From Chicago street festivals to top restaurants to award-winning performances and nightlife, Lincoln Park is home to the best in Chicago. Revel in the award-winning ensemble at Steppenwolf Theatre Company or laugh at Chicago’s legendary comedy theater, The Second City. Catch a new band at Lincoln Hall or stay up late with the Chicago Blues All-Stars at Kingston Mines. Enjoy family events and outings at Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago History Museum. Sample the best in Chicago restaurants from three Michelin star awarded Alinea to Lettuce Entertain You favorites Summer House Santa Monica and R.J. Grunts.
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1 Butterfly Ball at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | 2 Running of the Roses Derby Watch Part at the J Parker Hotel Lincoln | |||||
3 Returning Home Workshop with Grounded Intention 3 MORE May 3, 2026 | 4 | 5 Senior Helpers with Gordon Associates May 5, 2026 | 6 Dispossessions in the Americas: Video Cycle | Bi-Weekly Fridays and Saturdays 1 MORE | 7 Lincoln Park Uncorked 2026: An Armitage-Halsted Wine Stroll | 8 Metamorphosis Gala with Lincoln Park Community Services 1 MORE | 9 Salsa Bachata Social 2 MORE |
10 | 11 Memory Cafe at CJE Metro 1 MORE | 12 | 13 19th Police District Council with CCPSA 2 MORE | 14 Business After Hours at Pup Social 1 MORE | 15 Spring Wholesale Wine Night with Lakeshore Sport & Fitness | 16 "Mirror of Most Value: A Ms. Marvel Play" with The Theatre School at DePaul University |
17 | 18 Pronouns, Pride & Jewish Belonging at CJE Metro | 19 Dispossessions in the Americas: Video Cycle | Bi-Weekly Fridays and Saturdays | 20 Coffee & Commerce With SBAC, Lincoln Park & Lakeview Roscoe Village Chambers 1 MORE | 21 Energize yourself through better health! Book Talk at Lincoln Park Public Library with Author, Dr. Jack Zoldan 1 MORE | 22 Adults Night Out: Block Party at Lincoln Park Zoo | 23 Barry's & Brunch at Barry's Lincoln Park May 23, 2026 |
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31 Full Moon Sound Healing - Blue Moon with Namastate of Mind 1 MORE |
Storefront Improvement Series: Part 1
Three webinar sessions – register for each date separately
A Midsummer Night Scream: Opening Night
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60614
Walk to End Alzheimer's
1735 N. Stockton
Grove 2
Chicago, IL 60614
Light On Anxiety Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
1901 N. Clybourn
Suite 401
Private Outdoor Sound Bath in Nature at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
Gentle Flow Yoga for All Levels at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
Private Outdoor Sound Bath in Nature at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
Gentle Flow Yoga for All Levels at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
Private Outdoor Sound Bath in Nature at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL 60614
Tiny Cloche Making at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon
Chicago, IL 60614
Insect Pinning: Tarantula or Scorpion at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon
Chicago, IL 60614
Insect Pinning: Monarch Butterfly & Chrysalis Vial Making at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon
Chicago, IL 60614