Entertainment

Free Sundays on State

State Street, that great street, will be closed for traffic and open for an interactive, fun-filled block party in the heart of the Loop. Sundays on State is scheduled for four Sundays this summer: July 24, 2022, August 7, 2022, August 21, 2022 and September 4, 20 22. From 11-6 pm on the … [Read more...] about Free Sundays on State

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

Wicker Park Fest

Music lovers never want to miss the eclectic music line-up of Wicker Park Fest, scheduled for July 22-24, 2022. This popular neighborhood fest draws visitors from across the country who love cutting-edge sounds and funky arts and craft vendors. Trendy Wicker Park has been the headquarters for a … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Fest

Free movies at Millennium Park

There's nothing better than watching a movie al fresco with a light picnic on the lush Millenium Park lawn. This Chicago summertime tradition is back with the Millenium Park Film Series, running from July 12 to August 30, 2022. Stroll into the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and watch classic, … [Read more...] about Free movies at Millennium Park

Chi Soul Fest at Navy Pier

The rich history of Chicago soul music comes alive during the annual Chi Soul Fest at Navy Pier on June 11-12, 2022. This free, two-day music fest presents local musicians in the Beer Garden and at the Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns. Chicago's influential standing as a producer of major … [Read more...] about Chi Soul Fest at Navy Pier

Square Roots Festival

Music lovers rejoice, the return of Old Town School of Folk Music's Square Roots Festival is set for July 8-10, 2022. This family-friendly music fest celebrates music from around the globe as well as the popular Lincoln Square community. This year's artist line-up of four stages … [Read more...] about Square Roots Festival

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 Millennium Park Summer Music Series

The essence of Summer in Chicago is listening to free concerts in the architectural beauty of Millennium Park. The beloved Millennium Park Summer Music Series soars away from June 20-August 18, 2022. The free concerts will run on Monday and Thursday evenings. The concerts feature a diverse range … [Read more...] about Free Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Wells Street Art Festival

The historic Old Town neighborhood comes alive with the highly anticipated Wells Street Art Festival on June 11 and 12, 2022, from 10 am until dusk. Traditionally held on the first full weekend in June, the fair features artists from all over North America, including … [Read more...] about Wells Street Art Festival

Chicago SummerDance

One of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer long, from July 6 until September 17, 2022. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each week, an eclectic array of … [Read more...] about Chicago SummerDance

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