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September 2023

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1 event, 27

2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cultivate Festival @ The Nursery

August 27 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cultivate Festival @ The Nursery

Cultivate Festival @ The Nursery, 1800 W Lake Street, 2:00pm - 10:00pm, 21+ WHAT: Turnstyle Productions and Riot Fest Present Cultivate Festival, Chicago's First Festival Celebration of Cannabis Culture! SO […]

$49.98 – $219.98

0 events, 28

0 events, 29

2 events, 30

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pixies + Modest Mouse + Cat Power @ The Salt Shed

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

Pixies + Modest Mouse + Cat Power @ The Salt Shed

Pixies + Modest Mouse + Cat Power @ The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave, 5:00pm, WHAT: Three AMAZING artists taking over the Salt Shed! SO WHAT: Your eyes do […]

$69.50 – $115

10:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Summer Fireworks @ Navy Pier

August 30 @ 10:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Summer Fireworks @ Navy Pier

Summer Fireworks @ Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, 10:00pm – 10:10pm WHAT: Enjoy the spectacle of fireworks all summer long SO WHAT: Take a trip to Navy Pier and […]

FREE

3 events, 31

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

August 31 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park, 78 E Washington St & 201 E Randolph St, 11am-9pm, All Ages WHAT: A full weekend of free jazz (pun […]

FREE

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

August 31 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

French Market @ Gallagher Way, 3635 N Clark St , 4:00pm – 8:00pm, All Ages WHAT: A little taste of France in Wrigleyville! SO WHAT: French Market will be a […]

FREE

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pixies + Modest Mouse + Cat Power @ The Salt Shed

August 31 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pixies + Modest Mouse + Cat Power @ The Salt Shed

Pixies + Modest Mouse + Cat Power @ The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave, 5:00pm, WHAT: Three AMAZING artists taking over the Salt Shed! SO WHAT: Your eyes do […]

$69.50 – $115

6 events, 1

10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

September 1 @ 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence, Friday 5:00pm – 10:30pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon – 10:30pm, Monday Noon - 9:30pm, All AgesWHAT: Don’t know what to […]

$15 – $45

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

September 1 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park, 78 E Washington St & 201 E Randolph St, 11am-9pm, All Ages WHAT: A full weekend of free jazz (pun […]

FREE

2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park

September 1 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, 2:00pm – 10:00pm WHAT: ARC returns to Union Park! SO WHAT: ARC Music Festival is holding their second edition of […]

$149

2:00 pm - 11:30 pm

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium

September 1 @ 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, Friday 2:00pm – Midnight, Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm – 11:00am WHAT: A lot of EDM for your Labor […]

$125 – $999

5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

September 1 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence, Friday 5:00pm – 10:30pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon – 10:30pm, Monday Noon - 9:30pm, All AgesWHAT: Don’t know what to […]

$15 – $45

+ 1 More

6 events, 2

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

West Loop Art Fest @ Futon Market

September 2 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

West Loop Art Fest @ Futon Market

West Loop Art Fest @ Fulton Market, Washington Street starting on the corner of N Halsted St., 10:00am – 7:00pm, all ages WHAT: A place to shop for some wonderful […]

FREE

10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

September 2 @ 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence, Friday 5:00pm – 10:30pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon – 10:30pm, Monday Noon - 9:30pm, All AgesWHAT: Don’t know what to […]

$15 – $45

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

September 2 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park, 78 E Washington St & 201 E Randolph St, 11am-9pm, All Ages WHAT: A full weekend of free jazz (pun […]

FREE

2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park

September 2 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, 2:00pm – 10:00pm WHAT: ARC returns to Union Park! SO WHAT: ARC Music Festival is holding their second edition of […]

$149

2:00 pm - 11:30 pm

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium

September 2 @ 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, Friday 2:00pm – Midnight, Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm – 11:00am WHAT: A lot of EDM for your Labor […]

$125 – $999

+ 1 More

5 events, 3

10:00 am - 7:00 pm

West Loop Art Fest @ Futon Market

September 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

West Loop Art Fest @ Futon Market

West Loop Art Fest @ Fulton Market, Washington Street starting on the corner of N Halsted St., 10:00am – 7:00pm, all ages WHAT: A place to shop for some wonderful […]

FREE

10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

September 3 @ 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence, Friday 5:00pm – 10:30pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon – 10:30pm, Monday Noon - 9:30pm, All AgesWHAT: Don’t know what to […]

$15 – $45

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

September 3 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park, 78 E Washington St & 201 E Randolph St, 11am-9pm, All Ages WHAT: A full weekend of free jazz (pun […]

FREE

2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park

September 3 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, 2:00pm – 10:00pm WHAT: ARC returns to Union Park! SO WHAT: ARC Music Festival is holding their second edition of […]

$149

2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium

September 3 @ 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium, 7000 Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, Friday 2:00pm – Midnight, Saturday & Sunday 2:00pm – 11:00am WHAT: A lot of EDM for your Labor […]

$125 – $999

1 event, 4

12:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

September 4 @ 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence, Friday 5:00pm – 10:30pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon – 10:30pm, Monday Noon - 9:30pm, All AgesWHAT: Don’t know what to […]

$15 – $45

0 events, 5

0 events, 6

0 events, 7

2 events, 8

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus

September 8 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus, 11:00am – 9:00pm, All Ages WHAT: The big, over-the-top mainstay food celebration of Chicago SO WHAT: It may […]

FREE

5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Throwback Music Fest @ Gladstone Park

September 8 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Throwback Music Fest @ Gladstone Park

Throwback Music Fest @ Gladstone Park, 6030 N Milwaukee Ave, Friday 5:00pm – 10:30pm, Saturday 12:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 12:00am – 8:30pm, All ages WHAT: A little trip back in […]

$7

7 events, 9

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Printers Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street

September 9 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Printers Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street

Printers Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street, 10:00am – 6:00pm, All AgesWHAT: A two-day fest all about books!SO WHAT: The Printers Row […]

FREE

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

34th Biennial Logan Square House Walk @ Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church

September 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

34th Biennial Logan Square House Walk @ Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church

34th Biennial Logan Square House Walk @ Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 2614 N Kedzie Ave, 10am - 5pm WHAT: Take a Walk on the Historic Side to See Logan Square’s […]

$30

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Wicker Park

September 9 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Wicker Park

Renegade Craft Fair @ Wicker Park, Division Street between Damen and Ashland, 11:00pm – 7:00pm, all agesWHAT: A craft fair focused on independent makers celebrates 20 years! SO WHAT: Hundreds […]

$12

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts @ Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne

September 9 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts @ Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts @ Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne, 11am – 7pm WHAT: A great art festival in East Lakeview SO WHAT: The Lakeview East Festival of […]

FREE

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus

September 9 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus, 11:00am – 9:00pm, All Ages WHAT: The big, over-the-top mainstay food celebration of Chicago SO WHAT: It may […]

FREE

+ 2 More

5 events, 10

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Printers Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street

September 10 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Printers Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street

Printers Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street, 10:00am – 6:00pm, All AgesWHAT: A two-day fest all about books!SO WHAT: The Printers Row […]

FREE

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Wicker Park

September 10 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Wicker Park

Renegade Craft Fair @ Wicker Park, Division Street between Damen and Ashland, 11:00pm – 7:00pm, all agesWHAT: A craft fair focused on independent makers celebrates 20 years! SO WHAT: Hundreds […]

$12

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts @ Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne

September 10 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts @ Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts @ Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne, 11am – 7pm WHAT: A great art festival in East Lakeview SO WHAT: The Lakeview East Festival of […]

FREE

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus

September 10 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus, 11:00am – 9:00pm, All Ages WHAT: The big, over-the-top mainstay food celebration of Chicago SO WHAT: It may […]

FREE

12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Throwback Music Fest @ Gladstone Park

September 10 @ 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Throwback Music Fest @ Gladstone Park

Throwback Music Fest @ Gladstone Park, 6030 N Milwaukee Ave, Friday 5:00pm – 10:30pm, Saturday 12:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 12:00am – 8:30pm, All ages WHAT: A little trip back in […]

$7

0 events, 11

0 events, 12

0 events, 13

4 events, 14

2023-09-14

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

September 14

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave., Various times WHAT: Amazing music focused films for your weekend! SO WHAT: CHIRP Radio, behemoths in the local music world, are dipping their two in to the world of film with their very first film festival. Showing a nice variety of music centered […]

$12 – $20

2023-09-14

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs

September 14

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs, 201 S Ashland Ave & 2233 S. Throop, Suite #401, Various times WHAT: After a one-year hiatus, Chicago’s Impromptu Fest returns in an expanded format! SO WHAT: Over five days, Impromptu Fest will welcome some incredible local musicians to share their new classical […]

FREE

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

September 14 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

French Market @ Gallagher Way, 3635 N Clark St , 4:00pm – 8:00pm, All Ages WHAT: A little taste of France in Wrigleyville! SO WHAT: French Market will be a […]

FREE

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center

September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center, 513 W 72nd St, Thursday 6:00pm, Friday 6:00pm, Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm, all ages WHAT: The 24th anniversary of the Englewood […]

FREE

4 events, 15

2023-09-15

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

September 15

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave., Various times WHAT: Amazing music focused films for your weekend! SO WHAT: CHIRP Radio, behemoths in the local music world, are dipping their two in to the world of film with their very first film festival. Showing a nice variety of music centered […]

$12 – $20

2023-09-15

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs

September 15

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs, 201 S Ashland Ave & 2233 S. Throop, Suite #401, Various times WHAT: After a one-year hiatus, Chicago’s Impromptu Fest returns in an expanded format! SO WHAT: Over five days, Impromptu Fest will welcome some incredible local musicians to share their new classical […]

FREE

11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park

September 15 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park, 1401 S Sacramento Dr, 11:00am – 10:00pm, all ages WHAT: It’s another edition of the three-day fest of punk, rock, hip-hip and everything in […]

$109.98 – $1499.98

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center

September 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center, 513 W 72nd St, Thursday 6:00pm, Friday 6:00pm, Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm, all ages WHAT: The 24th anniversary of the Englewood […]

FREE

5 events, 16

2023-09-16

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

September 16

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave., Various times WHAT: Amazing music focused films for your weekend! SO WHAT: CHIRP Radio, behemoths in the local music world, are dipping their two in to the world of film with their very first film festival. Showing a nice variety of music centered […]

$12 – $20

2023-09-16

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs

September 16

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs, 201 S Ashland Ave & 2233 S. Throop, Suite #401, Various times WHAT: After a one-year hiatus, Chicago’s Impromptu Fest returns in an expanded format! SO WHAT: Over five days, Impromptu Fest will welcome some incredible local musicians to share their new classical […]

FREE

11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park

September 16 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park, 1401 S Sacramento Dr, 11:00am – 10:00pm, all ages WHAT: It’s another edition of the three-day fest of punk, rock, hip-hip and everything in […]

$109.98 – $1499.98

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ravenswood ArtWalk @ Ravenswood Ave between Lawrence and Irving Park

September 16 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ravenswood ArtWalk @ Ravenswood Ave between Lawrence and Irving Park

Ravenswood ArtWalk @ Ravenswood Ave between Lawrence and Irving Park, 11:00am – 6:00pm WHAT: Celebrate the local Ravenswood creative community! SO WHAT: The Ravenswood ArtWalk will include open studios and […]

FREE

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center

September 16 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center, 513 W 72nd St, Thursday 6:00pm, Friday 6:00pm, Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm, all ages WHAT: The 24th anniversary of the Englewood […]

FREE

3 events, 17

2023-09-17

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

September 17

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave., Various times WHAT: Amazing music focused films for your weekend! SO WHAT: CHIRP Radio, behemoths in the local music world, are dipping their two in to the world of film with their very first film festival. Showing a nice variety of music centered […]

$12 – $20

11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park

September 17 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park, 1401 S Sacramento Dr, 11:00am – 10:00pm, all ages WHAT: It’s another edition of the three-day fest of punk, rock, hip-hip and everything in […]

$109.98 – $1499.98

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ravenswood ArtWalk @ Ravenswood Ave between Lawrence and Irving Park

September 17 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ravenswood ArtWalk @ Ravenswood Ave between Lawrence and Irving Park

Ravenswood ArtWalk @ Ravenswood Ave between Lawrence and Irving Park, 11:00am – 6:00pm WHAT: Celebrate the local Ravenswood creative community! SO WHAT: The Ravenswood ArtWalk will include open studios and […]

FREE

0 events, 18

0 events, 19

0 events, 20

1 event, 21

2023-09-21

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 21

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

2 events, 22

2023-09-22

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 22

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ Half Acre Brewery Balmoral

September 22 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ Half Acre Brewery Balmoral

Sauced Night Market @ Half Acre Brewery Balmoral, 2050 W Balmoral Ave, 5:00pm – 10:00pm, All Ages WHAT: A night time market in a fantastic brewery SO WHAT: Sauced Night […]

FREE

5 events, 23

2023-09-23

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 23

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Randolph Street Market Festival @ 1341 W Randolph St

September 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Randolph Street Market Festival @ 1341 W Randolph St

Randolph Street Market Festival @ 1341 W Randolph St., 10:00am – 5:00pm WHAT: This fun street market is back for a fall affair for their 20th year SO WHAT: Celebrate […]

$12 – $100

12:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Chicago Live! @ Navy Pier

September 23 @ 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Chicago Live! @ Navy Pier

Chicago Live! @ Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Saturday Noon – 9:30pm, Sunday Noon -6pm WHAT: Take a look at some of the amazing SO WHAT: This weekend is […]

FREE

1:00 pm - 11:30 pm

The 17th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival @ Various locations

September 23 @ 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm

The 17th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival @ Various locations

The 17th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival @ Various locations around Hyde Park, Saturday’s 1:00am-11:59pm, Sunday 1:00pm– 7:00pm WHAT: Some beautiful music throughout Hyde Park SO WHAT: The Hyde Park […]

$10

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ Half Acre Brewery Balmoral

September 23 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ Half Acre Brewery Balmoral

Sauced Night Market @ Half Acre Brewery Balmoral, 2050 W Balmoral Ave, 5:00pm – 10:00pm, All Ages WHAT: A night time market in a fantastic brewery SO WHAT: Sauced Night […]

FREE

4 events, 24

2023-09-24

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 24

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Randolph Street Market Festival @ 1341 W Randolph St

September 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Randolph Street Market Festival @ 1341 W Randolph St

Randolph Street Market Festival @ 1341 W Randolph St., 10:00am – 5:00pm WHAT: This fun street market is back for a fall affair for their 20th year SO WHAT: Celebrate […]

$12 – $100

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Chicago Live! @ Navy Pier

September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Chicago Live! @ Navy Pier

Chicago Live! @ Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Saturday Noon – 9:30pm, Sunday Noon -6pm WHAT: Take a look at some of the amazing SO WHAT: This weekend is […]

FREE

1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The 17th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival @ Various locations

September 24 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The 17th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival @ Various locations

The 17th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival @ Various locations around Hyde Park, Saturday’s 1:00am-11:59pm, Sunday 1:00pm– 7:00pm WHAT: Some beautiful music throughout Hyde Park SO WHAT: The Hyde Park […]

$10

1 event, 25

2023-09-25

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 25

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

1 event, 26

2023-09-26

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 26

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

1 event, 27

2023-09-27

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 27

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

2 events, 28

2023-09-28

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 28

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

September 28 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

French Market @ Gallagher Way, 3635 N Clark St , 4:00pm – 8:00pm, All Ages WHAT: A little taste of France in Wrigleyville! SO WHAT: French Market will be a […]

FREE

1 event, 29

2023-09-29

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 29

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

1 event, 30

2023-09-30

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 30

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only) – 3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago Filmmakers – 1326 W Hollywood Ave, & Landmark Theater 2828 N Clark St, various timesWHAT:This LGBTQ+-focused festival returns in both in-person theater screening and online!SO WHAT: Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival is the […]

$10 – $200

August 27

August 27 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cultivate Festival @ The Nursery

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

August 30

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

Pixies + Modest Mouse + Cat Power @ The Salt Shed

August 30 @ 10:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Summer Fireworks @ Navy Pier

August 31

August 31 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

August 31 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

August 31 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Pixies + Modest Mouse + Cat Power @ The Salt Shed

September 1

September 1 @ 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

September 1 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

September 1 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park

September 1 @ 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium

September 1 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

+ 1 More

September 2

September 2 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

West Loop Art Fest @ Futon Market

September 2 @ 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

September 2 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

September 2 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park

September 2 @ 2:00 pm - 11:30 pm

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium

+ 1 More

September 3

September 3 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

West Loop Art Fest @ Futon Market

September 3 @ 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

September 3 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Chicago Jazz Festival @ Chicago Cultural Center & Millennium Park

September 3 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARC Music Festival @ Union Park

September 3 @ 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

North Coast Music Festival 2023 @ SeatGeek Stadium

September 4

September 4 @ 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Taste of Polonia Festival @ Copernicus Center

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

September 8

September 8 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus

September 8 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Throwback Music Fest @ Gladstone Park

September 9

September 9 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Printers Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street

September 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

34th Biennial Logan Square House Walk @ Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church

September 9 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Wicker Park

September 9 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts @ Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne

September 9 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus

+ 2 More

September 10

September 10 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Printers Row Lit Fest @ South Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street

September 10 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Renegade Craft Fair @ Wicker Park

September 10 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts @ Broadway from Belmont to Hawthorne

September 10 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Taste of Chicago 2023 @ Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Jackson & Columbus

September 10 @ 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Throwback Music Fest @ Gladstone Park

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

September 14

All day

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

All day

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs

September 14 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

September 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center

September 15

All day

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

All day

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs

September 15 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park

September 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center

September 16

All day

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

All day

Impromptu Fest @ Epiphany Center for the Arts & High Concept Labs

September 16 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park

September 16 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ravenswood ArtWalk @ Ravenswood Ave between Lawrence and Irving Park

September 16 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Englewood Jazz Fest @ Hamilton Park and Cultural Center

September 17

All day

The CHIRP Music Film Festival @ Davis Theater

September 17 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Riot Fest 2023 @ Douglass Park

September 17 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Ravenswood ArtWalk @ Ravenswood Ave between Lawrence and Irving Park

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

September 21

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 22

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 22 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ Half Acre Brewery Balmoral

September 23

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 23 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Randolph Street Market Festival @ 1341 W Randolph St

September 23 @ 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Chicago Live! @ Navy Pier

September 23 @ 1:00 pm - 11:30 pm

The 17th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival @ Various locations

September 23 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sauced Night Market @ Half Acre Brewery Balmoral

September 24

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Randolph Street Market Festival @ 1341 W Randolph St

September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Chicago Live! @ Navy Pier

September 24 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The 17th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival @ Various locations

September 25

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 28

September 28 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

September 26

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 27

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 28

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 28 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

French Market @ Gallagher Way

September 29

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

September 30

All day

Reeling The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre (opening night only), Chicago Filmmakers, & Landmark Theater

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