Chicago is a legendary theater town, this is the city where improv was born and where local theaters like Steppenwolf, Goodman, and Victory Gardens regularly present nationally acclaimed productions. Every year, Chicago Theatre Week offers the chance to view an exciting range of plays … [Read more...] about Chicago Theatre Week: Discount Tickets For $15 and $30
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Free Festival del Arte Popular at National Museum of Mexican Art
Start your holiday shopping early by checking out the masterful work of Mexican artisans at the annual Festival del Arte Popular at the National Museum of Mexican Art on October 14-23, 2022. Witness live demonstrations of intricate Mexican folk art and meet artists from all over … [Read more...] about Free Festival del Arte Popular at National Museum of Mexican Art
Elevate Chicago Dance
The Year of Chicago Dance continues with this month's Elevate Chicago Dance city-wide festival, which runs from October 13-16, 2022. The exciting schedule includes in-person, virtual and hybrid performances mostly free of charge or at affordable prices. Free performances include a day-long … [Read more...] about Elevate Chicago Dance
Free Chicago World Music Festival
The 22nd annual World Music Festival Chicago is a city-wide, multi-venue festival presenting over 30 artists and ensembles from 22 countries around the globe, through October 9, 2022. Dance to the rhythms and melodies of musicians from all over the world at a series of free concerts across the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago World Music Festival
Free Time Out Market Oktoberfest
Join a three-day Oktoberfest celebration at the Timeout Oktoberfest, on October 7-9, 2022. Enjoy German beer, music and a pop-up bar in the West Loop neighborhood. Head to Time Out Market for Oktoberfest festivities filled with stein hoisting contests, German band performances a DJ and … [Read more...] about Free Time Out Market Oktoberfest
Oktoberfestiversary
Dovetail Brewery and Begyle Brewing serve up their annual fall street festival with Oktoberfestiversary on October 8-9, 2022. Enjoy brews, live music and food in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Sip on special tappings from Beglye and Dovetail while muching on sausages, lobster rolls and … [Read more...] about Oktoberfestiversary
Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
Witness the excitement of Chicago's extensive performing arts scene during the Chicago Live! festival on September 24-25, 2022. 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 cultural performing … [Read more...] about Chicago Live! at Navy Pier
West Town Art Walk
Enjoy visual art, music, and fashion while browsing restaurants and shops along Chicago Avenue during the annual West Town Art Walk on September 23-24, 2022. The West Town neighborhood bubbles with color, food and art in all forms during this popular free event. The West Town arts district … [Read more...] about West Town Art Walk
St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest
Get ready for the welcoming traditional German toasts of "Prost!" to echo throughout the courtyard during the 56th annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest on September 30-October 2, 2022. St. Benedict parish celebrates its German roots with a family-friendly fest that includes German food and … [Read more...] about St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest
St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago
It's that time of year when Chicagoans welcome the autumn season with polka, lederhosen and lots and lots of beer. St. Alphonsus Church celebrates its 20th annual Oktoberfest Chicago with Bavarian food, live music and craft beer tasting on September 23-25, 2022. A vibrant part of Chicago's … [Read more...] about St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago
Puerto Rican Festival
The Humboldt Park neighborhood will celebrate 40 years of Puerto Rican history, culture and art with the annual Puerto Rican Festival on September 24-25, 2022. The two-day fest will fill Division Street with the sights and sounds of Puerto Rico. The music, dance, art and food of Puerto … [Read more...] about Puerto Rican 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 September 15-18, 2022. The free events will feature a performance of house music … [Read more...] about Chicago House Music Festival and Conference