Chicago's famous blues and jazz legacy springs to life during the third annual Rockwell Blues & Jazz Stroll on August 26, 2023. Listen to an exciting line-up of performers for a celebration of live music. The patio of Burning Bush Brewery will host local blues and jazz artists as well … [Read more...] about Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll
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Ginza Holiday Festival
Celebrate Japanese culture, food and traditions at the annual Ginza Holiday Festival held at the Midwest Buddhist Temple in the Old Town neighborhood, on August 11-13, 2023. Experience the beauty of Japanese culture, including traditional folk dances, Taiko drumming, martial arts and music. … [Read more...] about Ginza Holiday Festival
Free Skyline Sessions at Navy Pier
Enjoy Chicago's iconic skyline while absorbing the rhythms of live music at the weekly Skyline Sessions at Navy Pier's Wave Wall Performance platform. The shows run every Thursday and Friday evening through September 1, 2023. Listen to an eclectic range of music genres, including blues, … [Read more...] about Free Skyline Sessions at Navy Pier
Guide to Chicago Water Taxis
Guide to Chicago Water Taxis. The Chicago water taxis are a fun and relaxing transit alternative that gets you from A to B while gliding along our waterways. Take a cheap tour of our lake and river They're also a great way to take a discount tour of our beautiful lake and … [Read more...] about Guide to Chicago Water Taxis
Jazz ‘N on The Steps
Take in the smooth rhythms of jazz during Summer evenings at the Jazz' N on The Steps free event on July 23, 2023, at St. Moses The Black Parish. Hosted by the Southside Jazz Coalition, this popular community concert features well know jazz vocalists and musicians performing on the steps of the … [Read more...] about Jazz ‘N on The Steps
Free Music Mondays at Beverly Art Center
Summer in Chicago means enjoying the beauty and non-stop cultural offerings of the city and that includes live concerts on the grassy courtyard of the Beverly Art Center. Enjoy free performances every week with Music Mondays at the Beverly Art Center through September 25, 2023. Grab a lawn chair … [Read more...] about Free Music Mondays at Beverly Art Center
Festival On The Square
Congo Square Theatre Company, one of Chicago's most acclaimed theater groups, will commemorate its 26th anniversary with "Festival on The Square," a popular program of free live theater readings, food and drinks on June 22, 2023, and June 28, 2023. Attend an elevated happy hour and theater … [Read more...] about Festival On The Square
Free Interactive Dance Pop Ups
Experience the joys of dance by choreographer and Guggenheim fellow Nejla Yatkin in Chicago parks throughout the city. Yatkin will supply mesmerizing Firebird dances with live music, starting on June 8, 2023. For four weeks, Yatkin will perform 16 dance meditations that reflect the relationship … [Read more...] about Free Interactive Dance Pop Ups
Free Joffrey for All Celebration
Experience the excitement of one of the premier dance companies in the world, surrounded by the natural beauty of Millennium Park, during the free Joffrey for All Celebration in Pritzker Pavilion on June 25, 2023. The free performance will feature a program of fan favorites, including "Anna … [Read more...] about Free Joffrey for All Celebration
View $2 Kid Flicks All Summer at Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express
Entertain the kiddies all summer long with budget-priced, family-friendly movies at Regal Summer Movie Express promotion, which offers $2 tickets from June 13-August 16 2023. Every Tuesday and Wednesday during the promotion, the first movie of the day will cost $2 and when you join the free Regal … [Read more...] about View $2 Kid Flicks All Summer at Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express
Free Champagne Tastings and Immersive Displays at Pioneer Court
Experience a French garden labyrinth, life-sized bubbles and tastes of Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte at the "Unleashing The Bubbles" free immersive event at Pioneer Court, June 8-11, 2023. Step into the lush beauty of a French garden, view a giant cork and try interactive activations during the … [Read more...] about Free Champagne Tastings and Immersive Displays at Pioneer Court
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 June 5, August 1, August 30 and September … [Read more...] about Chicago Full Moon Fire Jam
