Article
CHICAGO CABARET WEEK
May 8, 2025
what to do in chicago this weekend
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.
share this
Related Articles
Related Articles
The Dank Dance Party will take place April 24, 2026, at Wake N Bakery Logan Square (2757 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647). Hosted by the musical duo Elysium Nights, the event will feature live performances from singers, rappers, and DJs alongside clothing and jewelry vendors, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Guests can enjoy drinks and treats from Wake N Bakery while experiencing an evening of music, dancing, and local creative talent.
T he Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest returns to Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood over Memorial Day weekend, bringing three days of live music, food vendors, drinks, and street fest programming along Belmont Avenue near Sheffield. The event features cover bands, tribute acts, DJs, and local performers across multiple stages, along with beer and wine gardens and offerings from local businesses. It runs May 22–24, 2026, with a suggested donation for entry.
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.