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Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities
Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities showcases the innovative works of four internationally celebrated Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga and Carlos Rolón, pioneering the use…
Tuesday July 16, 2024 – Sunday November 30, 2025Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StTheatre & Performing Arts
Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will feature a remarkable season of beloved titles for kids of all ages. Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre invites theatergoers to…
Wednesday February 5, 2025
7:00 p.m. – Sunday January 4, 2026
11:30 p.m.Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Pizza Pass
Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…
Wednesday, August 6th
5:00 p.m. – Wednesday, December 31st
7:00 p.m.City wideSports & Recreation
Culture Shock Golf Weekend
A groundbreaking three-day weekend (8/28-8/30) combining top-tier golf on a meticulously maintained course with immersive golf-adjacent day & night social events celebrating Chicago’s diversity of…
Thursday, August 28th
7:00 p.m. – Sunday, August 31st
2:00 a.m.Harborside International Golf Center
11001 S Doty Ave EMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Franz West: Millennium Park
Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…
Friday, August 29thMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StTheatre & Performing Arts
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…
Friday, August 29thBroadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Messi Experience Chicago
The Messi Experience is an immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition inspired by the life and career of Lionel Messi. As part of its world tour,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…
Friday, August 29th
12:00 a.m. – Saturday, August 30th
1:00 a.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…
Friday, August 29th
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th StreetTours & Attractions
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…
Friday, August 29th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield MallTours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…
Friday, August 29th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Friday, August 29th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…
Friday, August 29th
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell BlvdTours & Attractions
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…
Friday, August 29th
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy PierFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Vegan Farmers Market
A weekly farmers market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, vintage clothing and other items has kicked off in West Town — and its offerings are…
Tours & Attractions
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…
Friday, August 29th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Summer Of George
900 South Wells StreetTheatre & Performing Arts
Redtwist Theatre’s “How To Transcend a Happy Marriage”
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre launches its 21st season, “Defiant Femmes,” with How to Transcend a Happy Marriage, by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Elizabeth Swanson and movement…
Friday, August 29th
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Taste of Polonia
Join us for an unforgettable four-day festival featuring nonstop live music, captivating dance performances, authentic Polish cuisine and beer, engaging exhibitions, local vendors, a lively…
Friday, August 29th
5:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence AvenueMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Escape the Museum at Griffin MSI
Escape the Museum is back and better than ever. After a sold-out weekend in 2024, Griffin MSI is hosting 12 nights of “The Wandering Alchemist.”…
Friday, August 29th
5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Friday, August 29th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee AveMusic & Comedy
My Chemical Romance: The Black Parade
After performing The Black Parade album in its entirety at the most recent When We Were Young Festival, My Chemical Romance (Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Frank…
Friday, August 29th
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics DriveMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Infinite Wrench
Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Friday, August 29th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.

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