Chicago Metro Area
Past Events
Many events have been hosted previously at the Chicago Metro Area. HistoryGuide currently has 324 past event listings in its database, shown below.
| Date | Event Information |
|---|---|
| Daily | Taste of Chicago. Taste of Chicago at Grant Park features dishes from over 70 of the city's finest restaurants, musical entertainment, special att… (Festivals) |
| Daily | Stages, Sights & Sounds. Stages, Sights & Sounds presented by the Chicago Humanities Festival, offers more than 50 performances for families with childre… (Festivals) 312-494-9509. |
| Daily | Chicago: The Game - Scavenger Hunt Tour. Interactive Scavenger Hunt! Choose from 3 zones: Navy Pier, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Magnificent Mile. The Game can be… (Miscellaneous) 877-787-2929. |
| Daily | Cirque Style Classes for German Wheel and Big Trampoline. German Wheel and Big Trampoline Wall classes in Chicago in different locations for kids, teens and adults. Learn to roll , spin… (Educational - Class) 312-375-5264. |
| Every Sun Every Fri Every Sat | Chinatwon Walking Tour. One-hour Chinatown walking tour. See landmarks like the Chinatown Gate, On-Leong Merchants Association Building (old Chinatown C… (Educational - Walking Tour) 312-842-1988. |
| Daily | 10th Wheel Gymnastic World Championships. The 10th Wheel Gymnastics World Championships will feature more than 240 athletes from approximately 36 nations. Location: North… (Sports - Gymnastics) |
| Every Sun Every Thu Every Fri | ROOMS: A Rock Romance. ROOMS: a rock romance begins in late 1970s Glasgow, where ambitious singer/songwriter Monica meets reclusive rocker Ian. The two… (Performance - Musical) |
| Every Sun Every Sat | Indian Food / Wine & Cultural Walking Tour. A culinary excursion through Chicago's "Little India" neighborhood! Exploring the food, history, culture, architecture and ent… (Educational - Walking Tour) 773-644-1202. |
| Every Thu | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Farmers Market. Not only will you enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables and homemade baked goods but you will also enjoy fresh pastas, treats for your… (Retail - Farmer's Market) |
| Every Sun Every Thu Every Fri | The Good Fight. To defend their leaders and comrades, the WSPU established "The Bodyguard" - a secret, all-female security team, trained in jiu-… (Performance - Theater) |
| 05/20/00 05/21/00 | 2nd Annual Great Chicago Places & Spaces. Celebrating a Day of Chicago Architecture is an event that aims to foster a continuing appreciation for Chicago's outstanding ar… |
| 06/02/00 06/04/00 | 16th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival. The Chicago Gospel Music Festival is the largest outdoor, free admission event of its kind.. |
| 06/08/00 06/11/00 | 17th Annual Chicago Blues Festival. 17th Annual Chicago Blues Festival. |
| 07/01/00 07/02/00 | 10th Annual Chicago Country Music Festival. 10th Annual Chicago Country Music Festival. |
| 07/02/00 | 8th Annual Race to the Taste. 8th Annual Race to the Taste. |
| 07/20/00 07/22/00 | 30th Annual Bass Masters Classic. 30th Annual Bass Masters Classic. |
| 07/22/00 07/23/00 | 7th Annual Mayor's Cup Youth Soccer Fest. 7th Annual Mayor's Cup Youth Soccer Fest. |
| 07/29/00 | 43rd Annual Venetian Night. 43rd Annual Venetian Night. |
| 08/19/00 08/20/00 | 42nd Annual Chicago Air & Water Show. 42nd Annual Chicago Air & Water Show. |
| 08/26/00 08/27/00 | 12th Annual "Viva! Chicago" Latin Music Festival. 12th Annual "Viva! Chicago" Latin Music Festival. |
| 08/31/00 09/03/00 | 22nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival. 22nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival. |
| 09/16/00 09/17/00 | 4th Annual Celtic Fest Chicago. 4th Annual Celtic Fest Chicago. |
| 02/25/06 | Chicago Blues Tour Celebrates Mardi Gras. Music fans get an opportunity to celebrate Mardi Gras weekend in a special all-night pub crawl connecting 7 venues featuring liv… (Nightlife - Pub Crawl / Bar Tour) 866-LIVE-BLUES. |
| 09/16/06 | Montrose Beach Cleanup. Join the Sierra Club and hundreds of thousands of volunteers around the globe in the International Coastal Cleanup Day, clearing… (Community - Organization) 312-404-6022. |
| 03/17/07 | 2007 Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The parade is usually held on the Saturday before Saint Patrick's Day, but because of the calendar this year it's being held on… (Festivals - Parade) |
| 03/17/07 | Dyeing Of The River. A tradition since 1967, the Chicago River celebrates Saint Patrick's Day by turning itself green! Mike Butler and his River Dye… (Festivals) |
| 11/22/07 | McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade. Marching bands, equestrian units, performers, celebrities, floats and balloons travel north from Congress to Rudolph, on State S… (Festivals - Parade) 312-683-0121. |
| 06/23/08 06/24/08 06/25/08 More... | Gen Art Film Festival. The festival offers five exhilarating Chicago Premieres attended by members of the press, industry professionals, and Chicago's… (Festivals - Film Festival) 312-229-1701. |
| 10/04/08 10/05/08 10/11/08 | Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes. A fund-raising walk of the American Diabetes Association (ADA). All funds raised are used in support of the Association's missi… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 888-34223837. |
| 05/01/09 05/02/09 05/03/09 | Talking Pictures Film Festival. Showcasing new independent films from around the world. In a celebration of films with a unique voice and point-of-view, the fe… (Performance - Movies) |
| 05/03/09 | Walk MS 2009. Join the movement! 13 communities throughout Illinois will come together to raise money and to help create a world free of MS.… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 312-423-1137. |
| 05/28/09 | Asssociaton of Women Professionals Peer Networking Lunches. The Association of Women Professionals is sponsoring peer networking lunches throughout the Chicagoland area. (Business - Networking) 773-221-7250. |
| 06/06/09 | Boxers On Broadway. Round up your friends it's time for a pub crawl! Sponsored by L.A. Boxing and Stella Artois. Check out the bars along Broadway… (Nightlife - Pub Crawl / Bar Tour) 773-348-8608. |
| 08/22/09 | City Chase USA - Chicago. The 2009 City Chase Series will turn Chicago into a giant obstacle course as the stage for "The World's Largest Urban Adventure… (Festivals) |
| 09/19/09 | Route 66 Car Show. Over 500 custom & antique cars participate in this event. Ogden Avenue between Oak Park and Ridgeland . (Trade - Automobile Show) 708-788-8100. |
| 10/03/09 | Chicago Pride Sponsored Extreme Race. Gather up your friends and family members for the adventure of a lifetime in your very own amazing race experience! Teams of fo… (Community) 800-877-7223. |
| 10/16/09 | Artview In Lakeview. The Art Galleries of Lakeview will come together for an evening of art, wine, food and fun. Guests are invited to ride the compl… (Arts - Art Exhibit) 773-348-8608. |
| 12/12/09 | Festival of Lights. Held in Berwyn in the Depot Area (between Windsor & Grove Avenues) - there will be carolers and strolling holiday performers, sp… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 708-788-8100. |
| 06/17/10 06/24/10 07/01/10 More... | Chicago 2010 Beautiful Spaces, Sacred Places Tours. Experience diverse worship spaces throughout Downtown Chicago with knowledgeable architectural guides. This 6 week series highl… (Educational - Walking Tour) 312-580-1050. |
| 07/16/10 07/17/10 | "Jazzing Up" Winnetka Sidewalk Sale. Local retailers will bring out specialty products: fashions, jewelry, art, household treasures, shoes, sporting goods, cosmetics… (Retail - Retail Event) 847-446-4451. |
| 09/11/10 09/12/10 | Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Over 160 local and national artists will showcase their work at this sixth annual art lovers event. Live music, local cuisine a… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 773-348-8608. |
| 10/07/10 10/08/10 10/09/10 More... | ArtRageous! Oak Park. Immerse yourself in a medley of arts-dance, music, culinary, painting, architecture, literature, workshops, lectures, performanc… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 708-902-6402. |
| 10/22/10 10/23/10 10/24/10 More... | The Chicago International Childrens Film Festival. A wonderful way for children to learn about other cultures, experience diverse viewpoints, and discover the art of cinema from a… (Festivals - Film Festival) 773-281-9075. |
| 05/24/11 | EcoTools "Choose to Live Beautifully" Campaign. We're hitting the streets of Chicago handing out limited edition EcoTools sample packs and offering an opportunity for you to sw… (Miscellaneous) |
| 06/05/11 | LA Phil Live: Gustavo Dudamel Conducts Brahms. An immersive sight and sound experience, featuring full concert performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic led by Gustavo Du… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 07/06/11 07/07/11 07/08/11 More... | NBGC 63rd Annual Family Fest & Carnival. Live music, entertainment, raffles, carnival rides, beer garden, tattoos, food tent, alumni reunion night, game booths, family d… (Festivals) 773-463-4161. |
| 08/13/11 | Mad Decent Block Party. Mad Decent Block Party is a traveling block party with over 30 artists including Dillion Francis, Dawn Golden & Rosy Cross, Bosc… (Festivals) |
| 08/27/11 | 3rd Annual Chicago Wingathon of Winged Destruction. For the past three years, Chicago wing lovers have gotten together for a full day of judging the most renowned wings in Chicago.… (Dining - Dining Specials) |
| 09/11/11 | Fort2Base Race. Participants will have a choice of two race distances, a 10 nautical mile (11.5 miles) distance which will begin at historic For… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 01/27/12 | Fire and Ice Gala Benefiting The American Heart Association. The Fire and Ice Gala, benefiting the American Heart Association featuring Rica Obsesion, live dancers, a four course meal, red… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 773-93167763. |
| 02/17/12 | The Masquerade Ball. You and your "masked" friends will have a blast as you enjoy drinks, dinner and great entertainment...all to help support the ch… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 630-786-1763. |
| 03/31/12 03/31/12 03/31/12 | "Pete the Popcorn" Book Reading & Signing. Authors, Nick & Joe, will be reading their #1 children's book "Pete the Popcorn" at Popcorn Palace. Eat some popcorn while you l… (Kids - Children's Activities) 800-873-2686. |
| 04/05/12 | Underwater EGGstravaganza. Pool egg hunts, entertainment, games and prizes are part of the fun. Egg hunts will be in the play pool and parents will be able… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 847-490-7020. |
| 04/14/12 | Bunny Dash 5k. As competitors race through the course, various activities are available for families & kids of all ages. From an Egg Hunt to a… (Health & Fitness) 847-829-4538. |
| 04/14/12 | Canine Carnival. Enjoy an afternoon of tail-wagging fun at a carnival for dogs. Activities include games, costume and trick contests, vendors, tr… (Community) 847-985-2143. |
| 04/15/12 | 5K Spring Shuffle. A timed 5K run on a USATF-certified course. 1st and 2nd place male and female finishers in each age group will receive an award.… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 630-833-0100. |
| 04/21/12 | Glimpses of Oak Park: Then and Now; the Ninth Annual Historical Society House Walk. Seven historic homes, including the John Seaman mansion built in 1894, will be on the tour. Location: Pleasant Home 217 South… (Educational - Walking Tour) 708-848-6755. |
| 04/21/12 | Internationale - A Night of Food, Fashion & Art. Chef Markus Ford is doing a Pop Up Restaurant. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Chicago Artists' Coalition. Come enjo… (Dining - Dining Specials) 708-421-6062. |
| 04/21/12 | Giant Steps Spring Fling for Autism. The Spring Fling Fair provides resources for the autistic citizens in the society, and everyone wanting to learn more. Location:… (Community) |
| 04/27/12 | Get Googled to Achieve Your Business and Career Objectives. Learn how to create a Google Profile and Business Page to boost your visibility and attract opportunities. Glenn Raines will sho… (Business - Seminar) 773-549-4815. |
| 04/28/12 | Cara Lakefront 10 Miler Presented by NovaCare. This Spring, runners will tackle the hilliest course in Chicago with CARA Lakefront 10 Miler presented by NovaCare. The event st… (Health & Fitness) 312-666-9836. |
| 04/28/12 | Get on the Bus for Human Rights - Chicago 2012. There will be a panel discussion about the day of education and activism, focusing on the following actions: Afghanistan, Bahrai… (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum) |
| 05/04/12 | Village of Romeoville - Cinco de Mayo. The 11th Annual 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk/ Kids Fun Run event. T-shirts will be given to the first 200 registrants. Location: Village… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 05/05/12 | Artrageous. New art/food/music/fashion event. Public viewing/voting begins 4/20 at various Clark St. businesses. Location: Clark Street in L… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 847-677-8273. |
| 05/05/12 | The 15th Annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer. Participate in the 15th Annual Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer to benefit ovarian cancer awareness and education pro… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 05/05/12 | Easter Seals Run for the Kids. 9th Annual Run for the Kids event featuring a 5k Run/2 Mile Walk with all proceeds going to Easter Seals Dupage and Fox Valley R… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 05/05/12 05/20/12 06/02/12 More... | Scott Smith's All Animal Expo. Find all types of animals, from reptiles to birds, puppies and kittens, small livestock along with small exotic mammals as well… (Community - Animal Adoption Shows) |
| 05/12/12 | Chicago Kidney Action Day. This fun-filled day will include free health screenings, giveaways, and healthy food. There will also be games for kids and fami… (Community) 240-292-7055. |
| 06/08/12 06/09/12 06/10/12 | Fight For Air Ride. Join cyclists of all levels for your choice of a 2 or 3 day ride from Crystal Lake, IL to Lake Geneva, WI. Cycle approximately 5… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 312-781-1100. |
| 06/09/12 06/10/12 | Printers Row Lit Fest. More than 200 booksellers from across the country display and sell new, used and antiquarian books. Panels and events are held o… (Festivals) 312-222-3917. |
| 06/09/12 06/10/12 | Better Homes and Gardens and Weber's Chill and Grill Festival. This event puts grilling center stage with recipe tastings from restaurants, celebrity chef demonstrations, hands-on grilling cl… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 06/14/12 | Rise Up and Help Stop Human Rights Abuses in Syria. Join Amnesty International Midwest for a protest to urge US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to call for UN Security Council a… (Community) |
| 06/15/12 06/16/12 06/17/12 | 11th Annual Great Galena Balloon Race. Events include the hot air balloon races Saturday and Sunday morning, Ale Fest, bands, hot air balloon flights, food, kid's acti… (Festivals) |
| 06/16/12 06/17/12 | 6 Corners BBQ Fest. Some of Chicago's best BBQ restaurants will fire up the grills and dish out ribs, burgers, hot dogs, chicken and more! Kids acti… (Festivals) 773-685-9300. |
| 06/16/12 | Run for Rwanda Festival. Festival & Run for Rwanda presented by Four Corners Community Church to benefit Africa New Life Ministries and their work to pro… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 630-304-0932. |
| 06/16/12 | SHAPE Summer Beach Tour - North Ave. Beach. Preview the latest summer trends with SHAPE's Lifestyle Editor and visit the SHAPE beach cabanas for the latest in fitness, fash… (Health & Fitness) |
| 06/19/12 | Rush Hour Concerts- Antiphonal Splendor from the Renaissance to Today. Join us for an evening of music with the Axiom Brass Quintet with CSO Principal Trumpet Christopher Martin. Refreshments will be… (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony) |
| 06/21/12 | Crain's Tech Talk Live. Dag Kittlaus, co-founder and creator of Siri, will discuss his journey to creating one of the more innovative mobile technologie… (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum) |
| 06/23/12 06/24/12 | Open Books Half Off Sale. Grab your pocket change and some loose single dollar bills and stroll into the Open Books store for its highly anticipated Half… (Retail - Retail Sale) 312-475-1355. |
| 07/06/12 07/07/12 07/08/12 | 21st Annual Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival. Located in the heart of Downtown Chicago (Pioneer Court) across from the NBC Building and in front of the Chicago Tribune Tower.… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 07/11/12 | Chocolate and Dessert Fantasy. Everything you love about Chocolate!!! Event includes Fashion, Shopping, Desserts, Appetizers and a Fully Stocked Bar! Chocolate… (Retail - Retail Event) |
| 07/14/12 | Raise the Bar For CARA Road Scholars. As part of their mission to inspire excellence and physical fitness among Chicagoland's youth, CARA Road Scholars will be hosti… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 07/15/12 | Rue and Litro A Dog Wedding & Dog Rescue Fundraiser. A dog friendly event celebrating the marriage of two rescue Siberian Huskies to raise money for rescues around Illinois at the D… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 07/15/12 | RUN! To End Homelessness. Come together in an effort to help others break the cycles of homelessness in Chicago. The day includes a Live Aid concert as we… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 07/20/12 | MercyFest. This festival, to celebrate the 125th anniversary Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, will have food, beer, wine, and live musical ente… (Festivals - Carnival / Fair) |
| 07/20/12 07/21/12 | Sidewalk Sale. The Sidewalk Sale promises to provide fun, food, and fantastic savings for shoppers. Local retailers will display a wide range o… (Community) 847-446-4451. |
| 07/21/12 | CubCrawl V - Benefiting The Boom Foundation. Watch the Cubs take on the Cardinals for a cause. Start out at one of two bars and then visit a different bar for each inning. 9… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 312-835-3555. |
| 07/21/12 | Let Loose on Lincoln. In conjunction with the Winnetka-Northfield Sidewalk Sale. There will be a classic car show featuring 25 vintage and classic ca… (Community) 847-446-4451. |
| 07/27/12 07/28/12 07/29/12 | Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale. The stores of Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood will be lining the sidewalks with great bargains during the annual Andersonvi… (Community) |
| 07/31/12 | The Onion Live. Corruption isn't funny, but sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying. Join the Better Government Association in welcoming… (Performance) |
| 08/09/12 | Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby. Race day, at 400 N. Michigan Ave. (the Wrigley Building) with face painting, free food, games, and appearances by several sports… (Kids - Children's Activities) 630-942-5614. |
| 08/11/12 | Champion's Run 10k & 5k. The 10K and 5K are open to all types of runners. The USATF certified course runs around beautiful Montrose Harbor in downtown Ch… (Health & Fitness) 847-829-4536. |
| 08/11/12 08/12/12 | VeggieFest Chicago 2012. Awesome live music, activities for kids, free coupon books for local businesses, and over 100 exhibitor booths too. It's the mus… (Festivals - Culinary) 630-955-1200. |
| 08/16/12 | Hot in Hinsdale-Betty Paints the Town Red for Bravehearts. BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center hosts its annual fundraiser with friend Betty White. All proceeds from the e… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 815-703-7043. |
| 08/18/12 | Evening of Hope. A cocktail party hosted by Jimel's Team of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation features music, raffles, silent auction and… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 773-320-3712. |
| 09/09/12 | Out in the Park at Six Flags. Celebrate Pride in the Park all day long with a bonus exclusive private party just for us! Event held at Six Flags Great America… (Community - Gay) 773-878-5323. |
| 09/13/12 | Rockin' on the River. Spend a Chicago summer evening riverside with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dancing with the music of One Night Band. All procee… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 312-759-5150. |
| 09/15/12 | Pretty Muddy Women's Mud Run. Pretty Muddy is a 5k adventurous obstacle course mud run for any woman who wants to get outside, spend time with friends and hav… (Health & Fitness) |
| 09/22/12 | Farm to Fork. Guests will tour the farm, chat with the stewards, interact with the land and enjoy multiple courses crafted by some of the regi… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 09/23/12 | Fort 2 Base. A rare opportunity to run on the soil at the Great Lakes Naval Station choose between 10 nautical mile distance or 3 nautical mi… (Health & Fitness) 312-573-1737. |
| 09/23/12 | 7th Annual Andersonville Dessert Crawl. Participants will pick up their Dessert Crawl "passport" at pH Comedy Productions, 1515 W. Berwyn, & then proceed to the partici… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 10/05/12 10/06/12 10/07/12 | Andersonville Arts Weekend. The highlight is a self-guided art walk featuring work from mostly Chicago-based visual artists, shown throughout the neighborho… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 10/12/12 | Guys Night Out with Justin Buzzard. Guys who are married, soon-to-be-married or who want to be married are invited to join this evening focused on strong, passionat… (Educational - Workshop) 281- 2510480. |
| 10/13/12 | Genius in the Synagogue: A Musical Portrait of Max Janowski. New a cappella arrangements of works from his distinctive legacy and other styles in which he excelled, from folk songs to spiri… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 10/21/12 | The 2nd Annual Embrace the Race 5k Run or Walk Benefitting NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) Kellogg Cancer Center. Runners & walkers alike will make their way through the streets of downtown Highland Park during this inspiring event which aims… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 224-364-7214. |
| 11/14/12 | Dating for Nerds. Partygoers get a list of 12 prompts. Guests pair up and roll dice to determine the topic of conversation. Each of them takes a t… (Community - Singles) |
| 11/17/12 | CARD Chicago Autism Treatment Center Open House. Meet the team, tour the facility. Childcare and refreshments will be provided. CARD treats individuals of all ages who are diagn… (Educational - Open House and Fairs) 708-358-3000. |
| 11/18/12 | Holiday Bazaar: Gifts, Cookies, Santa. Cookies, shopping, & coffee or hot cider. Santa will be available for photos with you and your pet. Proceeds go to support the h… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 773-764-2242. |
| 12/29/12 | Aretha Franklin Concert. 18-time Grammy Award gifted singer and pianist, Aretha Franklin performing live in concert. Guests must be twenty-one years or… (Arts - Concerts) |
| 11/07/12 01/29/13 | Wicker Park Dishcrawl. Founded to celebrate good food and good company, foodies will explore the hipster haven by touring four popular restaurants and… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 02/19/13 | MPI TechCon. Providing event planners, marketing professionals, brand advertisers, agencies, and business leaders with the knowledge and tool… (Business - Convention / Expo) |
| 03/16/13 | Texas Holdem Charity Poker Night. A night of charity poker! This evening is hosted by Cures Within Reach, in conjunction with The Judy Hirsch Fund, Imerman Angels… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 03/16/13 | "Be Brave N' Fly" for Pediatric Cancer. Indoor cyclers are invited to join The Max Cure Foundation & Flywheel Sports for the "Be Brave N' Fly" national cycling event to… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 646-756-2580. |
| 03/21/13 | 5th Annual Wine Tasting. Wine, chocolate, appetizers, and incredible auction items! Proceeds from the event support of Spark Ventures programs in Zambia… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 03/27/13 | Chicago Open Coffee - Streeterville. Meet other entrepreneurs and creatives, hear announcements on upcoming startup and creative events, and talk about startup and t… (Business - Networking) |
| 04/13/13 | Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band Spring Concert. The Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band performs new and traditional band literature, orchestral transcriptions, and other audience fa… (Arts - Concerts) 773-381-6693. |
| 05/04/13 | CoffeeCON 2013. Top speakers from the world of coffee, every type of brewing method is taught in hands on brewing labs, samplings from 15 differ… (Business - Convention / Expo) 630-393-9010. |
| 05/04/13 05/05/13 | Polish MayFest. The 10th annual festival features Polish food favorites like pierogies, potato pancakes and kielbasa; an array of imported Polis… (Festivals - Cultural) |
| 06/05/13 | 8th Annual Big Fish Ball. Held under tents along the Merchandise Mart's Riverside Dr., highlights will include elegant outdoor dining, mingling with live… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 312-939-0490. |
| 06/08/12 06/09/12 06/10/12 More... | Ribfest Chicago XV. Averaging 50,000 pounds of ribs and BBQ from more than 30 restaurants, Ribfest Chicago XV is expected to draw more than 50,000 p… (Festivals - Culinary) 773-525-3609. |
| 06/08/13 06/09/13 | Old Town Art Fair. This annual art fair hosts 250 nationally acclaimed artists inside the beautifully preserved "Old Town Triangle" neighborhood. G… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 312-337-1938. |
| 06/09/13 | Gimme Shelter! Walk for the Animals. Walk participants receive a walk t-shirt, goodie bag, and a spiffy bandana for their dog. After the walk, enjoy a yummy brunch,… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 773-764-2242. |
| 10/13/13 10/14/13 10/15/13 | Progressive Insurance Chicago In-Water Boat Show. Featuring more than 150 power and sailboats for sale, dozens of vendors showcasing the latest and greatest in marine accessories… (Trade - Boat / Marine Show) 312-946-6200. |
| 06/15/13 | Shop For Dads, Grads and You Vendor and Craft Marketplace. If you're looking to fill your calendar, looking for another business opportunity, need a special something for someone, or just… (Retail - Retail Event) |
| 06/22/13 | Ben-A-Fit 4. A community-wide festival for family and friends to celebrate the successes of adults with disabilities served by Aspire. Live b… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 708-547-3550. |
| 06/29/13 06/30/13 | Matt Forte Football ProCamp. Join Chicago Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte for football instruction and fun at the 2013 Citi Matt Forte Football ProCamp. For… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| 06/29/13 06/30/13 | Taj Gibson Basketball ProCamp. Join Chicago forward Taj Gibson for basketball instruction and fun at the 2013 Citi Taj Gibson Basketball ProCamp. For Boys and… (Kids - Children's Activities) |
| 07/12/13 07/13/13 07/14/13 | Square Roots - Craft Brew & Music Festival. Not your typical food and music festival; we tap into all that Lincoln Square has to offer to provide a multidimensional event t… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 07/14/13 | 5K RUN! To End Homelessness. The event will feature a chip-timed 5K run/walk with space for competitive and recreational runners alike. Also enjoy the Live A… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 07/19/13 07/20/13 07/21/13 | BenFest 2013. The neighborhood celebration that offers live entertainment from great bands, a variety of menu and beverage options, and fabulo… (Festivals) |
| 07/19/13 07/20/13 07/21/13 | BenFest 2013. Family-friendly highlights a large menu of great food and refreshments, beer selections, live music for adults and children, and… (Festivals) |
| 07/23/13 07/24/13 07/25/13 | Animal Connections: Our Journey Together. A traveling exhibit on an 18-wheel truck that introduces visitors to the special relationship humans share with animals, will be… (Educational - Science & Nature) |
| 08/03/13 | Out-Fit Challenge...The First LGBT Mud Run in Chicago. It's a 5K course with 17 obstacles plus a post-party featuring hot Muddy Go-Go Boys and beats by a local DJ. Of course, what's a… (Sports - Triathlon / Endurance Races) |
| 08/16/13 08/17/13 08/18/13 | Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest. Includes a street art fair, indoor art displays & live entertainment on three outdoor stages. Experience art, theater, music, as… (Festivals) 773-761-4477. |
| 08/17/13 08/18/13 | 9th Annual Oak Park Ave-Lake Arts & Crafts Show. An enticing variety of work will be on display ranging from paintings,graphics, pottery, sculpture & photography to art wear, je… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 847-991-4748. |
| 08/17/13 | The Pangea Movement Tour in Chicago. Join Joshua Scott Onysko, Founder & President of Pangea Organics, for an informal meet up to learn more about Pangea Organics pr… (Retail - Retail Event) |
| 08/20/13 | FastDater Speed Dating at The Garage. Whether you're looking for a fun fling or a sparkly ring- each date is 3 minutes long. Before you sneak out the door at the end… (Community - Singles) 312-504-2258. |
| 08/24/13 | Animal Rescue Foundation - 5th Annual Bowling Extravaganza. The 5th annual Alley Cats & Dogs bowling extravaganza and fundraiser. This is the largest annual fundraiser hosted by ARF-IL, an… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 08/24/13 08/25/13 | Bash on Wabash. Annual street festival located in the heart of the South Loop on Wabash Ave. between 13th Street & 14th Place. Features a kid's… (Festivals) |
| 08/25/13 | Annual Auditions for "The Nutcracker". 10 am-12 pm: Boys & Girls ages 7-13: Auditions for Soldiers, Bonbons, Party Children, & more. 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Young Men & Wo… (Performance - Casting Call / Audition) 312-337-6543. |
| 08/27/13 | Darnton & Hersh LaunchPad Concert #2. Presents outstanding emerging chamber musicians alongside established concert artists. Tickets to this concert include a free po… (Arts - Concerts) 312-566-0429. |
| 09/07/13 | Pretty Muddy Women's Mud Run. The event includes 9-12 architecturally safe obstacles, tons of mud, and ends with a pretty epic finish line party. Women of ALL… (Sports - Triathlon / Endurance Races) |
| 09/07/13 09/08/13 | 2013 Chicago Hunter Derby. Horses will be judged by some of the top judges in the sport including the legendary George H. Morris. Topped off with fabulous… (Sports - Equestrian) 312-988-9900. |
| 09/08/13 | 17th Annual Chicago Half Marathon. Runners will enjoy a beautiful 13.1 mile course along scenic Lake Shore Drive with great views of the Chicago skyline, starting… (Health & Fitness) |
| 09/14/13 09/15/13 | Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Showcasing more than 175-juried artists featuring world-class original paintings, sculpture, photography & more. Two live music… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 09/21/13 09/22/13 | Andersonville City Made Fest. Live entertainment, marketplace, food beer and art. Highlighting the best of Chicago: only local craft brewers, local musicians,… (Festivals) |
| 09/28/13 09/29/13 | 8th Annual Hyde Park Arts & Crafts Adventure. Work on display will include many of your favorites from past shows plus exciting new displays ranging from paintings, doll scul… (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show) 312-751-2500. |
| 10/27/12 10/26/13 | Clark Street Spooktacular. While loading up on tasty treasures, trick-or-treaters will encounter: Halloween inflatables, mesmerizing magicians, balloon twi… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 10/27/12 10/26/13 | Halloween Hustle 5k Run & Walk. This 5k Run & Walk event is held on a fast, fun, and USATF-certified course that runs through historic downtown Palatine. Locati… (Health & Fitness) 847-829-4518. |
| 10/26/13 | 8th Annual Halloween Hustle 5k Run & Walk. This 5k Run & Walk event is held on a fast, fun, and USATF-certified course that runs through historic downtown Palatine. Immedi… (Health & Fitness) |
| 10/27/13 | Andersonville Dessert Crawl. The Andersonville Dessert Crawl features the best desserts from restaurants in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. Choose betw… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 12/06/13 12/20/13 | "Late Night" and "Late-er Night" Andersonville. Andersonville neighborhood hosts deals on holiday shopping and dining; Plus eco-friendly gift wrapping & pictures with Santa; En… (Festivals) |
| 12/07/13 | TCFS Snowflake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk. Put on your jingle bells, lace up those sneakers and join in the 5th Annual Snowflake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk. Even if running like… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 630-232-1070. |
| 04/19/14 | FirstMerit Bank Lakefront 10 Miler. To keep runners honest with their spring preparation, this year's course features a few hills to make things a bit more challeng… (Health & Fitness) 312-666-9836. |
| 05/03/14 | Get Organizing Chicago 2014. The Chicago chapter of The National Association of Professional Organizers will be collecting items from the Chicagoland communi… (Community) |
| 05/10/14 | Seventh Annual Zombie Pub Crawl. All zombies will begin the bar crawl at The pH Comedy Theater (1515 W. Berwyn) starting at 2 p.m. From there, they will be led i… (Nightlife - Pub Crawl / Bar Tour) |
| 05/10/14 | Big Arts Big Impact. An initiative of Columbia College Chicago. This day-long event will host four keynote speakers, students presentations, free foo… (Festivals) |
| 05/17/14 | 39th Annual May Fair. The Chicago Waldorf School's annual May Fair features dancing, live entertainment, music, games, food, craft-making, and unique… (Festivals) |
| 05/18/14 | Andersonville Wine Walk. This event will feature two routes, each including 10 retail stores transformed into tasting destinations. Each route (North and… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) 773-728-2995. |
| 05/20/14 | Cravings on Clark - 2014 Lincoln Park Restaurant Crawl. Enthusiastic guests will depart on their tasting tour with passports in hand to enjoy eclectic samples from participating restau… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 06/19/14 | Perfect Pairings at Horseshoe Casino. Horseshoe Casino's Food and Beverage team will walk guests through this month's "Grilling" theme which includes different wines/… (Dining - Dining Specials) |
| 06/28/14 | Sober & Proud BBQ and Dance Party. Celebrate Pride Weekend with a Sober BBQ and Dance Party! The event includes a talent show, karaoke, HIV testing, free food, and… (Nightlife - Parties) |
| 07/04/13 07/04/14 | Highland Park Fourth Fest. A variety of food vendors and musical performers to entertain residents. Also, enjoy carnival rides, a petting zoo, pony rides,… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 847-579-3121. |
| 07/04/13 07/04/14 | Lake Forest Festival & Fireworks. Featuring food, a beer garden, live music from Big Head Todd and the Monsters and 10,000 Maniacs, activities for kids and firewo… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 07/04/14 | Highland Park Independence Day Children's Bike & Pet Parade. The Independence Day celebration begins with the Children's Bike & Pet Parade, sponsored by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerc… (Festivals - Parade) 847-432-0284. |
| 07/04/14 | Highland Park Independence Day Parade. The parade features floats, marching bands, dignitaries, novelty groups, community entries and other special entertainment. The… (Festivals - Parade) 847-926-1043. |
| 07/04/14 | Highland Park Independence Day Concert and Fireworks. The Bitter Jester Battle of the Bands holds its Grand Finale concert in Wolters Field. As the concert ends and dusk falls, the e… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 847-926-1033. |
| 07/04/14 | Glen Ellyn's 4th of July Parade. Everybody loves a parade whether it is for the music, floats, or nostalgia of the red, white and blue. The parade will begin eas… (Festivals - Parade) |
| 07/04/14 07/05/14 07/06/14 | Windy City RibFest in Uptown. Finger lickin' slabs from some of the best local and national ribbers, a rockin' 3-day music lineup, an arts & crafts area, a da… (Festivals - Culinary) 414-225-9554. |
| 07/11/14 07/12/14 07/13/14 | Square Roots - 2014 Craft Brew & Music Experience. 70 acts including music, jams, dance and family activities on 4 stages. More than 30 tasty selections from the best local and re… (Festivals) |
| 07/18/14 07/19/14 07/20/14 | BenFest 2014. Live entertainment from great bands, a mouthwatering menu, craft beer and fabulous family fun at one of the north side's longest… (Festivals) |
| 07/20/14 | Graceland Cemetery Tour. Revisit Old Chicago and the stories of its most famous elite, Marshall Field, Louis Sullivan, Potter and Bertha Palmer, and Geor… (Community) 312-642-4600. |
| 07/25/14 07/26/14 07/27/14 | Andersonville Summer Sidewalk Sale. By combining its Swedish roots and small-village charm with some of the city's newest and hippest stores and restaurants, a day… (Festivals) |
| 08/02/14 | Red, White & Blue John Kurtz 5K Run/Walk. We will have cool t-shirts, post-race refreshments, a live band, lunch and prizes immediately following the race. Trophies and a… (Health & Fitness) 630-766-7015. |
| 08/09/14 08/10/14 | VeggieFest Chicago 2014 in Naperville. Attendees can expect delicious vegetarian food, food demos with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free & raw food dishes & information f… (Festivals - Culinary) 630-955-1200. |
| 08/16/14 | Oak Park Micro Brew Review. Over 150 craft brews from 70 of the Midwest's finest breweries will be showcased and pared with live music and small plates from… (Festivals - Beer) |
| 08/22/14 08/23/14 | Naperville Wine Festival. More than 300 wines available as well as the Belgian Beer Cafe. Eight local restaurants will be selling some of their signature… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) |
| 09/12/14 09/13/14 09/14/14 | 10th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. The 2014 Lakeview East Festival of the Arts showcases more than 150-juried artists featuring world-class original paintings, scu… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 773-348-8608. |
| 09/14/14 | Addiction Awareness and Recovery 5K Run/Walk. Join Just of DuPage, West Suburban Fellowship Club and Linden Oaks at Edward in our mission to bring awareness for the disease o… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 630-646-5152. |
| 10/05/14 | 36th Annual Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF and tens of thousands of adults and children will participate in the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes in memory of JDRF's gr… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 10/10/14 10/11/14 10/12/14 | 12th Annual Andersonville Arts and Design Weekend. Andersonville Arts and Design Weekend - Featuring artwork and performances by over 80 artists in many Andersonville venues - s… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 10/25/14 | The 8th Annual Halloween Hustle 5k Run & Walk. This event is held on a fast, fun, and USATF-certified course that runs through historic downtown Palatine. Immediately followin… (Health & Fitness) |
| 03/28/15 | Yachtapalooza. A day of free seminars, sales entertainment & fun. Check out America's Cup boats Stars & Stripes & Abracadabra, Redmoon Theatre,… (Trade - Boat / Marine Show) 773-221-9990. |
| 04/23/15 | Chicago Inno's State of Innovation. Comprised of digital content, interactive panels, & feature sessions; Inno's State of Innovation is a can't-miss opportunity to… (Business - Conference) |
| 05/02/15 | NAPO - Chicago's 3rd Annual "De-Clutter Drive Thru" Donation, Recycle & Shred Event. De-clutter your life by driving through & dropping off one carload of items. The team of volunteers will make sure your items ar… (Community) |
| 05/15/15 05/16/15 05/17/15 | Mayfest. Mayfest features an outdoor beer garden, merchant square and enjoyable festival cuisine. For the pet enthusiasts, the festival w… (Festivals) |
| 05/29/15 05/30/15 05/31/15 | Millennium Art Festival. An array of artwork, including paintings, ceramics, photography, and furniture, showcases the talents of more than 110 juried ar… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 05/31/15 | Northern Suburbs Illinois Lupus Walk. Join the Lupus Society of Illinois for the Northern Suburbs Illinois Lupus Walk in Vernon Hills This 1M/3M walk will take place… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 06/09/15 | Cravings on Clark. A culinary tour of the restaurants of Clark Street and Diversey Parkway. Foodies will dine their way through the night sampling… (Dining - Food Tasting) |
| 06/14/15 | Stepping out for Parkinson's. The 5th Annual Stepping out for Parkinson's 5K fun run/ 1.5 or .5 mile walk. Also, food, games, a huge raffle and an amazing sil… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 06/20/15 | The 5th Annual Opportunity Knocks Block Party. Gather with your closest friends & have some great fun, including several local food vendors, live music and more family summert… (Festivals) |
| 06/25/15 | Pride 5K. Grab your boa and beads and head to Boystown.The outdoor bash, which benefits Center on Halsted, will feature DJs, drinks and go… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 07/01/15 07/02/15 07/03/15 More... | 28th Annual Oak Fest. This annual festival features a daily carnival, live entertainment, food vendors, car show, craft show, family fun, bingo and mu… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 07/10/15 07/11/15 07/12/15 | Square Roots - Craft Brew & Music Experience. A multidimensional event that appeals to music, food and craft beer enthusiasts. Live entertainment: 70 acts; Craft Beer: More t… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 07/30/15 07/31/15 08/01/15 More... | Chicago Bears RC Cola Training Camp. Enjoy theme days, autograph opportunities, a kids interactive area and Bears practice! See the schedule at ChicagoBears.com. Oli… (Sports - Pro Football) |
| 08/15/12 08/07/13 08/13/14 | Taste of Andersonville Dinner Crawl. Enjoy your favorites, find new spots to dine, and meet lots of neighbors and friends.Choose from the SALT Route or the PEPPER Ro… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 08/14/15 08/15/15 08/16/15 | 14th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest. A street art fair with over 130 artist-vendors, & live entertainment on three outdoor stages featuring over 40 acts. Experience… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 08/14/15 08/15/15 | Naperville Wine Festival. Featuring more than 300 wines from around the world, local cuisine, live music entertainment and more. Immerse yourself in the w… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) |
| 08/22/15 08/23/15 | West Loop Art Fair. The West Loop Art Fair will be a perfect fusion of high-end art, rocking music, and local food and craft vendors, giving guests… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 08/22/15 | Deschutes Brewery Street Pub Benefit Event. This 402-foot custom bar will be slinging beers from 40 taps in the Logan Square neighborhood at N Milwaukee & California Ave. A… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 09/11/15 09/12/15 09/13/15 | Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Showcases more than 150-juried artists featuring world-class original paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry & mo… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 09/12/15 09/13/15 | Andersonville City Made Fest. The only all-local street festival that highlights Chicago-made beer, music and products in the historic Andersonville neighborh… (Festivals) 773-728.2995. |
| 09/13/15 | Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization (OCSA) 5K Dog Walk and Fun Run. This event raises money to support the organization's efforts in spreading awareness on the silent symptoms of ovarian cancer li… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 09/19/15 | Addiction Awareness and Recovery 5K Run/Walk. The course is a trail style course through woodlands, meadows, and fields. Please come out to raise awareness for addiction and… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 10/04/15 | 37th Annual JDRF One Walk. The event honors Chicago legend Ron Santo, a fierce supporter of JDRF. The goal of the Walk is to raise $4.2 million to help acc… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 608-395-9066. |
| 10/09/15 10/10/15 10/11/15 | Andersonville Arts Weekend. Andersonville Arts Weekend - featuring artwork and performances by over 90 artists in local businesses throughout Andersonville.… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 773-728.2995. |
| 10/26/14 10/25/15 | Andersonville Dessert Crawl. The Andersonville Dessert Crawl has the best desserts from restaurants in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. Choose between t… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 12/07/15 | The Sunnyside of Lincoln - Holiday Edition. Each ticket includes six drink tickets (wine, beer, or cocktails) to be used at any of the four participating restaurants, and t… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 12/18/15 | "Late-er Night Andersonville". For 4 hours only, over 40 beloved Andersonville stores & restaurants will be open late & offering great savings on distinctive h… (Community) 773-728-2995. |
| 04/02/16 04/03/16 | All Around the House Quilt Show at Fischer Farm. Quilts of all sizes, colors, and ages (some antique) will be on display. The barn will be full of items for sale, including book… (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show) 630-834-3152. |
| 05/21/16 | Liberty Bank Family Spring Fest. A fun family event featuring magic, reptiles, live kid-friendly bands from The Old Town School of Folk Music, and more! Giving n… (Community) |
| 06/16/16 | Cravings on Clark. Foodies can stroll along Clark Street in Lincoln Park and experience delicious bites of sweet and savory dishes from more than 2… (Festivals) 773-880-5200. |
| 06/23/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Kaleidoscope… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 06/25/16 | Old St. Pat's World's Largest Block Party. WLBP is Chicago's ultimate summer party, featuring great music and fabulous food from the hottest food trucks. UIC Festival Lot… (Festivals) 312-648-1021. |
| 06/30/16 07/01/16 07/02/16 More... | 29th Annual Oak Fest. This annual festival features a daily carnival, live entertainment, food vendors, car show, craft show, family fun, bingo and mu… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 06/30/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Martin Metzg… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 07/07/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Second Hand… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 07/14/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Fumee Gypsy… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 07/15/16 07/16/16 07/17/16 | BenFest 2016. 70 acts including music, jams, dance and family activities on 4 stages. More than 40 selections from the best Chicago and region… (Festivals) 847-677-8273. |
| 07/21/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Jonas Friddl… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 07/23/16 07/24/16 | Veggie Fest. A huge international food court; health professionals speaking on diet, lifestyle, & environmental issues; food demos; an incred… (Festivals) |
| 07/28/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Celia Rose.… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 08/04/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Radio Free H… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 08/06/16 | Deschutes Brewery Street Pub Benefit. A pop-up pub of epic proportions, this 400-foot custom bar will be pouring beers from 60+ taps. There are some culinary delights… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 08/11/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: The Dreamtre… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 08/12/16 08/13/16 | Naperville Wine Festival. The Naperville Wine Festival, presented by Calamos Investments and Northwestern Mutual, will feature more than 300 wines from ar… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) |
| 08/18/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Bill and The… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 08/25/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Cary Kanno &… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 08/28/16 | West Ridge Fun Fest. This renowned neighborhood celebrates with free live entertainment, art projects, games, face painting, magicians and fabulous f… (Festivals) 773-743-6022. |
| 09/01/16 | Lincoln Square Ravenswood Summer Concert Series. Swing by Giddings Plaza between (weather permitting) and check out the tunes of local Chicago musicians. Featuring: Rachel B. Gi… (Nightlife - Live Music) |
| 09/09/16 09/10/16 09/11/16 | Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce Announces the 12th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. 150-juried artists featuring world-class original works. Also live music on multiple stages, an interactive children's area, win… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 09/24/16 09/25/16 | 11th Annual Hyde Park Arts & Crafts Adventure. Artists & craftsartists from far & near will fill the beautiful outdoor courtyard with work they themselves created. An enticing… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 847-991-4748. |
| 04/04/17 | YPC and AAAYA Speed Networking Event. Join YPC and AAAYA at the first speed networking event. Quickly and easily meet great people who are also looking for friends an… (Business - Networking) |
| 04/13/17 | Japanese Sumie Painting. Participants will witness Larkin Green sensei's live performance of her work & learn about the Four Treasures of Asian Ink Paint… (Arts - Art Exhibit) |
| 04/22/17 | NOCC 2017 Fitness Crawl. Five fantastic West Loop fitness studios have put together a 20-minute class that will showcase their specific techniques. Studi… (Health & Fitness) 312-226-9410. |
| 05/06/17 | EmpoweRun 5K Walk/Run. A Safe Place, Lake County's sole provider of services exclusively focused on domestic violence victims and their children, will… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 847-731-7165. |
| 06/10/17 | Outdoor Summer Social at Swedish Covenant Hospital. An outdoor Summer Social to promote bike safety by distributing 1,000 free bike helmets to attendees. Also live music, bounce ho… (Community) |
| 06/14/17 | Cravings on Clark. Stroll along the north end of Lincoln Park's Clark Street to discover the delicious diversity of this unique culinary corridor,… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 06/29/17 06/30/17 07/01/17 More... | 30th Annual Oak Fest. This annual festival features a daily carnival, live entertainment, food vendors, car show, craft show, family fun, bingo and mu… |
| 07/02/17 | Uncle Sam 5K & Kid's Dash. Grab your red, white, and blue and get ready to race in honor of America's Independence. Also, a special after party at the Tap… (Health & Fitness) |
| 07/20/17 | Women and Cannabis Wellness. Join Ellementa for a night of sharing, story telling, and connecting at this women only private event, an evening of conversatio… (Business - Seminar) 312-585-7618. |
| 07/27/17 07/28/17 07/29/17 | Fear Paradox Summit. A women's summit designed to remove friction from the path of innovation, to lead you closer to your fears, inspiring you to lea… (Business - Conference) 872-903-3270. |
| 07/26/14 07/29/17 | Dragon Boat Festival. An all-day dragon boat festival featuring live entertainment, Health & Wellness Village, kids activities and more. Free for spec… (Festivals) 416-962-8899. |
| 08/17/17 | "Making It & Breaking It in Japan" Talk and Book Signing with Author Steven Gan. It's not every day that a young businessman from Chicago establishes a debt collection agency in Japan. How he got there & the e… (Retail - Book, CD Signing) 312-263-3049. |
| 08/27/17 | Chicago Triathlon. Offering sprint and international distance courses on Sunday of race weekend. These races, held in downtown Chicago, begin at Mo… (Health & Fitness) |
| 09/09/17 | 2017 Miller Lite Chicago Bears Block Party. Listen to live music by multiple bands. Plus, enjoy tailgate-style food, cold drinks, games, giveaways, prizes and more. Logan S… (Festivals) 847-295-6600. |
| 09/09/17 | DuPage Doubles Fall Resale. Just in time for school and to help prepare your family for winter, the DuPage Doubles resale is over 24,000 square feet of gent… (Retail - Retail Sale) 630-917-0529. |
| 09/24/16 09/25/16 09/23/17 | Edgewater Arts Festival. An impressive multi-cultural and multi-generational lineup of Chicago artists. A combination of "neighborhood party" atmosphere… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 847-677-8273. |
| 09/28/17 | Women Only: Cooking with Cannabis. The evening will be led by Ellementa's Cofounder, Melissa Pierce and will begin with an introduction to cannabis forms and consu… (Educational - Workshop) |
| 09/30/17 10/01/17 | Arts and Drafts Fest. Enjoy a festival atmosphere showcasing artists, fine hand-crafted merchandise, craft beer samples, local food vendors and plenty… (Festivals) 708-349-2972. |
| 11/10/17 | GLOW 2017: Chicago Lights Sixth-Annual Associates Board Gala. GLOW, benefiting Chicago Lights' outreach programs. Featuring delicious hors d'oeuvres, cocktail tastings, open bar, dancing, on… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 11/10/17 | RSSI Chicago Celebrates 20 Years: Roaring to End Homelessness. RSSI is holding a roaring 20's-themed benefit fundraiser to honor those who have contributed to the RSSI mission, & those making… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 773-645-8900. |
| 11/16/17 | Child Link's 15th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Fest. Guests will enjoy wine, music, hors d'oeuvres, raffles and a silent auction while visiting particpating restaurants. Benefitting… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 11/29/17 | Ellementa Chicago: An Open Conversation about Women and Cannabis. Join Ellementa co-founder Melissa Pierce and PharmaCannis pharmacist Rachel Schepart; RPh for an evening of open conversation ab… (Community) |
| 12/13/17 | Ellementa Lisle - Women and Cannabis Wellness. Join Melissa Pierce and local Ellementa Organizer Anne Shragal for an evening of open conversation about cannabis for women's he… (Community) |
| 12/16/17 | Jinglefest. Enjoy holiday cookie decorating, photos with Santa, a letters to Santa station, and holiday gifts and dishes from 30+ vendors. C… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 01/25/18 | Ellementa Chicago: Cannabis and Self-Care. This is a non-consumption, educational event for women/female-identified only. They create welcoming spaces where women can come… (Community) |
| 04/28/18 | The UNICEF Gala Chicago. The eleventh annual UNICEF Gala Chicago at The Geraghty. Funds raised at the event will support UNICEF's work to save and improv… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 04/28/18 | 7th Annual Dupage Human Race. A community event & fundraiser that benefits over 70 non-profit organizations serving DuPage County. Run or walk as an individua… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 04/28/18 | Sesame Street: F is Friends. A 15-minute show starring costumed Elmo and Abby Cadabby characters as well as stories and songs about celebrating similarities… (Kids - Children's Activities) 847-498-8161. |
| 05/05/18 | EmpoweRun 5K Run/Walk. A Safe Place, Lake County's sole provider of services exclusively focused on domestic violence victims and their children, will… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 05/12/18 | 10th Annual South Suburban Illinois Lupus Walk. Enjoy face painting, raffles, and kid's corner while raising funds for lupus research, awareness and programs impacting the esti… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 312-542-0002. |
| 05/12/18 | Shambhala Arts Festival. A celebration of the diverse contemplative art disciplines offered by the Shambhala Buddhist community. The day includes hands o… (Festivals) 773-743-8147. |
| 05/17/18 | 2018 Spring Into Recovery Gala. Raising funds, awareness, & reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. A cocktail reception, silent auction, seated din… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 05/23/15 05/24/15 05/26/18 | Barrington Art Festival. The Barrington Art Festival will showcase the work of more than 130-juried artists from around the world in a variety of mediums… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 05/31/18 | Ellementa Chicago: Women's Wellness and Cannabis Conversation. Explore why cannabis and CBD are so compatible with the human body and how cannabis has been used to enhance women's health for… (Educational - Workshop) |
| 06/19/18 | Supply Chain Technology Showcase. A technology showcase focused on exploring digital technologies that span the supply chain from supplier identification, procure… (Educational - Workshop) 312-281-6900. |
| 07/01/18 | Uncle Sam 5k. Grab your red, white, and blue and get ready to race in honor of America's Independence. Immediately following the race, all are… (Health & Fitness) |
| 07/17/15 07/18/15 07/19/15 More... | BenFest. Live entertainment from great bands, a mouthwatering menu, craft beer and fabulous family fun at one of the north side's longest… (Festivals) |
| 07/28/18 | Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival. This event brings together culture, sport and international flavors that blend a 2,500-year-old tradition with the fun and excit… (Community) |
| 08/19/16 08/20/16 08/21/16 More... | Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest. The Fest includes a street art fair with over 140 artist-vendors, and live entertainment on three outdoor stages featuring over… (Festivals) |
| 08/25/17 08/26/17 08/24/18 | Naperville Wine Festival. Sample from more than 300 wines from around the world. Wine seminars and cooking demonstrations are conducted by event sponsors,… (Festivals - Wine Tasting) |
| 09/09/17 09/10/17 09/08/18 | Lakeview East Festival of the Arts. Showcasing more than 150-juried artists featuring world-class original paintings, sculpture, photography, furniture, jewelry and… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 09/08/18 09/09/18 | County Fair Chicago. Chicagoans will taste the flavor of down home this fall when urban meets rural! A new festival that highlights great food & refr… (Festivals) |
| 09/15/18 | Keep the Beat. Swedish Covenant Hospital's "Keep the Beat" CPR training and social event aims to train 1,000 community members in bystander CPR… (Community) |
| 10/06/18 | Advocate Health Care International 5K. Runners from across the country & around the world travel to Chicago to experience this international city by running through it… (Health & Fitness) 312-904-9800. |
| 10/13/18 | Annual 5K "One Stride at a Time: A Race to End Drug Overdose". Half of the profits raised by Race to End Overdose will be donated to the Lake County Opioid Initiative. The remaining proceeds… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 10/30/16 10/28/18 | Clark Street Spooktacular. Visitors to Clark Street in Lincoln Park will load up on tasty treasures, while encountering mesmerizing magicians, jugglers, &… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 773-880-5200. |
| 12/02/18 | Kankakee Jingle Bell Run 5K. The Arthritis Foundation's original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds a… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) |
| 05/04/19 | EmpoweRun 5K. A unique and impactful run/walk to support the programs and services of A Safe Place, a 40-year-old agency whose mission is to e… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 847-731-7165. |
| 06/08/19 | 9th Annual OK BBQ and Block Party. Come on down to the OK BBQ Block Party and enjoy great local food, craft beer, rockin' live music, fun kid's entertainment and m… (Festivals) |
| 07/01/15 07/02/15 07/03/15 More... | Northwest Fourth-Fest. An annual multi-day festival featuring a carnival, live entertainment, food and beverage vendors, a craft fair, cool zone, parad… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 847-649-2270. |
| 07/04/18 07/04/19 | Itasca 4th of July Celebration. Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food vendors and a beer tent by Itasca Brewing Company. End the night with a firewor… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 07/04/18 07/04/19 | Skokie's 3D Fireworks Festival. Live music from multiple acts, a kids zone with games and face painting, and food and drink vendors. The fireworks begin at dus… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 847-674-1500. |
| 07/07/19 | Uncle Sam 5k. Grab your red, white, and blue and get ready to race in honor of America's Independence. Immediately following the race, all are… (Health & Fitness) |
| 08/16/19 08/17/19 08/18/19 | Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival. A weekend-long celebration of local art and flavorful fare. Featuring live music and tasty local fare, beer, and wine and origin… (Festivals) |
| 08/17/19 08/18/19 | Gelato Festival America: Chicago 2019. Enjoy all-you-can-eat gelato, prepared fresh onsite by local and visiting artisans. Also music, games, contests and giveaways, c… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 08/19/19 | Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation Annual Golf for the Bear. Featuring 18-hole golf, lunch, cocktails and dinner, this hole-in-one event will benefit pediatric cancer research and experienc… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 08/24/19 08/25/19 | Port Clinton Art Festival. 260 of the world's most celebrated artists come together to showcase their work over the course of the weekend. A youth art divi… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 847-926-4300. |
| 09/14/19 09/15/19 | Printer's Row Art Fest. The festival showcases the beauty, creativity and culture of the area. There will be art from all price points and medias. Also,… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 847-926-4300. |
| 09/18/19 | Illuminating Recovery. This event highlights Illinois' current state of addiction disease recovery and honors two of the state's most outspoken politic… (Community) |
| 11/06/19 | Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation's Little Black Dress Luncheon. Don your classic "LBD" and join Bear Necessities for an afternoon lunch and silent auction benefiting pediatric cancer research… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 312-214-1200. |
| 11/16/19 | Wheaton Sixth Annual Holiday House Walk. For this one day, many of Wheaton's most beautiful homes, decorated for the season, are open to the public with Flight members a… (Educational - Walking Tour) 630-784-7300. |
| 11/21/19 | Child Link's 17th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting. 17th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Fest featuring wine, hors d'oeuvres, raffles and a silent auction. All guests are encouraged… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) 312-377-4735. |
| 12/31/19 | Ring in the New Year in Roaring 20's Style at 28 Mile Vodka Co.. Featuring an open bar of 28 Mile Vodka Company's creative craft cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres and live music from 28 Mile'… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) 847-748-8090. |
| 01/16/20 | Lake County Community Foundation Hosts "Engage Lake County". Attendees will leave the event with a new perspective on need in the county, as well as an opportunity to find ways to get invol… (Community) 847-964-3978. |
| 03/22/20 | Ramenfest. Executive Chef Bill Kim will be inviting chefs from around the city to prepare their culinary interpretations of the classic dis… (Festivals - Culinary) |
| 06/10/12 05/30/20 05/31/20 | Art in the Park. In addition to the incredible artwork available for purchase, attendees will be able to interact with artists. Live music, kid-f… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) 847-926-4300. |
| 06/12/15 06/13/15 06/14/15 More... | Ribfest Chicago. Fun for the entire family. Featuring thirty Chicagoland rib and non-rib vendors, an internationally-recognized music festival, c… (Festivals - Culinary) 773-525-3609. |
| 06/12/15 06/13/15 06/14/15 More... | Andersonville Midsommarfest. Midsommarfest will transport you back to the old-world Swedish traditions. Dance around the Maypole, test flavorful internationa… (Festivals) |
| 06/19/15 06/20/15 06/21/15 More... | Taste of Randolph - CANCELLED. This three-day cross-cultural celebration will mix extraordinary food, brilliant artisans and diverse musical offerings. Top res… (Festivals) |
| 07/02/20 | Ribfest: REO Speedwagon & Styx. Festival tour performance. (Festivals - Music) |
| 07/11/20 07/12/20 | Southport Art Festival. The two-day festival will showcase some of the city's best and most diverse artists. A special kid's area has been designed with… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 08/07/20 08/08/20 08/09/20 | Retro on Roscoe. Three stages will play oldies and throwbacks along with popular hits. After eating some small bites make sure to head over to th… (Festivals) |
| 08/20/15 08/20/20 | Clark After Dark. Chicagoans can show their patriotism during Star Events' annual Clark After Dark. Support the Illinois troops and their families… (Festivals) |
| 07/07/17 07/08/17 07/09/17 More... | Square Roots Festival. A three-day beer and music festival with more than 70 acts on 4 stages, and 30 regional craft brews paired with Lincoln Square's… (Festivals) |
| 09/04/20 09/05/20 09/06/20 | Naperville Jaycees Last Fling. The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: national & local musicians on two stages, F… (Festivals) |
| 09/26/20 09/27/20 | Hyde Park Jazz Festival. Chicago's upbeat jazz scene will be prominently featured during the annual festival dedicated to Chicago's most critically accla… |
| 10/18/20 | Roscoe Village 5K. The race, featuring the streets of Roscoe Village, is geared toward all ages and competition levels. Costumes are encouraged for… (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit) |
| 07/04/21 | Aurora 4th Of July Parade. Celebrating One Aurora, One America, the City of Aurora's Annual 4th of July Parade will step-off at the intersection of Benton… (Festivals - Parade) |
| 08/14/21 | Firefest One Lawndale. Formerly known as Hip Hop Revival, this year's FireFest Hip Hop Block Party in Lawndale has a new theme. There will be music, da… (Festivals) |
| 05/28/22 05/29/22 | Barrington Art Festival. Filling the streets with 130 artists from near & far showing & selling art in all media including paintings, sculpture, jewelry,… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 07/04/13 07/04/14 07/04/22 | Glen Ellyn's 4th of July Fireworks. Glen Ellyn lights up the skyline celebrating. Grab your blanket and be awed by this star spangled spectacle of fireworks. Held a… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 07/02/21 07/04/22 | Aurora Independence Day Fireworks. Join the City of Aurora as they celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks display. Best viewing is available at Ri… (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party) |
| 08/06/22 | Dim Sum & Then Some: The Uptown 5K & 10K. The Dim Sum 5K & 10K benefits the CMAA's mission to serve the needs, promote the interests, & enhance the well-being of low-inco… (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike) 847-829-4536. |
| 04/20/23 | Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl. Featuring a scrumptious selection of appetizers, desserts, beverages, and candies while guests munch their way in and out of sma… (Dining - Dining Specials) |
| 05/12/23 05/13/23 05/14/23 | Chicago Mayfest. Two stages will showcase Chicago's most acclaimed musicians while festival goers enjoy a variety of delicious summertime food an… (Festivals) |
| 05/21/22 05/22/22 05/13/23 | Lincoln Roscoe Spring Art & Craft Fair. Event features art for the home including fabulous paintings, sculptures, & fiber pieces, decor, jewelry & more; all hand made b… (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show) |
| 05/21/22 05/22/22 05/20/23 | Northbrook Art in the Park. More than 80 artists showing paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Live music in the gazebo, festival food, and you… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 06/17/23 | Josh Turner. Performing country music live. (Music - Country & Folk) |
| 08/19/23 | Oak Park Microbrew Review. Visitors can come and enjoy the fair / festival. (Festivals) |
| 09/16/23 09/17/23 | Ravenswood ArtWalk Sends Off Summer with Music, Art, & Malt Row Brews!. Explore the Ravenswood ArtWalk, enjoying a weekend of art, music, food, and community while getting a peek inside the spaces tha… (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair) |
| 10/28/23 | Halloween Hustle 5K and Kids Dash. Feeling Spooktacular? Grab your friends and family, get in the Halloween spirit, and make your way to the Halloween Hustle 5K an… (Health & Fitness) |
| 11/25/23 | Ride the Holly Jolly Trolley on Small Business Saturday!. Three trolleys will make their way through Ravenswood. The first 200 shoppers to stop by the GRCC's Small Biz Saturday Welcome S… (Retail - Retail Event) |
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