Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish culture doesn't stop with the parades. There are dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants that serve up Irish bites and drinks all year round but they really turn up the festivities for St. Pat's Day. Whether you just want to sip a pint of Guinness or … [Read more...] about Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Specials
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Chicago Northwest Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 21st annual Northwestside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade gears up at noon on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The parade kicks off at Onahan School, at 6634 W. Raven St. and Neola Avenue south to Northwest Highway and north to Harlem in the Norwood Park neighborhood. This family-friendly parade … [Read more...] about Chicago Northwest Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival
Tattoo collectors and fans inspired by the art will be thrilled to attend the 14th annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival for two days of live performances, tattoo artist appointments and lots of vendors on March 22-24, 2024. Head to the Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival to show off your body art … [Read more...] about Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival
Chicago Southside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
With a pedigree that reaches back over 43 years, the Southside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the largest community-focused St. Patrick's Day Parades outside of Dublin. This year's parade marches on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. The parade runs through the Beverly … [Read more...] about Chicago Southside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chicago's extensive Irish history and heritage will be on glorious display at the downtown Chicago 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade, at 12:15 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2024. This annual event full of floats, music, dancing and fun, is one of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the … [Read more...] about Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sojourner Truth Film Festival
Celebrate Black History Month by watching rarely screened films by and about Black women at the Sojourner Truth Film Festival at the Museum of Contemporary Art on February 3, 2024. View three films that explore Black women artists, significant places that nurture them and spiritual practices. … [Read more...] about Sojourner Truth Film Festival
Andersonville Fika Fest
Chicago's winter weather is the perfect time to practice the Swedish concept of fika ( pronounced fee-kah), which means spending downtime with coffee, cakes and getting cozy with friends. Head to Andersonville to enjoy all sorts of comforting treats during the Andersonville Fika Fest, February 9-11, … [Read more...] about Andersonville Fika Fest
Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest
Celebrate the culture and contributions of Indigenous and Native American communities at the fifth annual Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Festival, October 8-9 2023. This free, two-day music festival will highlight influential Indigenous performers from all over North and South … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest
St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest
Get ready for the welcoming traditional German toasts of "Prost!" to echo throughout the courtyard during the 57h annual St. Benedict Oktoberfest on September 29-October 1, 2023. St. Benedict parish celebrates its German roots with a family-friendly fest that includes German food and … [Read more...] about St. Benedict’s Oktoberfest
Edgewater Arts Festival
Enjoy the last days of summer while exploring the work of hundreds of local artists at the Edgewater Arts Festival, in the vibrant Edgewater community, on September 16-17, 2023. Browse an exciting showcase of Edgewater artists, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, … [Read more...] about Edgewater Arts Festival
Free Canto Latino Festival
Explore the diverse musical styles of Mexico at "Canto Latino: Creando Mole" a free outdoor festival that celebrates the sounds of Mexico including cumbia, ranchera and mariachi on September 30, 2023, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly Chicago Children's Choir, will … [Read more...] about Free Canto Latino Festival
Englewood Jazz Fest
The 24th annual Englewood Jazz Festival presents an exciting line-up of established and emerging Chicago musicians for three days in the Englewood community on September 14-16, 2023. Live the Spirit Residency at Hamilton Cultural Center educates and mentors the next generation of jazz … [Read more...] about Englewood Jazz Fest
