Free events in Cicero, IL

Celebrate four decades of collaboration between FitzGerald and McCormack, honoring their journey from Irish band beginnings to later projects known for being well regarded yet under the radar. The gathering takes place in the Sidebar room. There is no cover charge, and voluntary donations are encouraged.

Broadway In Chicago presents a free annual summer concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The event is supported by ABC 7 Chicago and is held in collaboration with the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

Pier 31 hosts a summer Tuesday dance series celebrating mambo, salsa, bachata and more under the stars. Admission is free, and the event takes place outdoors, weather permitting, along the Chicago lakefront. For this edition, a bachata lesson with Emily Velez sets the tone for an evening of music and dancing. Begun in 2014 and now in its twelfth year, the gathering offers a welcoming community spirit, plus food and drinks from the beachside bar and grill. Curated by El Caobo Internacional.

Enjoy a free screening at Theater on the Lake Park featuring The Guard, a dark comic social satire set in County Galway’s Gaelic region. A by-the-book FBI agent, Don Cheadle, is teamed with local police sergeant Brendan Gleeson, whose foul-mouthed and politically incorrect style sparks constant friction. Their clashes reach beyond the drug deal they are trying to thwart, while surreal touches, razor-sharp dialogue, and an offbeat buddy dynamic drive the story. From director John Patrick McDonagh, this film blends edgy humor with unexpected surprises.

Lincoln Square’s free summer concert series returns to Giddings Plaza for a limited run. Enjoy live performances by local Chicago musicians, weather permitting. Beer and wine will be available for purchase from Ricochet’s Tavern.

This weekly meetup brings garden volunteers together at Serenity Park in Berwyn to care for the grounds through a variety of tasks. It is open to all ages and welcomes newcomers, so no prior experience is needed. Street parking is available.