Jul 31, 2025 - Things to Do
Chicago weekend: Fiesta del Sol, Black Women's Expo and more
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Art in the sky, Black Women's Expo and free dance lessons are on deck this weekend!
- Celebrate with the city's Latino community with carnival rides, art, live music, and delicious bites.
- 3-10pm today, 11am-10pm Friday-Sunday in Pilsen.
- Free.
- Explore this three-day exhibition focused on women's health and business and shop from small to big box beauty brands.
- 10am-6pm Friday-Sunday at McCormick Place.
- Tickets start at $30.
- Rally the entire family for this community fest with live music, food and activities for everyone.
- 5-11pm Friday, 2-11pm Saturday and 3-9pm Sunday at Village Center.
- Free.
- Enjoy outdoor line dancing, a live band and free school supplies, including a backpack giveaway for the little ones.
- Noon-7pm Saturday at Ada Park.
- Free.
🌌 DroneArt Show
- Look up as the sky illuminates with hundreds of synchronized drones.
- Gates open at 7:15pm and the show begins at 8:45pm, Saturday and Sunday at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.
- Tickets start at $49.
✨ Twihard! A Twilight Musical Parody
- Bella and Edward return, but with a twist. Catch this parody stage show as it reimagines the story of "Twilight."
- Times vary, now - Aug. 31 at the Apollo Theater Chicago in Lincoln Park.
- Tickets start at $54.65.
🩰 Ruth Page Center for the Arts
- Step into this open house for a peek into the historic space, plus complimentary dance classes.
- 10am-2:30pm Sunday at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Gold Coast.
- Free.
- Roll out your mats and grab some sunscreen for a morning meditative stretch.
- 10-11am every Sunday-Sept. Sept. 28 at Unity Park in Logan Square.
- Free.