The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is returning for its 18th year on Sept. 28-29. This special event offers a two-day, free celebration of jazz on the South Side. Featuring 36 performances across various stages, the festival highlights the creative diversity of Chicago jazz. Showcasing both emerging talents and renowned artists from national and international scenes,… Read more »
Chicago Gourmet 2024 is putting a whole new spin on haute cuisine by merging the worlds of food and fashion. On Sept. 21-29, enjoy top chefs, premium drinks and a vibrant atmosphere at several events filled with deliciousness and style. Each day is packed with exciting food and drink presentations that will excite your taste… Read more »
Two iconic American brands, The Second City and Dunkin’, are joining forces to present “Ring Lights & Lattes,” a live comedy show with caffeine-fueled fun. “Ring Lights & Lattes” runs Wednesdays at 7 p.m. from Sept. 18 through Oct. 24 at The Second City’s UP Comedy Club in the heart of Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood… Read more »
Join Ethiopian restaurant Demera on Sept. 16 for its fourth annual fundraising event, An Evening of Hope: Music & Food for Humanity. From 6 to 9 pm, attendees will celebrate culture and music and enjoy food from some of Chicago’s top chefs. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Health Professionals Network for Tigray,… Read more »
Thanks to the Greater Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and the historic Ravenswood Industrial Corridor, Ravenswood ArtWalk returns to Chicago for the 22nd year. Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, head over to Ravenswood Avenue and enjoy a weekend of art, music, food and community. This festival is the perfect way to say goodbye to… Read more »
The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts is coming back to Chicago for its 19th year. Presented by the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, this event will take place Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15. The party goes until 10pm on Saturday, reserving additional time for live music, food and drink tents. Sunday will… Read more »
Party like an outlaw on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. Blackbird Presents’ Outlaw Music Festival is a national tour held from June through September, and this weekend Chicagoans can get in on the action! Festival goers can enjoy performances from folk and country legends Willie Nelson &… Read more »
Dust off those Lederhosen and raise a mug of your favorite ale, because it’s time for Oktoberfest! The German Day Association will hold its annual German-American Oktoberfest on September 6-8 in Lincoln Square. Since 1920, the association has kept German culture alive in Chicago. This amazing fest even funds much of German Day’s education efforts…. Read more »
The Rogers Park Business Alliance is excited to host Chicago’s only chalk art festival, Chalk Howard Street on Saturday, August 24 from 11am to 8pm. Attendees can join the fun along Howard Street between Paulina and Ashland, east of the Howard Red Line “L” stop. This family-friendly, free event features live music, lion dance, kids… Read more »
House is coming home at the ARC Music Festival in Union Park from August 30 to September 1, 2024. Enjoy tons of great artists, house music, aftershows, and more this Labor Day in an energetic environment. ARC will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 10pm. This is the perfect event for… Read more »
Every weekend during the summer, Chicago comes alive with festivals, ranging from neighborhood celebrations to huge events that spotlight the city’s ethnic and cultural diversity. We’ve combed through the listings and found these 11 festivals. Admission to all, except for the Windy City Smokeout, is free, although some have a suggested donation. Maifest Spring’s counterpart… Read more »
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1962 against overwhelming odds. May 5 was celebrated a year later in Mexico and Los Angeles, where the U.S. and Mexican flags flew alongside each other at a parade. Although it has since declined in popularity in Mexico,… Read more »