The influential Chicago performance and exhibition center, Hothouse, celebrates 35 years with a day-long, free jazz festival and spoken word performance on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Since 1987, Hothouse has presented acclaimed international artists including Afro-Peruvian singer Suzana … [Read more...] about HotHouse Jazz Fest
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Barrio Arts Festival
The signature festival of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture, the Barrio Arts Fest, returns to Humboldt Park on July 9-10,2022. Immerse yourself in the richness of Puerto Rican culture during this highly anticipated free festival on the grounds of the museum. Dance … [Read more...] about Barrio Arts Festival
Free Open Mic Tickets at The Comedy Bar
Everyone enjoys laughing but there's an extra excitement when you get to laugh for free at a comedy club. The Comedy Bar offers free open-mic tickets on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through September 1, 2022. Enjoy emerging stand-up comedians at The Comedy Bar's sleek Gold Coast space, which … [Read more...] about Free Open Mic Tickets at The Comedy Bar
Gold Coast Greek Fest
Celebrate the richness of Greek culture in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood during the annual Gold Coast Greek Fest, on June 24-26, 2022. Hosted by the historic Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, this free fest supplies an interactive glimpse into Greek traditions with food, music, … [Read more...] about Gold Coast Greek Fest
1865 Fest Juneteenth Celebration
The annual 1865 Fest brings cultural family activities, live music, educational workshops, food and fun to Garfield Park for three days, June 17-19, 2022. Honoring the Juneteeth holiday that brought freedom to enslaved Americans two years after official emancipation in 1865, the free events connect … [Read more...] about 1865 Fest Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate local arts and culture at the Activate event
Immerse yourself in the creativity and excitement of Chicago's arts and culture scene during the Activate event on Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 5-10 pm. The LaSalle corridor between LaSalle and Quincy streets will burst with color and activity as artists and performers offer up different art … [Read more...] about Celebrate local arts and culture at the Activate event
Spring Jazz Concert at Horner Park
Feel the warm breeze while listening to big band tunes at the Spring Concert at Horner Park on June 6, 2022, from 6:30-8:30 pm. The Horner Park Jazz Band will perform a medley of swinging jazz tunes from the 30s and 40s. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the free concert on the landscaped, 57 … [Read more...] about Spring Jazz Concert at Horner Park
Lincoln Park Zoo Adults Night Out Pride Party
Everybody loves the Lincoln Park Zoo but it's especially fun at night, when the sun goes down and the crowds are gone. In celebration of pride month, the zoo is hosting an Adults Night Out Pride Party on June 23, 2022, from 6-10 pm. Visitors can stroll through the grounds, sipping, … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Zoo Adults Night Out Pride Party
Explore Chicago During a Citywide Scavenger Hunt
The streets of Chicago will host the inaugural Chicago ScavHunt, a citywide scavenger hunt that inspires locals to explore the city's businesses, landmarks and parks on May 20-22, 2022. Teams and solo players must complete the list of requirements as quickly as possible to win. … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago During a Citywide Scavenger Hunt
Free Comic Book Day
Comic book nerds rejoice! The annual celebration of comic book culture and artistry arrives every first Saturday in May, so May 7, 2022, is officially Free Comic Book Day. Participating comic book shops across North America will give away free comics to any visitor throughout the day. Over 2,000 … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book Day
Free Tea Time Concert Series
Relax and unwind with a cup of tea, cookies and soothing melodies during the Tea Time Concert Series hosted by the University of Chicago Music Department. Enjoy tea and cookies at 4:15 and a 45-minute concert at 4:30 pm, every Thursday at Fulton Recital Hall. The series runs from April 7, … [Read more...] about Free Tea Time Concert Series
University of Chicago Free Spring Concerts
Absorb the talents of a diverse line-up of musicians and orchestras during the University of Chicago's Department of Music Performance Program, April 8, 2022-May 29, 2022. All concerts are free and open to the public with locations at various venues on the University of Chicago campus. Here is … [Read more...] about University of Chicago Free Spring Concerts
