Enjoy the spirit of summer with cool breezes, live music and fun at the annual Summer Block Party at Navy Pier on June 26 and July 31, 2024. Head to the South Dock at Navy Pier and dive into interactive activities like music trivia, circus arts workshops, dance lessons and arts and … [Read more...] about Summer Block Party at Navy Pier
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Millennium Art Festival
The Chicago Loop will be filled with dazzling artwork, food trucks and interactive activities during the three-day, 10th annual Millennium Art Festival on June 28-30, 2024. The Millennium Art Festival brings an array of artwork, including paintings, ceramics, photography, and furniture. The … [Read more...] about Millennium Art Festival
Chi Soul Fest at Navy Pier
The rich history of Chicago soul music comes alive during the annual Chi Soul Fest at Navy Pier on June 15-16, 2024. This free, two-day music fest presents local musicians in the Beer Garden and at the Polk Bros Park Performance Lawns. Chicago's influential standing as a producer of major soul … [Read more...] about Chi Soul Fest at Navy Pier
Fiesta Back of the Yards
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
Ravinia Festival
The internationally acclaimed Ravinia Festival of music and dance is a beloved Chicago summer tradition. The oldest music festival in North America, the 36-acre Ravinia park hosts a wide range of artists. This year's festival features over 100 acts and runs from June 7, 2024, through … [Read more...] about Ravinia Festival
Logan Square Arts Festival
Head to the Logan Square neighborhood for a festive three days of music, art, food and drinks during the annual Logan Square Arts Festival on June 28-30, 2024. Stroll to the intersection of Logan, Kedzie and Milwaukee Avenues to dance to a diverse array of live music. Browse through art created … [Read more...] about Logan Square Arts Festival
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
Andersonville Midsommarfest
The Andersonville neighborhood celebrates its Swedish heritage and culture with the 58th annual Andersonville Midsommarfest from June 7 through June 9, 2024. One of Chicago's oldest and most anticipated street festivals, Andersonville Midsommarfest supplies over 50 live musical acts on three … [Read more...] about Andersonville Midsommarfest
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
Kentucky Derby Party at Ina Mae Tavern
Celebrate the elegance and excitement of the Kentucky Derby at Ina's Kentucky Derby Party at Ina Mae Tavern on May 4, 2024, in the Wicker Park neighborhood. Put on your fanciest hat and head to Ina's for festivities that include live music, bourbon sampling and $10 mint juleps, whiskey sours and … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Party at Ina Mae Tavern
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
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
