ARTS
LatiNxt Festival | Navy Pier | August 8-9
Lollapalooza 2026 | Grant Park | July 30 - August 2
FIESTA DEL SOL | PILSEN | JULY 23-26
THEATER OF THE MIND | THE GOODMAN THEATER | JULY 17-19
Grant Park Music Festival | Grant Park | July 8,10-11
Taste of Chicago | Grant Park | July 8-12
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