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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

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.

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.
