Special Events Management

Special Events Management From street fairs and runs/walks to other great happenings, we produce events that make nearly two million people smile every year!

09/16/2026

🍺 Old Town Oktoberfest is almost here!

Start making your weekend plans now because Wells Street is turning into an Oktoberfest celebration September 18–20! Get ready for three days of cold beer, German-inspired eats, live music and plenty of fall festival fun in the heart of Old Town. 🇩🇪🥨

🎶 Catch favorites like Hello Weekend, Run Forrest Run, Funky Monks and more
💪 Cheer on the stein-holding competitions
🏈 Watch the games on the big screens
🍻 Grab a beer, bring your friends and soak up the Oktoberfest atmosphere

📍 Wells Street at Schiller
📅 THIS Friday to Sunday

The countdown is on — gather your crew and get ready to PROST in Old Town! 🍺🎶

08/23/2026

🎶 CLOSE OUT LAKEVIEW TACO FEST WITH SUNDAY’S LIVE MUSIC!

Catch Rod Tuffcurls & The Bench Press, The Divas, Chicago Latin Groove, Rearview: Pearl Jam Tribute and more performing across two stages.

📍 Southport Avenue between Addison & Roscoe
⏰ Today from 11 AM–9 PM

Come for the tacos, stay for the music and make the most of the final day! 🌮🎤

08/22/2026

🎶 SATURDAY’S MUSIC LINEUP IS BRINGING THE ENERGY!

Head to Lakeview Taco Fest for live music across two stages, featuring 16 Candles, Maggie Speaks, Funky Monks, Into the Heart: U2 Tribute and more throughout the day.

📍 Southport Avenue between Addison & Roscoe
⏰ Today from 11 AM–10 PM

Grab your crew, enjoy some tacos and dance your way through Saturday! 🌮🎸

08/21/2026

🌮 IT’S FRIDAY—LAKEVIEW TACO FEST STARTS TODAY! 🎉

Head to Southport Avenue for tacos, cold drinks, Lucha Libre wrestling and live music across two stages!

🎶 South Stage at Roscoe
6 PM — Y2K
8 PM — Boy Band Review

🎸 North Stage at Addison
6 PM — Super Creeps: Music of David Bowie
8 PM — Too Fighters: Foo Fighters Tribute

Plus, catch high-energy Lucha Libre wrestling at 5 PM at Southport & Cornelia! 🤼‍♂️

📍 Southport Avenue between Addison & Roscoe
⏰ Today from 4–10 PM

Grab your crew, come hungry and kick off the weekend with tacos, music and nonstop Lakeview fun! 🌮🔥

08/19/2026

🌮🎉 The countdown is ON! Get ready for a flavor-packed weekend at Lakeview Taco Fest — just days away!

From craft beer + taco pairings to live music across multiple stages, high-flying Mexican wrestling, and family-friendly fun, this street fest has something for everyone.

📍 Southport & Addison

🗓️ Don’t miss the taco party of the summer — mark your calendar and join the fiesta!

08/17/2026

Argh, don’t let the Monday blues get you down… just taco 'bout this weekend! 🌮☀️
Lakeview Taco Fest is taking over Southport & Addison with two days of nonstop summer vibes! Think mouthwatering tacos, ice-cold beers, refreshing margs, live bands, and fun for the whole fam. 🎶🍻🌮🎈
Feeling better already? Yeah, us too. 😎

08/12/2026

🌮 The taco lineup at Lakeview Taco Fest keeps getting better!

Save room for mouthwatering bites from:

🔥 La Cebollita Grill
🔥 Mi Taquito
🔥 Naty’s Tacos and Catering
🔥 Tandoor Char House
🔥 Taqueria Arceo
🔥 Taqueria Teotihuacan
🔥 Tuco and Blondie

Sample your way through the fest, discover a new favorite and help crown Chicago’s Best Taco! 🌮🏆

📍 Southport & Addison
📅 August 21–23

The weather's too good to stay inside. The laptop is going out back, and your Wi-Fi should too.Whole Home Wi-Fi keeps a ...
08/09/2026

The weather's too good to stay inside. The laptop is going out back, and your Wi-Fi should too.
Whole Home Wi-Fi keeps a strong, steady signal going from the living room all the way to the back porch. Video calls, no problem, even from the hammock.
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08/09/2026

🌈 ONE MORE DAY TO CELEBRATE AT MARKET DAYS! 🎉🎶

Close out an unforgettable weekend with another full day of live music, drag, dancing, food, drinks and community along Halsted Street!

🎤 Sunday highlights include JORDY, Daya, Jessica Kirson, Cure for Paranoia, Grant Knoche and Kameron Ross—plus Sixteen Candles, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute and more across four stages.

Gather your crew and make the most of the final day of Northalsted Market Days! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📅 Sunday, August 9 | 11 AM–10 PM
📍 Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison
🎟️ $20 suggested donation

08/08/2026

🌈 SATURDAY AT MARKET DAYS IS HERE! ☀️🎶

Get ready for a full day of nonstop entertainment as Northalsted Market Days takes over Halsted Street from 11 AM–10 PM!

🎤 Saturday highlights include Dawn Richard, Myki Meeks, Ric Wilson, Sizzy Rocket, Cain Culto, Camila Ramón and Sarah Potenza—plus incredible DJs, drag performances, tribute bands and local favorites across four stages.

Come for the music and stay for 250+ vendors, delicious food, cold drinks and unbeatable Northalsted energy! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📅 Saturday, August 8 | 11 AM–10 PM
📍 Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison
🎟️ $20 suggested donation

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