501 E. 90th Place, Chicago
FREE. Jazz City Concert at Tuley Park on May 11 from 7-9pm.Saxophonists Rajiv Halim, John Foster and Geof Bradfield reflect upon Von Freeman’s deepest musical influences, Coleman Hawkins, Lester Young and Charlie Parker. 501 E. 90th Place
Cermack Road and Damen Avenue, Chicago
Cinco De Mayo Parade – There are two festivals- one at Douglas Park at 26th Street and Kostner and one at Toyota Park. There is a Cinco De Mayo Festival at Toyota Park at 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview,Read more
New York Botanical Garden
New York Botanical Garden– May 12-13 from 10am to 6pm on Daffodil Hill. Brunch is 11am to 6pm at the Hudson Garden Grill-get tickets. There is also the Pine Tree Cafe from 10am to 5pm at the Leon Levy VisitorRead more
5015 S. Blackstone Road, Chicago
FREE. All City Jazz Band Festival is May 12 starting at 9am and runs all day. The Jazz Institute of Chicago partners with Chicago Public Schools Department of Arts Education to present the All City Jazz Band Festival.Best ElementaryRead more
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois
World Bonsai Day at the Chicago Botanic Garden is May 12 from 11am to 3pm when Bonsai curator Chris Baker and bonsai volunteers demonstrate bonsai rock planting and bonsai tree styling. Jack Sustic, retired bonsai curator at the United States NationalRead more
58 Park Avenue, NY, NY
Arts and Storytelling for Kids at Scandinavian House on Saturday Mornings at 11am. May 12 – 11am – FREE- Ages 5+- RSVP