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May 2022

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2022-05-01

Chicago Latino Film Festival @ Landmark Century Center Cinema, ChiTown Movies, & Eventive Streaming Platform

Chicago Latino Film Festival @ Landmark Century Center Cinema, ChiTown Movies, & Eventive Streaming Platform

Chicago Latino Film Festival @ Landmark Century Center Cinema, ChiTown Movies, & Eventive Streaming Platform

Chicago Latino Film Festival @ Landmark Century Center Cinema (2828 N Clark St), ChiTown Movies (2343 S Throop St), & Eventive Streaming Platform, the spot in your home with the most movie theater appropriate atmosphere WHAT: Chicago Latino Film Festival is back for their 38th year in a nice hybrid form! SO WHAT: Chicago Latino Film Festival gives audiences a look into the work of filmmakers from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. As always the festival will feature a variety of shorts and feature films through the entire spectrum of genre, each giving a special insights to unique…

$14 – $100

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

6th Annual One of a Kind Spring Show @ The Merchandise Mart

May 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

6th Annual One of a Kind Spring Show @ The Merchandise Mart

6th Annual One of a Kind Spring Show @ The Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Various times, All Ages WHAT: Three days of artists and makers selling their wares! SO WHAT: 6th Annual One of a Kind Spring Show will feature immersive experiences for shoppers to enjoy! You’ll have the opportunity to shop for handcrafted work from 300 exhibiting artists, makers, and designers from across the country and beyond. The show will also offer new ways for shoppers to get involved including hands-on workshops such as jewelry making and zine making. There will also be a chance to enjoy…

$10

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2 events, 5

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Paved Paradise @ Bungalow by Middle Brow

May 5 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Paved Paradise @ Bungalow by Middle Brow

Paved Paradise @ Bungalow by Middle Brow, 2840 W Armitage Ave, 3pm – 8pm, all ages WHAT: Ghostly International, Numero Group, & the Secretly Group (Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar and Secretly Canadian) teaming up gain for another amazing a record fair right outside of Bungalow by Middle Brow SO WHAT: Paved Paradise will be making a stop in Chicago letting people crate dig through the aforementioned label’s offerings! Its a fun time filled with like minded record collectors ready to find some gems amidst the sea of vinyl. Qobuz will be joining the Paved Paradise crew again for the ride, bringing…

FREE

5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Saba – The Back Home Tour / femdot. / Amindi / MFnMelo @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

May 5 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Saba – The Back Home Tour / femdot. / Amindi / MFnMelo @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Saba - The Back Home Tour / femdot. / Amindi / MFnMelo @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, WHAT: A home town show for some amazing rappers SO WHAT: Saba and the rest of Pivot Gang are Chicago music staples. Saba in particular has made a name for himself with some amazing projects including his phenomenal CARE FOR ME and the recently released Few Good Things. The hometown show is definitely going to be a great one as the lineup features femdot., Amindi, MFnMelo NOW WHAT: Tickets are available now! Don't miss this fantastic show!

$22.73 – $45

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5 events, 7

2022-05-07

Free Comic Book Day @ Various Locations

Free Comic Book Day @ Various Locations

May 7

Free Comic Book Day @ Various Locations

Free Comic Book Day @ Various Locations, All Day, All Ages WHAT: FREE COMICS! SO WHAT: Don’t you love events that are pretty much exactly what they sounds like? Free Comic Book Day is a annual event where comic book shops like Chicago Comics, First Aid Comics, Graham Crackers, Challenger, Zone Comics & Games, Amazing Fantasy, and many more give away special issues of comics so that you can see what the medium is all about! Plus while you're there you can support these shops and purchase some of your favorite comics and collectibles! NOW WHAT: It’s free! Head out…

FREE

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Believing Women: Anita Hill in Conversation @ Chicago Humanities Festival, UIC Dorin Forum

May 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Believing Women: Anita Hill in Conversation @ Chicago Humanities Festival, UIC Dorin Forum

Believing Women: Anita Hill in Conversation @ Chicago Humanities Festival, UIC Dorin Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road, 10:30am-Noon WHAT: The #MeToo OG speaks out. SO WHAT: Anita Hill spoke truth to power in 1991 with her historic testimony during Clarence Thomas’s Supreme Court nomination hearings (and his ethics continue to be in question and in the news). Over 30 years later, misogyny and sexual assault remain rampant, which she discusses in her new book Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence, and with event moderator Laura S. Washington of the Chicago Sun-Times. Ticket holders can submit questions online before the event. Masks and proof…

$20 – $75

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Anniversary Carnival @ Ravinia Brewing Company

May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Anniversary Carnival @ Ravinia Brewing Company

WHAT: Celebrate Ravinia Brewing's one year anniversary! SO WHAT: What's better than some fun in a brewery's parking lot?! Join Ravinia Brewing as they enjoy their one year birthday with ive Music from Los Perros Cubanos (4-7 PM), DJ Rico the Juice Man spinning the hottest beats (7-10 PM), exciting carnival games (featuring Axe Throwing, Hammerschlagen, and more) live magic, Stilt-Walkers & Fire Twirlers! and of course plenty of beers like their $5 Taco Fest Mexican Lager and a limited edition beer tent featuring brews from the likes of Revolution, Off Color, Maplewood , Phase Three, More Brewing, Saint Errant,…

FREE

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Lessons from the Edge: A Conversation with Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch @ Chicago Humanities Festival, UIC Dorin Forum

May 7 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Lessons from the Edge: A Conversation with Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch @ Chicago Humanities Festival, UIC Dorin Forum

Lessons from the Edge: A Conversation with Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch @ Chicago Humanities Festival, UIC Dorin Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road, Saturday, May 7, 1:30pm – 3pm WHAT: Learn about Ukraine from an expert. SO WHAT: We met the former Ukraine Ambassador during her forthright Trump impeachment testimony. She’s penned the memoir Lessons From the Edge to talk about her long and impressive foreign service career, and talks with former US NATO Ambassador Ivo Daalder about Russian’s invasion of Ukraine, the largest European war since 1945. Ticket holders can submit questions online before the event. Masks and proof of vaccination…

$35 – $45

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ZINE NOT DEAD 17 @ Archer Ballroom

May 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ZINE NOT DEAD 17 @ Archer Ballroom

WHAT: Something a little different for your Saturday evening SO WHAT: If you're wanting something a little different from you comics and zines, then this evening is fo your Joing ZINE NOT DEAD for their 17th edition of excellent series! Hosted by Matt Davis and Brad Rohloff, this evening will feature comics readings from HILLER GOODSPEED, Gina Wynbrandt, Emma Punch, Nayef Nebhan, Mark Bouchard, and Kelsey Borch! NOW WHAT: Tickets are $10 and come with a poster and mystery prize!

$10

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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mariachi Herencia de México: Celebrando a Mama @ Thalia Hall

May 8 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mariachi Herencia de México: Celebrando a Mama @ Thalia Hall

Mariachi Herencia de México @ Thalia Hall, 1807 South Allport Street, 2:00pm, all agesWHAT: Add some mariachi flavor to your Mother's Day! SO WHAT: Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, the Latin Grammy winning group, will be making there way to Chicago for a special Mother's Day show! Mariachi Herencia de Mexico is comprised of both male and female musicians,lending their craft to some masterful and modernistic arrangements highlighting the group’s stunning vocals, all while keeping the essence of this festive folk style alive. This afternoon show will sure delight with the ultimate Mother’s Day serenade (and perhaps a grito or two).…

$30

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kim Gordon, Sinead Gleeson & Laurie Anderson on Women in Music @ Chicago Humanities Festival, Music Box Theatre

May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kim Gordon, Sinead Gleeson & Laurie Anderson on Women in Music @ Chicago Humanities Festival, Music Box Theatre

Kim Gordon, Sinead Gleeson & Laurie Anderson on Women in Music @ Chicago Humanities Festival, Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., 7-8 pm WHAT: Ferocious musical females smash the patriarchy. SO WHAT: Pitchfork’s editor-in-chief Puja Patel talks to a trio of music royalty, including Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon about her new anthology This Woman’s Work, book editor and former music journalist Sinead Gleeson, and Glen Ellyn native, avant-garde performance artist Laura Anderson, who recently narrated the documentary Sisters with Transistors. Masks and proof of vaccination are currently required for indoor programs. NOW WHAT: Tickets are $10 for students and teachers, $15 for CHF members,…

$10 – $20

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Take Me to the River All-Stars LIVE @ City Winery

May 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Take Me to the River All-Stars LIVE @ City Winery

WHAT: City Winery Chicago presents the New Orleans sounds of Take Me to the River All-Stars SO WHAT: Take Me to the River All-Stars LIVE is a collection of some of the best New Orleans’ musical talents performing in support of the brand new feature film and record Take Me to the River New Orleans! The band features Ivan Neville and Ian Neville from Dumpstaphunk and others, the legendary pianist Jon Cleary, Rob Mercurio from the iconic band Galactic, and drumming extraordinaire Terence Higgins. This evening is guaranteed to keep everyone dancing, shaking, and smiling! As if transported to New…

$35 – $55

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4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

May 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

WHAT: A little taste of France in Wrigleyville! SO WHAT: French Market will be a perfect way to spend your Thursday evening with its casual, European flair and wide variety of vendors. Each day of the market will feature 20+ vendors! Whether your looking for some tasty treats, hand made goods, or just a good time in the setting summer sun, French Market is there for you! Plus there will be a kids craft corner to keep the kid's imaginations growing. You can bring your blanket on the grass or pick a patio table to sit back and enjoy the…

FREE

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Destroyer & Rosali @ Thalia Hall

May 12 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Destroyer & Rosali @ Thalia Hall

Destroyer & Rosali @ Thalia Hall, 1807 South Allport Street, 7:00pm, 18+ WHAT: The enigmatic Dan Bejar makes his way to Thalia Hall SO WHAT: Dan Bejar's musical career is unparalleled. His solo project Destroyer has been sending out his incredibly unique voice our for over two decades. Add to that his work with The New Pornographers and you have an incredibly prolific and complex songwriter who will surely envelope you in his complex songs. Joining him this evening will be Rosali! NOW WHAT: Tickets are only $25 , so don't miss this wonderful show! Photo by Ted Bois

$25

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5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ House of Vans

May 13 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ House of Vans

Sauced Night Market @ House of Vans, 113 N Elizabeth, 5:00pm – 10:00pm, All Ages WHAT: A night time market in Chicago’s coolest venue SO WHAT: Sauced Night Market returns to the recently reopened House of Vans. The roving night market has been showcases vendors for quite a while now and they’ll be returning to the West Loop warehouse/skate park/concert hall with another great lineup of 45 local vendors slinging their awesome wares across two nights! The full lineup of vendors can be found at their website. Plus for the first time since 2019, the Spring Night Market welcomes the…

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Whisky Fest @ Hyatt Regency Chicago

May 13 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Whisky Fest @ Hyatt Regency Chicago

Whisky Fest @ Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E Wacker Dr, 6:30pm – 9:30pm, 21+ WHAT: The delicious nectar that is whisky/whiskey SO WHAT: This is the perfect opportunity to try a huge variety of whiskies from around the globe! Seriously, whether you’re looking for Canadian or Japanese, rye or bourbon, you’ll find it here. WhiskyFest will also include seminars conducted by master distillers and blenders to get you all the more acquainted with the wonderful spirit! NOW WHAT: Tickets are $295 for this incredible whisky experience.

$295

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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Spring Fun Fest 2022 @ Parkway Bank Park

May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Spring Fun Fest 2022 @ Parkway Bank Park

WHAT: Family fun in Rosemont! SO WHAT: Families are invited to visit Parkway Bank Park for a fun-filled day of outdoor festivities at Spring Fun Fest. Families will be able to enjoy balloon sculpting, bounce houses, face painting, petting zoo and live entertainment by Scribble Monsters NOW WHAT: It's a free event!

FREE

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ballpark Brew Fest @ Wintrust Field

May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ballpark Brew Fest @ Wintrust Field

Ballpark Brew Fest @ Wintrust Field, 1999 S Springinsguth Rd, Schaumburg, Il, 1:00pm-6:00pm WHAT: Delicious beers at the ballpark! SO WHAT: Head over to Wintrust Field for Ballpark Brew Fest for a day of amazing beers! Dozens of breweries will be on hand offering up their best beers and ciders ioncluding Revolution, Buckledown, Pollyanna, and more! Check out the full lineup at their website! Tickets include 25 30z samples with additional drink tickets available at.50 cents. The VIP ticket adds 2 Food item Vouchers for any items from the ballpark and access to all the drinks before anyone else! NOW WHAT:…

$49 – $79

1:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Chicago Humanities Festival @ Various Locations

May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Chicago Humanities Festival @ Various Locations

New Talks and Video Archives @ Various Locations & Chicago Humanities Festival YouTube channel, your favorite browser or YouTube app, any time you want some inspiration, All Ages WHAT: Interesting conversations with interesting people! SO WHAT: Chicago Humanities Festival always bring some of the best ideas to the surface with entertaining programming that captures your imagination. Be on the lookout for updates to the upcoming season as their website is constantly updated with new talks. Check out the links below for the current lineup of talks on their schedule! 5/14 Art Design Chicago Now: Chicago’s Public Art with the Floating…

Various

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ House of Vans

May 14 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ House of Vans

Sauced Night Market @ House of Vans, 113 N Elizabeth, 5:00pm – 10:00pm, All Ages WHAT: A night time market in Chicago’s coolest venue SO WHAT: Sauced Night Market returns to the recently reopened House of Vans. The roving night market has been showcases vendors for quite a while now and they’ll be returning to the West Loop warehouse/skate park/concert hall with another great lineup of 45 local vendors slinging their awesome wares across two nights! The full lineup of vendors can be found at their website. Plus for the first time since 2019, the Spring Night Market welcomes the…

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hatchie / Caroline Loveglow @ Sleeping Village

May 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hatchie / Caroline Loveglow @ Sleeping Village

Hatchie / Caroline Loveglow @ Sleeping Village, 3734 W. Belmont Ave., 8:00pm, 21+ WHAT: Fresh tunes to make your weekend shine SO WHAT: Earlier this year, Hatchie released Giving The World Away which saw her add some personal touches to her already dazzling dream-pop and shoegaze. The album takes a deep look at Hatchie's emotions as she explores reclamation, self-confidence, and realization of who you are. It's certainly a contender for one of the best albums of the year and this is a great opportunity to see it live! Joining her will be fellow dream pop songwriter Caroline Loveglow! NOW…

$17 – $20

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3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Andersonville Wine Walk @ Andersonville

May 15 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Andersonville Wine Walk @ Andersonville

WHAT: The 16th year of this wine tasting walk! SO WHAT: The Andersonville Wine Walk turns businesses throughout the district into wine tasting destinations! You'll check in at the former Akira space at 5228 N Clark and receive a wine glass to present at each of retail site along the designated route for samples of delicious wines. Each location will be sampling 2-3 wines and there will be food samples along the way as well! Head over to their website for full details on the route and more! NOW WHAT: Tickets are $40 for this wine walk!

$40

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7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

The Mountain Goats with Will Sheff @ Thalia Hall

May 17 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

The Mountain Goats with Will Sheff @ Thalia Hall

WHAT: The sensational group led by John Darnielle is coming to Thalia Hall! SO WHAT: The Mountain Goats, made up of John Darnielle, Jon Wurster, Peter Hughes and Matt Douglas; are legendary performers that traverse every possible theme you could imagine. D&D? Pro Wrestling? Goth kids? You name it they have dealt with it. Now on tour with their latest release Dark in Here, The Mountain Goat are set to impress with fantastic live show. Joining them will be Will Sheff of Okkervil River, which send this already amazing night into a whole other world! NOW WHAT: Tickets are $42.50…

$42.50 – $65

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7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunflower Bean & Jackie Hayes @ Bottom Lounge

May 20 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunflower Bean & Jackie Hayes @ Bottom Lounge

Sunflower Bean & Jackie Hayes @ Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St,7:00pm, 17+ WHAT: Perfect tunes for your Friday night SO WHAT: Sunflower Bean haven't release an album since 2018, but the wait is over. There are on the precipice of releasing Headful of Sugar, and if their recently released singles are any indication, we're in for a fun and bright rock album ready for summer. Head to this show and get a taste of the new album and some choice cuts of their past outings! Joining them will be Jackie Hayes! NOW WHAT: Tickets are $18!

$18

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

May 20 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

WHAT: Fun times in Lincoln Park! SO WHAT: Chicago Mayfest offers a wide variety of entertainment for all ages. There will be plenty of live entertainment at two stages showcasing Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians. A Kids area will be open with a pet parade, story-time with Disney Characters, games, crafts, and more! There will also be delicious summertime food and all the libations needed to light up your weekend! Saturday and Sunday feature $5 Mimosas from Noon to 3:00 pm and FREE Wine-Tastings that will happen throughout weekend. NOW WHAT: There is a suggested donation of $10 that will help…

$10

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8:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s 28th Annual BARK @ Soldier Field at The Stadium Green

May 21 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s 28th Annual BARK @ Soldier Field at The Stadium Green

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s 28th Annual BARK @ Soldier Field at The Stadium Green, 1410 Special Olympics Dr, 8:00am -1:00pm, All Ages WHAT: A fun outdoor fundraiser for the whole family! SO WHAT: The Anti-Cruelty Society’s 28th Annual BARK (formerly BARK in the Park and BARK from the Heart) brings together more than 1,200 dog lovers, canine companions, and people who want to help animals in need will raise $150,000 in support of The Anti-Cruelty Society’s mission. The 2.5 mile walk along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront will be followed be a puppy party with food & beverages, family activities, and dog-friendly demonstrations!…

$40 – $50

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Andersonville

May 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Andersonville

Renegade Craft Fair @ Andersonville, Clark St. between Foster Ave. + Edgewater Ave., 11:00pm – 6:00pm, all ages WHAT: A craft fair focused on independent makers. SO WHAT: Hundreds of independent crafters and makers will be at this Renegade Craft Fair celebrating DIY spirit for the first time in Andersonville! This great market/fair has been bringing some of the best vendors to Chicago for years and this one is sure to be great.. Head over to their event page for a full vendor list and more info. NOW WHAT: The event is free and open to the public. The fair…

FREE

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northbrook Art in the Park @ Village Green Park

May 21 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northbrook Art in the Park @ Village Green Park

Northbrook Art in the Park @ Village Green Park, 1810 Walters Ave, Northbrook, Il, 10:00am - 5:00pm, All ages WHAT: Art in the Park returns to Northbrook’s Village Green Park SO WHAT: Art in the Park will welcome 85 artists to Village Green Park to showcase their wonderful paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Beyond the amazing artists there will be live music from Cirrus Falcon in the park's gazebo, festival food, and youth art activities making this a family-friendly event for all. NOW WHAT: Admission is free! Attendees are invited to bring their gently used wall art to the…

FREE

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Skokie Festival of Cultures @ Oakton Park

May 21 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Skokie Festival of Cultures @ Oakton Park

Skokie Festival of Cultures @ Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St, 11:00am - 6:00pm, All Ages WHAT: Two days of beautiful cultures on display! SO WHAT: Stop by Oakton Park in Skokie for a weekend celebrating cultures from around the world. The Festival of Cultures will feature a pair of stages showcasing music and dance performances from around the world. They will also have plenty of uniwue food and beverages, interactive cultural boths, merchandise vendors, and a children's game and activity area! And let's not forget the festival's famous flag display! Check out the lineup of participating cultures at there website! …

FREE

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

WHAT: Fun times in Lincoln Park! SO WHAT: Chicago Mayfest offers a wide variety of entertainment for all ages. There will be plenty of live entertainment at two stages showcasing Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians. A Kids area will be open with a pet parade, story-time with Disney Characters, games, crafts, and more! There will also be delicious summertime food and all the libations needed to light up your weekend! Saturday and Sunday feature $5 Mimosas from Noon to 3:00 pm and FREE Wine-Tastings that will happen throughout weekend. NOW WHAT: There is a suggested donation of $10 that will help…

$10

4 events, 22

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Andersonville

May 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Andersonville

Renegade Craft Fair @ Andersonville, Clark St. between Foster Ave. + Edgewater Ave., 11:00pm – 6:00pm, all ages WHAT: A craft fair focused on independent makers. SO WHAT: Hundreds of independent crafters and makers will be at this Renegade Craft Fair celebrating DIY spirit for the first time in Andersonville! This great market/fair has been bringing some of the best vendors to Chicago for years and this one is sure to be great.. Head over to their event page for a full vendor list and more info. NOW WHAT: The event is free and open to the public. The fair…

FREE

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northbrook Art in the Park @ Village Green Park

May 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northbrook Art in the Park @ Village Green Park

Northbrook Art in the Park @ Village Green Park, 1810 Walters Ave, Northbrook, Il, 10:00am - 5:00pm, All ages WHAT: Art in the Park returns to Northbrook’s Village Green Park SO WHAT: Art in the Park will welcome 85 artists to Village Green Park to showcase their wonderful paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and more. Beyond the amazing artists there will be live music from Cirrus Falcon in the park's gazebo, festival food, and youth art activities making this a family-friendly event for all. NOW WHAT: Admission is free! Attendees are invited to bring their gently used wall art to the…

FREE

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Skokie Festival of Cultures @ Oakton Park

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Skokie Festival of Cultures @ Oakton Park

Skokie Festival of Cultures @ Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St, 11:00am - 6:00pm, All Ages WHAT: Two days of beautiful cultures on display! SO WHAT: Stop by Oakton Park in Skokie for a weekend celebrating cultures from around the world. The Festival of Cultures will feature a pair of stages showcasing music and dance performances from around the world. They will also have plenty of uniwue food and beverages, interactive cultural boths, merchandise vendors, and a children's game and activity area! And let's not forget the festival's famous flag display! Check out the lineup of participating cultures at there website! …

FREE

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

May 22 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

WHAT: Fun times in Lincoln Park! SO WHAT: Chicago Mayfest offers a wide variety of entertainment for all ages. There will be plenty of live entertainment at two stages showcasing Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians. A Kids area will be open with a pet parade, story-time with Disney Characters, games, crafts, and more! There will also be delicious summertime food and all the libations needed to light up your weekend! Saturday and Sunday feature $5 Mimosas from Noon to 3:00 pm and FREE Wine-Tastings that will happen throughout weekend. NOW WHAT: There is a suggested donation of $10 that will help…

$10

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4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

May 26 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

WHAT: A little taste of France in Wrigleyville! SO WHAT: French Market will be a perfect way to spend your Thursday evening with its casual, European flair and wide variety of vendors. Each day of the market will feature 20+ vendors! Whether your looking for some tasty treats, hand made goods, or just a good time in the setting summer sun, French Market is there for you! Plus there will be a kids craft corner to keep the kid's imaginations growing. You can bring your blanket on the grass or pick a patio table to sit back and enjoy the…

FREE

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Monophonics & Bonzo Squad @ Chop Shop

May 26 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Monophonics & Bonzo Squad @ Chop Shop

WHAT: Out of this world jams for your SO WHAT: Monophonics are fresh off their latest album Sage Motel via Colemine Records and ready to impress at Chop Shop! Produced by bandleader Kelly Finnigan, Sage Motel effectively mixes heavy soul sounds with psych-rock elements that make for a fun listen. There is a timeless quality to their music, seamlessly blending influences and delivering a funky album that you need to dance your night away to. Joining them will be the otherworldly sounds of Chicago based Bonzo Squad! NOW WHAT: Tickets are $25 for this show!

$25

2 events, 27

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island

May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island, Friday & Saturday Noon – 10:00pm, Sunday Noon – 9:00pm, All Ages WHAT: Mole, a staple of Mexican dishes, is delicious. That alone should be enough to convince you to go. SO WHAT: Mole De Mayo is an excellent three-day event showcasing the wonderful dishmole and pitting local chefs and restaurants against one another to find out whose version of the Mexican staple is best. Two awards will be up for grabs: Mole de Mayo’s Best Mole Award & People’s Choice Award. There will also…

$5 – $10

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Makaya McCraven@ Lincoln Hall

May 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Makaya McCraven@ Lincoln Hall

Makaya McCraven@ Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave, 8:00pm, 18+ WHAT: Expanding you your mind with stellar soundscapes from Makaya McCraven SO WHAT: Makaya McCraven is an accomplished jazz composer, drummer, and beat scientist creating some the most interesting collections of music you'll hear today. Take his 2018 album Universal Beings, where McCraven worked in Chicago, London, New York and Los Angeles to record jam sessions with musicians from each locale. He then pieced together portions of each session to create a collection of brilliantly smooth and sometimes muted suites that erase any division between jazz and hip-hop. he's a…

$20 – $25

2 events, 28

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island

May 28 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island, Friday & Saturday Noon – 10:00pm, Sunday Noon – 9:00pm, All Ages WHAT: Mole, a staple of Mexican dishes, is delicious. That alone should be enough to convince you to go. SO WHAT: Mole De Mayo is an excellent three-day event showcasing the wonderful dishmole and pitting local chefs and restaurants against one another to find out whose version of the Mexican staple is best. Two awards will be up for grabs: Mole de Mayo’s Best Mole Award & People’s Choice Award. There will also…

$5 – $10

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Makaya McCraven@ Lincoln Hall

May 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Makaya McCraven@ Lincoln Hall

Makaya McCraven@ Lincoln Hall, 2424 N Lincoln Ave, 8:00pm, 18+ WHAT: Expanding you your mind with stellar soundscapes from Makaya McCraven SO WHAT: Makaya McCraven is an accomplished jazz composer, drummer, and beat scientist creating some the most interesting collections of music you'll hear today. Take his 2018 album Universal Beings, where McCraven worked in Chicago, London, New York and Los Angeles to record jam sessions with musicians from each locale. He then pieced together portions of each session to create a collection of brilliantly smooth and sometimes muted suites that erase any division between jazz and hip-hop. he's a…

$20 – $25

1 event, 29

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island

May 29 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island, Friday & Saturday Noon – 10:00pm, Sunday Noon – 9:00pm, All Ages WHAT: Mole, a staple of Mexican dishes, is delicious. That alone should be enough to convince you to go. SO WHAT: Mole De Mayo is an excellent three-day event showcasing the wonderful dishmole and pitting local chefs and restaurants against one another to find out whose version of the Mexican staple is best. Two awards will be up for grabs: Mole de Mayo’s Best Mole Award & People’s Choice Award. There will also…

$5 – $10

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0 events, 31

0 events, 1

1 event, 2

5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square

June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square, Various times, All Ages WHAT: Think Oktoberfest, but in May SO WHAT: Mayfest (Maifest in German) is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Maifest is still celebrated throughout Germany with the maypole (maibaum) decorated to show off the history and crafts of the local village or town. Maifest Chicago benefits a number of German organizations including the DANK HAUS, The Rheinischer Verein, St. Hubertus Jagd Club,the American Aid Society, the Donauschwaben Youth Group,Edelweiss Trachten Verein, D’Lustigen Holzhacker Buam, Egerlander Dance Group, and others. Expect lots of delicious food, Live entertainment, and cultural…

1 event, 3

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square

June 3 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square, Various times, All Ages WHAT: Think Oktoberfest, but in May SO WHAT: Mayfest (Maifest in German) is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Maifest is still celebrated throughout Germany with the maypole (maibaum) decorated to show off the history and crafts of the local village or town. Maifest Chicago benefits a number of German organizations including the DANK HAUS, The Rheinischer Verein, St. Hubertus Jagd Club,the American Aid Society, the Donauschwaben Youth Group,Edelweiss Trachten Verein, D’Lustigen Holzhacker Buam, Egerlander Dance Group, and others. Expect lots of delicious food, Live entertainment, and cultural…

1 event, 4

12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square

June 4 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square, Various times, All Ages WHAT: Think Oktoberfest, but in May SO WHAT: Mayfest (Maifest in German) is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring. Maifest is still celebrated throughout Germany with the maypole (maibaum) decorated to show off the history and crafts of the local village or town. Maifest Chicago benefits a number of German organizations including the DANK HAUS, The Rheinischer Verein, St. Hubertus Jagd Club,the American Aid Society, the Donauschwaben Youth Group,Edelweiss Trachten Verein, D’Lustigen Holzhacker Buam, Egerlander Dance Group, and others. Expect lots of delicious food, Live entertainment, and cultural…

May 1

Chicago Latino Film Festival @ Landmark Century Center Cinema, ChiTown Movies, & Eventive Streaming Platform

May 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

6th Annual One of a Kind Spring Show @ The Merchandise Mart

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

May 5

May 5 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Paved Paradise @ Bungalow by Middle Brow

May 5 @ 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Saba – The Back Home Tour / femdot. / Amindi / MFnMelo @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

There are no events on this day.

May 7

All day

Free Comic Book Day @ Various Locations

May 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Believing Women: Anita Hill in Conversation @ Chicago Humanities Festival, UIC Dorin Forum

May 7 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Anniversary Carnival @ Ravinia Brewing Company

May 7 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Lessons from the Edge: A Conversation with Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch @ Chicago Humanities Festival, UIC Dorin Forum

May 7 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ZINE NOT DEAD 17 @ Archer Ballroom

May 8

May 8 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Mariachi Herencia de México: Celebrando a Mama @ Thalia Hall

There are no events on this day.

May 10

May 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kim Gordon, Sinead Gleeson & Laurie Anderson on Women in Music @ Chicago Humanities Festival, Music Box Theatre

May 10 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Take Me to the River All-Stars LIVE @ City Winery

There are no events on this day.

May 12

May 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

May 12 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Destroyer & Rosali @ Thalia Hall

May 13

May 13 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ House of Vans

May 13 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Whisky Fest @ Hyatt Regency Chicago

May 14

May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Spring Fun Fest 2022 @ Parkway Bank Park

May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Ballpark Brew Fest @ Wintrust Field

May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Chicago Humanities Festival @ Various Locations

May 14 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ House of Vans

May 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hatchie / Caroline Loveglow @ Sleeping Village

May 15

May 15 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Andersonville Wine Walk @ Andersonville

May 17

May 17 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

The Mountain Goats with Will Sheff @ Thalia Hall

May 20

May 20 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunflower Bean & Jackie Hayes @ Bottom Lounge

May 20 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

May 21

May 21 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s 28th Annual BARK @ Soldier Field at The Stadium Green

There are no events on this day.

May 17

May 17 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

The Mountain Goats with Will Sheff @ Thalia Hall

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

May 20

May 20 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunflower Bean & Jackie Hayes @ Bottom Lounge

May 20 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

May 21

May 21 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Anti-Cruelty Society’s 28th Annual BARK @ Soldier Field at The Stadium Green

May 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Andersonville

May 21 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northbrook Art in the Park @ Village Green Park

May 21 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Skokie Festival of Cultures @ Oakton Park

May 21 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

May 22

May 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Andersonville

May 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Northbrook Art in the Park @ Village Green Park

May 22 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Skokie Festival of Cultures @ Oakton Park

May 22 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Chicago Mayfest @ Lincoln Park (Armitage & Sheffield)

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

May 26

May 26 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

May 26 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Monophonics & Bonzo Squad @ Chop Shop

May 27

May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island

May 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Makaya McCraven@ Lincoln Hall

May 28

May 28 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island

May 28 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Makaya McCraven@ Lincoln Hall

May 29

May 29 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Festival Mole de Mayo 2022 @ Pilsen on 18th Street Between Ashland & Blue Island

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

June 2

June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square

June 3

June 3 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square

June 4

June 4 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Maifest 2022 @ Lincoln Square

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