Chicago Events for Summer 2013 from addictedchicago.tumblr.com
ADDICTED Chicago’s FREE THRILLS
One of the things I love most about Chicago during the warmer months is the variety of free events offered. From fairs and festivals to movies and concerts, there is always something fun to do. So take in the views, smells, and sounds and enjoy ADDICTED Chicago’s favorite FREE THRILLS.
Be sure to stay on the lookout for more FREE events! I will be updating new ones for you all summer long xoxo AC.
Check out Don’t Fret’s new solo exhibition opening Friday. What Do You Really Want takes inspiration from Don’t Fret’s childhood memories of Wicker Park and compares them to Wicker Park today. Â
Place: Lacuna Artist Loft Studios- 2150 South Canalport, Chicago, IL.Â
Version 13: The Urban Operating System
Place: Co-Prosperity Sphere- 3219Â S. Morgan Street, Chicago, IL.
Check out 18 X 24, a gig poster pop-up shop that features some of the top poster artists in the country. Get your hands on art prints, apparel, gig posters, and more.
Artists include: Adam Hanson, Baker Prints, Bureau of Print Research & Design, Dead Meat Design, Delicious Design League, Fug Screens, Justin Santora, Nerl Says Design, Scott Williams Design, and Shawn K. Knight.
Date: Saturday, June 15th and Sunday, June 16thÂ
Place: Galerie F- 2381Â N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL.
Opening Reception // Hense: New Paintings
Internationally known muralist Alex HENSE Brewer comes to Maxwell Colette for a new exhibition featuring large-scale paintings on wood as well as smaller works on canvas. Â
Date: Opening Reception Saturday, June 15th (on display from June 15th-July 20th)Â
Place: Maxwell Colette Gallery- 908Â N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL.
Join hosts Ever Mainard and Rasa Gierstikas each month at The Shambles for a free comedy show featuring a hilarious lineup of comics.
Date: The last Friday of every monthÂ
Place: The Shambles- 2050Â W. Division Street, Chicago, IL.
Catch Schubas’ very own comedy open Mic with hosts Chris Condren, Tyson Karrasch, and Brian Sweeney.
Date: Â Every Monday at 9pm
Time: Sign up at 9pm, show starts at 9:30pm
Place: Schubas- 3159Â N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL.
Bare Knuckle Comedy is an indy variety show that mixes stand up comedy, sketch comedy, and video presentations.Â
Date: The Second Wednesday of every monthÂ
Time: Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm
Place: Schubas- 3159Â N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL.
Above The Pavement: A City Fair
Don’t miss Version’s first mini outdoor/indoor festival! Find unique/local goods from members of The Small Manufacturing Alliance, enjoy food from local chefs at Pleasant House and Maria’s, enjoy live music, and much more.Â
Date: Saturday, June 15th
Place: Maria’s and Pleasant House Bakery- 960 W. 31st Street, Chicago, IL.
Edith Hart Beach Party!!!
Edith Hart partners up with swim suit line, Basta Surf to bring you an exclusive trunk show. Enjoy margaritas and Big Star Tacos.
Date: Thursday, June 13th
Place: Edith Hart- 1917Â N. Damen, Chicago, IL.
Second Friday Featuring Anastasia Chatska and Anais Machin
Shop Chicago fashion designer Anastasia Chatska’s fun and bold prints along with tons of vintage merchandise. View artwork by street artist Anais Machin and enjoy special sales ranging from 10-50% off. Revolution Brewing will be providing refreshments.
Place: Comet Vintage- 1320Â W. 18th Street, Chicago, IL.
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
Chicago offers a new film series located in Millennium Park that’s completely free. The series officially kicks off on Tuesday, June 18th with a tribute to Roger Ebert and a screening of the musical “Chicago.”
The Triplets of Belleville- Tuesday, June 11th
Chicago-Tuesday, June 18th
Funny Face- Tuesday, June 25th
Yankee Doodle Dandy- Tuesday, July 2nd
Amadeus-Tuesday, July 9th
Moulin Rouge- Tuesday, July 16th
The Jungle Book- Tuesday, July 23rd
Buena Vista Social Club- Tuesday, July 30th
Singin’ in the Rain- Tuesday, August 6th
Cabaret- Tuesday, August 13th
DreamGirls- Tuesday, August 20th
Place: Millennium Park- 201Â E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL.
The 13th Annual Movies in the Parks
With over 195 movie screenings to choose from, The 13thAnnual Movies in the Parks Chicago series is sure to have a few of your favorites. Click here for the complete list of films and locations located throughout 150 of Chicago’s citywide parks.
Date: The series kicks off Thursday, June 13th!
Time: Movies begin at dusk
Lincoln Park Zoo hosts three fun FREE movie screenings!!
Clueless- Tuesday, June 18th
Raiders of the Lost Ark-Â Tuesday, July 16th
Zoolander- Tuesday, August 13th
Time: Screening begins at dusk
Place: Lincoln Park Zoo- 2001Â N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL.
Quimby’s Welcomes Michael DeForge, Lisa Hanawalt, & Patrick Kyle
Quimby’s hosts a Comic Art Battle led by Ezra Claytan Daniel (Upgrade Soul, The Changers).
Place: Quimby’s Bookstore- 1854 West North Ave., Chicago, IL.
Booze, Books & Brunch: An Empty Bottle Book Club featuring Arcadia by Lauren Groff
Place: The Empty Bottle- 1035Â N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL.
The Pilsen Flea offers the very best of vintage goods, artwork, screen prints, food, and more. Participating businesses include: Big Fun Vintage, Comet Vintage, Knee Deep Vintage, Pilsen Vintage and Thrift, Modern Cooperative, Revivala-Go-Go, and many more.Â
Date: The Third Sunday of Every Month from June to September. Upcoming Market: Sunday, June 16thÂ
Place: Peoria Street (between 16th and 18th Pilsen)
Date: Every Thursday NOW until - October 31st 2013
Place: Washington & Dearborn
Date: Every Tuesday NOW until – October 31st 2013
Logan Square (Evening Market)
Date: June 26th -September 4th 2013Â
Place: Palmer Park (Kedzie and Palmer)
Date: June 27th- October 31st 2013Â
Place: Wacker & Jackson (223Â S. Wacker Dr.)
Adler Planetarium- FREE June 4-6th and June 10th–12th
Art Institute of Chicago- FREE to IL. residents every Thursday from 5-8pm
Museum of Science and Industry- FREE to IL. residents June 3rd- 7th and June 10th
Shedd Aquarium- FREE to IL. residents June 10th-11th , June 17th-18th, and June 24th-25th
Museum of Contemporary Art- FREE to IL. residents every Tuesday
Live Irish Music at The Galway Arms
Every Sunday night The Galway Arms has Irish singer Paddy Homan and friends perform lrish songs. It’s a great time to have a beer and take in some great music with friends.
Place: The Galway Arms-2442Â N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL.
50 Cent Beers + Free Pizza at Nickel & Dimed
Every Sunday Beauty Bar presents some of Chicago’s best Djs along with FREE pizza and 50 cent beers. See their website for the list of DJs playing.
Summer Sessions Fundraiser W/Health & Beauty + Whistler DJs
Head to the The Whistler Sunday, June 9th for a great cause. The Whistler donates a portion of their bar sales to Summer Sessions, a free, family friendly concert series and BYOPicnic held in the Logan Square Circle. The Whistler will also be giving away a couple pairs of 3 day passes to the Pitchfork Music Festival. Enjoy some great music for NO COVER.
Place: The Whistler- 2421Â N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL.
Maximum Pelt Showcase, House Sounds (record release), Vamos, Massive Ego, and Lord Viper
Place: The Empty Bottle- 1035Â N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL.
“Chicago’s Original” Rap Karaoke #6 Hosted by PSALM ONE
Get ready to karaoke to 100s of House Party Classics & Underground Anthems, enjoy free giveaways + swaggy items, enjoy DJ sets by TREW and E. Brown. Sign up begins at 9pm (arrive early to secure your song).
Date: Thursday, June 20th
Place: Beauty Bar- 1444Â W. Chicago, Ave., Chicago, IL.
Grab a blanket, food, and friends for Chicago’s Downtown Sound. Enjoy music by talented musicians from all genres. Names include: Glen Hansard, The Frames, Daniel Lanois + Brokerback, Carolina Chocolate Drops + Angela James, Les Fields & the Expressions, Dessa + Psalm One, and more.
Dates: Mondays, June 10th – July 29th
Place: Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavillion- 201Â E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL.
Place: The Empty Bottle- 1035Â N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL.
Acoustic Brunch with…Chris Walz
Place: Schubas- 3159Â N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL.
Acoustic Brunch with…The Greenleaf Band
Place: Schubas- 3159Â N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL.
Acoustic Brunch with…Pickin’ Bubs
Place: Schubas- 3159Â N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL.
Chicago Critical Mass Bike Rides
Taking place every last Friday of the month, bike riders gather at Daley Plaza (Dearborn & Washington) at 5:30pm and ride through the streets of Chicago as one. Critical Mass is completely free, just bring your bike and you are set!
Date: Every last Friday of the month
Place: Meet at Daley Plaza (Dearborn & Washington)
From Tai Chi and Pilates to Zumba and Yoga, take on a new workout as you take in the magnificent view. Click HERE for the complete schedule.
Date: Saturdays; June 8th – September 7th, 2013Â
Place: Millennium Park, Great Lawn- 201Â E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL.
Have fun and achieve your running goals with lululemon’s free Chicago running group. See schedule for locations. Email [email protected] for questions.
Date: Now until Sunday, October 13th
Place: Locations vary. Click here to view.
Second Saturdays Garden Tours at Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo’s Horticulture Department takes you on a tour of the zoo’s garden highlighting new plants and areas each month.
Date: Saturdays, July 13th, August 10th, and September 14th
Place: Meet at the information kiosk at the Patio at Cafe Brauer
* Free, although reservations preferred. RSVP for a tour HERE.
