Events
With over 800 Festivals & Events running year round, concerts that include the top touring musical acts, countless farmers markets and car shows in the Chicago Southland, the hard part isn’t deciding IF you should come but rather which event you ARE going to attend.
Whether it is Snow Day Festival at the Plum Creek Nature Center in January, Irish Fest at Chicago’s Gaelic Park in May, any of our year round farmers markets or Lansing Autumn Fest in October, you won’t have to travel far to find family friendly activities for any age.
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Below are the next 30 upcoming Arts events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.
Wheelchair Accessibled Displays/Arts/Crafts
ag Agricultural/Food/Harvest
c Cultural Event
w Workshop/Seminar
$ Admission Fee
h Holiday Celebration
o Outdoor Activity
s Sports Event/Recreational
f Fair, Carnival
e Expo/Consumer Show
p Parade
THE CREATIVE IMPULSE: A JURIED EXHIBITION OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE ART FACULTY
Jan 2, 2020 - Jan 30, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
College faculty from throughout the state of Illinois will submit their work for jurying and this exhibition will feature selected works in all media.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W-Th 5PM-7PM Reception Jan 15 11:30AM-2PM
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Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
College faculty from throughout the state of Illinois will submit their work for jurying and this exhibition will feature selected works in all media.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W-Th 5PM-7PM Reception Jan 15 11:30AM-2PM
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SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Jan 4, 2020 - Jan 29, 2020
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
TYLER GRIESE, EMPATHETIC UNITY
Jan 8, 2020 - Jan 31, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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TYLER GRIESE, EMPATHETIC UNITY
Feb 1, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT
Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
SARAH HOLDEN, MATERIAL WOMAN
Feb 5, 2020 - Feb 28, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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REFLECTING DIGNITY
Feb 10, 2020 - Feb 27, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM Artists' Reception Feb. 12 11:30AM-2PM
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Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM Artists' Reception Feb. 12 11:30AM-2PM
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SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Feb 16, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
ALSIP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS EXPO & CRAFT FAIR
Feb 22, 2020
Prairie Junior High School
11910 South Kostner, Alsip, IL
708-597-2668
Alsip businesses will be in attendance displaying their products, and their services, and there will be over forty (40) vendors with crafts for sale. There will also be food, and drinks available for purchase.
9:30AM-3:30PM
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Prairie Junior High School
11910 South Kostner, Alsip, IL
708-597-2668
Alsip businesses will be in attendance displaying their products, and their services, and there will be over forty (40) vendors with crafts for sale. There will also be food, and drinks available for purchase.
9:30AM-3:30PM
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LEAP YEAR PARTY
Feb 27, 2020
Central Park Building
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Celebrate the day that only comes once every four years! We will leap into fun with a variety of frog themed activities and games. Hop on over to pre-register for this fun night! Age: 4-7 years $15
5:45-7PM
$ d h
Central Park Building
15601 South Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-7270
Celebrate the day that only comes once every four years! We will leap into fun with a variety of frog themed activities and games. Hop on over to pre-register for this fun night! Age: 4-7 years $15
5:45-7PM
$ d h
SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET
Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 29, 2020
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
REFLECTING DIGNITY
Mar 2, 2020 - Mar 4, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM
Visit Website c d
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM
Visit Website c d
SARAH HOLDEN, MATERIAL WOMAN
Mar 2, 2020 - Mar 6, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
Visit Website c d
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
Visit Website c d
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT (W & SA)
Mar 4, 2020 - Mar 7, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; By appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; By appointment
Visit Website $ c d h
SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Mar 8, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
36TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION
Mar 11, 2020 - Mar 16, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
A showcase of this year’s talented students from eight local high schools: Victor J. Andrew, Argo Community, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Chicago Christian, Carl Sandburg, Evergreen Park Community, Oak Lawn Community, and Reavis.
W-F 10AM-7PM; Sa 10AM-5PM; Reception F Mar. 13th 5-7PM
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Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
A showcase of this year’s talented students from eight local high schools: Victor J. Andrew, Argo Community, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Chicago Christian, Carl Sandburg, Evergreen Park Community, Oak Lawn Community, and Reavis.
W-F 10AM-7PM; Sa 10AM-5PM; Reception F Mar. 13th 5-7PM
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NORTH AMERICAN REPTILE SHOW
Mar 14, 2020 - Mar 15, 2020
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-5485
The shows are the best places for the general public and breeders alike to come out and meet many of the World's top Reptile Breeders.
Visit Website $ d e
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-5485
The shows are the best places for the general public and breeders alike to come out and meet many of the World's top Reptile Breeders.
Visit Website $ d e
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s EASTER
Mar 18, 2020 - Mar 28, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Easter baskets. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Easter baskets. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION
Mar 19, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Our annual high school art exhibition features works from area high schools in all media.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W & Th 4-7PM
Visit Website c d
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Our annual high school art exhibition features works from area high schools in all media.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W & Th 4-7PM
Visit Website c d
JAN PETER FOKKENS, NOCTURNES
Mar 21, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Thursday, March 19, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. Frederic Chopin published 18 nocturnes during his lifetime. It’s fascinating that the birth of this musical genre closely coincided with the earliest astrophotography. By increasing exposure times on photographic plates, stars and nebulae invisible to the human eye could be recorded for the first time.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
Visit Website c d
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Thursday, March 19, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. Frederic Chopin published 18 nocturnes during his lifetime. It’s fascinating that the birth of this musical genre closely coincided with the earliest astrophotography. By increasing exposure times on photographic plates, stars and nebulae invisible to the human eye could be recorded for the first time.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
Visit Website c d
SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Mar 22, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
FETCHING MARKET AT THE WELL
Mar 27, 2020 - Mar 28, 2020
The Well at the Distillery
400 East Margaret Street, Thornton, IL
708-351-9124
Quality Boutique Artisan Market 40+ Artisans Live Music Specialty beverages and brews $5 in advance; $6 at the door
F 5-9PM; Sa 10AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d
The Well at the Distillery
400 East Margaret Street, Thornton, IL
708-351-9124
Quality Boutique Artisan Market 40+ Artisans Live Music Specialty beverages and brews $5 in advance; $6 at the door
F 5-9PM; Sa 10AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d
JAN PETER FOKKENS, NOCTURNES
Apr 1, 2020 - Apr 17, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Thursday, March 19, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. Frederic Chopin published 18 nocturnes during his lifetime. It’s fascinating that the birth of this musical genre closely coincided with the earliest astrophotography. By increasing exposure times on photographic plates, stars and nebulae invisible to the human eye could be recorded for the first time.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
Visit Website c d
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Thursday, March 19, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. Frederic Chopin published 18 nocturnes during his lifetime. It’s fascinating that the birth of this musical genre closely coincided with the earliest astrophotography. By increasing exposure times on photographic plates, stars and nebulae invisible to the human eye could be recorded for the first time.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
Visit Website c d
STEP BACK INTO A 1950s EASTER
Apr 1, 2020 - Apr 29, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts, Easter Gurley candles and Vintage Easter baskets. 70th Anniversary Exhibit continues. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Easter decorations including die-cuts, Easter Gurley candles and Vintage Easter baskets. 70th Anniversary Exhibit continues. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; other days and times by appointment
Visit Website $ d h
SWAP O RAMA FLEA MARKET (W, SA-SU)
Apr 1, 2020 - Apr 29, 2020
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
4350 West 129th Street
Alsip, IL
708-344-7300
Chicagoland's finest-most modern indoor/outdoor permanent flea market. Over 800 individual booths of merchandise at bargain prices - every weekend.
W 7AM-2PM; Sa & Su 7AM-4PM
Visit Website $ d o
ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION
Apr 3, 2020 - Apr 9, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Our annual high school art exhibition features works from area high schools in all media. Reception April 9th 5-7PM
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W & Th 4-7PM
Visit Website c d
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Our annual high school art exhibition features works from area high schools in all media. Reception April 9th 5-7PM
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W & Th 4-7PM
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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
Apr 19, 2020
Village of Thornton
701 Highland Avenue, Thornton, IL
708-877-4456
Earth day celebration - Free fun family event. Activities, raffles & giveaways.
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Village of Thornton
701 Highland Avenue, Thornton, IL
708-877-4456
Earth day celebration - Free fun family event. Activities, raffles & giveaways.
Visit Website d o
SPORTS CARDS AND MORE SHOW
Apr 19, 2020
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
Orland Park Civic Center
14750 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL
708-334-4237
9AM-2PM
Visit Website $ d s
ANNUAL SPRING STUDENT EXHIBIT
Apr 20, 2020 - Apr 30, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Exhibition highlighting the best of our student work, created in a wide range of media.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W-Th 5-7PM; Reception April 2nd 11AM-1PM
Visit Website c d
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Exhibition highlighting the best of our student work, created in a wide range of media.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W-Th 5-7PM; Reception April 2nd 11AM-1PM
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