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Redemptive Plastics Progressive Opening Event

Austin Branch of Chicago Public Library 5615 W Race Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Experience a progressive event where you’ll visit 3 different locations highlighting Redemptive Plastics functional artworks and their ecological benefits. Bringing together art and community to transform plastic from a waste material to a valued community resource. Stop #1: A valued community partner, we’ll visit the Austin Branch of the Chicago Public Library which serves Austin,...

Free

Chicago Gospel Music Festival

Millennium Park New Michigan Avenue and Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Kicking off the summer season in Millennium Park, this FREE inspirational music festival brings audiences of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate the power of Gospel music. The 2023 lineup features Praize Production RIZE Youth Company, Choir Nation and GRAMMY® Award winners Karen Clark Sheard and Tye Tribbett on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stage....

Free
Event Series Lions Club Farmers Market

Lions Club Farmers Market

Downtown Mount Prospect Northwest Highway and Main Street, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Enjoy a wonderful array of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and much more at one of the busiest and well-visited Farmers Markets in the suburbs! Open from 8 AM - 1 PM on Sundays through October.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Farmer’s Markets.

Free
Event Series Maifest Chicago

Maifest Chicago

Lincoln Square 4400 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Food, Dancing, & as Always... German Gemütlichkeit. Live Music & Entertainment All Days of the Event!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Summer Festivals.

A Different Way of Thinking with Cody Clark

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

Enjoy some magic, comedy, and storytelling about what it's like to live with autism. Learn how having autism makes Cody different, yet still capable as anyone else. Cody Clark grants people permission to radically be themselves. He allows people to savor the simple things in life, to connect with their most cherished memories, to bond...

Free

Summer Fest: Summer Challenge Kickoff: Find Your Voice

Schaumburg Township District Library 130 South Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

All ages can find their voice by exploring and creating during this year's Summer Fest: Summer Challenge Kickoff. Join us to explore different passions with hands-on crafts and experiences based on our seven different summer challenge badges: Create, Play, Share, Perform, Move, Imagine and Celebrate. By registering for this kick-off event, you are also registering...

Free
Event Series Live on the Lake

Live on the Lake

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of popular music every weekend. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and take in the lakeside summer views. *Schedule subject to change.   For information on more events like this, check...

Free

Brent Allan: Comedy, Magic and More

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Get ready to be entertained with wacky magic, dangerous stunts, and general weirdness!

Free
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