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
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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
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
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
