Upcoming Events in Chicago

Extended! (Yes, it's THAT good! Straight out of the West End in London, A Choir of Man is turning up the Apollo. Like they say, Music. Mates. Good Times. Like we say - Get there!

Learn about the life and Times of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in this musical romp through history at Jersey Boys. Now extended through July 28th at the Mercury Theatre.

Who wouldn't love to hang with Nicki Minaj for a night? Catch her at the United Center for 2 nights! 

C2E2 returns to McCormick Place with all the comic and cosmic pageantry a Cosplay fan could hope for! Don your best and get there! 

Attention all shoppers! Get to the Spring One Of A Kind Show for the best in artisanal jewelry, textiles, housewares and fashion. It's at the Merchandise Mart, and it's a shopper paradise! 

Country fans, get ready for the best bar crawl of the year! It's the annual Country Crawl in Wrigleyville! And this year promises to bring it like never before. Boots? check. Coyboy hat? check.

Kick-off Summer with the first festival of the season at MayFest in Lincoln Park. Enjoy two live stages, food, drink, and an artisan market with uniquely artistic finds!

Come out for the Belmont Sheffield Music Fest and experience one of the best times the neighborhood has to offer. Lots of bands, food, and drink, and friends. Bring the friends! 

Every Wednesday and Saturday night, from Memorial Day -to Labor Day, the Chicago sky will light up with the Navy Pier Fireworks. It's really something to see from almost any vantage point! 

Don't miss one of country music's biggest stars when Tim McGraw hits the stage at the United Center on May 31. What a great way to step into summer!

Gather your crowd for the best Blues tunes in the US at the Chicago Blues Festival at Millenium Park! 

Enjoy your feast outdoors at Dine Out on Broadway when more than 25 of your favorite restaurants take their offerings outdoors on Broadway

Enjoy an artful weekend at Old Town Art Fair and the neighboring Wells Street Art Fair for some of the best juried art in Chicago. Bands, food, art. Check it out! 

Get your fill of late-night funny when Seth Meyers brings his unique brand of stand-up to The Vic. Two nights, four shows. On sale now!

Celebrating its 24th Year, Chicago RibFest returns for 3 days with "50,000 pounds of pork, 20+ food vendors, and 60,000+ attendees". WOW! And it's nearby! 

Craft Brews at Lincoln Park Zoo returns, and it's one of our local favorites! Sample artisan brews, hang out with the animals, what could be better? 

Billy Joel takes center stage at Soldier Field, Stevie Nicks is opening. That's what we'd call a one-two punch! 

Show your pride at the annual Chicago Pride Fest. It's right around the corner and a MUST DO! Bands, food, drink, and love!

The internationally acclaimed Sundance Film Festival (Sundance Institue) comes to Chicago for the first time ever. Enjoy screenings and talks with Indie producers and film makers. 

Step up for the greatest Pride celebration in the country at the Chicago Pride Parade! Don't miss this spectacular event celebrating Pride!

Get to Millennium Park every Mon/Thurs night for the Millennium Park Music Series. Pack a picnic and enjoy!

If films are your thing - capture them under the stars at the Millennium Park Summer Film Series every Tuesday evening! Check out shows and dates! 

Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Carrie Underwood, and more, will be at the Windy City Smoke-Out at the United Center for the best BBQ and tunes this side of the Mississippi. Don't miss this!

Dine Out on Broadway is Back! 25 of the neighbord's best are taking it to the street to dine al fresco! 

Pitchfork Music Festival is back with the likes of the Black Pumas, Alanis Morisette and Jamie XX, plus so many more . . . Union Park!

Lollapalooza. Is there really any more to say about it? We didn't think so either . . . 

One of our favorite street festivals of the year is back, and we can't wait! Northalsted Market Days returns with two days of live music, food, drink, and all kinds of fun stuff to see and do. It's just a hop from us on Halsted between Belmont and Addison. Don't miss it! 

Green Day will be rocking the stage at Wrigley Field along with The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas. Don't even think about missing this one! 

• Sketch Comedy Festival
• Chicago Theatre Week
• Chicago Restaurant Week

• Chicago Auto Show
• Whiskey & Wine Festival

• Polar Plunge - North Ave beach
• St. Patricks Day parade, river green, celebrations . . .
• Northside/Southside iIrish parades

• Cubs Home Opener
• White Sox Home Opener
• Maxwell Street Market Open
• Spring One of A Kind Show

• Mayfest Lakeview
• Bike the Drive
• Belmont Sheffield Music Festival

• Do Division Fest
• Chicago Blues Fest Millenium Park
• RibFest Chicago
• Old Town Art Fair
• Wells Street Art Fair
• Taste of Randolph
• Country LakeShake Festival
• Gay Pride Festival
• Gay Pride Parade

• 4th of July Fireworks at Navy Pier
• Square Roots Festival
• West Fest
• Windy City Smoke Out
• Millennium Park Summer Film Series
• Pitchfork
• Lollapalooza

• Windy City Smoke Out
• Northalsted Market Days
• JazzFest
• C2E2
• Chicago Air & Water Show
• Noir Film Festival Music Box

• North Coast Music Festival
• Lakeview East Festival of the Arts
• Riot Fest Music Festival

• Reeling Film Festival
• Chicago Gourmet
• Chicago Marathon
• Chicago International Film Festival
• Andersonville Arts week
• 17th annual Northalsted Halloween parade

• Chicago Comedy Film Festival
• CIMMfest
• Mag Mile Lights Festival
• Skating at Millennium Park Opening
• ZooLIghts
• Chriskindl Market

• Christkindl Market
• ZooLights
• Skating at Millennium Park
• One of a Kind Show
• The Music Box Christmas show
• Eve of the Eve