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The Dad Games!
Jun16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Dad Games!

Do you think you have what it takes to lead your family to victory? Find out this Father’s Day at Dave & Buster’s Orland Park! Grab…

Sunday, June 16th
12:00 p.m.11:59 p.m.
Dave and Buster’s – Orland Park
49 Orland Square
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 16th
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 16th
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 16th
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 16th
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 16th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center
4626 North Knox Avenue
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jun17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Monday, June 17th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
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 17th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jun18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Tuesday, June 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
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 18th
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 18th
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 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jun19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Wednesday, June 19th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
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 19th
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 19th
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 19th
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jun20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Thursday, June 20th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
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 20th
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 20th
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 20th
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 20th
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 20th
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 20th
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 21st
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Moonlight Studios
1446 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60642
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