Things To Do Through July 31 Chicago
FREE May 1 River Forest
Lookingglass Alice Photo by Liz Lauren
May 7 Naperville
May 14 Chicago
FREE May 14 Chicago Switch on Summer 2022
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Opens May 20 Chicago
Lookingglass Alice
See a circus-infused spin on the classic that has toured the country and now is coming back home. Times vary by date. $50. Lookingglass Theatre. lookingglasstheatre.org.
Spring Festival & Trailside Museum’s 90th Anniversary Celebration
Enjoy guided wildflower walks, bird banding, animal encounters and crafts. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Trailside Museum of Natural History. fpdcc.com.
June 3-5 Chicago
Do Division Street Fest
FREE June 4-5 Chicago
75th Annual 57th Street Art Fair
June 9-Oct. 9 Chicago
Prince: The Immersive Experience
June 10-12 Chicago
Andersonville Midsommarfest
FREE Opens June 24 Elmhurst
Eat Your Heart Out: Iconic Chicagoland Foods
FREE June 25 Chicago
Dragon Boat Race for Literacy
Naperville Food Truck Festival
Enjoy 25-plus of the area’s best food trucks, a DJ, beer garden, bubble artist and a vendor village featuring local businesses. 1-7 p.m. $5-$10. Naper Settlement. naperville.il.us.
Carnival of the Animals
See the debut of A&A Ballet’s take on “Carnival of the Animals” and a world premiere of “The Firebird.” The show features new choreography and sand art animation. Ages 3 and older. $25$55. 3-4 p.m., May 14. Athenaeum Theatre. aacenterfordance.org.
Switch on Summer 2022
Watch as the official switch of summer — iconic Buckingham Fountain — is turned on. Enjoy in-person, family-friendly activities and entertainment, food vendors, giveaways and special guest appearances. ComEd will also livestream on its Facebook page. Noon-3 p.m. Buckingham Fountain. comed.com
Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories Hear from Native Americans and Indigenous people about their music, dance, art and stories. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free with museum admission. Field Museum. fieldmuseum.org.
Enjoy two live music stages, local designer runway shows, vendors and a kids zone with a mega slide, petting zoo and musical performers. 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $10 donation. Division Street between Damen and Leavitt. westtownchamber.org.
See nearly 200 artists with live music presented by Buddy Guy’s Legends. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 57th Street, Hyde Park. 57thstreetartfair.org.
Get your purple rain fill at the newest immersive experience making its worldwide debut featuring the music and life of Prince. $39.50. The Shops at North Bridge. princetheexperience.com.
Experience the annual Swedish celebration by dancing around the Maypole. Family-friendly activities include a pet parade. 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $10 donation. 5217 N. Clark. andersonville.org/midsommarfest.
Explore the history of many favorite Chicagoland specialties. 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Elmhurst History Museum.elmhursthistory.org
Enjoy a day out in Chinatown for the annual dragon boat races. Cheer on teams raising money for literacy and explore the vibrant community. Races 8 a.m.-5 p.m., trolley rides 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ping Tom Memorial Park. chicagochinatown.org.
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