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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
In the heart of Lakeview, Chicago, Baby Atlas is an underground speakeasy that has quietly become one of the fastest growing dance floors in the city. On Friday, March 27th, Chicago curators MILES, OSKAR, and LUKAS take over the space for a night fusing their unique styles, creating an unforgettable experience and moments that will last a lifetime. Please join us in the cash only speakeasy beneath Matilda for a night that is strictly for Those Who Dance.
Get Sidetrack'd Thursday, April 16, in Main/Cherry Bars for our ALL THINGS K-POP Dance Party from 9pm-2am. Come thirsty for our Thursday Drink Special: $3 Frozen Cocktails! Dance and Sing to your favorite K-Pop Boy Groups, Girl Groups & Throwbacks, catch Drag K-Pop performances and get on stage and show us your moves to win fun prizes! Hosted by BoyJ, Kitty Van Dyke, and Jas.
CHICAGO — A new installment of Chicago’s underground house scene is set to take over later this month as Insider773 teams up with PulseCheck to present TELEMETRY VOL. 2 on Saturday, March 28 at Everything Bar Chicago from 9:30 PM to 1:30 AM.
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.
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The Evanston Folk Festival is officially returning to the North Shore on September 12–13, 2026, bringing a stacked lineup of nationally recognized folk artists to the lakefront. Headliners including Indigo Girls, Trampled by Turtles, Josh Ritter, and Valerie June are set to perform at Dawes Park in Evanston , offering one of the most curated and laid-back music experiences in the Chicago area.
CHICAGO — The wait is over. The official lineup for Lollapalooza 2026 has been released, and this year’s festival is shaping up to be one of the most diverse and high-energy editions yet. Set to return to Grant Park from July 30 through August 2 , the four-day festival will feature over 170 artists across eight stages, blending pop, hip-hop, indie, rock, and electronic music into one massive summer experience in the heart of Chicago. This year’s headliners are stacke d with global stars and fan favorites, including Charli XCX, Lorde, and Tate McRae, signaling a strong pop presence across the weekend. Chicago legends The Smashing Pumpkins will also take the stage, bringing a hometown moment that longtime fans will not want to miss.