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Saturday Jul 31
Explore Chicago - Events
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  • Meet Illinois Artisans at the Chicago Water Works Visitor Center
    Presented by the Chicago Office of Tourism and the Illinois Artisans Program, this unique event takes place the second Friday and Saturday of every month, and is an opportunity to view live artmaking demonstrations by Illinois artisans and buy their wares.

  • The Western Elstons
    The 14th annual Chicago SummerDance series presents free Western Swing dance lessons by The Galaxie and live music by The Western Elstons, performing Texas Swing and Western Swing music.

  • Womens Empowerment Film Series presented by ITVS
    This film screening series highlights stories of women and girls in the United States and around the world who are making real change on critical social issues in their communities.

  • Womens Empowerment Film Series presented by ITVS
    This film screening series highlights stories of women and girls in the United States and around the world who are making real change on critical social issues in their communities.

  • Chicago Air & Water Show
    The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America.

  • Chicago Country Music Festival
    Kick up your heels for some country music in Millennium Park at the annual Chicago Country Music Festival October 8-9.

  • The Giving Tree Band
    If you ask Todd and Eric Fink of The Giving Tree Band how much time they spend making music, your voice will not be heard above the din of their banjo and guitar, respectively. For the Brothers Fink, there is no distinction between playing music and just plain living.

  • Sawbuck
    Sawbuck began with Kevin Sullivan, an acoustic guitar, and a $10 microphone. With these simple tools Sullivan produced a short demo of original material plus his interpretation of an old John Prine joint for friends and family, but it also attracted the attention of guitarist Charlie Wayne.

  • Doug and Telisha Williams
    Doug and Telisha Williams hail from Martinsville, Virginia, where boarded up factories stand as monuments to how fast the world can change. When they write and sing songs about dying small towns, they know what theyre talking about.

  • Scarlet Oaks
    With the release of their debut EP Innocence Isnt Easy, Scarlet Oaks unveil five well-crafted songs that cover genera such as folk, soul, garage, indie and classic country.

  • Truth & Salvage Co.
    The members of Truth & Salvage Company boasts four songwriters and four lead singers and consists of Bill "Smitty" Smith on drums and vocals, Joe Edel on bass, Adam Grace on the organ, Walker Young on piano and vocals, Tim Jones on rhythym guitar and vocals, and Scott Kinnebrew on lead guitar an vocals.

  • The Henhouse Prowlers
    With a PBS series soundtrack already to its credit and a sophomore recording in the works, The Henhouse Prowlers have been barnstorming on to the red hot bluegrass scene since 2004.

  • Midway Ramblers Cajun Band
    The Midway Ramblers is an authentic and spirited Cajun band that knows how to entertain audiences of any age.

  • Shelley Miller
    With a poet's eye for detail and a heart as warm as it is worn, Shelley Miller writes songs that stick with you long after a show is done.

  • Jake Owen
    Jake Owen has made the transition from a country newcomer with an infectious first single called "Yee Haw" to a bona fide star with a handful of hits under his belt and an ever-growing and loyal fan base.

  • Love & Theft
    Stephen Barker Liles, Eric Gunderson and Brian Bandas developed a distinct sound with three equally and uniquely talented singers, where each member shared lead vocal duties and joined together for harmonies that explode on the chorus.

  • Whitey Morgan & The 78s
    Hailing from Flint, Michigan, Whitey Morgan and the 78s are a honky tonk band who have toured the country spreading their sound and attitude everywhere they go.

  • Brushfire
    Brushfire, a young and energetic five man band, intertwines the styles of Jason Aldean and Bon Jovi to deliver an explosive, memorable performance.

  • Charissa & Auburn Sky
    Talented Charissa Mrowka, age 14, is a singer/songwriter/recording artist, who has a dream of becoming a famous Country Star someday. In pursuit of that dream, she has been performing all around Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Tennessee since the age of 7, and with her own band, Auburn Sky, since the age of 10.

  • Chicago Country Music Festival Saturday, October 9
    Find out who's performing at the Chicago Country Music Festival on Saturday, October 9th.