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Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Block 37
108 N. State StreetTheatre & Performing Arts
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph StreetTheatre & Performing Arts
Porchlight’s Free Concert Series: Broadway in your Backyard
CHICAGO – Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard, now in its fourth…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Various locationsMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
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 StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series, presented by Pluto TV, on Tuesdays from July 16 through August 20. Films…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StreetMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee AvenueMusic & Comedy
Tuesday Good Show
Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveSports & Recreation
Pier Fitness: Rush Hour & Sunset Yoga
Break a sweat with free cardio workouts led by professional fitness instructors at Rush Hour Workouts from 6:00PM-7:00PM, and then unwind with the serenity of…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Park
600 E Grand AveTheatre & Performing Arts
SAVOR After Hours
Step into the world of SAVOR After Hours, an intimate experience of the senses filled with dance, passion, and the art of savoring every single…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611Sports & Recreation
Neon Paddle
Night time guided electric motorized paddle board tours with LED lights. Located in Ping Tom Park, Neon Paddle is the only glowing motorized paddle board…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth AvenueTours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario StreetTheatre & Performing Arts
Little Bear Ridge Road
In the outer limits of rural Idaho, the last two estranged members of the Fernsby family tree, a reclusive aunt and her gay nephew, reunite to…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago’s Best Standup
Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…
Tuesday July 16, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway StTheatre & Performing Arts
Marcus The Artist: City Of Gold
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Marcus the Artist’s “City of Gold” curated by Dorian Sylvain. The exhibition…
Wednesday July 17, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bouncy Games
About: Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…
Wednesday July 17, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan BlvdMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Flight of Butterflies
Introducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…
Wednesday July 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…
Wednesday July 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Grand Haveli
The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…
Wednesday July 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand AveMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…
Wednesday July 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…
Wednesday July 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale RoadMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.” George…
Garfield Park
Event detailsWednesday July 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…
Wednesday July 17, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell AvenueMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Final Weeks to Experience Chicago Children’s Museum’s Hit Exhibit Circusville
Come one, come all, step right up and have a ball before it’s too late! Chicago Children’s Museum, 700 E. Grand Ave., welcomes visitors to…
Wednesday July 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. – Saturday September 7, 2024
5:00 p.m.Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
