From concerts to volunteering opportunities, we recommend these events for enjoying the best of Chicago.
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Daily Chicago Events
Saturday, May 18
- Summer Workouts start 💪 Millennium Park | 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Free
- Summer50 Fest ☀️ United Center | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free
- Argyle Block Party ❤️ Asia on Argyle | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free
- College & Frottage Workshop 🎨 Auburn Gresham | 10:30 a.m. to Noon | $30
- Nature Block Party | Eggers Grove | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free
- What’s Blooming on Harrison Street 🖍️ Oak Park | 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Free
- Art & Craft Fair starts 🎨 Roscoe Village | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Free
- LGBTQ Prom 🪩 Uptown | 7 p.m. | $25
Sunday, May 19
- American Writers Festival 📚 Harold Washington Library | Noon to 4:30 p.m. | Free
- “Little Nemo & the Nightmare Friends” Video Game Trial 🎮 Logan Square | 1–5 p.m. | $8
Monday, May 20
- Preserving Family Recipes Workshop 🍽️ Washington Heights | 1–2 p.m. | Free
Tuesday, May 21
- Patio Palooza ☀️ Wicker Park | 6–9 p.m. | $35
- 21 Savage 🤘 Tinley Park | 7 p.m. | $32+
- “The Twilight Saga” Trivia Night 🧛 Logan Square | 7–9 p.m. | $10+
- Ronnie Rays & the Underdogs of Comedy 🎤 Bedford Park | 7:30–9 p.m. | $15
Wednesday, May 22
- Podcasting 101 🎙️ Little Village | 4–5 p.m. | Free
Thursday, May 23
- Archery 101 🏹 Caldwell Woods | 1–3 p.m. | Free
- I Spy With My Five Sense 👁️ Dan Ryan Woods | 3–6 p.m. | Free
Friday, May 24
- Paint the Town Red Concert 🎤 Millennium Park | 11 a.m. | Free
- Mole de Mayo starts 🇲🇽 Pilsen | 5–10 p.m. | Suggested donation
- Belmont Sheffield Music Fest starts 🎶 Lakeview | 5–10 p.m. | Suggested donation
Saturday, May 25
- Miles for Miles 5K Run & Walk | Bronzeville | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Free
- Randolph Street Market 🛍️ West Loop | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Varies
- Cicada-Palooza 🪲 River Forest | 10:30 a.m. to Noon | Free
- Mayfestivary starts 🎼 Ravenswood | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Free
- Memorial Day Parade 🎉 The Loop | Noon | Free
- WingOut Chicago starts 🍗 Wrigleyville | Noon to 8 p.m. | $25
- Ritmo del Mar 💃 Shedd Aquarium | 7–11 p.m. | $20+
Sunday, May 26
- SummerSalt Market 🧂 The Salt Shed | Noon to 5 p.m. | Free entry
- Yoga 🪷 Grand Crossing | 12:30 p.m. | Free
- Kelly’s Writers’ Workshop ✍️ Englewood | 2–3 p.m. | Free
Monday, May 27
- House Music Dance Party 🕺 Near South Side | 4–11:30 p.m. | $25+
Tuesday, May 28
- May Day Film Fest: “Bread and Roses” 🎥 Little Village | 12:30–2:30 p.m. | Free
- Frida Sip & Paint 🎨 Summit | 6–10 p.m. | $45
Wednesday, May 29
- West Side Parks & Their Architects 🌳 Online | Noon | $15
- Boot Camp 🏋️ Chinatown | Noon | Free
Thursday, May 30
- Chicago House Music Conference 🎛️ The Loop | 5–10 p.m. | Free
Friday, May 31
- Spring Showcase 🌳 Humboldt Park | 5–8 p.m. | Free
- Do Division Street Fest starts 🎶 West Town | 5–10 p.m. | Suggested donation
- South Asians on the Mic 🎤 Near South Side | 6–7:30 p.m. | $10
- Haitian Heritage Month Workshop 🇭🇹 Uptown | 6–8 p.m. | Free