15 Things to Do in Chicago This Week · June 25–28, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Michelada Fest Chicago

A vibrant festival celebrating Mexico's beloved michelada cocktail culture at Union Park in Chicago.

Friday, June 26, 2026 5:00 PM · Union Park, Chicago

Chicago Tacos & Tequila Fest

Lincoln Park hosts this weekend's Tacos & Tequila Fest celebrating Mexican food and spirits culture.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Lincoln Park, Chicago

Windy City Smokeout 2026

Chicago's biggest country music and barbecue festival returns with Blake Shelton, Hootie and the Blowfish, and five days of BBQ at the United Center parking lot.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · United Center Parking Lot, Chicago

Outdoors & Active

ONYX Rooftop Pilates

A free 45-minute beginner-friendly rooftop pilates mat class led by Coach Liz from ONYX Pilates on the morning of June 26th.

Friday, June 26, 2026 7:00 AM · 1611 W Division Street, Chicago

Running Tour of Don't Go with Tonika Lewis Johnson

A signature Read & Run Chicago event — run through Englewood inspired by Tonika Lewis Johnson's story and her book Don't Go.

Sunday, July 5, 2026 9:00 AM · Englewood, Chicago

Music & Nightlife

999999999 at Concord Music Hall

An Auris 360 Experience featuring 999999999 with support from Dunes of Dawn and DIRTYMONEY at Concord Music Hall, ages 18+.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 Doors @ 10:00 PM · Concord Music Hall, Chicago

TC Carson at City Winery Chicago

TC Carson performs live at City Winery Chicago in an intimate dinner-and-show setting in the Fulton Market District.

Friday, July 3, 2026 7:30 PM · City Winery Chicago, 1200 W Randolph Street

Arts & Culture

Iceboy! at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre presents Iceboy!, a world premiere production running through August 9.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 2:00 PM · Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

Fazlur Rahman Khan: Man Behind the Skyscraper

A free talk at the South Asia Institute about structural engineering pioneer Fazlur Rahman Khan, whose revolutionary designs shaped Chicago's iconic skyline including the John Hancock Center and Willis Tower.

Friday, June 26, 2026 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM · South Asia Institute, 1925 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Liliana Porter: The Strange Task at Secrist | Beach

The closing weekend to see Liliana Porter's exhibition The Strange Task at Secrist | Beach gallery — on view through June 27.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Secrist | Beach, Chicago

Family-Friendly

Long Grove Strawberry Festival

A massive three-day strawberry festival in the charming village of Long Grove, about an hour north of Chicago, starting this weekend.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Long Grove, Illinois

¡Tocamos! A Mexican & American Picture Book Talk

A free bilingual event at the Field Museum featuring author Cynthia Weill discussing her award-winning picture book ¡Tocamos! — registration required.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 10:00 AM · Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Date Night

SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody

The Off-Broadway national tour of SAW The Musical — an unauthorized parody of the Saw franchise — comes to The Den Theatre in Chicago for a limited run.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · The Den Theatre, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Free Events

MUSAS at Navy Pier: Queer, Latine, Women Fronted Concert

A free Pride-month concert at Navy Pier featuring queer, Latine, and women-fronted artists celebrating community and live music.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 5:00 PM · Navy Pier, Chicago

Food & Drink

Umami from Scratch: BTS K-Pop Korean Food Pop-Up at Thattu

The Chicago Reader's weekly Monday Night Foodball chef pop-up at Thattu features a deep-cut Korean menu with K-pop inspiration from Dinner with Divs.

Monday, June 29, 2026 · Thattu, Chicago