Chicago DCASE

Important Entry Notice: To help ensure a safe and festive experience for everyone, all guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to enter Chicago’s New Year’s Celebration this evening. Please plan accordingly, and we look forward to bringing in 2026 with all of you! 🌟

Our deepest condolences to the Gehry family on the passing of legendary architect Frank Gehry. His visionary work, from Chicago’s @Millennium_Park to iconic urban spaces worldwide, forever reshaped architecture. His legacy will live on through his timeless contributions.

There's still time! 🚨 Artists, the DCASE Arts Relief Fund was created for you. Applications close in one week on Wed, Aug 20, at 2 p.m. CT. Apply and find more details at Chicago.gov/DCASE.

Due to inclement weather, tonight's showing of Wicked at the Millennium Park Film Series has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to seeing you at our next film in the series on Tue, Aug 19!

@SummerDanceChi is back and better than ever with pop-ups at Spirit of Music Garden at Grant Park this Thursday through Saturday from 6-9 p.m. and @ChicagoParks #NightOutInTheParks next Wednesday from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in Calumet Park.

Did you catch the #ChicagoMadeShowcase presented by DCASE on @lollapalooza Day 1?! If not, you missed some 🔥 Era Footwork Crew, @DJCaShEra, @MikeLawryBaby, @IamFeather, Clairice and @BJTHECHICAGOKID had the crowd jumpin'.

Hot fun in the summertime! 🥵 This week, #SummerDance heads to @chicagoparks Night Out in the Parks today and tomorrow and @steelpulseofficial will perform @Millennium_Park Summer Music Series tomorrow evening! Stay hydrated as you take in free dance lessons and live music🪕

Forever free and open, welcome to Chicago's @Millennium_Park! From iconic architecture and plush gardens to cultural performances, concerts and authentic food, Millennium Park offers Chicagoans and visitors an unforgettable experience. Join us here this summer!

@TasteofChi Pullman Park is back on and we’re here until 8 p.m. with food, entertainment and free SummerDance lessons! 🌦️

Due to inclement weather, the #TasteOfChicago Pullman Park has been postponed. Stay tuned for updates.

Happy #Juneteenth from DCASE! Today we honor Black history, resilience, and joy, reflecting on the past while celebrating the future. We remain committed to uplifting Black voices in Chicago’s cultural scene. 📸 Thomas Wilson

There's so many great opportunities to celebrate #Juneteenth this week in Chicago! Click below for a list of some of our favorites. ⬇ chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…

We are back! #ChicagoBluesFestival youtube.com/watch?v=zUewlp…

Due to inclement weather, the #ChicagoBluesFestival has been postponed. Stay tuned for updates. chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…

The #ChicagoBluesFestival is going strong in @Millennium_Park! Stop by NOW through Sunday, June 8 for the largest FREE Blues festival in the world featuring top tier talent, world-class BBQ, specialty drinks and more! 🎸🎶 ChicagoBluesFestival.us

Just announced! All the iconic events you've been waiting for at #MillenniumPark! ☀️ Click the link below for a rundown of this summer's lineup. Thanks to our friends at WTTW for sharing! 👇 news.wttw.com/2025/05/29/202…

DCASE is hiring! CULTURAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR II (Job #409430), Chicago Film Office. STUDENT INTERN (Job #411653), Operations and Permits Division. Apply by June 10. Learn more about these DCASE opportunities and others at Chi.gov/DCASEJobs.

Healing Arts is offering all-new sessions in the City Mental Health Centers this Summer! Creative arts can help you ground yourself + build community. Sign up for free classes + workshops. Everyone is welcome: chicago.gov/HealingArts @ChicagoDCASE @ChicagosMayor

DCASE is looking for consultants to guide the next phase of the City’s #CreativeWorkerRights campaign! The deadline to submit is July 1 at 5pm. Visit Chicago.gov/CreativeWork for more details. #ArtIsLabor

Chicago will commemorate #MemorialDay on May 24 with a wreath laying ceremony at 11am at Richard J. Daley Center Plaza, followed by the annual Memorial Day Parade at noon. Click here for more details: bit.ly/2T4vp9R.