(Courtesy of Chicago Loop Alliance)

Everyone’s favorite downtown block party is back. Chicago Loop Alliance organizes Sundays on State with the goal of cultivating community and amplifying art and culture within the Loop.

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Professional Bull Riders is a sports league based on the most popular event at rodeos: bull riding, the man-versus-beast contest in which a cowboy rides a bull in search of eight seconds of glory and a slice of prize money. A tour is coming to Rosemont Jan. 12-13.

Caroling at “Cloud Gate” in 2019. (Courtesy of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events)

A magic show, menorah lighting and Pocket Con usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

“Wintergreen” at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. (Chicago Park District)

A winter walk, art exhibit and community lighting event usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Viking pub crawl. (Jamie Kelter Davis)

A tree lighting, makers markets and Italian food usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

The annual “Christmas Around the World” exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry. (Heidi Peters / Museum of Science and Industry Chicago)

Whether you’re interested in theater or light shows, ice skating or shopping, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. We’ve rounded up some of the season’s highlights in Chicago and the suburbs.

Chicago Jazz Festival (Courtesy of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events)

Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts and cultural celebrations of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs.

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Comedy shows, a French market and dazzling lights usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

The cast of “The Greatest Show On Earth” takes center stage during the opening scene, “Welcome to the Show.” (Courtesy of Ringling)

A dance series, film festival and Native American art usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

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Spooky music, pet costume contests and a deli exhibit usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Arts in the Dark Halloween Parade 2018 (Distract Your Face Photography)

A musical showcase, aura portraits and a clothing swap usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Open House Chicago 2021. (Anna Munzesheimer / Chicago Architecture Center)

A film festival, arts celebration and Reuse-a-Palooza usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

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River tours, home tours and fall festivals usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Museum of Contemporary Art, Gary Simmons. (Ricardo Adame)

The creators behind the city’s favorite annual spring art weekend now welcome an autumn celebration: the inaugural Chicago Exhibition Weekend. The goal is to amplify public art space, with more than 55 galleries, artist-run spaces and community institutions throughout the city.

Little Amal in Toronto. (c) Luminato Festival, The Walk Productions. (Taku Kumabe)

Art walks, a charity run and a 12-foot puppet usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

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An art walk, film festival and house music party usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.