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Beach House
Jun29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Beach House

BEACH HOUSE From the creators of Volleywood comes Beach House, a new event designed to fully immerse you in the dynamic culture that propelled Chicago…

Saturday June 29, 2024
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
North Avenue Beach
1600 N. Lake Shore Dr.
“Peace In The Streets” Summer Block Party & Job Fair Celebrates Summer
Jun29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

“Peace In The Streets” Summer Block Party & Job Fair Celebrates Summer

The “Peace In The Streets” Summer Block Party & Job Fair sponsored by 1-800-TruckWreck, in partnership with iHeartMedia Chicago and the North Lawndale Employment Network…

Saturday June 29, 2024
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
1111 South Homan Avenue
1111 South Homan Avenue
Cabinet of Curiosity
Jun29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cabinet of Curiosity

CHICAGO – Cabinet of Curiosity, in collaboration with lead partner Working Bikes, presents Pedal Powered Playground, May 18 – August 10. Cabinet of Curiosity enters…

Saturday June 29, 2024
12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Various locations
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun29
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 29, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Navy Pier Pride
Jun29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Navy Pier Pride

Join us for the annual Navy Pier Pride on Saturday, June 29, 2023. This free, full-day event celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and support for the LGBTQIA+…

Saturday June 29, 2024
12:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
SAUCED Summer Night Market
Jun29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Summer Night Market

Summertime is festival time in Chicago, which is why SAUCED is bringing together over fifty local vendors alongside hot eats and cool drinks at the…

Saturday June 29, 2024
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
World Naked Bike Ride Chicago 25th year ride
Jun29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

World Naked Bike Ride Chicago 25th year ride

Dear friends We are so excited to announce the date for this years ride! Please stay tuned for more details. In the meantime be you…

Saturday June 29, 2024
6:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
THE CUBBY BEAR
1059 W Addison St.
2024 Co-MISSION Festival of New Works
Jun29
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…

Saturday June 29, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s
Jun29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s

  It’s a Hot Girl Summer at Mother’s! Grab your besties and join us every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm for $5 cocktails, beer, and…

Saturday June 29, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Original Mother’s
26 W Division St
Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini
Jun29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini

Premiered in 1893, “Manon Lescaut” is Giacomo Puccini’s hit opera based on Abbé Prévost’s novel. The tragic tale revolves around Manon’s struggle between love and…

Saturday June 29, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson St
Sound Obsession
Jun29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Sound Obsession

DJ Zipgun Boogie treats you to a lively array of soundtracks, scores, and oddities from his sound library. Get ready to groove to funky beats,…

Saturday June 29, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Native
2417 N Milwaukee Ave
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day
Jun30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont Opening Day

Sunday Funday is back! Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 28, 2024. Join us for our 33rd season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont.…

Sunday June 30, 2024
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market – Rosemont
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jun30
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…

Sunday June 30, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Jun30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Sunday June 30, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Jun30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Sunday June 30, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jun30
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…

Sunday June 30, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini
Jun30
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Manon Lescaut by Giacomo Puccini

Premiered in 1893, “Manon Lescaut” is Giacomo Puccini’s hit opera based on Abbé Prévost’s novel. The tragic tale revolves around Manon’s struggle between love and…

Sunday June 30, 2024
2:00 p.m.Monday July 1, 2024
4:30 p.m.
Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson St
2024 Co-MISSION Festival of New Works
Jun30
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…

Sunday June 30, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
Christmas in July
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christmas in July

Our aim for Christmas in July is to get a jump start on collecting cold weather clothing items while it’s still warm! Individuals are encouraged…

Monday July 1, 2024
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
3800 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
3800 N Milwaukee Ave
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jul1
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 July 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Monday July 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Monday July 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jul1
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 July 1, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Poetry at the Green
Jul1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Poetry at the Green

The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by…

Monday July 1, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
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