Explore Chicago’s May theater productions, art exhibits, live music, and community events on the South Side and in downtown Chicago.
From Beverly and Hyde Park to the Loop and the Riverwalk, here are a few events to add to your calendar this month.
Windfall
Date: Through Sunday, May 31
Location: Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Windfall here.
May Day Blast
Date: Friday, May 1, 6-10 p.m.
Location: 18th Street Casa de Cultura, 2057 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL 60608
Cost: Free
Learn more about May Day Blast here.
7Metrix Presents: I Heard the City Breathe
Date: Through Friday, May 1
Location: Simmerling Gallery at Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655
Cost: Varies
Learn more about 7Metrix Presents: I Heard the City Breathe here.
The Great Gatsby
Date: Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3
Location: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: Varies
Learn more about The Great Gatsby here.
Bike Archer
Date: Saturdays in May 2026, gather at 9:30 a.m.; rides begin at 10 a.m.
Location: William McKinley Memorial in McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609
Cost: Free
Learn more about Bike Archer here.
Chicago Repertory Ballet: Spring Series
Date: Saturday, May 2
Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655
Cost: $35 for non-members, $32 for members
Learn more about Chicago Repertory Ballet: Spring Series here.
Covenant
Date: Saturday, May 2 – Sunday, May 31
Location: Goodman Theatre, Owen Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Covenant here.
2026 Chicago Beaver Festival
Date: Saturday, May 2, 1-4 p.m.
Location: Nichols Park Fieldhouse, 1355 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, IL 60615
Cost: Free
Learn more about the 2026 Chicago Beaver Festival here.
Neighborhood Trash Cleanup
Date: Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-noon
Location: Paola’s Delights Bakery, 2878 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
Cost: Free
Learn more about Neighborhood Trash Cleanup here.
Early Summer Grower Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-noon
Location: South Chicago Farm, 9011 S. Mackinaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
Cost: $12.51
Learn more about the Early Summer Grower Workshop here.
DREAMERS Women’s Networking & Celebration – Chicago!
Date: Saturday, May 2, 12-4 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Alsip, Alsip, IL
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the DREAMERS Women’s Networking & Celebration here.
Theater of the Mind
Date: Multiple dates throughout May
Location: Reid Murdoch Building, 333 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Theater of the Mind here.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Date: Friday, May 8
Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655
Cost: $35 for non-members, $32 for members
Learn more about R.E.S.P.E.C.T: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin here.
Meet A Scientist: Caribbean Fossils
Date: Friday, May 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Field Museum, 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Cost: Included with general admission
Learn more about Meet A Scientist: Caribbean Fossils here.
Real Moms Slay the Runway for Mother’s Day
Date: Saturday, May 9
Location: DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 E. 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637
Cost: $45 general admission, $65 VIP
Learn more about Real Moms Slay the Runway for Mother’s Day here.
Shedd House Party
Date: Saturday, May 9, 7-11 p.m.
Location: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605
Cost: $29.95 adults; $19.95 members
Learn more about Shedd House Party here.
49th BAC Art Comp
Date: Saturday, May 9
Location: Simmerling Gallery at Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655
Cost: Varies
Learn more about the 49th BAC Art Comp here.
Granny Square Crochet Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Fiber Friends Studios, 1744 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615
Cost: $45
Learn more about Granny Square Crochet Workshop here.
Vjosa Market
Date: Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Vjosa Cafe & Events, 1010 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Cost: Free
Learn more about Vjosa Market here.
One City Spring Concert
Date: Saturday, May 9, 11:30 a.m.
Location: VanderCook College of Music, 3140 S. Federal Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Cost: Free
Learn more about One City Spring Concert here.
The House On Mango Street Ballet
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60637
Cost: Varies
Learn more about The House On Mango Street Ballet here.
THE ODD COLLECTION, Chicago’s First Private Art Gallery
Date: Saturday, May 9
Location: 110 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606
Cost: Varies
Learn more about THE ODD COLLECTION here.
Free Sox Sunday
Date: Sunday, May 10, 10 a.m.
Location: Reggies Music Joint, 2105 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60616
Cost: Free ticket and shuttle; optional buffet is $20
Learn more about Free Sox Sunday here.
Emo Orchestra
Date: Sunday, May 10, 6 p.m.
Location: Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60609
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Emo Orchestra here.
Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side
Date: Multiple dates in May
Location: 3331 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Community Craft Circle here.
Legally Blonde, Jr.
Date: Thursday, May 14 – Sunday, May 17
Location: Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655
Cost: $15 for non-members, $13 for members
Learn more about Legally Blonde, Jr. here.
South Side Fireflies
Date: Saturdays, May 16, May 23 and May 30, 11 a.m.-noon
Location: Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd., Chicago, IL 60637
Cost: Free
Learn more about South Side Fireflies here.
Maxwell Street Market
Date: Sunday, May 17
Location: Maxwell Street between South Halsted Street and South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL
Cost: FREE
Learn more about Maxwell Street Market here.
Spring Lounge: Celebrating Lorraine Hansberry
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 4:30-7 p.m.
Location: Arts Incubator, 301 E. Garfield Blvd., Chicago, IL 60637
Cost: Free
Learn more about Spring Lounge: Celebrating Lorraine Hansberry here.
ART on THE MART: Synthesis
Date: Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 17
Location: THE MART, Chicago Riverwalk viewing area, Chicago, IL 60654
Cost: Free
Learn more about ART on THE MART’s Synthesis projection here.
Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
Date: Through Monday, June 1
Location: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: Admission plus a $5 exhibition ticket
Learn more about Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color here.
Uncertain Histories
Date: Through Sunday, May 24
Location: Chicago Cultural Center, Grand Army of the Republic Hall Cases, 78 E. Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Cost: Free
Learn more about Uncertain Histories here.
Kuumba Soul: In Living Color – Student Day
Date: Thursday, May 21, 10 a.m.-noon
Location: DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 E. 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637
Cost: Free
Learn more about Kuumba Soul: In Living Color – Student Day here.
BLKNEWS: Terms & Conditions | Film Screening + Activations
Date: Friday, May 22, 6-10 p.m.
Location: Green Line Performing Arts Center, 329 E. Garfield Blvd., Chicago, IL 60637
Cost: Not listed
Learn more about BLKNEWS: Terms & Conditions | Film Screening + Activations here.
Sueños Music Festival
Date: Saturday, May 23-Sunday, May 24
Location: Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Sueños Music Festival here.
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade
Date: Saturday, May 23
Location: Daley Plaza and State Street, Chicago, IL
Cost: Free
Learn more about Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony & Parade here.
Fault at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Date: Through Sunday, May 24
Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Fault at Chicago Shakespeare Theater here.
Navy Pier Summer Fireworks
Date: Starting Saturday, May 23
Location: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Cost: Free
Learn more about Navy Pier Summer Fireworks here.
Jazzin’ at the Shedd
Date: Starting Wednesday, May 27, 5-10 p.m.
Location: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605
Cost: $29.95 adults; $24.95 children; $19.95 members
Learn more about Jazzin’ at the Shedd here.
Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Date: Thursday, May 28-Sunday, June 28
Location: Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater here.
Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
Date: Saturday, May 30, 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Deeply Rooted Dance Theater here.
ART on THE MART: Art, Activism, Policy, Power and Chicago Public Schools
Date: Thursday, May 21 – Sunday, May 31
Location: THE MART, Chicago Riverwalk viewing area, Chicago, IL 60654
Cost: Free
Learn more about ART on THE MART’s late-May projections here.
Columbia College Art Festival
Date: Friday-Sunday, various times
Location: Various locations, South Loop
Cost: Free
Learn more about Columbia College Art Festival here.
Hyde Park Garden Fair
Date: Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 18
Location: Kimbark Plaza Shopping Center, East 53rd Street and South Kimbark Avenue, Hyde Park
Cost: Free
Learn more about Hyde Park Garden Fair here.
61st Street Farmers Market
Date: Saturday, May 17
Location: 6100 S. Blackstone Ave., Woodlawn
Cost: Free
Learn more about 61st Street Farmers Market here.
Southeast Side Community Talk
Date: Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-noon
Location: The Brew, 7101 S. Yates Blvd., South Shore
Cost: Free
Learn more about Southeast Side Community Talk here.
103rd Street 5k Peace Walk-Run-Ride
Date: Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Starts at Corliss High School, 821 E. 103rd St., Roseland
Cost: Free
Save Our SNAP Block Party
Date: Saturday, May 17, noon-5 p.m.
Location: Go Green Riot Plaza, 1201 W. 63rd St., Englewood
Cost: Free
Learn more about Save Our SNAP Block Party here.
Borrowed Time: Urdu, Memory And The Lives We Build
Date: Saturday, May 17, 7-9:30 p.m.
Location: South Asia Institute, 1925 S. Michigan Ave., Near South Side
Cost: $33.85
Learn more about Borrowed Time: Urdu, Memory And The Lives We Build here.
Tea Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 24
Location: Plant Chicago, 4459 S. Marshfield Ave., Chicago, IL 60609
Cost: $17.85 and up
Learn more about Tea Workshop here.
Block Print Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 24, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Homegrown Studio, 1011 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL 60608
Cost: $30-$40
Learn more about Block Print Workshop here.
Black Writers Weekend
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2-7 p.m.
Location: Da Book Joint, 6900 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL 60649
Cost: $28.82 and up
Learn more about Black Writers Weekend here.
Southwest Side Zine Library Launch
Date: Saturday, May 23
Location: Archer Heights Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 5055 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, IL 60632
Cost: Free
Learn more about the Southwest Side Zine Library Launch here.
Herb Walks: Prophets Over Profits
Date: Saturday, May 23
Location: South Chicago Farm, 9000 S. Mackinaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60617
Cost: Sliding scale
Learn more about Herb Walks: Prophets Over Profits here.
Pilates In The Park
Date: Sunday, May 24
Location: Palmisano Park, 2700 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60608
Cost: $12.51
Learn more about Pilates In The Park here.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition & Swap
Date: Sunday, May 24
Location: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60605
Cost: Free
Learn more about the Jigsaw Puzzle Competition & Swap here.
Korean National Treasures: 2,000 Years of Art
Date: Through Sunday, July 5
Location: The Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: Varies
Learn more about Korean National Treasures: 2,000 Years of Art here.
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Handmade Community Expo
Date: Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31
Location: Morgan Arts Complex, 3622 S. Morgan St., Bridgeport
Cost: Free
Learn more about Handmade Community Expo here.
Race For Peace
Date: Saturday, May 30, 8:30 a.m.
Location: La Villita Park, 2800 S. Sacramento Ave., Little Village
Cost: $50 registration
Learn more about Race For Peace here.
Aretha Franklin Tribute
Date: Saturday, May 30, 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Haven Entertainment Center, 932 E. 43rd St., Bronzeville
Cost: $39.19
Learn more about Aretha Franklin Tribute here.
Kite Festival
Date: Saturday, May 30, Noon-4 p.m.
Location: Douglass Park, Chicago
Cost: Free
Learn more about Kite Festival here.
Community Nature Walk
Date: Sunday, May 31, 10 a.m.-noon
Location: Marquette Park, 6700 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago Lawn
Cost: Sliding scale from $12.51
Learn more about Community Nature Walk here.
31st Beach Sunrise Yoga
Date: Sunday, May 31, 10 a.m.
Location: Pier 31 Restaurant, 3101 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Douglas
Cost: $19.83
Learn more about 31st Beach Sunrise Yoga here.
Puzzle Exchange
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2-4 p.m.
Location: *play Hyde Park, 1502 E. 55th St., Hyde Park
Cost: Free
Learn more about Puzzle Exchange here.
National Tap Day Celebration
Date: Sunday, May 31, 5 p.m.
Location: DuSable Black History Museum, 740 E. 56th Pl., Hyde Park
Cost: $40 and up
Learn more about National Tap Day Celebration here.
Pilsen Canalport Cleanup and Bike Brigade
Date: Friday, June 6, 10 a.m.-noon
Location: Depart from 1966 S. Canalport Ave., Pilsen
Cost: Free
Learn more about Pilsen Canalport Cleanup and Bike Brigade here.
Bridgeport Trash Bash
Date: Friday, June 6, 10 a.m.-noon
Location: Base Community Cafe, 1200 W. 35th St., Bridgeport
Cost: Free
Learn more about Bridgeport Trash Bash here.
Holding Space Sculpture Ribbon Cutting at Major Taylor Trail
Date: Friday, June 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Major Taylor Trail & 111th St.
Cost: Free
Learn more about Holding Space Sculpture Ribbon Cutting at Major Taylor Trail here.
Red Bull Spin Off Chicago
Date: Friday, June 13, 10 a.m.
Location: 12th Street Beach, 1200 S. Linn White Drive
Cost: Free
Learn more about Red Bull Spin Off Chicago here.
Black JoyRide Juneteenth Bike Ride
Date: Thursday, June 19, 1 p.m.
Location: The Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, 112 E. Balbo Drive
Cost: Free
Learn more about Black JoyRide Juneteenth Bike Ride here.
Juneteenth Paddle on the African American Heritage Water Trail
Date: Thursday, June 19, 2-4 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.
Location: Beaubien Woods Boat Ramp, E. 132nd St. just east of South Greenwood Avenue, Riverdale
Cost: Free
Learn more about Juneteenth Paddle on the African American Heritage Water Trail here.
Summer Solstice at Beaubien Woods
Date: Sunday, June 21, 1-4 p.m.
Location: Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve Pavilion, West Doty Avenue South (southeast of East 130th Street & South Ellis Avenue)
Cost: Free
Learn more about Summer Solstice at Beaubien Woods here.
‘The Lake Effect’ Show
Date: Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 14, 2 p.m.
Location: Little Black Pearl Workshop, 1060 E. 47th St., Kenwood
Cost: $30 for general admission
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about ‘The Lake Effect’ Show here.
Promontory Point Beach Yoga
Date: Saturday, June 13, 8-10 a.m.
Location: Promontory Point Field House, 5491 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Hyde Park
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Promontory Point Beach Yoga here.
Dinopalooza at the Field Museum
Date: Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Field Museum, 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Cost: Included with museum admission
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Dinopalooza at the Field Museum here.
McKinley Park Tour
Date: Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.
Location: 35th/Archer Orange Line Stop, 3528 S. Leavitt St., McKinley Park
Cost: $10-20 suggested donation
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about McKinley Park Tour here.
Underground Railroad Freedom Trail Tour
Date: Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.
Location: Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, Riverdale
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Underground Railroad Freedom Trail Tour here.
Beaubien Woods Celebration
Date: Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Beaubien Woods-Flatfoot Lake, West Doty Ave., southeast of East 103rd Street and South Ellis Avenue, South Chicago
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Beaubien Woods Celebration here.
Los Médicos at South Side Sanctuary
Date: Saturday, June 13, 6-9 p.m.
Location: South Side Sanctuary, 4702 S. Martin Luther King Dr., Bronzeville
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Los Médicos at South Side Sanctuary here.
Then, Now, Next: Celebrating Black Voices
Date: Saturday, June 13, 6-10 p.m.
Location: 1449 S. Michigan Ave., Near South Side
Cost: $29.05 and up
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Then, Now, Next: Celebrating Black Voices here.
Shedd Aquarium Pride Night
Date: Saturday, June 13, 6-10:30 p.m.
Location: Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, South Loop
Cost: $29.95 adults; $19.95 members
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Shedd Aquarium Pride Night here.
Committed Knitters Juneteenth Celebration
Date: Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: The Arts Lawn, 337 E. Garfield Blvd., Hyde Park
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Committed Knitters Juneteenth Celebration here.
Inspired By You Fest
Date: Sunday, June 14, noon-6 p.m.
Location: Douglass Park, 1401 S. Sacramento Drive, North Lawndale
Cost: $15 adults; $5 kids
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Inspired By You Fest here.
Pick A Vinyl, Paint A Vinyl
Date: Sunday, June 14, 3-6 p.m.
Location: Bridgeport Records, 3251 S. Halsted St., Bridgeport
Cost: $15
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade, Midsommarfest, More roundup.
Learn more about Pick A Vinyl, Paint A Vinyl here.
‘Paris Is Burning’ Screening & Drag Show
Date: Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m.
Location: Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone Ave., Woodlawn
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Pride Parade, Ida B. Wells Festival And More roundup.
Learn more about ‘Paris Is Burning’ Screening & Drag Show here.
Ida B. Wells Festival
Date: Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location: Various locations, Bronzeville
Cost: $49.77 for the bus tours; all other activities free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Pride Parade, Ida B. Wells Festival And More roundup.
Learn more about Ida B. Wells Festival here.
Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2 p.m.
Location: 63rd Street Beach, 6300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Woodlawn
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Pride Parade, Ida B. Wells Festival And More roundup.
Learn more about Black LGBTQ+ Beach Day here.
Queer Author Panel
Date: Sunday, June 28, 3-5 p.m.
Location: Da Book Joint, 6900 S. Stony Island Ave., South Shore
Cost: $3.09
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Pride Parade, Ida B. Wells Festival And More roundup.
Learn more about Queer Author Panel here.
Dice Fest
Date: Friday-Sunday
Location: Ramova Loft, 3520 S. Halsted St., Bridgeport
Cost: $34.64 for a one-day pass and $83.50 for a three-day pass
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about Dice Fest here.
Gary Comer Youth Center Farmers Market Opening
Date: 3 p.m. Friday
Location: 7230 S. South Chicago Ave., Greater Grand Crossing
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about Gary Comer Youth Center Farmers Market Opening here.
Bronzeville Summer Nights
Date: 5-9 p.m. Friday
Location: Cottage Grove Avenue between 43rd and 45th streets, Bronzeville
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about Bronzeville Summer Nights here.
Chosen Few Picnic & Music Festival
Date: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday
Location: Jackson Park, 6401 S. Stony Island Ave., Woodlawn
Cost: $89.94 for general admission
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about Chosen Few Picnic & Music Festival here.
Kalapriya Mela Festival
Date: Noon-8 p.m. Saturday
Location: Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens, 1801 S. Indiana Ave., Near South Side
Cost: $16.20, with different family bundles available
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about Kalapriya Mela Festival here.
‘When Everyone Swims’ Community Screening
Date: 3-5 p.m. Saturday
Location: 3039 E. 91st St., South Chicago
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about ‘When Everyone Swims’ Community Screening here.
‘Don’t Go’ Bike/Run Tour
Date: 9-11 a.m. Sunday
Location: Go Community Fresh Market, 1207 W. 63rd St., Englewood
Cost: $39.19
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about ‘Don’t Go’ Bike/Run Tour here.
In The Yards Run Club
Date: 9:30 a.m. Sunday
Location: Back of the Yards Coffeehouse, 1621 W. 47th St., Back of the Yards
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about In The Yards Run Club here.
Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk
Date: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Location: Beverly Arts Center, Roy Diblik Garden and Native Monarch Gardens, 2407 W. 111th St., Beverly
Cost: $30 for Beverly Area Planning Association members and $35 for non-members
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk here.
George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series
Date: 4-6 p.m. Sunday
Location: Nichols Park, 1355 E. 53rd St., Hyde Park
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 30 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Taste Of Chicago, Square Roots, Chosen Few DJs And More roundup.
Learn more about George Franklin Memorial Summer Sunday Concert Series here.
Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale
Date: Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location: Hyde Park Shopping Center, 1524 E. 55th St., Hyde Park
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: West Fest, Tacos Y Tamales And Chicago Climate Week roundup.
Learn more about Hyde Park Summer Sidewalk Sale here.
James Hall Art Opening
Date: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday
Location: Project Onward, 1200 W. 35th St., 4th floor, Bridgeport
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: West Fest, Tacos Y Tamales And Chicago Climate Week roundup.
Learn more about James Hall Art Opening here.
Bevapalooza
Date: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
Location: 99th and 103rd Street Metra Corridors, Beverly
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: West Fest, Tacos Y Tamales And Chicago Climate Week roundup.
Learn more about Bevapalooza here.
From The ‘Go Fest
Date: Noon-7 p.m. Saturday
Location: DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 E. 56th Place, Hyde Park
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: West Fest, Tacos Y Tamales And Chicago Climate Week roundup.
Learn more and RSVP for From The ‘Go Fest here.
Collage In Community Event
Date: 1-3 p.m. Saturday
Location: Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange, 2124 W. 82nd Place, Auburn Gresham
Cost: $20
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: West Fest, Tacos Y Tamales And Chicago Climate Week roundup.
Learn more and purchase tickets for Collage In Community Event here.
PBS Spice Road Live
Date: 7-9 p.m. Saturday
Location: South Asia Institute, 1925 S. Michigan Ave., South Loop
Cost: $28.52
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: West Fest, Tacos Y Tamales And Chicago Climate Week roundup.
Learn more and purchase tickets for PBS Spice Road Live here.
Arepas & Open Mic Fundraiser
Date: 1-3 p.m. Sunday
Location: Cedillo’s Fresh Produce, 325 W. 70th Place, Englewood
Cost: Suggested $25 donation
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 27 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: West Fest, Tacos Y Tamales And Chicago Climate Week roundup.
Learn more and RSVP for Arepas & Open Mic Fundraiser here.
Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival
Date: Saturday, Aug. 1, noon-8:30 p.m.
Location: 3702 to 3837 S. King Drive, Bronzeville
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 23 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Lollapalooza, Italian Beef Fest And More roundup.
Learn more about Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival here.
Englewood Stomp The Yard
Date: Saturday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m.
Location: 800 W. 63rd St., Englewood
Cost: Free
Source: Block Club Chicago’s 23 Things To Do In Chicago This Weekend: Lollapalooza, Italian Beef Fest And More roundup.
Learn more and RSVP for Englewood Stomp The Yard here.
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