Name: Japan Fest Chicago 2026
Start: 2026-07-11T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Skokie Sports Park East, 3333 Oakton St, Skokie, IL, 60076

Skokie Sports Park East, 3333 Oakton St, Skokie, IL, 60076

Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th &amp; 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community! *Event times updated at later date*
From taiko drums to J-pop, kimono fashion to anime art, and tea ceremonies to street food favorites, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/japan-fest-chicago-2026-tickets-1983206091807?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Japan Fest Chicago</a> brings together the best of old and new Japan— this time, held on two spectacular days!
Hosted by the Chicago Japanese American Council (CJAC), a coalition of 12 Japanese and Japanese American organizations dedicated to promoting Japanese culture and heritage in the United States.

Local Event: Japan Fest Chicago 2026

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Japan Fest Chicago 2026

Join us at a premier Midwest festival on July 11th & 12th celebrating Japanese culture and community! *Event times updated at...

This Cinco de Mayo, Fat Rosie’s Taco &amp; Tequila Bar in Lincolnwood is bringing a month-long, ass-kickin’ fiesta to town with a lineup of limited-time margarita and beer specials, along with face painting, live in-restaurant mariachi celebrations, and a festive Cinco de Drinko shot on May 5.On Cinco de Mayo, the Lincolnwood restaurant will feature live mariachi music from 4 to 6 and face painting from 5 to 7, creating a lively, high-energy atmosphere for guests celebrating with friends and family. Throughout the day, guests can also enter to win festive giveaway prizes, including items like T-shirts, hats and shot glasses provided by brand partners, available while supplies last. In addition, guests can enter to win one of three $100 Fat Rosie’s gift cards through a newsletter raffle, encouraging guests to join in on the celebration beyond the restaurant.To take the party up a notch, Fat Rosie’s is offering seasonal drink specials throughout the month, including the Mint Watermelon Margarita and Skinny Mexicana Margarita, along with Modelo and Pacifico features. All promotions will be available for dine-in guests only.For the latest updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes fun, follow Fat Rosie’s on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fat_rosies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FatRosies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook,</a> or sign up for Fat Rosie’s newsletter at <a href="https://www.fatrosies.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fatrosies.com</a>.

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<h2>May 8 – Exhibition Opening, Remarks &amp; Poetry</h2>
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Join us for the opening night of The White Rose &amp; The Beloved Community, the International Servant Leaders Museum’s 3rd Annual Event, co-sponsored by Northeastern Illinois University’s College of Arts and Sciences as part of its Spring 2026 Human Rights Series. An evening of reflection and inspiration honoring lives of courage, conscience, and service to humanity.
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🎨 Exhibition Opening: 6:00 p.m.
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🎤 Remarks: President of Northeastern Illinois University
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📖 Poetry: Ivan Ramos
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📅 Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
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📍 Location: International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL
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💵 Admission: Free — Donations are needed and deeply appreciated to support our mission
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PRAIRIE VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER

The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce presents the SPRING MARKET FAIRE on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Prairie View Center (6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053) from 9 am to 2 pm in the Main Floor Gym. This FREE TO THE PUBLIC event will feature over 70 tables of vendors with goods and services for the community.
There will be refreshments to purchase and plenty of FREE parking too! Raffles with great prizes supplied by our vendors...FREE to enter and lots of FREE PARKING. There will be Live Entertainment to make the day more fun and other surprises too along with coupons for the first 100 attendees (over 18 and one per family) to purchase items from our vendors and a FREE photo booth for your family to share a memory!
Save the date and join us on May 9, 2026 to behold and buy Art, Crafts, Beauty &amp; Health Products, Clothing, Specialty Foods, Giftware, Home Decor Items, Jewelry, Pet items, Restaurants, learn about local Community Groups, Various Services, and More!
For more information, contact the MG Chamber of Commerce at 847-965-0330 or email us at: Director@mgcci.org.

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Join Rabbi Barry Schechter as Congregation Kol Emeth celebrates Shabbat this Saturday morning. This hybrid service will meet both in our building at 4435 Oakton St. in Skokie and on Zoom. Parking is available in the rear and on the street. A Kiddush will follow. The Zoom ID is 847 673 3370 and the password is 18. For questions and RSVPs please respond to <a href="mailto:office@kolemethskokie.org">office@kolemethskokie.org</a>.

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Our volunteers will be on-site to help you learn more about each adoptable pet. We recommend that you submit an <a href="https://www.carenorthshore.org/cat-adoption-survey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">application</a> in advance for pre-screening.
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<h2>May 9 – Piano Concert: The Beloved Community</h2>
Description: 
Experience an evening of music and meaning as part of The White Rose &amp; The Beloved Community. Set within the museum’s special exhibition, this program brings together timeless works and shared remembrance in honor of those who have served humanity with courage and compassion.
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📍 Location: International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, IL
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<a href="https://evanstonmade.org/2026-evanston-plein-air-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a> for more info.

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