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Dance to the joyful, contagious rhythms of Afrobeat music during the free Afrobeat Street Festival on July 13, 2025, in the Hyde Park neighborhood.   Explore the culture of Afrobeat, a genre created in Nigeria by the legendary musician Fela Kuti, with DJs from around the world spinning tunes that inspire hip-shaking. The fest supplies […]

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The full moon is celebrated in many ways in different cultures but in Chicago, fire dancers and percussion are the highlights of the annual summer Full Moon Jam.  Glowing along the shores of Lake Michigan, this year’s full moon jams will take place on July 10, August 8 and September 8, 2025. A Chicago summer […]

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Hot diggity dog! July is a whole lot tastier for hot dog lovers because it’s National Hot Dog Month. To celebrate the month, Sonic Drive-In is rolling out the Dog Days of Summer — a month-long lineup of weekly hot dog deals.  Image: Sonic Drive-In From the golden crunch of a classic Corn Dog, to […]

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Slurpees and summer are the perfect pairing — one of the best ways to chill out on a hot summer day! And 7-Eleven is again honoring its iconic cold treat with its annual Slurpee Day giveaway on July 11, 2025. Photo: 7-Eleven FREE Slurpee Giveaway For Slurpee Day, all customers who visit a participating 7-Eleven, […]

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Chicago? There are tons of free and cheap events in the city. Here’s our list of the top free events, discounts, and deals to have fun around town on your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. There are many diversified events, so choose your favorite.  Some events may […]

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