Among the city's newest events are...

Looptopia 2008, an all-night party held in May that celebrated the diversity of the Loop neighborhood. 

Art events such as Artropolis, Art Chicago, NEXT, the International Antiques Fair, The Intuit Show of Folk and Outsider Art, and The Artist Project.

Garfield Park Conservatory's 100th Birthday, which began in April 2008 and continues through the summer with live music and art festivals.

Outdoor music festivals, like the Chicago Gospel Festival, Grant Park Music Festival, Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, Charter One Pavilion and Northerly Island. 

Please visit these websites for a comprehensive listing of events in the Chicago area:

City of Chicago Mayor's Office of Special Events

What's On - Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau Seasonal Happenings

Choose Chicago Calendar of Events