Searching for what to do this week in Chicago? Below are the best things to do in Chicago this week (June 1-7, 2026) including the best events and activities.
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Best Events This Week in Chicago
Below are the best events this week in Chicago:
Chicago Full Moon Jam at Foster Beach – Monday, June 1, 2026, 7-10pm | Free
Silent Listening Party-Volume No. 2 at Field Museum – Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6-8:30pm
Jazzin’ at the Shedd – Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 5-10pm
Collection Quest at the Field Museum (21+) – Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6-10pm
Physical Theater Festival – June 1-7, 2026
Chicago Blues Festival – June 4-7, 2026 | Free Admission – The largest free Blues festival in the world.
Ribfest Chicago – June 5-7, 2026
Lincoln Park Greek Fest – June 5-7, 2026
Pokémon GO Fest – June 5–7, 2026
57th Street Art Fair – June 6-7, 2026 | Free
Beyond Wonderland (at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island) – June 6-7, 2026
Chicago Vintage Festival (Bridgeport) – June 6 & 7, 2026, 12-6pm | Free Entry
Lincoln Park Health & Wellness Weekend – June 6-7, 2026
American Writers Festival – June 6 & 7, 2026, 10am-5pm | Free
High Vibes Festival – Sunday, June 7, 2026, 2-8:30pm
Sinatra Under The Stars at AIRE Rooftop – Sunday, June 7, 2026, 5pm & 8pm
More Events in Chicago This Week
Below are more events taking place this week in Chicago:
Legendary Late Hours at the Field Museum – Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5-9pm
Shedd Aquarium Illinois Resident Free Night – Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5-9pm
Yoga in the Park at Wicker Park – Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:30-7:30pm | Free
Pride Sip & Paint at 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck – Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 7-8:30pm
Pokémon Generation 2 Trivia Night at Snakes & Lattes – Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 7-9pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis – Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 8pm
HIIT at Gallagher Way – Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7-8am | Free
Illinois Free Wednesdays at the Field Museum – Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Adler Planetarium Free Day (Illinois Resident Discount Day) – Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Pay What You Wish Wednesday at Driehaus Museum – Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 4-7pm
Cinema/Chicago Summer Screenings – June 3 – August 22, 2026 | Free – Annual free film series that casts a spotlight on a different country’s national cinema each week all summer every Wednesday and Saturday.
Ravinia (Highland Park) – Starts Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Pier Dance at Navy Pier – Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:30-9pm | Free – Free dance lessons every Wednesday night in June. Each week features a new dance style taught by Chicago’s top instructors, followed by open dance.
World Music Wednesday: Sabir Khan at Old Town School of Folk Music – Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 7:30pm | Free (with suggested donation)
Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier – Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9pm | Free
Yoga Class at Gallagher Way – Thursday, June 4, 2026, 7-8am | Free
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Free Admission Days for Illinois Residents – Thursday, June 4, 2026
Pilates & Picnic at the Montrose Beach Steps – Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6-8pm – Thursday nights in June for an all level Pilates session by the lake followed by a sunset picnic and community hang.
National Soul Food Month 25th Anniversary Chicago Heritage Bus Tour – Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6-8:30pm
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Kickoff to Summer Picnic (Outdoors) – Friday, June 5, 2026, 11am-3pm | Free
First Friday Music Series (Rogers Park) – Friday, June 5, 2026, 6-8pm – Evening of live music on Sheridan Rd. between Devon and Pratt.
Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier – Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10pm | Free
BWild x Wicker Park Farmers Market (WPFM) Free Summer Outdoor Yoga Series – Sunday, June 7, 2026, 9-10am | Free
The Great Bake Walk – Sunday, June 7, 2026, 10am-1pm – Explore Lincoln Square and Ravenswood while sampling delicious baked goods from a variety of local bakeries.
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans – Sunday, June 7, 2026, 4pm & 6pm
You can find more Chicago weekend events here.
Eugene Onegin at Lyric Opera House – June 4—14, 2026
Catch As Catch Can at Steppenwolf Theatre – June 4–July 12, 2026
Covenant at the Goodman Theater – Through June 7, 2026
Brokeback Mountain at Chicago Shakespeare Theater – Through June 28, 2026
More Things to Do in Chicago This Week
Take an Architecture River Cruise
An architecture river cruise is a must do Chicago experience.
Attend a Candlelight Concert
Chicago’s Candlelight Concerts is a series of special classical music concerts that take place in beautiful venues bathed in candlelight. Some of the concerts taking place this week include:
Tribute to Rush
Best of Bridgerton on Strings
You can find the full list of candlelight concerts in Chicago here.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is an immersive adventure that lets you and your friends become heroes, fighting spiders, creepers, and skeletons on your quest to rescue villagers from a zombie attack. Explore eight interactive Minecraft rooms and gather resources for your quest in these interactive biomes. Practice your Minecrafting skills with a handheld Orb to chop down trees, collect resources, and fight mobs.
When: Through July 5, 2026
Where: 9900 Berwyn Ave, in the Pearl District, Rosemont, IL 60018
Cost: Prices vary. Click here to purchase tickets.
AirOtic Soirée
AirOtic Soirée is a bold, sensual and provocative cabaret-circus experience returning to Chicago for a full summer run. After sold-out runs across the U.S. and Europe, the internationally acclaimed Airotic Soirée is a show that celebrates desire, sensuality, athletic beauty, and erotic elegance. Airotic Soirée is a blend of erotic cabaret and contemporary circus blending high-level acrobatics, seductive choreography and visual artistry. 21+ with valid ID.
When: Through August 29, 2026
Where: Experience 868, 868 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60610
Cost: Prices vary. Click here to purchase tickets.
Balloon Museum’s EmotionAir Exhibition
Balloon Museum’s EmotionAir Exhibition is a limited time unique exhibition that explores the profound relationship between art and emotions through the captivating medium of inflatable art. This exhibition, first presented in London in December 2023, is committed to the work of emotions, transforming artworks into mirrors to explore the profound relationship between art and emotions, action, and reaction. This is manifested tangibly through Inflatable Art, which offers itself as a medium to express the most intimate nuances of human feelings. Through a mix of interactive installations, emotional projections, and performance art, EmotionAir aims to transport visitors on an unprecedented sensory journey.
Where: The Fields Studios – Gate 1, 2828 N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60641
Cost: Timed-entry tickets are required. Click here to purchase tickets.
Watch a Drunk Shakespeare Play
Join The Drunk Shakespeare Society for an unforgettable evening of Shakespearean revelry. Set within a speakeasy, five actors attempt to perform a Shakespearean play after one of them downs multiple shots of various alcohols. Every show is different depending on who is drinking and what they’re drinking. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
Where: The Lounge At The Lion, 182 North Wabash Avenue
Cost: Prices start at $29 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Wondra: Immerse yourself in the magic of nature
Looking for a fun activity for kids? Head to the suburbs for Wondra, where each space invites curious minds to discover hidden details, dazzling colors, and natural awe-scapes that spark imagination and evoke wonder. Experience nature’s wonders in a whole new light with this immersive journey.
Where: 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Cost: Prices vary. Click here to see prices and purchase tickets in advance.
As you can see there are many things to do in Chicago this week. If you are looking for more things to do in the Chicago area, you can find the best things to do in the suburbs here. If you are planning ahead, you can find more things to do in Chicago in June.
