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
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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
Dyeing The Chicago River Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Chicago's signature and most unusual St. Patrick's Day event is the beloved tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green. Although the river already has a greenish hue, a secret formula of environmentally friendly dye transforms the waves into a vivid green, worthy of St. Patrick's Day. This … [Read more...] about Dyeing The Chicago River Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Black Makers Market at Navy Pier
Head to Navy Pier to browse a collection of one-of-a-kind art pieces, accessories, jewelry and more designed by Black creatives in honor of Black History Month at the free Black Makers Market every Saturday in February. Every Saturday in February from noon to 6 pm, Navy Pier's Family Pavilion … [Read more...] about Black Makers Market at Navy Pier
The Paper Machete at The Green Mill
Step into the iconic confines of The Green Mill cocktail lounge in the Uptown neighborhood to enjoy the excitement of The Paper Machete "live magazine" of free performances by writers, actors, comedians, and musicians every Saturday afternoon. Based upon the "living newspaper" plays … [Read more...] about The Paper Machete at The Green Mill
Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
Even though the winter still lingers in Chicago, you can pretend Spring is already here at the annual Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show. The 2024 show is called "Sweet Gnome Chicago" and runs from February 14 through May 12, 2024. Take in the beauty of flowers and plants … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
Chicago Black History Month Events
Black History Month is an anticipated annual event that was started in 1915 in Chicago by Carter G, Woodson and it continues to be an important avenue for celebrating African American achievements across the country. Chicago’s extensive African American cultural history supplies a rich … [Read more...] about Chicago Black History Month Events
Free Lunar New Year Martial Arts Film Screening
Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon by watching a free, stylish martial arts film with Asian-Pop-Cinema at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 17, 2024. Watch "100 yards," a dramatic martial arts film set in '1920s China that follows a kung fu master and his apprentice as they … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year Martial Arts Film Screening
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
Free Lunar New Year Concert
Experience the beauty and dynamic rhythms of Mongolian music during the Lunar New Year Concert at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 11, 2024. This free event features the world premiere of Lei-Liang's Mongolian Suite for Violin. Listen to the beautiful melodies of acclaimed … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year Concert
Free Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions
Blues fans will get to heat up all winter and spring at the Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions with Grammy-award-winning blues drummer Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith on the first Wednesday of every month at the Logan Center for the Arts through June 5, 2024. Immerse yourself in live jam sessions led by … [Read more...] about Free Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions
Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
The Chicago holiday season is never complete without the natural beauty of the Garfield Park Holiday Flower Show. This year's theme is Celebrating Silver , commemorating the conservatory alliance's 25th anniversary with silver foliage through January 7, 2024. Stroll through the displays of … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
