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Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest

Enjoy Fall fun with apple-inspired food, drinks and artisan goods at the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest, October 1-2, 2022. Celebrate the new season with a bounty of edible goodness. Midwest farms will be serving up fresh apples and related dishes and local restaurants and food … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Ravenswood Apple Fest

Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Venues across the Hyde Park, Kenwood and Washington Park neighborhoods will come alive with live jazz during the annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival on September 24-25, 2022. Music lovers will enjoy 34 free performances of local, national and international artists at a varied assortment of … [Read more...] about Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Millennium Park Tribute to Curtis Mayfield

Chicago honors our own legendary singer-songwriter, Curtis Mayfield with a Tribute to his Music and Legacy on September 10, 2022. Millennium Park hosts the event which also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the classic "Superfly" album. The line-up will include vocalists, DJs and vocalists … [Read more...] about Millennium Park Tribute to Curtis Mayfield

Ravenswood ArtWalk

The Ravenswood Corridor community celebrates 20 years of the annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on September 10-11, 2022. The area's artists, manufacturers and brewers will welcome visitors during the ArtWalk for the first time in two years, with a host of fun and interactive … [Read more...] about Ravenswood ArtWalk

Labor Day Weekend Events

Labor Day weekend in Chicago brings a frenzy of activities to savor the last days of Summer. Warm weather excursions like boat cruising and beach lounging are always fun but there's also an exciting assortment of festivals, concerts and food events to celebrate the holiday. Check out … [Read more...] about Labor Day Weekend Events

Get free stuff on your birthday

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Get free stuff on your birthday. Birthday freebies used to be more generous but hey free is still free. You will be required to sign up to receive emails and in some cases join a dining or other club for free or for a fee in order to receive birthday freebies. All freebies are subject to … [Read more...] about Get free stuff on your birthday

Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll

Chicago's famous blues and jazz legacy springs to life during the second annual Rockwell Blues & Jazz Stroll on September 3, 2022. 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 … [Read more...] about Rockwell Jazz & Blues Street Stroll

Lincoln Square Greek Fest

Celebrate the end of Summer at Chicago's longest-running festival of Greek culture, Lincon Square Greek Fest, from September 2-5, 2022. Experience the joys of Greek culture in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Enjoy Greek delicacies like gyros, souvlaki, saganaki and … [Read more...] about Lincoln Square Greek Fest

West Loop Art Fest

Stroll into the trendy West Loop neighborhood for four blocks of eye-catching art for the fourth annual West Loop Art Fest on September 3-4, 2022. The free event supplies a full weekend of fun in the Fulton Market district. Browse through dozens of art displays … [Read more...] about West Loop Art Fest

Jazz in the Court

The Hyde Park neighborhood celebrates South Side jazz traditions with a free outdoor concert in Harper Court on September 2, 2022. Jazz in the Court supplies the excitement of the Chicago Jazz Fest in the heart of Hyde Park. The Thaddeus Tukes Quartet, led by jazz percussionist and … [Read more...] about Jazz in the Court

Chicago Food Truck Festival

Dig into a tasty array of Chicago dishes at the Chicago Food Truck Festival, every Friday at Daley Plaza, through October 7, 2022. Enjoy a rotating line-up of local food trucks in the heart of the Loop. The historic Daley Plaza is the headquarters for the edible goodies of seven food … [Read more...] about Chicago Food Truck Festival

Chalk Howard Street

The fun and creativity of chalk art will transform Rogers Park's Howard Street during the annual Chalk Howard Street on August 27, 2022. This free event hosts internationally renowned 2D and 3D artists from around the country. Chalk Street Howard is Chicago's only chalk fest and … [Read more...] about Chalk Howard Street

Taste of Polonia

Celebrate Polish culture at the largest Polish festival in the country, Taste of Polonia, schedulded for September 2-5, 2022. The 40th anniversary festival brings four days of traditional Polish food, music and crafts. The Taste of Polonia festival serves up live music on four stages, art … [Read more...] about Taste of Polonia

Free Chicago Jazz Festival

Since 1974, jazz fans from all over the globe have flocked to Chicago for the annual Chicago Jazz Festival, which showcases jazz legends as well as up-and-coming musicians. This year's four-day festival will run from September 1-4, 2022. Celebrate jazz in all its forms in Millennium Park, Chicago … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Jazz Festival

Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest

The Rogers Park neighborhood will host the highly anticipated Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on August 19-21, 2022. Chicago's most diverse community will showcase live music, art, creative performances, food and crafts by an eclectic array of artists and artisans. Over 100 artists, 25 … [Read more...] about Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest