Scan here for the latest Chicago events calendar. Arts in the Dark FALL CHICAGO GOURMET September | Millennium Park chicagogourmet.org This high-end food festival features elevated tastings, live cooking demos, and intimate dinners with the country’s best chefs. LITTLE VILLAGE FESTIVAL September | Little Village littlevillagechamber.org/ membership/events An annual celebration of Hispanic community and culture, this festival marks Mexican Independence Day with food, music, carnival rides, and a parade. DESTINOS: CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL September – October Citywide clata.org/destinos Discover emerging voices in the local Latino theatre community during this multifaceted festival. LEFT TO RIGHT: DAVEED HOLMES; ABEL ARCINIEGA BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON October | Citywide chicagomarathon.com Runners from around the world gather for this major marathon that travels through 29 unique neighborhoods. OPEN HOUSE CHICAGO October | Citywide openhousechicago.org This one-of-a-kind free architecture festival offers an intimate look inside the city’s most unique buildings, skyscrapers, and landmarks. ARTS IN THE DARK October | State Street artsinthedark.com This whimsical evening parade celebrates Halloween as the artist’s holiday, with creative puppets, floats, and performances. DAY OF THE DEAD XICÁGO October | National Museum of Mexican Art nationalmuseum ofmexicanart.org The National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen hosts this cultural celebration, alongside an annual exhibit featuring traditional altars. Christkindlmarket BMO HARRIS BANK MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVAL November The Magnificent Mile themagnificentmile.com/ lights-festival A beloved holiday tradition, this spectacular event includes a parade and the official lighting of the trees along iconic Michigan Avenue. CHRISTKINDLMARKET November – December Daley Plaza christkindlmarket.com Feel the magic at this annual outdoor holiday market mod-eled after traditional German Christmas markets. Keep current on all things Chicago by subscribing to our free newsletter at choosechicago.com/ newsletter . THEATRE chicagoplays.com features upcoming shows for more than 200 theatres, all in one handy calendar. DANCE seechicagodance.com is a comprehensive source for dance performances and events. TICKETS hottix.org offers half-price, last-minute tickets for hundreds of theatres around the city. Get the scoop 11
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