Location: St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago

Sueños Music Festival 2025 takes place May 24–25 in Chicago's Grant Park, featuring Latin music stars like Shakira, Don Omar, Peso Pluma, and Grupo Frontera across two stages. With over 30 artists, expanded festival grounds, and ticket options ranging from GA to VIP, it's one of the largest Latin music events in the U.S. Passes are nearly sold out and available on the official Sueños website.

ART on THE MART is the world’s largest permanent digital art projection, lighting up the 2.5-acre façade of Chicago’s THE MART with contemporary artwork. The Spring 2025 program runs Thursdays through Sundays, 8:30–9:00 PM, from April 25 to July 6, best viewed from the Chicago Riverwalk. Featuring immersive visuals and audio, it showcases works from both global and local artists.

Chicago Cabaret Week 2025 runs from May 9–18 and celebrates the city’s dynamic cabaret scene. The festival features over 95 performers at 17 venues across Chicago and the suburbs, showcasing blues, Broadway, burlesque, jazz, R\&B, French chanson, and world music. It’s a unique chance to experience Chicago’s rich musical and theatrical talent in intimate settings.

TITANIQUE: The Céline-Powered Parody Making Waves in Chicago! Now through July 13, climb aboard the ship of dreams as TITANIQUE rocks the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. This wildly funny, award-winning musical reimagines Titanic through the power ballads of Céline Dion—who’s not just singing the soundtrack, she’s telling the story her way. It’s campy, heartfelt, and hilariously overboard. Don’t miss Chicago’s must-see musical voyage—now extended by popular demand!

EXPO CHICAGO is a leading international art fair held annually at Navy Pier, showcasing contemporary and modern art from over 170 galleries worldwide. The 2025 edition runs April 24–27 and features global exhibitors, talks, and public installations. Now owned by Frieze, the fair has cemented its status as a premier cultural event in Chicago.

The Chicago Tea Festival 2025 will take place on April 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Copernicus Center in Chicago. This annual event celebrates global tea culture and welcomes tea lovers, experts, and enthusiasts. General admission is $30 at the door, and VIP tickets are $79, with all tickets sold online. The festival is run by a nonprofit team of dedicated volunteers and features vendors, guest speakers, and educational sessions.

C2E2 2025 takes place April 11–13 at McCormick Place in Chicago, featuring comic creators, celebrity guests, panels, cosplay, and more. Big names like John Boyega, Elijah Wood, Molly Ringwald, and cast members from X-Men: The Animated Series will be in attendance. Tickets for Friday and Sunday are still available, but Saturday and VIP passes are sold out. Attractions include Artist Alley, Cosplay Central, Family HQ, and the Pride Lounge.

The 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival runs from April 3-14, 2025, featuring 81 films from Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the U.S. Screenings will be held at the Davis Theater, Instituto Cervantes, and Landmark Century Centre Cinema, with tickets ranging from $12 to $16.