For art lovers, the Chicago summer season officially kicks off with Hyde Park's beloved 57th Street Art Fair. The 77th annual 57th Street Art Fair is the first major art fair of the season, it opens on June 1-2, 2024. Stroll through Hyde Park's tree-lined thoroughfares and browse a diverse … [Read more...] about 57th Street Art Fair
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Wrigleyville Night Market
Summer nights just got more exciting with the start of the weekly Wrigleyville Night Markets at Gallagher Way, kicking off on May 30, 2024, through September 12, 2024. Enjoy strolling through over 50 vendors displaying vintage clothing, jewelry, home goods and lots of unexpected finds. Prepare to … [Read more...] about Wrigleyville Night Market
Do Division Street Fest
Division Street in West Town comes alive with live music, food, boutique sales, fashion shows and family fun with the annual Do Division Street Fest on May 31- June 2, 2024. The festivities run from 5 pm-10 pm on May 31, 2024, and from noon-10 pm on June 1-2 2024. This popular fest is … [Read more...] about Do Division Street Fest
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
Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier
The spectacular fireworks display at Navy Pier is a much anticipated Chicago hallmark. The twice-weekly Summer Fireworks show runs from May 25, 2024, through September 2, 2024. The dramatic fireworks spectacle features synchronized music and vivid bursts of color that can be viewed for miles. The … [Read more...] about Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier
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
Mole De Mayo Festival in Pilsen
Head to the historic Mexican neighborhood of Pilsen to explore the joys of the traditional chocolate-based dish of mole, at the 15th annual Mole De Mayo fest from May 24-26, 2024. Restaurants and chefs will offer their best recipes for the rich sauce served over enchiladas or meats and local … [Read more...] about Mole De Mayo Festival in Pilsen
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
