe

Discover fresh games, meet new friends, and cosplay as your favorite character at the 3rd annual Gamer’s Universe gaming convention. Gamer’s Universe is an event…

Saturday June 22, 2024
10:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State Street
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Saturday June 22, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
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