Head to the Logan Square neighborhood for a festive three days of music, art, food and drinks during the annual Logan Square Arts Festival on June 28-30, 2024. Stroll to the intersection of Logan, Kedzie and Milwaukee Avenues to dance to a diverse array of live music. Browse through art created … [Read more...] about Logan Square Arts Festival
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Jazz in the Court
The Hyde Park neighborhood celebrates South Side jazz traditions with free outdoor concerts in Harper Court on the first Fridays of the summer months. This year's dates are June 7, 2024. July 5, 2024, August 2, 2024 and September 6, 2024. Jazz in the Court supplies the excitement of the … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Court
Chicago Public Library Block Party
Welcome summer with the fun, community and discovery at the first-ever Chicago Public Library Block Party at Harold Washington Library Center on June 8, 2024. Join Mayor Brandon Johnson for a summer extravaganza of live music, food, giveaways and activities for the whole family. The block party … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Library Block Party
Andersonville Midsommarfest
The Andersonville neighborhood celebrates its Swedish heritage and culture with the 58th annual Andersonville Midsommarfest from June 7 through June 9, 2024. One of Chicago's oldest and most anticipated street festivals, Andersonville Midsommarfest supplies over 50 live musical acts on three … [Read more...] about Andersonville Midsommarfest
Free American Writers Festival
Celebrate the exciting art of writing at the second annual American Writers Festival on May 19, 2024, at the Halrod Washington Library Center. Sponsored by the American Writers Museum and Chicago Public Library, the free festival offers book signings, writing workshops, literary arts … [Read more...] about Free American Writers 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 May 31 and June 2, 2024. The free events will feature live performances by house … [Read more...] about Chicago House Music Festival and Conference
Free Movies at Gallagher Way
Enjoy the fun of viewing movies al fresco during the Gallagher Way Outdoor Movie Series. The screenings will run on select Wednesdays from May 15, 2024, to September 11, 2024. The line-up of family-friendly films includes classics like The Super Mario Bros Movie, High School … [Read more...] about Free Movies at Gallagher Way
Cinema Chicago Free Summer Screenings
Travel around the world to 18 countries by viewing 18 films in 18 weeks during the free annual Cinema Chicago Summer Screenings series from May 22 to September 25, 2024, at the Chicago History Museum and Chicago Cultural Center. This year's series showcases thought-provoking films from all … [Read more...] about Cinema Chicago Free Summer Screenings
Chicago House Music 40th Anniversary Celebration
The global impact of Chicago's homegrown house music will take the spotlight during a summer-long celebration of the genre's 40th anniversary at Navy Pier from May through August 2024. The festivities kick off with the opening of the Chicago: Home of House Exhibit, which highlights the culture's … [Read more...] about Chicago House Music 40th Anniversary Celebration
Free Fitness Classes in Chicago Parks
Warm spring weather doesn't just signal flowers blooming, it's also time to get more active outside. The Chicago Park District makes that easy with Wellness Wednesdays, a series of free pop-up fitness classes in Chicago Parks every Wednesday from May 1- 29, 2024. May in Motion features classes … [Read more...] about Free Fitness Classes in Chicago Parks
Free Cambodian Music Concert at Harold Washington Library
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free Cambodian music concert on May 4, 2024, at Harold Washington Library. Discover the sounds of traditional Cambodian instruments and learn about the history of this ancient music during the performance. Listen … [Read more...] about Free Cambodian Music Concert at Harold Washington Library
Free Chicago: Home of House Music Exhibit
Commemorate the 40th anniversary of Chicago's homegrown house music with a visit to the dynamic multi-media display, Chicago: Home of House Exhibit at Navy Pier from May 1-October 31, 2024. Enter into the high-energy world of house music culture and explore the dances, DJs, style and music that … [Read more...] about Free Chicago: Home of House Music Exhibit
