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BeauTown Cabaret presents the return of the Folk an’ Spoke Festival
CHICAGO – BeauTown Cabaret presents the return of the Folk an’ Spoke Festival, August 10 – September 1, at locations throughout Chicago. The Folk an’…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Support local farmers and eat fresh! Link Up Illinois (a program of Experimental Station) has been making it easier for Illinois residents to access fresh,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Marcus The Artist: City Of Gold
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Marcus the Artist’s “City of Gold” curated by Dorian Sylvain. The exhibition…
Music & Comedy
jinx! #002
a new type of dance party! jinx! is back @ the House of Blues Foundation Room featuring: Jordan Martin, Silent Hype, DJ Hydrate, BAM, and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bouncy Games
About: Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…
Tours & Attractions
Air and Water Show Brunch Cruises on Lake Michigan
This August, enjoy the best views of Chicago’s favorite summer spectacle on our Afternoon Air and Water Show Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan! You’ll…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Educator Workshop | Care Practices through Artistic Lineages, Part 1
This is the first event of a two-part workshop series. This workshop helps participants learn how they can connect with care practices through their artistic…
Tours & Attractions
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
World’s Fair of Money
The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Flight of Butterflies
Introducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest
Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest Saturday, August 10 10am-4pm Sunday, August 11 10am-4pm Admission: $7.00 day of event / $5.00 early bird (available through 8/9/24) Join…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Grand Haveli
The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bud Billiken Parade
The Bud Billiken® Parade, the largest African American parade in the United States, spans generations of families across the country who have participated since its…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.” George…
Garfield Park
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Northalsted Market Days
Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend-long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood. The 1/2 mile-long summer festival features all-day lineups…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Air & Water Show
The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The…
Tours & Attractions
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Choose Chicago’s Route 66 Classic Car Pop-Up
Celebrate the legacy of Route 66 – the Main Street of America! Step back in time this summer at our Route 66 Classic Car Pop-Up,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Drag Brunch at Virgin Hotels Chicago
It’s time to drag the girls to brunch at Virgin Hotels Chicago 👯 Join us for our twice monthly drag brunch hosted by Chicago queen,…
Tours & Attractions
Air & Water Show Pie in the Sky experience at Skydeck Chicago
We’ve got the best view in town for the Annual Chicago Air and Water Show! Enjoy a Pie in the Sky lunch from Chicago’s classic…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist Alberto Aguilar. In “Grid Luck,”…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…
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