Enjoy the creative art of origami during a free Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory on Saturday afternoons on November 11 and December 9, 2023. Children and adults will discover how to transform flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional art forms during these interactive sessions. … [Read more...] about Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory
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Black Arts Month Programs
Chicago's thriving Black arts community will showcase its creativity and innovation during free Black Arts Month programming all over the city, every Monday from October 9-23, 2023. The African American Arts Alliance of Chicago will host a series of free public events that highlight Black … [Read more...] about Black Arts Month Programs
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
Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration
Chicago's landmark artist's haven which boasts 10 floors of art studios and performance spaces, celebrates 125 years as the "heartbeat of arts and culture in America" with the Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration on October 13, 2023. A home for art in all forms, the historic Fine Arts … [Read more...] about Fine Arts Building 125th Anniversary Celebration
Free Frankie Knuckles House Music Celebration
Celebrate the vibrant legacy of Frankie Knuckles, the godfather of house music, with a free, day-long house music party, "Soul Celebration: A Frankie Knuckles House Music Celebration" on August 27, 2023, at Kenwood Gardens. Dance to the uplifting rhythms of house music curated by DJs Greg Gray, … [Read more...] about Free Frankie Knuckles House Music Celebration
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
Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Legendary Hip Hop MC, Roxanne Shante and iconic Salt N Pepa DJ Spindarella will host and spin at a free concert featuring local performers on August 25, 2023, in Millennium Park. WBEZ and the National Public Housing Museum are presenting a free evening of music, art and discussion at the Jay … [Read more...] about Legendary Hip Hop MCs Host Free Millennium Park Concert
Free Stand Up Comedy at Redline VR
Chicago is famous for its comedy scene and fans of a laughing good time can enjoy an evening filled with it at the Redline VR Lounge, every Tuesday in the Ravenswood neighborhood. Head to the Raven Room at Redline VR to get your laugh on for free. The Pressure Stand Up Open Mike runs from … [Read more...] about Free Stand Up Comedy at Redline VR
Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll
Chicago's famous blues and jazz legacy springs to life during the third annual Rockwell Blues & Jazz Stroll on August 26, 2023. Listen to an exciting line-up of performers for a celebration of live music. The patio of Burning Bush Brewery will host local blues and jazz artists as well … [Read more...] about Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll
Free Skyline Sessions at Navy Pier
Enjoy Chicago's iconic skyline while absorbing the rhythms of live music at the weekly Skyline Sessions at Navy Pier's Wave Wall Performance platform. The shows run every Thursday and Friday evening through September 1, 2023. Listen to an eclectic range of music genres, including blues, … [Read more...] about Free Skyline Sessions at Navy Pier
Free Music Mondays at Beverly Art Center
Summer in Chicago means enjoying the beauty and non-stop cultural offerings of the city and that includes live concerts on the grassy courtyard of the Beverly Art Center. Enjoy free performances every week with Music Mondays at the Beverly Art Center through September 25, 2023. Grab a lawn chair … [Read more...] about Free Music Mondays at Beverly Art Center
Festival On The Square
Congo Square Theatre Company, one of Chicago's most acclaimed theater groups, will commemorate its 26th anniversary with "Festival on The Square," a popular program of free live theater readings, food and drinks on June 22, 2023, and June 28, 2023. Attend an elevated happy hour and theater … [Read more...] about Festival On The Square
