Rooftop Cinema Club Fulton Market

MAKE YOUR DADDY DEAD. REAL DEAD. Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge: confronting a charged family history that will push them to extraordinary lengths.

Local Event: Come See IS GOD IS on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

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Come See IS GOD IS on Saturday, August 8th,...

MAKE YOUR DADDY DEAD. REAL DEAD. Two sisters embark on an epic quest for revenge: confronting a charged family history that...

Come See IS GOD IS on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

Local Event: Chicagoland Firearm Training

Chicagoland Firearm Training

Marriott Theatre

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, presents its next delightful adventure with the musical A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books. Filled with warmth, humor, and timeless lessons about friendship, this charming production will enchant theatregoers of all ages, running July 10 through August 9, with the press opening on Saturday, July 18 at 10 a.m. The 60-minute musical journey is directed and choreographed by Elizabeth Romero, with musical direction by Jeff Award Winner, Ryan Nelson. Each performance will be followed by a question‑and‑answer session with the cast. 
This production of A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD stars Karl Hamilton as “Toad,” Jason Richards as “Frog," Marta Bady as “Turtle,” Sunnie Eraso as “Mouse,” Tommy Rivera-Vega as “Snail.” Understudies include Abraham Dietz-Green, Teddy Gales (“Toad” beginning July 31), and Teah Kiang Mirabelli. 
The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences team is led by Associate Artistic Director Katie Johannigman, with Associate Director &amp; Choreographer Margot Frank, Scenic Design by Wynn Lee, Costume Designer Christina Leinicke, Lighting Designer Conchita Avitia, Sound Designer Michael Daly, Props Designer Cecilia Chan, Wig, Hair and Makeup Designer Miguel Armstrong, and Stage Manager Kat Barrett. 
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD runs most Thursdays through Sundays at 10 a.m.. An ASL‑interpreted performance will take place on August 8 at 10 a.m. 
Visit <a href="https://www.marriotttheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.marriotttheatre.com</a> or call 847.634.0200 for the complete schedule, as show times and dates may vary. Tickets are $18.75 (plus tax and handling fees). Call for substantial group discounts on orders of 20 or more tickets. Free parking is available at all performances. 
A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Local Event: Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences Presents A Year With Frog and Toad 

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences Presents A...

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, presents its next delightful adventure with the musical...

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences Presents A Year With Frog and Toad 

Rainbow Cone is turning 100, and we’re celebrating with the sweetest birthday bash Beverly has ever seen.&nbsp;
 Join us on Sunday, August 9 at our original Beverly location, the place where Chicago first fell in love with the iconic five-flavor Rainbow Cone back in 1926. Sliced, not scooped, with Chocolate, Strawberry, Palmer House, Pistachio Almond, and Orange Sherbet, it’s the colorful classic that’s been making generations smile for a full century.The party kicks off at 10:45 AM with opening remarks from Lynn Sapp, granddaughter of founders Joe and Katherine Sapp and third-generation owner of The Original Rainbow Cone, followed by a special birthday cake cutting ceremony. And honestly, what goes better with birthday cake than ice cream?
To keep the celebration going, Rainbow Rewards members can enjoy BOGO Original Rainbow Cones all day long. Guests will also have the chance to win special birthday prizes, from free treats, gift cards, and branded merch to the grand prize: a private Rainbow Cone Truck party valued at $1,000Prizes are available while supplies last, so come early, eat cake, grab ice cream, win a little something sweet, and help us celebrate 100 years of Rainbow Cone magic.
 Event Details Location: The Original Rainbow Cone Beverly | 9233 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 Date: Sunday, August 9 Event Time: 10:45 AM–3:00 PMOpening Remarks + Cake Cutting: 10:45 AM Meet &amp; Greet with Lynn Sapp and members of the Sapp family: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM Rainbow Rewards BOGO Original Rainbow Cones: All day Birthday prizes available while supplies lastCome for the cone. Stay for the cake, prizes, memories, and one very sweet piece of Chicago history.

Local Event: Rainbow Cone 100th Birthday Celebration

Rainbow Cone 100th Birthday Celebration

Rainbow Cone is turning 100, and we’re celebrating with the sweetest birthday bash Beverly has ever seen. 
 Join us on Sunday,...

The Northalsted Business Alliance is thrilled to announce the return of this year’s <a href="https://northalsted.com/main-events/northalsted-market-days/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Northalsted Market Days</a><a href="https://northalsted.com/main-events/northalsted-market-days/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">®</a> with 4 stages featuring headliners Keri Hilson, Daya; Northbrook’s own JORDY; Dawn Richard; comedian Jessica Kirson and Myki Meeks, winner of this season’s RuPaul’s Drag Race, will take the stage on August 7-9 in the iconic Northalsted neighborhood between Addison and Belmont. 
Other artists appearing include Broadway and reality TV sensation Frankie Grande, Drag Race alum Aura Mayari, Cain Culto, Ric Wilson; Grant Knoche, Cure For Paranoia, Sizzy Rocket, Kameron Ross, Sarah Potenza and prominent Peloton instructor and singer Camila Ramón. 
The excitement continues with International DJs and producers Dan Slater, Orel Sabag, Deanne, Liza Rodriguez, Chris Cox, Ed Wood, Dawna Montell and Jeremy Dava. In addition, local favorites Sixteen Candles, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Too Much Molly Band are returning plus many more.
Market Days kicks off Friday, August 7th from 5:00 p.m-10 p.m. and continues Saturday, Aug 8 and Sunday, August 9 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For decades, this iconic festival has been woven into the vibrant cultural fabric of Chicago, attracting visitors from around the world to celebrate the unmistakable energy and pride of Northalsted, the historic heart of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. This year’s celebration promises to carry on that tradition in spectacular fashion with an electrifying lineup of live entertainment and more than 300 LGBTQ+ vendors, featuring delicious food and drinks, talented local artisans, unique merchants, and impactful nonprofit organizations.
Back by popular demand, the VIP experience returns and has been expanded. Elevate your Market Days weekend with the Gold or Platinum VIP Weekend Experience, designed for festivalgoers who want to celebrate in style and comfort. A limited number of Gold VIP packages are available and include access to a private VIP lounge with air-conditioned restrooms, exclusive bar service, covered seating areas, and convenient in-and-out festival access for $65. Upgrade to the Platinum VIP Experience for $120 and enjoy all Gold-level amenities plus six complimentary beverages at the VIP bar for the ultimate festival weekend.
Festival Entry: General entry each day of the event is available for a $20 suggested donation that helps pay performers, event workers, and funds community programs. 

Entertainment Schedule:

Sunday, August 9th
Addison Stage
●12:00pm – DJ Laura B
●12:30pm – Beyond The Blonde
●1:45pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
●2:15pm – Daya
●3:15pm – Grant Knoche
●4:30pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
●6:30pm – Jessica Kirson
●7:30pm – Cure For Paranoia
●8:15pm – Kameron Ross
●9:00pm – JORDY
Cornelia Stage
●12:30pm – Draglicious Hosted by Khloe Park &amp; Vanda LaRose
●3:30pm – Dawna Montell
●5:30pm – Liza Rodriguez
●7:30pm – Dan Slater
Roscoe Stage
Hosted by Robyn Banks Fiierce
●12:00pm – mobeethicc
●1:30pm – Geo Diamond
●3:00pm – DJ Zel
●4:30pm – Janky b2b Glamour Cadaver
●6:30pm – Miss Toto
●8:00pm – Virago b2b Jenny Fox
Belmont Stage
Hosted by DJ X-tasy
●12:00pm – DJ X-tasy
●1:00pm – Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
●2:00pm – Firebrand
●2:30pm – Kat &amp; The Hurricane
●3:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
●4:00pm – Olivia &amp; The Lovers
●5:30pm – Hello Weekend
●8:00pm – Sixteen Candles

For more information and updates, visit<a href="https://marketdayschicago.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://marketdayschicago.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">marketdayschicago.com</a> and <a href="https://marketdaysvip.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">marketdaysvip.com</a>. 
About the Northalsted Business Alliance 
Founded in 1980, the Northalsted Business Alliance represents one of the nation's oldest LGBTQ+ business districts including more than 100 small businesses along Chicago’s Halsted Street corridor from Belmont to Irving Park/Broadway. The organization works to enhance economic vitality, foster a welcoming community, celebrate LGBTQ+ culture, and promote tourism through programs, services, and events including Chicago Pride Fest®, Northalsted Market Days®, the Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade, and more. For information visit <a href="https://northalsted.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">northalsted.com</a>.
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Local Event: 43rd Annual Northalsted Market Days®

43rd Annual Northalsted Market Days®

The Northalsted Business Alliance is thrilled to announce the return of this year’s Northalsted Market Days® with 4 stages...

WHEN YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER, WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR? When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest to live with her father, she meets the reclusive Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward's repeated cautions, Bella can't help but fall in love with him, a fatal move that endangers her own life when a coven of bloodsuckers try to challenge the Cullen clan.

Local Event: Come See TWILIGHT on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

Come See TWILIGHT on Sunday, August 9th, 2026,...

WHEN YOU CAN LIVE FOREVER, WHAT DO YOU LIVE FOR? When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest to live with...

Come See TWILIGHT on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

Sports Factory

Rockford, are you ready? 
We are excited to officially announce the 815 Showdown, happening August 9, 2026, at the UW Sport Factory in Rockford, Illinois! 
This is an event you do not want to miss if you are in the beauty and barbering industry. Join us for an exciting afternoon of competition, education, networking, raffles, food, and fun as talented professionals go head-to-head in the 815 Showdown Hair Battle. 
Special guests include:
<ul><li>Opening Speech by Alderman Tamir Bell</li><li>Emcee: Robert Huggins, Master Barber</li></ul>
Featured Judges:
<li>Bianca Donahue, Ulta Beauty</li><li>Kevin Marks, Owner of Kingdom Cutz</li><li>Mireya Villarreal, CEO of From Chair To Boss</li>

Plus, enjoy a FREE 1-Hour CEU Class with Matrix Artist Theresa Frelix.
Event Details:
<ul><li>August 9, 2026</li><li>12:00 PM – 5:00 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Sport Factory:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/305+S+Madison+St+%0D%0A+Rockford,+IL?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">305 S Madison St</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/305+S+Madison+St+%0D%0A+Rockford,+IL?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rockford, IL</a></li></ul>
More judges will be announced soon! 
Interested in becoming a vendor? Call 815-226-9848.

Local Event: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture 815 Showdown

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture 815 Showdown

Rockford, are you ready? 
We are excited to officially announce the 815 Showdown, happening August 9, 2026, at the UW Sport...

Big City Pickle - Fulton Market

Continue America's 250th birthday celebration with an immersive coast-to-coast experience featuring live entertainment, games, giveaways and charitable support for Operation Support Our Troops America.
WHEN: Sunday, August 9, 2026 Noon – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Big City Pickle 170 N. Green St., Chicago
DETAILS: As America continues celebrating its 250th birthday this summer, Jewel-Osco invites Chicagoans to keep the festivities going during a free, family-friendly Party in the USA at Big City Pickle in Chicago's Fulton Market District. Guests can embark on an interactive coast-to-coast road trip featuring immersive activations inspired by iconic American destinations, including a Florida swamp with live reptiles, a New Orleans celebration, Venice Beach-inspired attractions, a moon landing bounce house, a New York City graffiti wall, Mountain High climbing wall, Las Vegas-style games, and much more. Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy live entertainment, contests, giveaways, interactive activities, photo opportunities, and regionally inspired food and beverages available for purchase.
Guests can also enter online for the chance to win a Chicago Style Grand Prize Package valued at more than $3,800. For every online entry submitted, the Jewel-Osco Foundation will donate $1 to Operation Support Our Troops America, up to $20,000, helping support military members and their families. Visitors can also create thank-you cards for deployed servicemen and women at a special card-making station during the event.
This event is made possible through the support of Jewel-Osco's incredible sponsor partners, including Bubbl'r, Butterball, Chicago Baking, Coca-Cola, Conagra, Danone, Dutch Farms, Ferrara, Frito-Lay, General Mills, Mission, Mondelez, Nabisco, Procter &amp; Gamble, Perdue, Poppi, Home Run Inn, Quaker, Sargento, Seattle's Best, Talking Rain, and Bomb Pop.
COST: Free (open to the public)
MORE INFO AND ENTER TO WIN: CelebrateWithJewelOsco.com

Local Event: Jewel-Osco's Party in the USA at Big City Pickle — Free Summer Celebration

Jewel-Osco's Party in the USA at Big City...

 Continue America's 250th birthday celebration with an immersive coast-to-coast experience featuring live entertainment, games,...

Jewel-Osco's Party in the USA at Big City Pickle — Free Summer Celebration

SHE CAME FOR THE PASTA AND GOT LOST IN THE SAUCE. When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life.

Local Event: Come See YOU, ME & TUSCANY on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

Come See YOU, ME & TUSCANY on Sunday, August...

SHE CAME FOR THE PASTA AND GOT LOST IN THE SAUCE. When a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner's...

Come See YOU, ME & TUSCANY on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. Nobody puts baby in a corner. And, if they do - she dances right out of it. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey star as Baby and Johnny, the two young lovers from different worlds who find romance and dance one fateful summer at Kellerman's Resort.

Local Event: Come See DIRTY DANCING on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

Come See DIRTY DANCING on Sunday, August 9th,...

HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. Nobody puts baby in a corner. And, if they do - she dances right out of it. Patrick Swayze and...

Come See DIRTY DANCING on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

Marriott Theatre, Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre, presents A Little Night Music, a Tony Award-winning musical from Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler that explores the lush, witty, and poignant complexities of love, longing, and second chances. Directed by Nick Bowling (Marriott Theatre: The Sound of Music, Ragtime, Man of La Mancha; and recipient of eight Jeff Awards for outstanding direction), choreographed by Associate Artistic Director Katie Johannigman (Marriott Theatre: Titanic, The Magic School Bus), with music direction by Jeff Award winner Ryan T. Nelson, A Little Night Music previews June 17, with a press opening on Wednesday, June 24 at 7pm, and will run through August 9. 
Love makes fools of us all. The Best Musical Tony Award-winning A Little Night Music is a sumptuous, sexy, laugh-out-loud masterpiece that will leave you thoroughly enchanted. Set in 1900 Sweden, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress Desirée Armfeldt, and the men who love her. Amid a flurry of jealousy and suspicion, infinite possibilities of new romances and second chances bring endless surprises. Full of hilariously witty and heartbreakingly moving moments of adoration, regret and desire, this dramatic musical celebration of love features some of Stephen Sondheim's most popular songs, including the haunting "Send in the Clowns." 
A Little Night Music stars Alexandra Silber as “Desirée Armfeldt” (Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Master Class; Marriott Theatre: The Music Man), Andrew Samonsky as “Fredrik Egerman” (Broadway: South Pacific, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Scandalous; North American Tour: Parade, Come from Away), Carmen Roman as “Madame Armfeldt” (National Tour: Angels in America; Rivendell: Scientific Method; Old Globe: The Garden of Anuncia; Goodman: Brutality of Fact; Steppenwolf: Side Man; Northlight: Master Class), and Alan H Green as “Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm” (Broadway: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, School of Rock, Sister Act, Play On!); with Veronica Garza as “Countess Charlotte Malcolm,” Addie Morales as “Anne Egerman,” Eldon Warner-Soriano as “Henrik Egerman,” and Madison Uphoff as “Petra,” alongside Joel Gelman, Kelli Harrington, Jake DiMaggio Lopez, Michael Earvin Martin, Victoria Okafor, Olivia O'Sullivan, Colette Todd, with understudies Annabel Finch, Brian Hupp, Adelina Marinello, Albert Sterner, and Ava Lane Stovall. 
The artistic team features Associate Choreographer Joshua Kenneth Allen Johnson, Assistant Director Myesha-Tiara, Scenic Designer Regina García, Costume Designer Sally Dolembo, Wig, Hair &amp; Makeup Designer Miguel A. Armstrong, Lighting Designer Jesse Klug, Sound Designer Michael Daly, Props Designer Amy Peter, Conductor Brad Haak, Intimacy Coordinator Kristina Fluty, and Stage Manager Katrina Herrmann. 
A Little Night Music is scheduled to run Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Thursdays at 7:00 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., with select Thursday 1:00 p.m. shows. Call for dinner-theatre, student, senior, and military discounts. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets or become a Marriott Theatre subscriber, please call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or go to <a href="https://www.tickets.marriotttheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.tickets.marriotttheatre.com</a>. To make a restaurant reservation or to purchase a Dinner Theatre Package, please call 847.634.0100 or visit <a href="https://www.marriotttheatre.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.marriotttheatre.com</a>.

Local Event: Marriott Theatre Presents A Little Night Music 

Marriott Theatre Presents A Little Night Music 

Marriott Theatre, Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre, presents A Little Night Music, a Tony Award-winning musical...

Grounded Wellness Center

<h1>Moonlight Soirée</h1>
An Evening Honoring the Radiant, Wild &amp; Wise Woman Within Sunday, August 9th | 6:00–9:00 PM
You are invited to step into an evening created for connection, self-discovery, and intentional indulgence.
Moonlight Soirée is an immersive women’s experience celebrating the many parts of who we are—the radiant woman who shines, the wild woman who plays and moves freely, and the wise woman who listens deeply within.
Enjoy botanical adaptogenic mocktails, artisan chocolate, and thoughtfully curated rituals designed to awaken your senses and nourish your spirit. Move through an evening of connection, reflection, and play with silent disco experiences inspired by different expressions of feminine energy, intuitive guidance with tarot, restorative massage, and opportunities to connect with like-minded women.
Come with your closest friends or arrive on your own—this is an invitation to find community, celebrate yourself, and create space for something meaningful.
Hosted by Bridget, Brittany, and Tia.
Your Moonlight Soirée Experience Includes:
<ul><li>Botanical adaptogenic mocktails &amp; artisan chocolate</li><li>Self-guided rituals and sensory experiences</li><li>Silent disco journey</li><li>15-minute tarot reading with Brittany</li><li>15-minute massage with Tia</li><li>Exclusive offers from practitioners for continued self-care</li></ul>
Investment: $108 Limited to 15 guests<h1><a href="https://groundedwellnesscenter.com/events/2026/8/9/moonlight-soire" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Moonlight Soirée</a></h1>
<ul><li>Sunday, August 9, 2026</li><li>6:00 PM 9:00 PM</li><li>Grounded Wellness Center in Hoffman Estates</li><li>Official Website: <a href="https://groundedwellnesscenter.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">groundedwellnesscenter.com/</a></li></ul>
A night to remember. A ritual to return to yourself.#women #yoga #wellness #selfcare #dancing #health #wisdom

Local Event: An Evening Honoring the Radiant, Wild & Wise Woman Within at GWC

An Evening Honoring the Radiant, Wild & Wise...

Moonlight Soirée
An Evening Honoring the Radiant, Wild & Wise Woman Within Sunday, August 9th | 6:00–9:00 PM
You are invited to...

An Evening Honoring the Radiant, Wild & Wise Woman Within at GWC

Auditions are OPEN NOW for Fall 2026 at the National Children’s Chorus Chicago Chapter!

The GRAMMY® Award-winning National Children’s Chorus Chicago Chapter, based in Evanston, provides children ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn and grow in an extraordinary musical environment. The country’s leading music educators work with students weekly to develop their vocal and musicianship skills from the most basic concepts through the college level. Students participate in an exciting array of performances, presenting world premieres and collaborating with an exceptional roster of professional artists, with weekly in-person rehearsals on Wednesdays in Evanston.

With a spectacular music-reading and theory curriculum to accompany its first-rate vocal training, the National Children’s Chorus is an unparalleled educational resource for children who love to sing. In addition to world-class performances locally and nationally in venues such as Carnegie Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall, students in the Senior Division also have the exclusive opportunity to travel abroad in an international tour each summer, and take part in the annual National Youth Opera Academy in August. Set up a virtual audition today to discover your voice!

<a href="https://nationalchildrenschorus.wufoo.com/forms/audition-application/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">APPLY NOW</a> on the NCC website to book an audition and attend the online information presentation on Sunday, August 9th 6:30pm CT.

Watch the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kJlqRI5WI4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NCC Audition Video</a>.

Local Event: Audition for the National Children’s Chorus Chicago Chapter

Audition for the National Children’s Chorus...

Auditions are OPEN NOW for Fall 2026 at the National Children’s Chorus Chicago Chapter!

The GRAMMY® Award-winning National...

Audition for the National Children’s Chorus Chicago Chapter

SHE WALKED OFF THE STREET, INTO HIS LIFE AND STOLE HIS HEART. A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love.

Local Event: Come See PRETTY WOMAN on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

Come See PRETTY WOMAN on Sunday, August 9th,...

SHE WALKED OFF THE STREET, INTO HIS LIFE AND STOLE HIS HEART. A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some...

Come See PRETTY WOMAN on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

COME AND GET SOME! Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.

Local Event: Come See SUPERBAD on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

Come See SUPERBAD on Sunday, August 9th, 2026,...

COME AND GET SOME! Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a...

Come See SUPERBAD on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, At Rooftop Cinema Club

Taste 222

Celebrate Black Business Month with the Entrepreneurial Development &amp; Leadership Institute at Taste 222. Guests can connect with entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders, shop from Black-owned vendors, enjoy food available for purchase and sip exclusive drink specials throughout the evening. 
Participating entrepreneurs and businesses include LoveLuvv Champagne, Geneba Tequila, Rich Auntie Trivia, Division Chiropractic Care, Candyality, Cute as a Cupcake, Ruby’s Hibiscus Tea, Beanies Snacking, Bread Head Bakery, Alstork’s Lil Bundles, I Celebrate My Skin Books, TMH ManCave, Jeromee Holston Consulting Services, BMO, Cotton Candy, Ms. P’s Granola, DJ Double M, MITTS, Glasses Wrapped and Business Meets Real Life. 

Advance registration is encouraged:&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FEDLIBlackBusinessMonth2026&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csammy%40heronagency.com%7Cfd70347e72f144af9c6908def3032188%7C5a771f4f5a6644e4b5cc452727090340%7C0%7C0%7C639215391946392467%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HaHp%2Bb5gwyfabkft3O4DIlHba9PBGbAVd9OBDE5ZgAI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/EDLIBlackBusinessMonth2026</a>

Local Event: Celebrate Black Business Month with EDLI at Taste 222 

Celebrate Black Business Month with EDLI at...

Celebrate Black Business Month with the Entrepreneurial Development & Leadership Institute at Taste 222. Guests can connect...

Celebrate Black Business Month with EDLI at Taste 222 

Bally’s Chicago

Join Emerging Leaders Chicago for a fireside chat with Ryan Coppola, General Manager of Bally’s Chicago. 
The Emerging Leaders Fireside Chat Series provides an exclusive opportunity for young professionals to learn from tenured experts about past experiences, industry insights, personal mantras, and much more. Attendees will leave with a sense of wisdom after hearing tips and lessons from Chicago’s brightest executives. 
Emerging Leaders Chicago engages and develops the next generation of Chicagoland business leaders. For young professionals, it builds relationships, cultivates skills and talent, and creates an inclusive community of future leaders.

Local Event: Fireside Chat with Ryan Coppola 

Fireside Chat with Ryan Coppola 

Join Emerging Leaders Chicago for a fireside chat with Ryan Coppola, General Manager of Bally’s Chicago. 
The Emerging Leaders...

American Writers Museum

Your classic book fair, reimagined for a night out. Find your next favorite read at this pop-up fair with drinks and after-hours access.
Sip, shop, and explore the American Writers Museum’s galleries while enjoying a lively atmosphere featuring music, themed drinks, and interactive activities. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect beach read, building your to-be-read stack, or just looking for a unique night out, make Get Lit: Summer Book Fair part of your story!
Featured vendors and non-profit partners to be announced! Submit your business or organization to general@americanwritersmuseum.org to be considered.Get Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop.&nbsp;Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month, the AWM serves drinks, games, special experiences, and fun activities to get you lit! Funds raised at this event go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools.&nbsp;<a href="https://americanwritersmuseum.org/get-lit-chicago-happy-hours-at-the-american-writers-museum/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See our other upcoming GET LIT events here</a>.
This is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.

Local Event: Get Lit: Summer Book Fair

Get Lit: Summer Book Fair

Your classic book fair, reimagined for a night out. Find your next favorite read at this pop-up fair with drinks and...

Join us for a professional online development session co-presented by <a href="https://www.teachtank.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Teach Tank</a>. This professional development session will include brand-new creative writing exercises designed to spark stimulating conversations with a focus on making new connections and learning from one another.
If you have attended any of our previous writing institutes, this workshop is an entirely new session that will ignite your passion for writing and get you excited to get in front of the classroom again. Just like remixing a song, we want to help shake up your curriculum for a fresh way to connect with students.
You’ll learn how to better integrate the museum’s many online resources, remixing them within your own writing curriculum. In fact, you’re encouraged to bring your curriculum with you to swap ideas with your peers and make notes on how to refresh it!
This is a day for educators to feel seen, heard, and valued. What challenges are you facing as an educator in 2026? Chances are good you’re not alone. Is AI the enemy, or is it not enough classroom time to devote to writing instruction? We’ll talk about ways to integrate writing instruction in your classroom and share ideas to strengthen everyone’s curriculum and instruction.
Illinois Teachers will earn 4 CPDUs.
For any questions, reach out to the AWM Education Team at education@americanwritersmuseum.org.

Local Event: Summer Writing Institute for Teachers (Online)

Summer Writing Institute for Teachers (Online)

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Water Tower Place

Starting July 9, 2026, Water Tower Place will play host to <a href="https://www.citymarketirl.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">City Market IRL</a>, a new evening market experience that blends local food, artisan vendors, live music and community gathering. 
Held weekly on Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. on Level 4 of the iconic Mag Mile shopping center, City Market IRL will feature live music and family-friendly community programming alongside more than 100 local vendors offering ready-to-eat dinner options, vintage and upcycled goods, and hand-crafted gifts. 
City Market IRL builds on the success of the annual Water Tower Place indoor winter market. Created in partnership with the <a href="https://www.southloopfarmersmarket.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">South Loop Farmers Market</a>, City Market IRL moves beyond the traditional market experience to curate an inviting “third space,” where visitors can connect, explore and experience the magic of summer in Chicago – together. 
“City Market IRL is about bringing people together through food, culture, creativity and shared experiences,” said Tina Feldstein, Co-Founder and Market Manager at the South Loop Farmers Market. “We’re creating a vibrant weekly gathering place where Chicagoans and visitors alike can spend an evening discovering local makers, enjoying great food and reconnecting with community.”
Like the winter market, City Market IRL will be both pet and family-friendly and will feature expanded seating and lounge-style gathering areas designed to encourage guests to relax, eat, connect and enjoy the atmosphere. 
Additional vendor announcements, programming details and partnership information will be shared in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit: <a href="https://www.citymarketirl.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.citymarketirl.com/</a>
About Water Tower Place 
Water Tower Place is a Chicago landmark on the Magnificent Mile, renowned for its vast selection of over 70 stores including American Girl Place, LEGO, Adidas, and many more. Beyond shopping, the eight-story center also hosts several entertainment options, including the 550-seat live theater venue Broadway in Chicago and the Chicago Sports Museum. As the center celebrates its 50th anniversary, Water Tower Place recently announced a $170 million redevelopment plan starting in 2027 that will create a modern, experiential destination for a new generation of shoppers, diners and visitors. Explore our directory for a complete list of stores, dining choices, and more unique offerings at: <a href="https://www.shopwatertower.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.shopwatertower.com</a>.

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