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Glow Wild
Starting March 19, experience Glow Wild: A Lantern Festival of Hope — a breathtaking journey of light, art, and conservation. Wander paths under the moonlight, illuminated by…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
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Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
All You Can Eataly: Spring in Rome
Our first all-access party of 2026 is here! All You Can Eataly is back on Friday, April 17! For one night only, we’re going all…
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Indoor Farmers Market
As our outdoor season wraps up, we’re heading inside for the colder months. Come support local vendors and farmers, and stock up on your favorite…
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CIVL Fest & Color Club present GREEN Community Expo
This event aims to empower artists and strengthen the music community through resource sharing. During the day musicians and fans can connect within the larger…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
This Week with T. Murph
T. Murph works out brand new material and takes on current events in a raw, unfiltered stand up set as he builds his next hour…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Little Miss Anthropes: All Drag Comedy Showcase
A pageant of stand up drag performers with a rotating theme Join Chicago’s self-proclaimed best drag performers in a pageant of standup, anecdotes, and all…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Prime Time – Chicago’s hottest comedy showcase
If you like, innovative, smart and FUNNY comedy this is the show for you! It has been scientifically proven that 9 o’clock on a Saturday…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Glow Wild
The Glow Wild lantern festival transforms the night into a glowing celebration of art, culture, and conservation. Wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Sunday Best Comedy
An affordable 90 minute showcase featuring the best of Chicago comedy on a Sunday! Join us every Sunday at 7:30 for Chicago’s BEST standup comedy show—it’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Read the Room: A Literary Competition Comedy Show
Three comedians pitch their fictitious, outrageous book idea in order to win the chance to get published. Join for a night of literary fun! Three…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Euphoria Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Dive into the highs, lows, and chaos of Euphoria Trivia Night on April 21st at Snakes & Lattes Chicago. Test your knowledge of Rue, Jules, and all the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Mystery League Trivia Night
Join us for a… Mystery Trivia Night*! After years of running trivia games for private clients, I’m delighted to begin offering Mystery Trivia directly to you. Over two…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Laughs and Illusions
Laughs & Illusions is a grown-up night of sharp stand-up and mind-bending magic—where comedy meets the unexpected. Laughs & Illusions is a live comedy and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Clever Comedy Show
A comedy showcase featuring acts ranging from the freshest comedy club killers to alt-comedy geniuses, musical acts & surprise drop-ins. Looking for a hilarious unique…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
CIVL Fest 2026 presents “The Grass is Greener Where You Water It” Earth Day Celebration at The Harold Washington Cultural Center
CIVL Fest 2026 is a citywide festival spotlighting Chicago’s independent venues with ten days of shows, special events, and community-focused programming. Dr. Dorothy Jean Tillman…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
I Used to Live in Chicago Exhibition Opening
I Used to Live in Chicago is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring memory, displacement, and cultural resilience across Chicago’s historically black neighborhoods. Curated by Anefertiti Bowman,…
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