{"id":801029,"date":"2026-05-16T17:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T17:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/801029\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T17:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T17:24:14","slug":"9-things-to-do-in-the-city-and-on-campus-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/801029\/","title":{"rendered":"9 things to do in the city and on campus this week"},"content":{"rendered":"

B4SG Beach Clean Up Event<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

12-1:30 p.m. | Saturday, May 16<\/p>\n

Oak Street Beach<\/p>\n

Join DePaul\u2019s Business for Social Good for a day of giving back at their beach cleanup. Make an impact in the community and the environment while enjoying fresh air and lakefront views.<\/p>\n

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Lincoln Roscoe Art + Craft Fair<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

10:00 a.m \u2013 5:00 p.m. | Saturday, May 16 \u2013 Sunday, May 17<\/p>\n

Lincoln Avenue between Roscoe and Melrose Streets<\/p>\n

This North Side event features live music and art for the home, including fabulous paintings, sculptures, and fiber pieces, as well as d\u00e9cor, jewelry, and more!<\/p>\n

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Pilates at Gallagher Way<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

7:00-7:50 a.m. | Monday, May 18<\/p>\n

Gallagher Way<\/p>\n

Starting Monday morning, enjoy a free pilates class from Rise Pilates Club. Rise was designed to be a social wellness club so bring your friends and create community at Gallagher Way.<\/p>\n

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Spring Recess<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

1-5 p.m. | Tuesday, May 19<\/p>\n

The DePaul Quad<\/p>\n

Join the DePaul Activities Board for some fresh air and fun as the quarter winds down. Free food and T-shirts provided.<\/p>\n

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The Thriving Centers\u2019 Spring Fling<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

4-7 p.m. | Wednesday, May 20<\/p>\n

O\u2019Connell Hall Third Floor<\/p>\n

Join the Latinx Cultural Center, Black Cultural Center, LGBTQIA+ Resource Center and APIDA Resource Center for a spring takeover. Each center will host its own activity, including birdhouse making, terrarium making, nail art and self-care packages.<\/p>\n

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Lemonade Stand<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

12-2 p.m. | Thursday, May 21<\/p>\n

Lincoln Park Student Center Dining Hall<\/p>\n

Cool off and celebrate the coming of summer with a lemonade stand provided by Blue Demon Hospitality, and make your lemonade your own with syrups and flavors.<\/p>\n

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Blue Demon Theatre\u2019s \u201cCompany\u201d<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

7:30 p.m. | Friday, May 22<\/p>\n

2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, May 23<\/p>\n

2:30 p.m. | Sunday, May 24<\/p>\n

Greenhouse Theater Center<\/p>\n

Support Blue Demon Theatre\u2019s spring musical, Stephen Sondheim\u2019s \u201cCompany.\u201d On the night of his 35th birthday, Robert, the only single member of his friend group, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends lead Robert to examine marriage, his relationships and his life in this musical comedy.<\/p>\n

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Navy Pier Fireworks Kick-Off<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

10:00 p.m. | Saturday, May 23<\/p>\n

Navy Pier<\/p>\n

Kick off the summer season with Navy Pier\u2019s free, award-winning fireworks from May 23 to Sept. 5, you can see great fireworks every Wednesday and Saturday.<\/p>\n

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Ravenswood Spring Vintage & Artisan Fest<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

12-5 p.m. | Saturday, May 23 \u2013 Sunday, May 24<\/p>\n

Artifact Events<\/p>\n

Join Windy City Market to experience two days of talented artisans, unique vintage finds and food and beverages. First 4,000 RSVPs are free and the first 25 attendees per day receive a free Windy City Market branded tote bag.<\/p>\n

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Support Student Journalism!<\/p>\n


\n The DePaulia<\/strong> is DePaul University\u2019s award-winning, editorially independent student newspaper. Since 1923, student journalists have produced high-quality, on-the-ground reporting that informs our campus and city. \n <\/p>\n


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