Chicago Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

Chicago IL

29 July, 2021

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CHICAGO, IL — Looking for things to do this weekend? Don't miss what's new on your Chicago Patch community calendar. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a block party, or yoga in the park, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Chicago: Featured Event: NEWCITY Hosts Maggie Speaks featuring Michael Glabicki for "Sounds of Summer" When: Thursday, July 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: NEWCITY What: NEWCITY welcomes internationally renowned cover band Maggie Speaks along with special guest Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root for the "Sounds of Summer" outdoor concert series. Since 1998, Maggie Speaks has provided high quality, experienced, and customizable musical entertain... Learn More Featured Event: NEWCITY Hosts Maggie Speaks featuring Michael Glabicki for "Sounds of Summer" (D. Ortiz) Chicago Dogs vs. Kane County Cougars When: Thursday, July 29th at 6:05 p.m. Where: 9850 Balmoral Ave What: Join the Chicago Dogs as they take on the Kane County Cougars at Impact Field in Rosemont. During this "Thirsty Thursday" home game and fans can enjoy $2 domestic drafts along with a post-game fireworks display. Learn More Kevin Duggan concert When: Thursday, July 29th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Emerald Isle What: Kevin Michael Duggan is the son of former Chicagoans Mike Duggan & Andrea O'Dwyer, and he's a singer-songwriter now based in Nashville, TN. He learned his skills as a teen growing up on the east coast, and and then spent his 20s living in England as a touring artist around the... Learn More Opera Festival of Chicago – Dante 700 When: Thursday, July 29th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Artifact Events What: More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled all live performances, opera returns to Chicago stages this summer with a new two-week festival. The inaugural season of the Opera Festival of Chicago will take place from July 24 to August 5, 2021 at performance venues acr... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Friday, July 30th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4406 Willowbend Dr What: The MARY EVE THORSON MUSEUM FOR TEACHERS is sharing exhibits from July through August in order to make people smile! Countless persons have come over and taken photos, some have driven by and honked in approval, others have returned with friends! The lovely displays are FREE t... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" When: Friday, July 30th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 4406 Willowbend Dr What: The MARY EVE THORSON MUSEUM FOR TEACHERS is sharing exhibits from July through August in order to make people smile! Countless persons have come over and taken photos, some have driven by and honked in approval, others have returned with friends! The lovely displays are FREE t... Learn More Featured Event: "Sharing Some Happiness During Covid" (Myra Kathryn Richardson) "Tech Guards" to Save Chicagoans' Phones from Summer Mayhem When: Friday, July 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: North Avenue Beach What: Experts from uBreakiFix by Asurion will provide free select device repairs Summer is the most dangerous season for phones – from dunks in the lake, to sand in your charging port, to overheating in the sun. Last summer alone, tech repair retailer uBreakiFix by Asurion saw a nea... Learn More "Sharing Notes" Fundraiser at Chief O'Neill's When: Friday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Chief O'Neill's Pub Restaurant Beer Garden What: Friday, July 30, it's an evening full of incredible music and fun at Chief O'Neill's in support of Sharing Notes, a 501(c)3 organization. Dinner can be ordered at the restaurant before or during the show. If you'd like to eat before the show, please make a reservation on their... Learn More Kadampa International Summer Festival When: Friday, July 30th at 7:30 p.m. Where: https://kadampafestivals.org/summer What: THE VERY ESSENCE OF MODERN KADAMPA BUDDHISM The NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival 2021, July 30 - August 14 - two weeks of inspiring empowerments and teachings from the two most senior Teachers in NKT, with a short retreat in each week. IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ UPDATED APRIL 28... Learn More Featured Event: Concealed Carry Training Class to obtain IL gun licensing When: Saturday, July 31st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Chicagoland Firearms Training School 4425 W. Irving Park Road What: Agency # 117.001343 Illinois Concealed Carry License program is a two day licensed program to allow persons to carry a concealed weapon throughout the state of Illinois. Chicagoland Detective Services provides the required training that is required by the State of Illinois... Learn More Featured Event: Concealed Carry Training Class to obtain IL gun licensing(Investigator Britt) Featured Event: MERMAIDS & PIRATES Gathering When: Saturday, July 31st at 6:00 p.m. Where: W Montrose Harbor Dr, Chicago, IL What: Beautiful Mermaids and surley Pirates will gather for fun and frolicking on Saturday at 6 pm. Join in the reverie and dress for this seaworthy gathering of all who love the high seas. On the grass by the seawall at the very end of West Montrose Harbor Drive. Pay to park availa... Learn More Nettlehorst French Market When: Saturday, July 31st at 8:00 a.m. Where: The Nettelhorst School What:  Join us on Saturday mornings for a French styled open air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, local retail businesses and community groups! Learn More Caffeine and Chrome-Classic Cars and Coffee at Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis When: Saturday, July 31st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Gateway Classic Cars, 1237 Central Park Drive, O'Fallon, Illinois, 62269, United States What: Cruise into Gateway Classic Cars for Caffiene and Chrome with your collectible car or daily driver to share with the car community. All makes and models are welcomed! Indulge in coffee and donuts, while supplies last. Gather around the car community on the last Saturday of eve... Learn More Chinatown Summer Fair When: Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. Where: 2200 S Wentworth Ave What: This year's Chinatown Summer Fair will be a two day event on July 31 and August 1, 2021. Saturday will be from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. This neighborhood street festival will open with a lion dance procession at 12:30 p.m., a welcome at 1 p.m. on... Learn More The Loretto Hospital Free Summer Screening Series Kick Off Event When: Saturday, July 31st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Gus Uncle Remus & Guilty pleasurez bakery What: The Loretto Hospital and Loretto Hospital Foundation today announced a free summer screening series designed to heighten community awareness and intervention against the health risks disproportionately impacting Chicago's West side. The "Don't Stress, Take the Test!" series wi... Learn More SAVE ILLINOIS! + Back/the/blue When: Saturday, July 31st at 11:30 a.m. Where: Wild Fire Harley Davidson Villa Park What: We need your help to make history, We are always looking for volunteers in notaries! Please email us if you're interested in volunteering! Your signature can change the way! [email protected] Learn More Borinken Cakes When: Saturday, July 31st at 1:00 p.m. Where: 5328 S Archer Ave What: This Saturday, Borinken Cakes is hosting a pop-up for women owned business. from 1-5pm  There will be Jewelry, embroidered clothing, resin art, handmade soy candles, tumbler cups, sweets and so much more!  Learn More Music in the Park: The Forge Sings Disney When: Saturday, July 31st at 5:30 p.m. Where: The Forge: Lemont Quarries What: Come down to The Mount and enjoy talents from Chicago, New York, & LA as they sing out your favorite tunes at The Forge Sings. Performers have appeared on TV, national tours, and in regional theatres across the country. You never know who might show up! Savor our delicious... Learn More DJ Dee Mash (@dee_mash) at Mansion on Rush When: Saturday, July 31st at 10:00 p.m. Where: Mansion on Rush What: Join Mansion on Rush on Saturday, July 31st for an exclusive DJ set by Dee Mash, a DJ/EDM prodigy who kickstarted his career at only 17 opening for Kaskade. Located in Chicago's exclusive dining & drinking destination, Mansion on Rush invites you to The Champagne Lounge fo... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Session When: Sunday, August 1st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Session (Rachel Wasserman) Kitchen + Kocktails To Open in Chicago Late Summer 2021 When: Sunday, August 1st at 11:00 a.m. Where: 444 N Wabash Ave What: Set to open August 2021, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, the dynamic comfort food concept, is pleased to announce the opening of its second U.S. location, to debut in Chicago's River North neighborhood. The new restaurant, located at 444 N. Wabash, will feature elevated c... Learn More Vino Vinyasa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago When: Sunday, August 1st at 11:00 a.m. Where: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago What: We're hosting our first public event at The Four Seasons Chicago on Sunday, August 1 at 11am!This exclusive experience will be led by our newest teacher, @amart333 along with Crystal Sound Vibration Facilitator @currentvibrations. This one-hour yoga session includes elements o... Learn More Chinatown Summer Fair When: Sunday, August 1st at 12:00 p.m. Where: 2200 S Wentworth Ave What: This year's Chinatown Summer Fair will be a two day event on July 31 and August 1, 2021. Saturday will be from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. This neighborhood street festival will open with a lion dance procession at 12:30 p.m., a welcome at 1 p.m. on ... Learn More Personal Protection Survival Training for Women, Girls, Boys 9 and up $35 When: Sunday, August 1st at 12:00 p.m. Where: 8519 191st St Unit # 29 What: ONLY 16 SPOTS REMAIN FOR THIS CLASS THE FACILITY located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena, Illinois is hosting our last Personal Protection survival training for all women, girls & boys 9 years old and up at this location. This class is recommended for everyone from junior... Learn More Virtual Open House for Employees of Chicago-area Jewish Organizations When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership What: As we emerge from the pandemic, are you asking the right questions? As we emerge into a post-pandemic world, are you asking the right questions for your organization? For the next steps in your career? Learn to sharpen your critical thinking skills for the year ahead in a fre... Learn More Author A. J. Pine Features a Mom, Daughter, and Life's Surprises When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. What: Aug 3 | 6pC | REGISTER FREE THE BLOOM GIRLS | A.J. Pine | BUY BOOKAll registrants receive 10% off book purchase with code 'EVENT' Unfamiliar with using Crowdcast? Click GUIDE for new attendees. Gilmore Girls meets My Big Fat Greek Wedding in this humorous, multi-generational s... Learn More Broadway in your Backyard Summer Concert Series When: Tuesday, August 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Welles (Gideon) Park What: Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the Broadway in your Backyard summer concert series will be live from Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave., Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. and is FREE and open to the public. The Broadway in your Backyard summer concert series is di... Learn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Chicago Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.