Q101 cares and we are reaching our to our listeners in an effort to shed more light on community involvement. If you are involved with or know about a community event or charity, please let us know and fill out the submission form below. Must be a community based effort. Please include link to a website or social media post for verification. Submissions will be reviewed and posted if approved. Thank you for being part of the Q101 CARES Community.
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Charity / Community Event _ 2025
Submit information from a Charity or Community event near you.
“The pulse-pounding action of NASCAR will return to the streets of Chicago for the third installment of the Chicago Street Race Weekend, July 5-6, 2025. The NASCAR Chicago Street Race will once again bring NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series racing to the same 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course, for a must-see, family-friendly experience in the heart of downtown. Tickets and experiences are currently available. To stay up to date with the Chicago Street Race, fans can subscribe to receive exclusive Chicago Street Race emails, follow @NASCARChicago on Twitter and Facebook and download the NASCAR Tracks App for the latest real-time updates on all aspects of the event.
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY ®Award-winning, Southern rock group Zac Brown Band performs Saturday evening as part of the Busch Light Summer Music Series. Don’t miss out on the soundtrack of the street race right from the start/finish line! *Sunday-only ticket holders will be given access to Saturday’s concert.”
Click HERE to get your tickets and be part of the excitement!
Get ready to celebrate at the 7th annual Pride South Side Festival! This vibrant event, themed “The Right to Pride,” focuses on the legacy of the LGBTQI+ community, particularly centering Black and Latinx voices, advocacy, culture, and leadership. Join for a day of performances, engaging activations, and opportunities to learn about the critical roles of voting rights and elections in public policy. Don’t miss this empowering and joyful celebration of pride and community.
7/19/25- Join Brian and Kenzie at the Bristol Renaissance Faire!
Hear ye, hear ye! Prepare for an unforgettable day at the Bristol Renaissance Faire!
Join Brian and Kenzie along with the Q101 crew on Saturday, July 19th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM! They’re returning for their third year at the Faire, and you definitely won’t want to miss their fun hang with the crew. We are meeting up at the Three Sheets Pub for a drink at 11AM and we’ll continue on to our adventures!
Make your way to meet Brian and Kenzie – they’ll be bringing their signature energy and, no doubt, some clever tales from their Faire adventures. This is your chance to truly step back in time and experience the magic! Bring your family, bring your friends, and make this a truly epic day. Don’t miss out on the magic, the fun, and the chance to hang out with Brian and Kenzie!
Immerse yourself in a world of knights, jesters, and fantastical creatures. Enjoy thrilling shows, unique artisan crafts, and delicious eats as you wander through the bustling marketplace. The Bristol Renaissance Faire is open for nine glorious weekends, running every Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day Monday from July 5th through September 1st.
Hozier will be stopping by to see us at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Thursday, July 24th AND Friday, July 25th. Sweeten up the summer & grab your tickets.
Just announced! AJR is bringing Somehwere in the Sky to Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre with special guests Lawrence, Cavetown, Vally, and Madilyn Mae on Sunday, July 27th!
