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Chicago Black History Month Events

Black History Month is an anticipated annual event that was started in 1915 in Chicago by Carter G, Woodson and it continues to be an important avenue for celebrating African American achievements across the country. Chicago’s extensive African American cultural history supplies a rich … [Read more...] about Chicago Black History Month Events

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 2023, the Lunar New Year honors the Year of The Rabbit 4721, which symbolizes a year of prosperity, peace and longevity. Explore the festive … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago

Lantern Festival Celebration

Experience the festive atmosphere of a Chinese marketplace at the Lantern Festival Celebration at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 5, 2023. This free event closes out the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. Join in the culturally rich traditions of the Lantern Festival … [Read more...] about Lantern Festival Celebration

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 January 28, 2023. Honor the Year of the Rabbit with traditional art, dance, music and food from different Asian cultures. Discover different … [Read more...] about Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration

Elevate Chicago Dance

The Year of Chicago Dance continues with this month's Elevate Chicago Dance city-wide festival, which runs from October 13-16, 2022. The exciting schedule includes in-person, virtual and hybrid performances mostly free of charge or at affordable prices. Free performances include a day-long … [Read more...] about Elevate Chicago Dance

Free Toolbox Dance Performance at Hyde Park Art Center

Toolbox @ Twenty,a new performative exhbit that showcases collaborative work between dancers and visual artists, kicks off with two new dances by experimental dance company The Seldoms on September 24, 2022 at the Hyde Park Art Center. The exhibit will feature performances by … [Read more...] about Free Toolbox Dance Performance at Hyde Park Art Center

Chicago Live! at Navy Pier

Witness the excitement of Chicago's extensive performing arts scene during the Chicago Live! festival on September 24-25, 2022. 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 cultural performing … [Read more...] about Chicago Live! at Navy Pier

Puerto Rican Festival

The Humboldt Park neighborhood will celebrate 40 years of Puerto Rican history, culture and art with the annual Puerto Rican Festival on September 24-25, 2022. The two-day fest will fill Division Street with the sights and sounds of Puerto Rico. The music, dance, art and food of Puerto … [Read more...] about Puerto Rican Festival

Chicago House Music Festival and Conference

As the birthplace of house music, Chicago always celebrates and honors this influential art form. The Chicago House Music Festival and Conference will bring the music, history and culture of house music into focus on September 15-18, 2022. The free events will feature a performance of house music … [Read more...] about Chicago House Music Festival and Conference

Ravenswood ArtWalk

The Ravenswood Corridor community celebrates 20 years of the annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on September 10-11, 2022. The area's artists, manufacturers and brewers will welcome visitors during the ArtWalk for the first time in two years, with a host of fun and interactive … [Read more...] about Ravenswood ArtWalk

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

The Rogers Park neighborhood will host the highly anticipated Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on August 19-21, 2022. Chicago's most diverse community will showcase live music, art, creative performances, food and crafts by an eclectic array of artists and artisans. Over 100 artists, 25 … [Read more...] about Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

Chicago Full Moon Fire Jam

The full moon is celebrated in many ways in different cultures but in Chicago, fire dancers and percussion are the highlights of the annual summer Full Moon Jam. Glowing along the shores of Lake Michigan, this year's full moon jams will take place on July 13, August 11 and September 8, … [Read more...] about Chicago Full Moon Fire Jam