This Beloved Art Festival and Garden Tour is Back Next Month
The legendary Old Town Art Fair and Garden Walk is back in Chicago this June, bringing a full weekend of art, culture, and nature to the Windy City. The 2026 lineup promises new gar...
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A New Immersive Experience Based on a Popular Game Show is Coming to Chicago
A new interactive gaming venue is opening in Chicago—and it’s based on a popular British game show! “The Cube” is launching a new venue along the Mag Mile this summer. Here’s what it&...
A 3-Day Mexican Cultural Festival is Coming to Navy Pier This Weekend
Looking for something free and fun to do this weekend in Chicago? Look no further than Mexico Fest. The three-day Latin cultural event is taking over Navy Pier from May 1–3, promising a full weekend of live music,...
The World’s Largest Steam Engine Train is Coming to Chicago—Here’s When You Can See It
The world’s largest steam engine locomotive is rolling into Chicagoland this June for one day only! Union Pacific’s famous Big Boy 4014 steam engine is embarking on a cross-country tour, with a major...
Chicago 2026 Music Festival Season: Official Dates, Lineups & Tickets for Summer Concerts
The Chicago 2026 music festival season is almost here, and some of the biggest shows are right around the corner. From Lollapalooza and Karol G’s Chicago tour stop to the new Lakeshore Arts & Music Festival...
This Free Chicago Summer Concert Series is Back Next Month—and the Lineup Includes a 4th of July Music Festival
There’s no better way to spend a summer evening in Chicago than by listening to some free live music in the park—and starting next month you do just that! The annual Rosemont Rockin’ in the Park Free...
Lincoln Park Mayfest Block Party Back Next Month
It’s almost street fest season in Chicago and the schedule for one of the best block parties of the summer just dropped! Mayfest is back in Lincoln Park next month, bringing a weekend-long community celebr...
The Best Things To Do With Kids In Chicago: Music, Theatre And More
Chicago is one of the best places to show your kids art, culture, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will leave lasting impressions on the youngest members of your family. If you’re looking for a unique ad...
The Best Jazz Clubs In Chicago For Live Music And Cocktails
Chicago is a vibrant city renowned for its rich and diverse music scene, encompassing a wide range of genres. Every night, the city comes alive with melodious tunes emanating from numerous bars and venues,...
An Edgar Allen Poe Ballet Is Coming To Chicago With Guest Speaker Harry Lee Poe
A world premiere ballet is drifting toward the Harris Theater this April, and it’s a fever dream you won’t want to wake from. Ballet 5:8 is resurrecting the macabre spirit of America’s most haunted soul in The Curious L...