Celebrate German heritage in all its forms including dance, music, and food at the annual German-American Oktoberfest on September 6--8,2024 in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. The opening ceremony kicks off at 8 pm on September 6. Commemorating 100 years of German traditions, the … [Read more...] about German-American Oktoberfest
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Ravenswood ArtWalk
The Ravenswood Corridor community celebrates 21 years of the annual Ravenswood ArtWalk on September 14-15, 2024. 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 activities. Unfolding … [Read more...] about Ravenswood ArtWalk
Beverly Art Walk
Explore the vibrant arts community of the historic Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood at the 11th annual Beverly Art Walk on September 28, 2024. Hosted by the Beverly Arts Alliance, the Beverly Art Walk is a free, family-friendly event that spotlights local art and music. … [Read more...] about Beverly Art Walk
Free Printers Row Lit Fest
The Midwest's largest literary festival returns to Chicago's historic Printer's Row neighborhood in the South Loop with the Printer's Row Lit Fest on September 7 and 8, 2024. Stretching out over five blocks, the Printers Row Lit Fest features more than 100 booksellers, interactive … [Read more...] about Free Printers Row Lit Fest
Art on the Mart
Stroll through the Riverwalk for views of one of the world's largest digital art platforms. ART on THE MART displays contemporary art projections across the 2.5-acre facade of THE MART. The summer show runs through September 11, 2024. The summer projection will feature … [Read more...] about Art on the Mart
Taste of Greektown
Chicago's largest celebration of Hellenic culture returns for the 34th annual Taste of Greektown on September 6-8, 2024. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood to savor Greek food, music and warm hospitality. The hallmark of Taste of Greektown is sampling dishes from the … [Read more...] about Taste of Greektown
Taste of Polonia
Celebrate Polish culture at the largest Polish festival in the country, Taste of Polonia, scheduled for August 30- September 2- 2024. The 42nd-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
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 24, 2024. 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
Free Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project Show
Ten dance companies will take the stage at Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion to celebrate spiritual and mystical traditions of Black culture with the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project's new show, "Divination: The Dancing Souls of Black Folk," on August 24, 2024. Highlighting the … [Read more...] about Free Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project Show
Free Printer’s Row Art Fest
Head to the historic Printer's Row neighborhood in the South Loop to explore art and live music during the annual Printers's Row Art Fest on August 10-11, 2024. Browse through the original artworks of 95 juried artists, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography and fashion while … [Read more...] about Free Printer’s Row Art Fest
Retro on Roscoe Festival
Go back in time and enjoy oldies and throwback fashion at the 27th annual Retro on Roscoe festival on August 9-11, 2024 in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Groove to music on three stages, including a family stage, within a six-block stretch of Roscoe Village. Enjoy music from the … [Read more...] about Retro on Roscoe Festival
Little Italy Festa
Celebrate Italian history and heritage in the historic Little Italy neighborhood at the annual Taylor Street Little Italy Festa on August 8-11, 2024. Discover the vibrant essence of Italian culture while enjoying traditional food, music and traditions. Dance and sing along to live entertainment … [Read more...] about Little Italy Festa
