Photography events in Chicago

Check out happening photography events all around Chicago, IL

The 79th Annual 57th Street Art Fair: June 6–7, 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Hyde Park

Old Town Art Fair - Artist Nha Vuu and Chris Wheeler

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Old Town Triangle Association

Mother's Day (Evening) Sip & Sail Yacht Party (Chicago) 3 Levels

 Sun, 10 May at 06:15 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 637

R&B vs House All White Attire Yacht Party (Chicago) 3 Levels

 Sat, 30 May at 01:15 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 637

2026 Gold Coast Art Fair

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am Grant Park's Butler Field USD 13

Chicago Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 7 to 31

All White Attire Fireworks Yacht Cruise 3 Levels (Chicago)

 Sat, 23 May at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 61 to 642

Mother's Day (Daytime) Celebration Yacht Cruise(Chicago) 3 Levels

 Sun, 10 May at 12:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 637

MANIFEST 2026: Kaleidoscope

 Sat, 16 May at 09:00 am Columbia College Chicago Free

Hip Hop Vs R&B All White Attire Yacht Party (3 Levels) Chicago

 Sun, 05 Jul at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 535

Daytime Disco Yacht Party (Chicago) 3 Levels

 Sun, 07 Jun at 12:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 482

Fireworks Yacht Cruise (Black Yacht WKD) Chicago (3 Levels)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 55 to 637

Hip Hop Vs Reggae Yacht Party (Chicago)

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 482

Magnificent Mile™ Spring Art Fest

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am 875 North Michigan Avenue Free

House Vs Freestyle Yacht Fiesta Ft. The Bad Boy Richie Rich (Chicago)

 Sun, 03 May at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 429

The House on Mango Street

 Fri, 08 May at 07:30 pm Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts

Sunset Slow Jams Yacht Cruise (Chicago) 3 Levels

 Sun, 28 Jun at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 45 to 482

R&B Vs Reggae All White Attire Yacht Party (3 Levels) Chicago

 Fri, 10 Jul at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 535

Black Boy Art Show Chicago

 Sun, 24 May at 03:00 pm 754 E Grand Ave USD 50 to 66

Hip Hop Vs Juke Boat Party (Chicago) Anita Dee 2

 Fri, 01 May at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 35 to 429

Chicago Fireworks Yacht Cruise (3 Levels) Ft Power 92s.DJ Nehpets

 Sat, 11 Jul at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 535

All White Attire Fireworks Yacht Party 3 Levels (Chicago)

 Sat, 30 May at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 61 to 642

Summer Bash All White Attire Yacht Party (Chicago) 3 Levels

 Sun, 05 Jul at 01:15 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 482

GALACTIC FORCE BATTLE FOR CHI-TOWN 2026 (11th Annual)

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Field Museum Chicago

Chicago Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 04:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 0 to 23

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am Michigan Ave & E Lake St, Chicago

Millennium Art Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am 180 N Stetson Ave Free

Dukes & Boots Skyline Yacht Party (3 Levels) Chicago

 Sun, 19 Jul at 06:45 pm Anita Dee Yacht Charters USD 50 to 535

Single de Mayo: Too Fuego

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 pm D.S. Tequila Company USD 8 to 26

CHICAGO DERBY SOIRÉE: Luxury Day Party Experience!

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Reserv USD 37 to 238

Chicago Photo Exhibition

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Bridgeport Art Center

Defenders Cosplay Photoshoot

 Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm Replay Lincoln Park

Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Grand Opening

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm 800 N Michigan Ave Free

Sophia Stel

 Wed, 06 May at 09:00 pm Empty Bottle USD 23

Art Battle Chicago - May 22, 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm SPIN Chicago USD 20 to 29

Chicago LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo

 Sun, 23 Aug at 12:30 pm THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Free

She Who Mothers: A Portrait of Her

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am SOPHY - Hyde Park Free

Chicago: Second Chances in the Second City With James Rice

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Free

Not Normal; Challenging Societal Norms

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Forum 301

Beers & Cameras: Leica Store Chicago

 Fri, 01 May at 05:00 pm 800 N Michigan Ave Free

Composition in the Field - Garfield Park Conservatory - Photography Class by Classpop!™

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:30 am Garfield Park Conservatory USD 169

Get Lit: Summer Book Fair

 Tue, 11 Aug at 05:30 pm American Writers Museum USD 7 to 29

Building a Neighborhood: A Photowalk Through Chicago With Francisco Marin

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 am Leica Store & Gallery Chicago Free

2026 Prism Photo Workshop

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am Columbia College Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor, Chicago, IL, USA Free

Leica Store Chicago Artist Panel

 Fri, 01 May at 02:30 pm 800 N Michigan Ave Free

Master Your Camera Controls - Bridges of the City of the Big Shoulders - Photography Class by Classpop!™

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 am Master Your Camera Controls/Bridges of the City of the Big Shoulders USD 122

FashionCamp: SUMMER EDITION 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 10:00 am FashionBar (Level 3) USD 530

Composition in the Field - Bridges of the City of the Big Shoulders - Photography Class by Classpop!™

 Sat, 02 May at 11:30 am Bridges of the City of the Big Shoulders USD 169

Master Your Camera Controls - Garfield Park Conservatory - Photography Class by Classpop!™

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Master Your Camera Controls/Garfield Park Conservatory USD 122

Artist Talk & Book Signing with Craig Semetko | Leica Store Chicago

 Fri, 01 May at 11:00 am 800 N Michigan Ave Free

Nexx Fest

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm 2714 W North Ave Free

Habitat Photoshoot: with Oway Editorial Hairstylist Peter Gray

 Mon, 15 Jun at 09:00 am Antje Kastner Studio | AKS Chicago USD 775

National Photo Committee

 Wed, 27 May at 06:00 pm The Empty Bottle

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea: A Space Just for You

 Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm 6534 S Ashland Ave USD 39 to 66

Kabuki Heroes & Samurai Imagery: Ukiyo-e Woodblock Printing Workshop

 Sat, 16 May at 03:30 pm Japanese Culture Center USD 87

FashionCamp: LATE SUMMER EDITION 2026

 Sat, 08 Aug at 10:00 am FashionBar (Level 3) USD 530

Spring & Marwen Lab 2026 Exhibition

 Sat, 30 May at 04:00 pm Marwen Free

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR KIDS 14 to 18YO)

 Sat, 16 May Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR ADULTS)

 Sat, 09 May Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

Friends In Fashion Chicago - Fashion Networking Party

 Thu, 26 Mar The Avenue Chicago USD 12 to 23

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 Mon, 11 May at 06:00 pm Sleeping Village

Fourth Monday Avondale Arts Monthly Meetup + Workshop

 Mon, 27 Apr at 06:30 pm 3642 W Belmont Ave Free

What Chicago Taught Me with Won Kim

 Wed, 29 Apr at 10:00 am Three Cities Social Club - River North

C3 Tiny Photography and Lunch at Garfield Park Conservatory

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am Garfield Park Conservatory USD 13 to 18

The Gathering: Mother’s Day Brunch Experience

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am The Gathering USD 82

From Death Row to HIV/AIDS: Grace Unbound in Chicago

 Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm Chef Art Smith’s Reunion, Navy Pier, East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA Free

Picture This: Blending Wellness & Creativity in Polaroid Art

 Tue, 05 May at 03:30 pm 200 E 115th St Free

Creativity Hoarders Anonymous (CHAnon)

 Thu, 30 Apr at 05:30 pm Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library, 8th Fl., Room 8S-14 Free

Re-Printing Memory - Cyanotype Workshop

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm Awakenings Free

Prayer & Pilates | a moment of encounter & expression

 Sun, 17 May at 03:30 pm 647 W Randolph St USD 69

I ❤️ Candles: A Fun Candle Pop-Up Market

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Pedal Guild Free

Thursday nights - International Urban Sketchers Week - Southbank Riverwalk

 Thu, 07 May at 05:30 pm W. Harrison St. and S. Wacker Dr.

Get Your Camera off Auto: Intro to Film Photography

 Sun, 15 Mar at 11:00 am Bellows Film Lab Chicago USD 23

Ukiyo-e Workshop: Japanese Woodblock Printing of Mt. Fuji

 Sat, 27 Jun at 03:30 pm 2940 N Lincoln Ave unit 2 USD 87

DARKROOM COMMUNITY DEVELOPING / FIRESIDE CHAT

 Wed, 06 May at 04:30 pm Inside Town Art Collective Free

Circumnavigators Club 2026 International Annual Meeting

 Fri, 28 Aug at 12:00 pm The Cliff Dwellers USD 0 to 347

Public Viewing Hours | Maya Nguyen: Lateral Entrant

 Wed, 22 Apr at 12:00 pm Goethe-Institut Chicago Free

CHICAGO FASHION MODEL TEACHER - CLASS PORTFOLIO BOOSTER PACK

 Tue, 10 Mar at 12:00 pm 4245 N Knox Ave USD 75 to 1,500

Syl Messi’s OBSCUR Sound Gallery

 Thu, 14 May at 09:00 pm Jamii Center for Arts and Media USD 10

Zine Workshop Series by Keisa Reynolds at Three Avenues Bookshop

 Sun, 19 Apr at 03:30 pm Three Avenues Bookshop Free

Risograph Independent Projects - April 2026

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:00 am Lot'sa USD 295

Hair Photography - Chicago

 Mon, 10 Aug at 10:00 am C I T Y & S H O R E STUDIO, WEST TOWN USD 296

CHICAGO FASHION MODELS - NEW 4K VIDEO COMPILATION (FREE PHOTO COMP CARD)

 Mon, 09 Mar at 05:00 pm 4245 N Knox Ave USD 75 to 300

Through Her Lense : Caribbean Image Makers

 Thu, 12 Mar at 10:30 am Puerto Rican Arts Alliance Free

Pretty Bad Portrait Session at LMN Wedge Studio

 Sat, 24 Jan at 04:30 pm LMN Wedge Studio & Gallery USD 23

Intro to Cyanotype Workshop

 Mon, 19 Jan at 06:00 pm Art City USD 55