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Navy Pier has announced its summer 2024 schedule of events, opening with a summerlong exhibit devoted to house music, plus a Summer Block Party, multiple sporting events, a return of the LatiNxt Music Fest and the fireworks.

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Navy Pier announces summer 2024 music, fireworks and sports events

April 23, 2024 at 10:57 a.m.

Navy Pier has announced its summer 2024 schedule of events, opening with a summerlong exhibit devoted to house music, plus a Summer Block Party, multiple sporting events, a return of...

The festival is the first big Millennium Park music fest to kick off the 2024 summer season.

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2024 Gospel Music Festival headliners include Clark Sisters

April 18, 2024 at 10:04 a.m.

The festival is the first big Millennium Park music fest to kick off the 2024 summer season.

Colbert announced his plans during taping of Wednesday's episode of "The Late Show." This will be the first time Colbert has taken his show on the road.

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Stephen Colbert will bring ‘Late Show’ to Chicago during Democratic National Convention

April 29, 2024 at 12:12 p.m.

Colbert announced his plans during taping of Wednesday's episode of "The Late Show." This will be the first time Colbert has taken his show on the road.

With the very Australian-sounding names Willum and Brumby, the 2-year-old marsupials will make their debuts for zoo visitors over Memorial Day weekend.

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Koalas are coming to Brookfield Zoo for the first time

April 16, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.

With the very Australian-sounding names Willum and Brumby, the 2-year-old marsupials will make their debuts for zoo visitors over Memorial Day weekend.

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What to do in Chicago: ‘Batman’ in concert, dueling art fairs and Chance the Rapper

April 12, 2024 at 10:43 a.m.

Chicago Latino Film Festival: This film festival celebrates its 40th year with 50 selected features and 35 shorts. Most films will be shown at Landmark Century Theatres, and the Cervantes...

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What to do around Chicago: Greektown parade, Righteous Brothers and a dance premiere set to Gershwin

April 5, 2024 at 1:41 p.m.

Chicago Artisan Market: This market features food, fashion, home goods and art from small businesses across the Midwest. April 6-7 at Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.; tickets are $8...

The 2024 event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of house music and Chicago as the genre's birthplace.

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House Music Fest lineup is announced for summer 2024

April 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

The 2024 event will celebrate the 40th anniversary of house music and Chicago as the genre's birthplace.

Arts |
Museum of Science and Industry closed Wednesday as military artifacts are moved

April 3, 2024 at 12:26 p.m.

The Museum of Science and Industry in Hyde Park closed to the public Wednesday, according to statements from the museum. The closure on April 3 was for "unplanned museum maintenance."...

The from-Chicago alternative band will play the Grandstand on Aug. 16, with guest PVRIS.

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Smashing Pumpkins added to State Fair music lineup this summer

April 2, 2024 at 11:15 a.m.

The from-Chicago alternative band will play the Grandstand on Aug. 16, with guest PVRIS.

The 2024 series opens May 26 with concerts every Thursday and select Fridays, with a variety of tribute acts.

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Bands announced for Rosemont’s Rockin’ in the Park this summer

April 2, 2024 at 11:16 a.m.

The 2024 series opens May 26 with concerts every Thursday and select Fridays, with a variety of tribute acts.

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