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Email us at dcase@cityofchicago.org if you would like to receive our monthly e-newsletter and stay up-to-date on all of our events throughout the year.
Events are subject to change.
Chicago Cultural Center PresentsVarious Music, Visual Arts, Theater, Dance, Film and Lectures Series Year-round |
Discover the free visual art and performance programs presented at the Cultural Center by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and its partners. |
Creative Chicago ExpoMarch 1 & 2 |
The 10th Creative Chicago Expo is an annual resource fair that connects Chicago's creative community - Workshops, Resources, Information and Networks for Chicago’s creative community. Professional development for music, dance, theater, design, visual arts, film, fashion and more. |
Chicago's 176th Birthday CelebrationMarch 4 |
Mark your calendar and join us in celebration of the City of Chicago’s 176th Birthday with a special event hosted at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street on March 4, 2013. |
Chicago Neighborhood FestivalsMay - September |
More than 400 neighborhood festivals take place in Chicago each year, showcasing the city's ethnic customs, music and food. |
Chicago Farmers MarketsMay - October |
Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago. |
Chicago Kids and Kites FestivalMay 4 |
Chicago Kids and Kites Festival is a fun-filled day to celebrate the joys of being a kid. |
Chicago Memorial Day ParadeMay 25 |
The Chicago Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. |
Millennium Park Music Series
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Free music taking place at Millennium Park all summer long starting with the cutting-edge indie rock and pop music series Downtown Sound, followed by Loops and Variations, a series of six concerts that mix new music with electronica and closing out the summer is the acclaimed Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz series, which showcases jazz with a distinctively Chicago flavor on six separate nights, culminating in the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival. |
Chicago Blues FestivalJune 6-9 |
The Chicago Blues Festival is the largest free blues festival in the world and remains the largest of Chicago's Music Festivals. |
Chicago Bike WeekJune 10-14 |
A celebration of Chicago’s commitment to become more bicycle friendly and environmentally conscious. |
Bike to Work RallyJune 14 |
Ditch the car and choose the economic and healthy alternative by becoming a bike commuter. Join fellow cyclists, local media, cycling groups, Goose Island Beer Company and the City of Chicago on Daley Plaza (Washington and Dearborn Streets). |
Chicago Gospel Music FestivalJune 20-23 |
The Chicago Gospel Music Festival will return in 2013 with performances taking place in multiple locations throughout Chicago. |
Chicago SummerDanceJune 27 - September 15 |
For eleven weeks each summer, the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park blossoms into an urban dance space. The series offers an introductory one-hour dance lesson by professional instructors followed by two hours of live music and dancing. |
Taste of ChicagoJuly 10-14 |
Taste of Chicago is the nation's premier outdoor food festival showcasing the diversity of Chicago's dining community. The delicious array of food served at Taste of Chicago is complemented by music and exciting activities for the entire family. |
Chicago Air and Water ShowAugust 17 & 18 |
The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America. |
Chicago Jazz FestivalAugust 29 -September 1 |
The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For the past 35 year's, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. |
World Music FestivalSeptember 12-22 |
This city-wide, multi-venue, eleven-day festival has attracted over 600,000 concertgoers and has presented more than 600 artists and ensembles from over 80 countries since it began in 1999. |
Chicago Music SummitSeptember 20 |
The Chicago Music Summit is a NEW program presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events to shine a spotlight on Chicago’s vibrant music scene and connects musicians and entrepreneurs with local, national, and international industry professionals. Featuring panels, networking events, and concerts, the Chicago Music Summit provides free professional development and showcase opportunities for professionals working in all sectors and genres. |
Chicago Artists Month (CAM)October |
Chicago Artists Month (CAM), presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, highlights the creativity of artists throughout Chicago through both curated and non-juried events and programs. |
The City of Chicago Food Truck RallyOctober 11 |
The first Food Truck Rally of its kind presented by the City of Chicago, Goose Island Beer Company and Illinois Lottery. |
Fashion Focus: Chicago’s Fashion WeekOctober 15-20 |
The 9th Annual Fashion Focus: Chicago’s Fashion Week will take place October 15-20. This citywide celebration of Chicago’s fashion industry includes a variety of runway shows in Millennium Park showcasing the latest trends in menswear, emerging and established designers, shopping events and much more. |
Chicago Film + Media SummitOctober 20 |
The Chicago Film and Media Summit is presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and co-organized by 2DS Productions, Beverly Ridge Pictures, Chicago Acting in Film Meet-up Group, Chicago Film Office, Chicago International Film Festival, CIMMfest, Cinespace Film Studios Chicago, Filmworkers, Fletcher Chicago, IFP Chicago, Illinois Film Office, Kartemquin Films, Midwest Independent Film Festival and Ocean Pictures. |
Chicagoween - Franken PlazaOctober 25-27 |
Witches, vampires, princesses and cartoon characters are just some of the visitors you’ll see invade Daley Plaza as costumed children celebrate Halloween on Daley Plaza. |
Veterans Day Remembrance CeremonyNovember 11 |
Veterans Day is the one day set aside to thank and honor living veterans who have served honorably in the military in wartime and peacetime. |
Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyNovember 26 |
This year marks the 100th Annual Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! |
