Dance to the joyful, contagious rhythms of Afrobeat music during the free Afrobeat Street Festival on July 13, 2024, in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Explore the culture of Afrobeat, a genre created in Nigeria by the legendary musician Fela Kuti, with DJs from around the world spinning tunes that … [Read more...] about Passport Vibes: Afrobeat Street Festival
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Square Roots Festival
Music lovers rejoice, the return of Old Town School of Folk Music's Square Roots Festival is set for July 12-14, 2024. 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 … [Read more...] about Square Roots Festival
Southport Art Fest
Chicago's bustling Southport Corridor will fill with even more activity during the annual Southport Art Festival on July 13 and 14, 2024. This two-day event features an eclectic assortment of art and crafts as well as food and drinks. Stroll down the leafy streets and check out paintings, … [Read more...] about Southport Art Fest
Wicker Park Fest
Music lovers never want to miss the eclectic music line-up of Wicker Park Fest, scheduled for July 26-28, 2024. This popular neighborhood fest draws visitors from across the country who love cutting-edge sounds and funky arts and crafts vendors. Trendy Wicker Park has been the headquarters for a … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Fest
Free Blues Performance Series, Chicago Bound
Discover the music and stories of the legendary musicians who helped create the Chicago blues genre during the free live blues series, "Chicago Bound: The Great Migration of the Blues," on July 6, August 3 and September 6, 2024, in parks across the city. Listen to the songs of pivotal Chicago … [Read more...] about Free Blues Performance Series, Chicago Bound
International Festival of Life
Enjoy the global rhythms of reggae, African and Latin music at the 31st annual African/ Caribbean International Festival of Life, July 4-7, 2024. Dive into the music, food and art of different cultures during this beloved event in Washington Park. The headliners for this year's fest include … [Read more...] about International Festival of Life
Chicago 4th of July Weekend Fireworks
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a close-up view of fireworks bursting over Chicago's iconic skyline. The city's most beloved Independence Day tradition is watching the fireworks at Navy Pier on July 3, 2024. This annual waterfront fireworks show will dazzle crowds for 15 minutes on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Chicago 4th of July Weekend Fireworks
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 16 to August 20, 2024. Stroll into the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and watch classic, … [Read more...] about Free movies at Millennium Park
Chicago SummerDance
One of the city’s most beloved dance traditions, Chicago Summerdance, returns to the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park as well as neighborhood parks for open-air dancing, live music and dance lessons all summer long, from July 24 until September 8, 2024. Every Wednesday through Saturday of … [Read more...] about Chicago SummerDance
Summer Block Party at Navy Pier
Enjoy the spirit of summer with cool breezes, live music and fun at the annual Summer Block Party at Navy Pier on June 26 and July 31, 2024. Head to the South Dock at Navy Pier and dive into interactive activities like music trivia, circus arts workshops, dance lessons and arts and … [Read more...] about Summer Block Party at Navy Pier
Millennium Art Festival
The Chicago Loop will be filled with dazzling artwork, food trucks and interactive activities during the three-day, 10th annual Millennium Art Festival on June 28-30, 2024. The Millennium Art Festival brings an array of artwork, including paintings, ceramics, photography, and furniture. The … [Read more...] about Millennium Art Festival
Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour
From June through September, the historic Bronzeville neighborhood pulses with excitement during the annual Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour on the third Friday of every month. Art lovers hop double-decker buses to visit the community's four main galleries: Faie Afrikan Art, Gallery … [Read more...] about Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour
