Fiber Friends Studios

Fiber Friends Studios is marking its anniversary weekend in conjunction with national Local Yarn Store Day, a nationwide celebration of independent yarn shops. The shop is a hub for knitting, crochet, embroidery, and sewing enthusiasts. The first 10 shoppers will receive a door prize. Join the celebration with champagne and cake from 3:00–5:00 PM

Local Event: Local Yarn Store Day

Cook County

South Side

Illinois

Local Yarn Store Day

Fiber Friends Studios is marking its anniversary weekend in conjunction with national Local Yarn Store Day, a nationwide...

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Discover the "genre-defying" South Chicago Dance Theatre through its triumphant return&nbsp;to the landmark Harris Theater For Music and Dance on May 1, 2026. " An Evening with South Chicago Dance Theatre", features THREE ELECTRIC WORLD PREMIERES by Emmy Award winning Natasha Adorlee, Bessie Award winning David Dorfman, and one of Dance Magazine's 25 to Watch Kia S. Smith. The four-part mixed repertory program opens with a powerful work by renowned choreographer of The Color Purple Donald Byrd. Tickets are selling fast and start at $31, use promo code SCDT5 for $5 off today!

Local Event: An Evening With South Chicago Dance Theatre

Chicago

An Evening With South Chicago Dance Theatre

 Discover the "genre-defying" South Chicago Dance Theatre through its triumphant return to the landmark Harris Theater For...

Fine Arts Building

2 PERFORMANCES ONLY:MAY 1, 7:30 p.m. Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, ChicagoMay 2, 3 p.m. Union Church of HinsdaleEnjoy a fabulous spring day filled with Mozart! Evren Ozel, a winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition performs Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K466 with Camerata Chicago. Conducted by Maestro Drostan Hall, Camerata Chicago also plays Mozart’s Prague Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K504 and two Lyric Pieces by Grieg including “Evening in the Mountains”. Bring your friends &amp; family to this all ages concert. Use Code CCLG to receive 15% discount off your order online at CamerataChicago.org or call 312-799-0916 to get your tickets.

Local Event: CAMERATA CHICAGO & VAN CLIBURN WINNER EVREN OZEL perform MOZART PIANO CONCERTO #20 in D Minor, K466

CAMERATA CHICAGO & VAN CLIBURN WINNER EVREN...

2 PERFORMANCES ONLY:MAY 1, 7:30 p.m. Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building, ChicagoMay 2, 3 p.m. Union Church of...

CAMERATA CHICAGO & VAN CLIBURN WINNER EVREN OZEL perform MOZART PIANO CONCERTO #20 in D Minor, K466

Old Western Avenue & Broadway Street

Mai Fest is back for the 5th year bigger than ever!&nbsp; With over 100 artisan vendors, 4 live bands, and food and drink, it promises to be a great day!&nbsp; A great way to celebrate Mother's Day weekend..find mom the perfect gift, or spend the day perusing the handmade goods and enjoying the live music.&nbsp; The fest runs from Noon to 5pm.&nbsp; There is free parking available in the city lots off of Western Ave north of the Cal Sag, and there will be a free shuttle to transport folks from the lots to and from the fest.

Local Event: Mai Fest 2026 Arts & Crafts Street Fair

Blue Island

Mai Fest 2026 Arts & Crafts Street Fair

Mai Fest is back for the 5th year bigger than ever!  With over 100 artisan vendors, 4 live bands, and food and drink, it...

Pullman Community Center

Residential Shredding, Electronic Recycling, Prescription Pill Disposal, and a dumpster for general junk removal will be available.

Local Event: Summer Clear Out Fair 

Summer Clear Out Fair 

Residential Shredding, Electronic Recycling, Prescription Pill Disposal, and a dumpster for general junk removal will be...

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Saturday, April 25

Local Yarn Store Day

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12:00 PM

Fiber Friends Studios, 1744 E 55th St, Chicago, IL

Saturday, May 9

Mai Fest 2026 Arts & Crafts Street Fair

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9

12:00 PM

Blue Island, IL

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