The colors, music, dance and traditions of Mexico will light up Navy Pier during the exciting three-day events of Mexico Fest, scheduled for May 3-5, 2024. Dance along to noted dance troupes like Ballet Folklorico de Chicago and move to the rhythms of bands like Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago at … [Read more...] about Mexico Fest at Navy Pier
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Things To Do In Chicago in May
With spring weather warming up more consistently and the lakefront thawing into lovely aquamarine waves, May is a favorite time to explore Chicago before the large summer tourist crowds arrive. Consider these free or low-cost activities for your Chicago May adventures. Besides the essential … [Read more...] about Things To Do In Chicago in May
Chicago Mayfest in Lincoln Park
Beer, food and cover bands are the hallmarks of the city's first festival of the summer, Chicago Mayfest. This year's 27th annual edition continues the tradition from May 17-19, 2024 in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This year's fest will kick off at Armitage and Sheffield and feature … [Read more...] about Chicago Mayfest in Lincoln Park
Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest
For many neighborhood festival fans, the Summer fest season officially kicks off with the cover band glory of the Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival, set for May 24-26, 2024. The 39th annual celebration of community and local musicians draws enthusiastic crowds to the streets near the Belmont Red … [Read more...] about Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest
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
Musica Poetica Concert at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Warm up your winter with sizzling Puerto Rican rhythms performed by Grammy Award-winning group Third Coast Percussion for a live concert, Musica Poetica, at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in the Hermosa neighborhood on January 19, 2024. Guiding listeners through an exciting musical suite … [Read more...] about Musica Poetica Concert at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
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 Blues Christmas Concert at Navy Pier
Add some blues rhythms to your holiday with a classic Chicago blues showcase by legendary blues label Alligator Records. Music from the "Alligator Records Christmas Collection" and "Genuine Houserockin Christmas" will be performed along with other holiday faves at A Blues Christmas on December 15, … [Read more...] about Free Blues Christmas Concert at Navy Pier
Chicago Film Festival Opening Night Block Party
Step onto the red carpet and enjoy free music, food and film-themed events at the Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night Block Party on October 11, 2023. Kicking off 12 days of international and independent movies at the Chicago International Film Festival, the block party will … [Read more...] about Chicago Film Festival Opening Night Block Party
Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest
Celebrate the culture and contributions of Indigenous and Native American communities at the fifth annual Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Festival, October 8-9 2023. This free, two-day music festival will highlight influential Indigenous performers from all over North and South … [Read more...] about Indigenous Peoples Day Chicago Arts & Music Fest
Free Canto Latino Festival
Explore the diverse musical styles of Mexico at "Canto Latino: Creando Mole" a free outdoor festival that celebrates the sounds of Mexico including cumbia, ranchera and mariachi on September 30, 2023, in the Pilsen neighborhood. Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly Chicago Children's Choir, will … [Read more...] about Free Canto Latino Festival
