Chicago's most innovative festival focuses on the versatility and excitement of the multi-disciplinary arts. Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival returns on March 21-24, 2024 at the Burning Bush Brewery in the North Center neighborhood. Performances from ten, diverse … [Read more...] about Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival
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St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way
It's the green season again! Chicago's Irish pride runs deep and there's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than at the free St. Patrick's Day events at Gallagher Way on March 10.2024. The festivities include activities for ages during this family-friendly celebration. Kick off the fun … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day at Gallagher Way
Celebrate Carnivale at Navy Pier
Carnival season brings parties, parades and all-out revelry in many countries around the world and this year, Chicago hosts Global Connections: International Carnivale at Navy Pier, on February 24, 2024, from 1-5 PM. Dance on down to Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom and participate in art-making, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Carnivale at Navy Pier
Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago
Chicago will ring in the Lunar New Year with a series of parades, performances and marketplaces throughout the city. For 2024, the Lunar New Year honors the Year of The Dragon 4722, which symbolizes a year of power, wisdom and good fortune. Explore the festive traditions … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago
Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration
Navy Pier will host a free, interactive, family-friendly celebration of the Lunar New Year with the event, Global Connections: Lunar New Year, on February 10, 2024. Honor the Year of the Dragon with traditional art, dance, music and food from different Asian cultures. Discover different … [Read more...] about Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration
Black Arts Month Programs
Chicago's thriving Black arts community will showcase its creativity and innovation during free Black Arts Month programming all over the city, every Monday from October 9-23, 2023. The African American Arts Alliance of Chicago will host a series of free public events that highlight Black … [Read more...] about Black Arts Month Programs
Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest
Celebrate the culture and contributions of Indigenous and Native American communities at the fifth annual Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Festival, October 8-9 2023. This free, two-day music festival will highlight influential Indigenous performers from all over North and South … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest
Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration
Chicago's landmark artist's haven which boasts 10 floors of art studios and performance spaces, celebrates 125 years as the "heartbeat of arts and culture in America" with the Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration on October 13, 2023. A home for art in all forms, the historic Fine Arts … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration
Beverly Art Walk
Explore the vibrant arts community of the historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood at the 10th annual Beverly Art Walk on September 23, 2023. Hosted by the Beverly Arts Alliance, the Beverly Art Walk is a free, family-friendly event that highlights local art and music. Browse the … [Read more...] about Beverly Art Walk
German-American Fest Chicago
Celebrate German heritage in all its forms including dance, music, food at the annual German-American Fest on September 8-10,2023 in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Commemorating 100 years of German traditions, the German American Fest features the Von Steuben Day Parade on September 9 … [Read more...] about German-American Fest Chicago
Free Canto Latino Festival
Explore the diverse musical styles of Mexico at "Canto Latino: Creando Mole" a free outdoor festival that celebrates the sounds of Mexico including cumbia, ranchera and mariachi on September 30, 2023, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly Chicago Children's Choir, will … [Read more...] about Free Canto Latino Festival
Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
Witness the excitement of Chicago's extensive performing arts scene during the third annual Chicago Live! festival on September 23-24, 2023. Navy Pier will host free, non-stop performances every half hour during the two-day event. The breadth of Chicago's music, dance, theater and … [Read more...] about Chicago Live! at Navy Pier