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
Free events
Live on the Lake Free Summer Concerts
Music fans can enjoy the beauty of lakeside views as well as live melodies during the free weekly Live on the Lake summer concert series at the Navy Pier Beer Garden. every weekend, through September 29, 2024. Grab a cold one from Tangled Roots Brewery or nibble on nachos or a brat, while taking … [Read more...] about Live on the Lake Free Summer Concerts
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 12, 2024, and runs through August 17, 2024. Sit back in the beauty of the Pritzker Pavillion in Millennium … [Read more...] about Grant Park Music Festival
Jazz in the Court
The Hyde Park neighborhood celebrates South Side jazz traditions with free outdoor concerts in Harper Court on the first Fridays of the summer months. This year's dates are June 7, 2024. July 5, 2024, August 2, 2024 and September 6, 2024. Jazz in the Court supplies the excitement of the … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Court
Free Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
Chicago's acclaimed Museum of Contemporary Art is not just the place to view cutting-edge art pieces, it's also one of the most popular spots to hear free Summer jazz concerts. The beloved Tuesdays on the Terrace music series returns from June 25 to August 27, 2024. Spreading a blanket on the … [Read more...] about Free Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA
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
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 CineYouth Film Fest
Check out free screenings, workshops and panel discussions from the next generation of filmmakers from around the world during the 18th annual CineYouth Film Festival from April 19-21, 2024, at Facets in the Lincoln Park neighborhood and streaming globally from April 22-28, 2024. Explore the … [Read more...] about Free CineYouth Film Fest
Free Poetry Showcase at National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
Celebrate National Poetry Month with a free showcase of noted poets, including Chicago's first Poet Laureate Avery R Young, at the National Museum of Puerto Rican Art & Culture on April 25, 2024. "Pri-Ma-Ve-Ra" will spotlight the dazzling wordplay of some of the most influential poets in … [Read more...] about Free Poetry Showcase at National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture