Celebrate the rich traditions of Mexican culture in the heart of the Southwest side of Chicago at the annual Fiesta Back of the Yards on June 14-16 2024. Roam down 47th and Ashland to experience the excitement of live Latin music, dance and art at the vibrant Fiesta Back of the Yards event. … [Read more...] about Fiesta Back of the Yards
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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
Chicago Public Library Block Party
Welcome summer with the fun, community and discovery at the first-ever Chicago Public Library Block Party at Harold Washington Library Center on June 8, 2024. Join Mayor Brandon Johnson for a summer extravaganza of live music, food, giveaways and activities for the whole family. The block party … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Library Block Party
Free American Writers Festival
Celebrate the exciting art of writing at the second annual American Writers Festival on May 19, 2024, at the Halrod Washington Library Center. Sponsored by the American Writers Museum and Chicago Public Library, the free festival offers book signings, writing workshops, literary arts … [Read more...] about Free American Writers Festival
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
Free Cambodian Music Concert at Harold Washington Library
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free Cambodian music concert on May 4, 2024, at Harold Washington Library. Discover the sounds of traditional Cambodian instruments and learn about the history of this ancient music during the performance. Listen … [Read more...] about Free Cambodian Music Concert at Harold Washington Library
Easter Vintage Eggstravaganza
Hunt for Easter eggs as well as one-of-a-kind vintage finds at the free Easter Vintage Eggstravanganza Fest hosted by Windy City Market on March 30-31, 2024, in the Portage Park neighborhood. Celebrate the Easter holiday by browsing through 100 vendors displaying vintage clothes, housewares, … [Read more...] about Easter Vintage Eggstravaganza
New Flyover Chicago Attraction
Chicago's iconic skyline and skyscrapers just got a little closer with the opening of the Flyover Chicago immersive flying experience at Navy Pier. The exciting attraction opens on March 1, 2024. Swoop over clouds and soar over landmarks like the Chicago Theater and DuSable Lake Shore Drive with … [Read more...] about New Flyover Chicago Attraction
Pop-Up Concerts at Driehaus Museum
Journey back into the opulence of the Gilded Age at Chicago's own Downton Abbey at the Driehaus Museum, a restored 19th-century mansion just steps from the Magnificent Mile. The museum will host a series of holiday pop-up concerts on December 16, 2023, and December 21, 2023. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Pop-Up Concerts at Driehaus Museum
Free Museum Days for December
When the weather outside is frightful, head to Chicago museums for an indoor cultural adventure. In December, many museums offer free days for Illinois residents to enjoy the exhibits so mark these dates on your calendar. The Field Museum will offer free admission for Illinois residents on … [Read more...] about Free Museum Days for December
Indigenous Portraits Unbound Exhibit at Newberry Library
View 120 detailed portraits of indigenous people during the mid-19th century in an exhibit of rarely seen images, "Indigenous Portraits Unbound" at the Newberry Library through March 30, 2023. Examine photos from one of the most expensive and influential books in the United States before … [Read more...] about Indigenous Portraits Unbound Exhibit at Newberry Library
Historic Pullman 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Discover the history and preservation efforts of the historic Pullman neighborhood with a visit to the community's 50th anniversary exhibit, "From Wrecking Ball to National Park," at the Pullman Exhibit Hall, through December 31, 2023. View photos and artifacts and listen to an audio tour of … [Read more...] about Historic Pullman 50th Anniversary Exhibit
