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Events in Chicago, IL

60 upcoming events near Chicago — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.

Music & concerts

June 5, 2026

Doors 5 p.m., show 8 p.m.

Epiphany Center for the Arts, Near West Side · Chicago, IL

Music & concertsFree

Free Blues Friday Featuring Will Tilson

Epiphany Center for the Arts, Near West Side

Catch a free Friday-night blues set in a beautifully restored former church on the Near West Side.

MusicIndoors

Music & concerts

June 5 to 7, 2026

Chicago, IL

Music & concertsFree

Chicago Blues Festival

The largest free blues festival in the world, held in Millennium Park in June, with several stages over a long weekend.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Food festivals

June 5 to 7, 2026

Daytime through evening

North Center, Chicago · Chicago, IL

Food festivals

Ribfest Chicago

North Center, Chicago

Dig into ribs from top pitmasters with two music stages, local beer, and bourbon tastings.

Food and wineBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 6, 2026

10:30 AM

Avalon · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Spanish Study Group

Avalon

The motto of the Avalon Spanish Study Group is, “We teach each other.” We welcome people who are at the basic beginner and advanced beginner level in learning the Spanish language. We teach each other grammar and pronunciation. We also learn how to read, write, listen and speak Spanish. We all work from one book; however, you can start in the book at the level you are comfortable with. We meet for two hours. The first hour is used for advanced beginner learning and the second hour is used to...

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Classes & arts

June 6 to 7, 2026

Daytime

Hyde Park, Chicago · Chicago, IL

Classes & artsFree

57th Street Art Fair

Hyde Park, Chicago

Browse work from over 200 artists at Chicago's oldest juried art fair, free to wander in Hyde Park.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

June 9, 2026

2 PM

Chicago Bee · 2nd floor meeting room. · Chicago, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Come Play Chess with Us

Chicago Bee · 2nd floor meeting room.

Image courtesy of: teachbesideme.com Come and join us at the Chicago Bee Library with facilitator eMadeline Morgan starting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 2pm to 3pm! Every Tuesday! Whether you’ve never touched a chess piece or you’ve loved the game for years, this hour is for you! We’ll learn together, practice together, and enjoy thoughtful play in a friendly, welcoming space. Chess is more than a game — it’s a way to slow down, think creatively, and connect with others. During the Hour Yo...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

June 10, 2026

3 PM

Harold Washington Library Center · 8th Floor, Room 8S-14 & 15 · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

ESL Practice: English Conversation Group

Harold Washington Library Center · 8th Floor, Room 8S-14 & 15

Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already know some English and would like more practice. This group focuses on having lively discussions about current events, life in Chicago, and many other topics. Learn to be more confident in expressing yourself in English, gain conversational vocabulary, meet...

WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

June 10 to August 15, 2026

Evenings

Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park · Chicago, IL

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Grant Park Music Festival

Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park

Bring a blanket for 30 free classical concerts by the world-class Grant Park Orchestra under the skyline all summer long.

MusicOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 10, 2026

10 AM

Legler Regional · 2nd Floor Computer Lab · Chicago, IL

Community & civic

Learn Computer Basics

Legler Regional · 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Need help with basic computer skills? Come into the Legler Regional Library for guided lessons through Chicago DigitalLearn. Some examples of help we can provide: Navigating the Internet or email Help formatting a Word document Downloading library items in apps like Hoopla or Libby Accessing job resources such as Chicago DigitalLearn or LinkedIn Learning We are not able to fill out forms, provide legal/medical advice, or fix devices. Assistance is first-come-first-served. Accessibility Need s...

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

June 10, 2026

12 PM

Harold Washington Library Center · 3rd floor, 3N6 · Chicago, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games

Harold Washington Library Center · 3rd floor, 3N6

Welcome senior adults! Join us for a series of in-person events full of fun and relaxation. Come make new friends and reunite with old acquaintances, as we play some rounds of classic party games. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Photo: Chicago Public Library Staff

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Theater & film

June 10, 2026

11 AM

Harold Washington Library Center · Multipurpose Room, Lower Level · Chicago, IL

Theater & film

Musical Jeopardy and Trivia

Harold Washington Library Center · Multipurpose Room, Lower Level

Calling all seniors: Are you a music lover? Come join Assistive Resources and Talking Book Center to test your musical knowledge with a round of jeopardy and trivia! Guess the song title and artist or answer a trivia question, and with a variety of genres, there is something for everyone! Compete for prizes, reminisce about your old favorites, and discover new artists. Please contact the Assistive Resources and Taking Book Center at 312-747-4001 or visit chipublib.org for more information. Ac...

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

June 12 to 14, 2026

Daytime through evening

Andersonville, Chicago · Chicago, IL

Community & civic

Andersonville Midsommarfest

Andersonville, Chicago

Celebrate the neighborhood's Swedish heritage with music, food, and community at this 50-year-old street fest.

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Lifelong learning

June 13, 2026

12 PM

Hall · Chicago, IL

Lifelong learning

Blue Zones: Eating Like a Blue Zone in a Food Desert

Hall

Blue Zones are specific geographic regions where people live significantly longer - often reaching 100 - with lower rates of chronic disease. Join Dr. Keith Hopkins as he explores healthy lifestyle habits that can turn south side communities into Blue Zones. Participants will discuss the impact of food deserts and how to access to healthy foods in their own communities. Presented in partnership with South Loop Village and The University of Chicago Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care (HA...

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

June 13, 2026

10:30 AM

Avalon · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Spanish Study Group

Avalon

The motto of the Avalon Spanish Study Group is, “We teach each other.” We welcome people who are at the basic beginner and advanced beginner level in learning the Spanish language. We teach each other grammar and pronunciation. We also learn how to read, write, listen and speak Spanish. We all work from one book; however, you can start in the book at the level you are comfortable with. We meet for two hours. The first hour is used for advanced beginner learning and the second hour is used to...

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Lifelong learning

June 14, 2026

2 PM

Mayfair (Closed) · Chicago, IL

Lifelong learning

Book Appétit: A Cookbook Book Club

Mayfair (Closed)

Join us for Book Appétit, which is the Mayfair Branch’s cookbook club. Pick your favorite recipe from this month’s cookbook: My Mexican Kitchen Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

June 15, 2026

6:15 PM

Manning · Chicago, IL

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Writing Circle

Manning

A space to stretch your creative writing muscles in a supportive environment. Open to all adults regardless of skill level. A writing warm-up and prompts will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own writing to work on during our session. Feel free to bring your own notebook, laptop, and reusable mug. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Re...

FreeWeeklyBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

June 15 to August 6, 2026

Evenings

Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park · Chicago, IL

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park

Catch free outdoor concerts from top local and touring acts with a downtown skyline backdrop.

MusicOutdoors

Food festivals

June 19 to 21, 2026

Daytime through evening

West Loop, Chicago · Chicago, IL

Food festivals

Taste of Randolph

West Loop, Chicago

Graze gourmet bites and hear live music celebrating the West Loop's buzzing restaurant row.

MusicBring the grandkids

Outdoors & nature

Select dates, June 2026

Daytime

River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook · Chicago, IL

Outdoors & natureFreeHappens regularly

Wellness Walk: Guided Forest Therapy

River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook

Join a free mindful, meditative guided forest therapy walk for adults 18 and up.

Hiking and natureOutdoors

Community & civic

June 20, 2026

2:30 PM

West Pullman · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Rock Your Rhymes! Poets United

West Pullman

Join Poets United for an unforgettable evening of expression, and celebration. Whether you’re a poet, musician, spoken word artist, or just someone who loves to listen, this open mic is the perfect space for you! What to Expect: Powerful performances by local talent Inspiring stories, poetry, music, and more A safe, welcoming space for self-expression Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@ch...

WeeklyBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 20, 2026

11 AM

Budlong Woods · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Adult Book Discussion: Summer Crossing by Truman Capote

Budlong Woods

Join us for a discussion of Summer Crossing by Truman Capote. Set in New York just after World War II, Summer Crossing follows a young carefree socialite, Grady McNeil, whose parents leave her alone in their Fifth Avenue penthouse for the summer. Left to her own devices, Grady turns up the heat on the secret affair she's been having with a Brooklyn-born Jewish war veteran who works as a parking lot attendant. As the season passes, the romance turns more serious and morally ambiguous, and Grad...

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Classes & arts

Multiple dates, June 2026

Afternoon and evening

5420 W Belmont Ave, Chicago · Chicago, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Beginner Wheel Throwing Pottery Class

5420 W Belmont Ave, Chicago

Get your hands muddy learning to throw a cup or bowl on the wheel in a beginner-friendly session.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Outdoors & nature

Select dates, June 2026

Daytime

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe · Chicago, IL

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Canoe Adventure at the Botanic Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Paddle the Garden's lakes on a guided canoe adventure spotting birds and shoreline plants.

GardeningBoating and waterOutdoors

Tastings

June 20, 2026

Afternoon

Spirits & Spice, Chicago · Chicago, IL

Tastings

Wine Tasting with Albert Bichot Wines

Spirits & Spice, Chicago

Taste a guided lineup of Burgundy wines from the Albert Bichot house on a Saturday afternoon.

Food and wine

Lifelong learning

June 20, 2026

12 PM

Hall · Chicago, IL

Lifelong learning

Blue Zones: Creating Safe Communal Spaces

Hall

Blue Zones are specific geographic regions where people live significantly longer - often reaching 100 - with lower rates of chronic disease. Join Dr. Keith Hopkins as he explores healthy lifestyle habits that can turn south side communities into Blue Zones. Participants will discuss making shared spaces in their communities safer and how outdoor spaces can be better accessible for all residents. Presented in partnership with South Loop Village and The University of Chicago Healthy Aging & Al...

Classes and talksOutdoorsIndoors

Community & civic

June 20, 2026

10:30 AM

Avalon · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Spanish Study Group

Avalon

The motto of the Avalon Spanish Study Group is, “We teach each other.” We welcome people who are at the basic beginner and advanced beginner level in learning the Spanish language. We teach each other grammar and pronunciation. We also learn how to read, write, listen and speak Spanish. We all work from one book; however, you can start in the book at the level you are comfortable with. We meet for two hours. The first hour is used for advanced beginner learning and the second hour is used to...

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Outdoors & nature

Select dates, June 2026

Daytime

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe · Chicago, IL

Outdoors & natureHappens regularly

Forest Bathing Experience

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Slow down with a guided forest-bathing walk designed to ease stress and reconnect you with nature.

GardeningHiking and natureOutdoors

Theater & film

Select dates, June 2026

Afternoon

Chicago Public Library branches · Chicago, IL

Theater & filmFree

Film Screening: Mission Impossible (1996)

Chicago Public Library branches

Catch a free library screening of the original Mission Impossible with Tom Cruise.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Dance & fitness

June 2026

Varies

Venues citywide · Chicago, IL

Dance & fitnessHappens regularly

Chicago Dance Month

Venues citywide

Catch dance performances across genres in a month-long citywide celebration of movement.

Dance and fitness

Music & concerts

June 20, 2026

11:30 AM

Garfield Ridge · Chicago, IL

Music & concerts

Senior Ice Cream Soda Party

Garfield Ridge

Listen to live music with our friends, local musicians Bud & Marge. Enjoy some tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s while drinking an ice cream soda while supplies last.. Register online or call the Garfield Ridge Library at (312) 747-6094. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

MusicIndoors

Dance & fitness

June 20, 2026

10:30 a.m.

Chicago · Chicago, IL

Dance & fitnessFree

Free Pilates Class with Live Music

Chicago

Stretch through a free Pilates class set to a live DJ on a Saturday morning.

MusicDance and fitness

Classes & arts

June 20 to 21, 2026

Daytime

Butler Field, Grant Park, Loop · Chicago, IL

Classes & artsFree

Gold Coast Art Fair

Butler Field, Grant Park, Loop

Wander hundreds of artist booths at this long-running juried art fair downtown.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

June 21, 2026

All day

Various locations citywide · Chicago, IL

Music & concertsFree

Make Music Chicago

Various locations citywide

Wander the city on the summer solstice for a day of free pop-up performances in parks, porches, and plazas.

Music

Community & civic

June 22, 2026

6 PM

Thurgood Marshall · Chicago, IL

Community & civic

Personal Finance 101

Thurgood Marshall

This course offers insight into understanding gross pay vs. net pay, filling out a W-4, choosing a health insurance plan, and saving for the future by enrolling in an employer retirement savings plan. Additional topics covered include saving and spending, managing and repaying debt, and smart investing. Presented by the the Illinois Secretary of State - Securities Department. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 74...

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Community & civic

June 23, 2026

6 PM

Hall · Chicago, IL

Community & civic

Adult Book Discussion: Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe

Hall

Join Hall Branch for a discussion of Last Summer on State Street by Toya Wolfe. It's the summer of 1999, and Felicia "Fe Fe" Stevens is living with her mother and older teenage brother in building 4950 of Chicago's Robert Taylor Homes, the next high-rise to be torn down by the Chicago Housing Authority. She, along with the devout Precious Brown and Stacia Buchanan, daughter of a Gangsta Disciples queenpin, form a tentative trio. But when Fe Fe welcomes a mysterious new friend, Tonya into thei...

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 24, 2026

3 PM

Harold Washington Library Center · 8th Floor, Room 8S-14 & 15 · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

ESL Practice: English Conversation Group

Harold Washington Library Center · 8th Floor, Room 8S-14 & 15

Do you want to practice speaking and understanding English and improve your communications skills? Join our conversation group with Literacy Chicago and improve your ability to communicate. This conversation group is for people who already know some English and would like more practice. This group focuses on having lively discussions about current events, life in Chicago, and many other topics. Learn to be more confident in expressing yourself in English, gain conversational vocabulary, meet...

WeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

June 24, 2026

6 PM

Mayfair (Closed) · Chicago, IL

Community & civic

That Music Club

Mayfair (Closed)

Join us for That Music Club. Come and share some of your favorite music and let’s talk about it! Discover new music and artists as well as old favorites. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

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Music & concerts

June 24, 2026

Evening

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe · Chicago, IL

Music & concertsFree

American English: Tribute to The Beatles at the Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Sing along to a Beatles tribute on a Wednesday evening as part of the Garden's summer music lineup.

GardeningOutdoors

Theater & film

June 24, 2026

12:30 PM

Garfield Ridge · Chicago, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Learn to Play Mahjong

Garfield Ridge

Discover the fun of American Mahjong ! This beginner-friendly program will teach the basics of gameplay, tile identification, and simple strategies. No experience necessary, and all materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be available. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Theater & film

June 24, 2026

6 PM

South Chicago · Chicago, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Wind Down Wednesday: Adult Bingo Night

South Chicago

Join us for a fun-filled evening to play our favorite game and for a chance to win cool prizes. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Classes & arts

June 25, 2026

10 AM

Budlong Woods · Chicago, IL

Classes & arts

Chicago Botanic Garden Memory Cafe Field Trip

Budlong Woods

Join us for a special Memory Cafe experience and life enrichment program at the Chicago Botanic Garden. This program is designed for older adults , including those living with memory loss, and their care partners. Activities will be led by horticultural therapists in the beautiful, accessible Buehler Enabling Garden and may include creating a sensory or herb dish garden, working with fresh flowers, or making a pressed‑flower craft. This calm and welcoming outdoor space provides a wonderful op...

GardeningArts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors

Classes & arts

June 26, 2026

10 AM

Budlong Woods · Chicago, IL

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Creative Writing Workshop

Budlong Woods

Are you interested in cultivating your creativity through writing? Write and share a poem, story, essay or memoir with writer Donna Pecore at the Budlong Woods Branch Writing Workshop. Open to all adults, no experience necessary. Share your work Supportive environment Friendly group critique and advice Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests mu...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

June 26, 2026

12 PM

Lincoln Park · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Memory Café

Lincoln Park

Join us and our friends from The Village Chicago for our monthly Memory Café. It’s a relaxed, friendly place for people with memory loss and their care partners. Meet new people, enjoy lunch, and have fun together! Activities at this event will be thematic and will include games, arts and crafts, music, and more. Friends, family members, and community allies also are welcome. Registration is required and lunch will be served. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibil...

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Music & concerts

June 26, 2026

Doors 5 p.m., show 8 p.m.

Epiphany Center for the Arts, Near West Side · Chicago, IL

Music & concertsFree

Free Blues Friday Featuring Fernando Jones

Epiphany Center for the Arts, Near West Side

Hear blues educator and performer Fernando Jones lead a free Friday-night show.

MusicIndoors

Tastings

June 26 to 27, 2026

Daytime through evening

Lincoln Park, Chicago · Chicago, IL

Tastings

Chicago Taco & Tequila Fest

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Pair tacos from 10-plus restaurants with a tequila tasting and margarita flight over two days.

Food and wineOutdoors

Pickleball & rec

June 27, 2026

8 a.m.

Chicago · Chicago, IL

Pickleball & rec

Vet Social Club Pickleball Clinic and Game

Chicago

Sharpen your game at a morning pickleball clinic followed by friendly play.

Pickleball

Community & civic

June 27, 2026

10:30 AM

Avalon · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Spanish Study Group

Avalon

The motto of the Avalon Spanish Study Group is, “We teach each other.” We welcome people who are at the basic beginner and advanced beginner level in learning the Spanish language. We teach each other grammar and pronunciation. We also learn how to read, write, listen and speak Spanish. We all work from one book; however, you can start in the book at the level you are comfortable with. We meet for two hours. The first hour is used for advanced beginner learning and the second hour is used to...

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Community & civic

June 27, 2026

10:30 AM

Pullman · Chicago, IL

Community & civic

Adult Book Discussion: The Wife Between Us

Pullman

Join us for a discussion of The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Check out our Events FAQs .

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Community & civic

June 27, 2026

11 AM

Thurgood Marshall · Chicago, IL

Community & civicHappens regularly

Marshall's Crocheting Circle

Thurgood Marshall

Do you know how to crochet, or do you want to learn how to crochet? Participants will learn stiches, patterns, new tips, and new tricks. New projects will be started and bring your current work in progress projects. Crochet hooks and start-up yarn will be provided and please bring your own material if you have some. Beginners, novice, and experienced crocheters are welcomed. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747...

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Music & concerts

June 28 to August 16, 2026

Evening

Rockefeller Chapel, Hyde Park · Chicago, IL

Music & concertsFreeHappens regularly

Bells of Summer Carillon Concert Series

Rockefeller Chapel, Hyde Park

Listen to the soaring carillon bells in a free summer series at the University of Chicago's Rockefeller Chapel.

MusicOutdoors

Lifelong learning

June 29, 2026

10 AM

Edgewater · Betty A. Barclay Community Room, 2nd floor · Chicago, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Monday Book Club

Edgewater · Betty A. Barclay Community Room, 2nd floor

Looking for a morning of book conversation? Join us on the last Monday each month for a variety of fiction, classic, or nonfiction books. Copies of the books will be available each month at the Circulation Desk. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors

Community & civic

June 29, 2026

6:15 PM

Manning · Chicago, IL

Community & civicFreeHappens regularly

Writing Circle

Manning

A space to stretch your creative writing muscles in a supportive environment. Open to all adults regardless of skill level. A writing warm-up and prompts will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own writing to work on during our session. Feel free to bring your own notebook, laptop, and reusable mug. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Re...

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Theater & film

June 30 to August 18, 2026

Evenings

Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park · Chicago, IL

Theater & filmFreeHappens regularly

Millennium Park Summer Film Series

Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park

Bring a blanket for free Tuesday-night movies under the stars downtown.

Arts and craftsOutdoorsIndoors

Theater & film

June 30, 2026

2 PM

Chicago Bee · 2nd floor meeting room. · Chicago, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Come Play Chess with Us

Chicago Bee · 2nd floor meeting room.

Image courtesy of: teachbesideme.com Come and join us at the Chicago Bee Library with facilitator eMadeline Morgan starting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 2pm to 3pm! Every Tuesday! Whether you’ve never touched a chess piece or you’ve loved the game for years, this hour is for you! We’ll learn together, practice together, and enjoy thoughtful play in a friendly, welcoming space. Chess is more than a game — it’s a way to slow down, think creatively, and connect with others. During the Hour Yo...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Lifelong learning

July 5, 2026

3 PM

Douglass · Chicago, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Chair Yoga for Seniors: Gentle Movement for Every Body

Douglass

Join us for a relaxing Chair Yoga series designed especially for older adults seeking a safe, accessible way to build strength, flexibility, and peace of mind. This beginner-friendly class uses seated and supported standing poses to improve balance, increase mobility, and reduce stress—all from the comfort of a sturdy chair. No prior yoga experience is needed. Just wear comfortable clothing and come ready to breathe, stretch, and enjoy a calming wellness break. Accessibility Need sign languag...

Dance and fitnessWeeklyIndoors

Theater & film

July 7, 2026

2 PM

Chicago Bee · 2nd floor meeting room. · Chicago, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Come Play Chess with Us

Chicago Bee · 2nd floor meeting room.

Image courtesy of: teachbesideme.com Come and join us at the Chicago Bee Library with facilitator eMadeline Morgan starting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 2pm to 3pm! Every Tuesday! Whether you’ve never touched a chess piece or you’ve loved the game for years, this hour is for you! We’ll learn together, practice together, and enjoy thoughtful play in a friendly, welcoming space. Chess is more than a game — it’s a way to slow down, think creatively, and connect with others. During the Hour Yo...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Food festivals

July 8 to 12, 2026

Daytime through evening

Grant Park, Loop · Chicago, IL

Food festivalsFree

Taste of Chicago

Grant Park, Loop

Sample bites from dozens of local restaurants alongside free live music at the city's signature food festival.

MusicFood and wineOutdoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

July 8, 2026

12 PM

Harold Washington Library Center · 3rd floor, 3N6 · Chicago, IL

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Young at Heart: Afternoon Party Games

Harold Washington Library Center · 3rd floor, 3N6

Welcome senior adults! Join us for a series of in-person events full of fun and relaxation. Come make new friends and reunite with old acquaintances, as we play some rounds of classic party games. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Photo: Chicago Public Library Staff

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors

Food festivals

July 8 to 12, 2026

Daytime through evening

Near West Side, Chicago · Chicago, IL

Food festivals

Windy City Smokeout

Near West Side, Chicago

Combine barbecue, country music, and craft beer at this big summer smokeout downtown.

Arts and craftsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

July 9, 2026

5:30 PM

Logan Square · Chicago, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Mystery Book Club - Murder Takes a Vacation

Logan Square

Join us for a fun and friendly book discussion of Murder Takes A Vacation by Laura Lippman. Current reading selections are available at the Logan Square Branch circulation desk. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors