Various locations throughout Chicago

This annual festival assembles luminaries from the fields of politics, journalism and the arts for a multi-week series of programming across the city, with events ranging from lectures and discussions to screenings and musical performances. Not sure which events to hit? Attendees can explore the five Festival Days, full days of programming in a given neighborhood, including in Lakeview on April 27, in Bridgeport on May 10, in Lincoln Park on May 18, and at the Art Institute of Chicago on June 7, as well as thought-provoking discussions and exciting live performances sprinkled throughout the schedule.  Some of the fest’s biggest speakers this season include Broadway star Leslie Odom, Jr., beloved comedian Ed Helms, artist Tonika Lewis Johnson, musicians like Jon Batiste and Jim Jaramusch, podcaster Ezra Kein, TV icon Paul Reiser, bestselling author Ron Chernow and more. You can see a full schedule of programming on the Chicago Humanities Festival website.

Take a delicious stroll through Chicago's Ravenswood neighboorhood with the return of the Munch March. You’ll be able to try a scrumptious selection of of appetizers, desserts, and beverages as you stroll between shops, taverns and restaurants along Montrose Avenue between Seeley and Ravenswood. Participating businesses include AJ's Bakery & Diner, Bad Luck Club, Chicago's Pizza, Gnome Brew, Katherine Anne Confections, KOVAL Distillery, Margie's Candies, Paradise Port Cafe and Schmaltz & Vinegar, among others. Your ticket also gets you an event tote bag filled with goodies from this year's participants.