The 24th annual Englewood Jazz Festival presents an exciting line-up of established and emerging Chicago musicians for three days in the Englewood community on September 14-16, 2023. Live the Spirit Residency at Hamilton Cultural Center educates and mentors the next generation of jazz … [Read more...] about Englewood Jazz Fest
Entertainment
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
Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Legendary Hip Hop MC, Roxanne Shante and iconic Salt N Pepa DJ Spindarella will host and spin at a free concert featuring local performers on August 25, 2023, in Millennium Park. WBEZ and the National Public Housing Museum are presenting a free evening of music, art and discussion at the Jay … [Read more...] about Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Free Stand Up Comedy at Redline VR
Chicago is famous for its comedy scene and fans of a laughing good time can enjoy an evening filled with it at the Redline VR Lounge, every Tuesday in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Head to the Raven Room at Redline VR to get your laugh on for free. The Pressure Stand Up Open Mike runs from … [Read more...] about Free Stand Up Comedy at Redline VR
Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll
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
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
