From festivals, to comedy and rock concerts, there is something for everyone this weekend, and LeeAnn Trotter breaks it all down.
Chocolate Lovers Unite
WHAT: Celebrate all things chocolate and fall in love with a sweet old friend at the Long Grove Chocolate Fest 2024
WHERE: 145 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove, IL
WHEN: Friday, May 17 though Sunday, May 19
Chicago Mayfest: Music, Art, Food & Fun
WHAT: Kick off the summer festival season at the 27th annual Chicago Mayfest, featuring the Armitage Art Show.
WHERE: 1000 W Armitage Ave, Chicago IL
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WHEN: Friday, May 17 though Sunday, May 19
Calling all Sneakerheads
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WHAT: Buy, sell or trade sneakers and streetwear at SNKRFEST, with over 300 vendors.
WHERE: Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive Schaumburg, IL
WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 12-6pm
The biggest Anime Con in Chicago
WHAT: Dress up as your favorite Anime or Japanese culture characters and enjoy concerts, competitions, and gaming at Anime Central
WHERE: Stephens Convention Center & the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Friday, May 17 though Sunday, May 19
The Golden Girls are back!
WHAT: ‘Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue’ is a parody of the popular tv show featuring hilarious drag performers.
WHERE: Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, 175 E. Chestnut St.Chicago, IL
WHEN: May 15-June 9
Experience contemporary dance with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
WHAT: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago awakens the human spirit through contemporary dance with Spring Series: Of Joy.
WHERE: Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Chicago, IL,
WHEN: Friday, May 17 though Sunday, May 19
Get your laugh on with Wanda Sykes
WHAT: Comedian Wanda Sykes brings her ‘Please and Thank You Tour”, which is a device-free event, to Chicago this weekend
WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street
WHEN: Saturday, May 18
Party like it’s 1983 with Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
WHAT: Immerse yourself in the nostalgic magic of the ’80s as Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates their 40th anniversary.
WHERE: Studebaker Theater, Fine Arts Building, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie , Northeastern Illinois University, Auditorium
WHEN: Friday, May 17 though Sunday, May 19
Rock out with rock star Billy Idol
WHAT: Billy Idol brings his Idol Live! Tour to Northwest Indiana this weekend.
WHERE: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary, IN
WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 7pm
Legendary rock band Heart is back on the road
WHAT: After a 5 year touring hiatus, Heart brings its Royal Flush Tour with Cheap Trick to the Chicagoland area.
WHERE: Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Friday, May 17, 8pm
