The rich history of Chicago soul music comes alive during the annual Chi Soul Fest at Navy Pier on June 11-12, 2022. This free, two-day music fest presents local musicians in the Beer Garden and at the Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns. Chicago's influential standing as a producer of major … [Read more...] about Chi Soul Fest at Navy Pier
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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 8-10, 2022. 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 stages … [Read more...] about Square Roots Festival
Ravenswood on Tap
Head to Malt Row, Ravenswood's busting craft beer community to sip your way through the annual Ravenswood on Tap festival on June 11 and 12, 2022. The festival showcase's the neighborhood's small craft breweries including Koval, Dovetail, Half Acre, Smylie Brothers Brewing and more. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Ravenswood on Tap
American Writers Festival
The American Writers Museum will launch the first-ever American Writers Festival on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The free, one-day event will feature discussion panels, author signings with more than 70 contemporary authors and storytime and performances for kids. From 9 am until 6 pm, … [Read more...] about American Writers Festival
Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival
Chicago's newest festival focuses on the versatility and excitement of the multi-disciplinary arts. Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival runs April 21-24, 2022 at the Den Theatre in Wicker Park. Performances from ten Chicago-based groups include trapeze and aerial shows, … [Read more...] about Chicago Circus and Performing Arts Festival
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 June 3-5, 2022. The festivities run from 5 pm-10 pm on June 3, 2022, and from noon-10 pm on June 4-5, 2022. This popular … [Read more...] about Do Division Street Fest
Taste of Randolph Street
Over 16 restaurants and two stages of live acts will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Taste of Randolph on June 17-19, 2022. The highly anticipated festival features some of the best bites in the West Loop neighborhood. Expect to eat and dance your way through three … [Read more...] about Taste of Randolph Street
Lincoln Park Greek Fest
Enjoy the flavors, sounds and sights of Greek culture at the popular Lincoln Park Greek Fest on June 3-5, 2022. The annual cultural festival features authentic Greek food, music, dancing and a craft fair on the grounds of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Traditional Greek … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Greek Fest
Andersonville Midsommarfest June 10-12
The Andersonville neighborhood celebrates its Swedish heritage and culture with the 56th annual Andersonville Midsommarfest from June 10, 2022, through June 12, 2022. One of Chicago's oldest and most anticipated street festivals, Andersonville Midsommarfest supplies over 50 live … [Read more...] about Andersonville Midsommarfest June 10-12
Grant Park Music Festival
Enjoy the soothing strains of classical compositions as well as contemporary and Broadway tunes at the annual Grant Park Music Festival. This free summer concert series kicks off on June 15, 2022, and runs through August 21, 2022. Sit back in the beauty of Pritzker … [Read more...] about Grant Park Music Festival
Chicago Blues Festival June 9-12
Chicago is home to the largest free blues festival in the world and this much-anticipated event draws fans from all over the world to experience the influential art form that was nurtured in the city. For the first time in two years, the Chicago Blues Festival returns to Millennium Park … [Read more...] about Chicago Blues Festival June 9-12
Free and Cheap Spring Events
Spring in Chicago brings slowly rising temperatures and more opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities. This year's spring events include a fun line-up of films, art and design shows and festivals. Sprinkle some variety into the typical spring choices like parks and zoos and consider these … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Spring Events
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