BEYOND BEER & BOURBON FEST | MAY 30 | 12PM

Experience a full day dedicated to self-care, style, and elevated living on June 14 at 10040 Addison Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131 (inside the sports arena) . This immersive event brings together beauty, fashion, wellness, and lifestyle experiences under one roof, creating the perfect atmosphere to recharge, shop, and connect. Guests can explore a thoughtfully curated lineup of vendors featuring luxury beauty and skincare experiences, elevated fashion and shapewear, wellness services, holistic treatments, IV therapy sessions, a live nutritionist, curated fashion styling pieces, live calligraphy and engraving, and psychic and energy healing services. The event also includes a special guest speaker hosting an exclusive etiquette workshop (reservation required), along with VIP ticket perks such as a complimentary beauty swag bag. Whether you’re looking to refresh your self-care routine, discover unique brands, or simply enjoy a vibrant and uplifting experience, this event delivers a stylish day focused on wellness, inspiration, and community.

Ballet Folklórico de Chicago presents Épocas de México on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 7 PM (doors at 6 PM) at the Copernicus Center. The all-ages folkloric dance production brings audiences into the era of the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920) through traditional choreography, regional costumes, and music that tell stories of resilience, cultural pride, and national identity. Performed by Ballet Folklórico de Chicago, the show highlights how folkloric dance preserves Mexican heritage while connecting historical themes to modern Mexican and Mexican-American communities, combining cultural education with an engaging live performance experience.

Ron Bloom Productions presents Queens Of Laughter! Don't Miss This Hot Show Featuring Some Of Chicagoland's Funniest Comedians! Hosted by Dana Norris with Headliner Marcella Arguello (Abbott Elementary, HBO Max) Featuring Tina Youkhana and Emily Ogle, Guests BreadxCrumbz and Ginnel Moore. RSVP At www.mybuddyschicago.com

Join the Mabel Manning Branch and Miguel Marzana in this bilingual poetry workshop. Participants will create one or more finished poems in English, Spanish or Spanglish that reflect an intimate connection with life and the world around us. The process will be guided and based on readings, concepts, ideas, techniques, and the participants own creativity. How to Attend : This event is in person at the Mabel Manning Library

Crowd Work Wednesday is an interactive stand-up comedy show happening on March 25 from 7–8:30 PM at The Comedy Bar in River North. Hosted by Pat Bolduc & John Gasper, the show features a rotating lineup of comedians who skip the scripted material and instead riff directly with the audience—making every performance completely unique and unpredictable.

The Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade in Chicago takes place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the city’s Chinatown neighborhood. The parade begins at 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue and travels north along Wentworth toward Cermak Road . The event is free and open to the public, drawing thousands of spectators each year.

Chicago’s bar scene is gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day as WAMI LIVE hosts its annual Lucky Charms Bar Crawl on Saturday, March 14. The event spans multiple neighborhoods, offering entry to bars, drink specials, DJs, and themed swag.

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