Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities displays the ground-breaking virtual artworks of four celebrated Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga, and Carlos Rolón, through the technical wonders of augmented reality. AR combines the existing environment and virtual elements through VR or your phone. Experience the future of art at Millennium Park. Admission is free, and the exhibits run through November 25th.
The Chicago Summer starts with a bang on May 24 with the launch of the Navy Pier Fireworks season. Don't miss Chicagoland's Summertime iconic weekly riverfront fireworks extravaganza lighting up the night sky every Saturday at 9 pm.
Nine Days, 600 Artists, and the great City of Milwaukee; Summerfest includes 12 stages featuring over 1,000 performances and 800 acts, making this a festival unlike any other. Enjoy the musical styles of local artists and famous musicians such as The Killers, Benson Boone, Aliney Wilson, and more. In addition, Summerfest presents numerous food vendors, beverage options, and unique shopping. Other interactive experiences include face painting, henna, and tie-dye. Summerfest takes place Thursday through Saturday on three consecutive weekends from June 19 through July 5, noon to midnight.
BBQ, Beer, and good country music? Check out Chicago's mouth-watering Windy City Smokeout, a BBQ & Country Music Festival. This pitch-perfect annual extravaganza promises live country music, an unbelievable BBQ from 20 of the world’s greatest pitmasters, plus flowing beer, wine, and spirits. What more can anyone ask?
Chicago's African and Caribbean communities come together in celebration of the International Festival of Life (IFOL). This brilliant festival is all about live music and dance, with reggae, Latin flavors from across the Caribbean, African rhythms, and the hottest jazz providing an unforgettable soundtrack. And then there's the glorious food. Experience the city's finest cuisine from favorite local African and Caribbean restaurants.
There's nothing like cooling off from the hot summer sun with a nice cold one. The Naperville Ale Festival is a Windy City favorite you don't want to miss. It's so popular, that the Naperville Ale Festival pours twice a year, in Winter and Summer. The festival promises over 100 unique American craft beers, live music, and food from some of the area's favorite restaurants and food trucks.
Chicago is home to 200 microbreweries, so craft beer is a big deal here. With that said, you won't want to miss the annual Craft Beer Festival, which delivers beer samples from over 12 breweries. The beers pour from 9:30 pm - 2 pm.
Passport Vibes Afrobeat Street Fest returns as one of Chicago's most diverse party experiences. It feels like you're on an island vacation right smack dab in the middle of Chi-Town. Get down in Hyde Park and Dance to international DJs throwing down Hip-hop, R&B, Reggae, and Afrobeat. Don't miss amazing food and craft vendors, too. The party goes from noon until 10 pm.
A celebration of Chinese culture in the heart of Chicago, the Chinatown Summer Fair features traditional Chinese music, dragon and lion dances, and Chicgago's finest Chinese cuisine. The event starts at noon on Saturday.
Folks say Chicago has the best food in the country; the Chicago Food Truck Festival is proof. Discover the Windy City's tastiest treats. General admission is free. VIP tickets include free drinks and 1 hour of early admission. Don't forget your appetite. You're gonna need it.
At the annual Roscoe Village Burger Festival, over a dozen eateries will come together to deliver some of the best burgers you’ll ever taste. In addition to delicious beef burgers, turkey burgers, and veggie burgers, the festival will also feature BBQ, two stages with live music entertainment, a kids’ activity area, arts & craft vendors, and the opportunity for visitors to vote for the best Chicago burger. There is a suggested entrance donation of $10. Funds raised will go to Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce. You can start feasting Friday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and the weekend from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
See work from over 80 international artists in a variety of mediums; the festival will feature ceramic, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, and sculpture artworks. In addition to seeing and purchasing art at the Lincolnshire Art Festival, you will also have the opportunity to meet and interact with the artists present. This two-day festival is free and open to the public. Free on-site parking will be available.
