Good Night John Boy has turned Thursdays into a vintage market in the West Loop — think retro racks beneath a disco ball with DJs, pizza and cocktails.

A TV‑show‑inspired entertainment venue will take upper‑floor space at 600 N. Michigan this summer, bringing 21 gaming cubes, bars and a mid‑2026 opening target to the Mag Mile.

Durand Bernarr and G Flip are among the headliners for Chicago Pride Fest 2026. The two-day Northalsted street festival runs June 20–21 with stages, drag showcases and a teen space.

Navy Pier will light up the lakefront with a 15‑minute, music‑choreographed fireworks show at 10 p.m. on July 4 to mark America's 250th.

Karaoke Camper is turning its pop‑up into Anthem Karaoke at 1707 Benson Ave in downtown Evanston, with six decade‑themed private rooms and a bar.

Miche Fest returns to Union Park June 26–28 with Latin Mafia, Jhayco, Jessie Reyez and Sean Paul headlining a three‑day mix of Latin music, food and art.

A 60,000-square-foot Candy Hall of Fame Experience is headed to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, promising immersive exhibits and brand history in 2027.

Crews at the top of the former John Hancock tower have begun swapping old 95th‑floor windows for insulated panes as 360 CHICAGO expands into the former Signature Room. The move sharpens views and signals a busier construction year ahead.

The Berlin space on Belmont returns April 25 as The Belmont for early cocktails and Decibel for late‑night dance, with updated sound and lighting.

A $50M magic mansion debuts on the Magnificent Mile next Saturday — dining, secret rooms and close‑up illusions across more than 37 rooms. Tickets and reservations open the same day.

A two-day, house-focused festival will take over Lincoln Park Grove 2 on June 19–20 with DJs, immersive art and food along the lakefront.

Gov. JB Pritzker announced The Chicks will headline the 2026 Illinois State Fair in Springfield, with an 11‑day Grandstand slate that includes Bailey Zimmerman and Matchbox Twenty.

C2E2 takes over McCormick Place March 27–29 with celebrity guests, cosplay championships and a packed show floor across the South Loop.