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Blue Man Group
Jan12
Dec31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group is comedy, theater and rock concert all rolled into one. Having recently celebrated 25 years at the Briar Street theatre, this wildly…

Friday January 12, 2024
8:00 a.m.Tuesday December 31, 2024
10:00 a.m.
Briar Street Theatre
3133 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, 60657
Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns
Apr27
Jan4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Loop as Lab: Reshaping Downtowns

Chicago Architecture Center’s exhibition frames Chicago’s Loop as a “lab” for examining the shared challenges American downtowns face today. Through interactives, it prompts visitors’ reflection…

Saturday April 27, 2024
8:00 a.m.Saturday January 4, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Wacker Dr.
Urban Queer Art Show and Market
Jun8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Urban Queer Art Show and Market

Showcase of the vibrant and diverse talents within the queer community, including exhibitions by 13 LGBTQ+ visual artists, along with nightly performances by musicians and…

Saturday June 8, 2024
12:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Pride Arts Center
4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613
Three Sisters
Jun8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Three Sisters

Anton Chekhov’s classic play, packed with action and emotion, chronicles three and a half years in the falling fortunes of the four children of a…

Saturday June 8, 2024
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Live On The Lake!
Jun8
Music & Comedy

Live On The Lake!

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of…

Saturday June 8, 2024
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E Grand Avenue
Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side
Jun8
Tours & Attractions

Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side

The rise in popularity of true crime TV shows tells us something: we are fascinated — morbidly fascinated — by true stories of death and…

Saturday June 8, 2024
2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Jun8
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Saturday June 8, 2024
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Dance4Peace Youth Concert: House of Freedom
Jun8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dance4Peace Youth Concert: House of Freedom

Dance4Peace Youth Concert: House of Freedom, is a vibrant imagination of free expression and Artivism centering Black youth. Each performance is inspired by the New…

Saturday June 8, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
915 E 60th St
The Importance of Being Earnest
Jun8
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Importance of Being Earnest

Just in time for Pride Month, Strawdog Theatre Company presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde, adapted by Dusty Brown and Elizabeth Swanson,…

Saturday June 8, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Rivendell Theatre
5779 N. Ridge Avenue , Chicago, IL, 60660
Chicago Dance Month’s Wave Wall
Jun8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Dance Month’s Wave Wall

CHICAGO – See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago Dance Month, returns this…

Saturday June 8, 2024
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts
Jun8
Music & Comedy

Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts

The Village of Orland Park is proud to unveil who’s rocking the brand-new Centennial Park West concert venue this summer! On Saturday, June 8, we…

Saturday June 8, 2024
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Centennial Park West
15609 Park Station Blvd.
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Jun8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Saturday June 8, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Wave Wall Wax at Navy Pier
Jun8

Wave Wall Wax at Navy Pier

WAVE WALL WAX 2024 EVERY SATURDAY | MAY 25-AUGUST 31 Chicago’s top DJs playing your favorite house & dance music! Get ready to party! This…

Saturday June 8, 2024
5:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Teatro Zinzanni
Jun8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Saturday June 8, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicago Red Stars Take Over Wrigley
Jun8
Sports & Recreation

Chicago Red Stars Take Over Wrigley

The Chicago Red Stars take over the historic Wrigley Field in this one-time special event! Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of Chicago…

Saturday June 8, 2024
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
ArtEdge 2024
Jun8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

ArtEdge 2024

ArtEdge, Chicago’s most anticipated gala, builds on a legacy of unforgettable events that fuel philanthropic support of MCA exhibitions and programs. This year, enter the…

Saturday June 8, 2024
6:30 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
The Infinite Wrench
Jun8
Music & 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…

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago Style
Jun8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Style

Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago…

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

Circus Vazquez
Jun8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Circus Vazquez

Circus Vazquez (www.circusvazquez.com), America’s largest family-owned big top circus, brings its thrilling new 2024 production to three Chicago area locations.  Tickets are on sale now…

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Little Village
4400 W. 26th Street
The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience
Jun8
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience

Go back in time to Chicago’s Prohibition Era at The Roar on Rush! A lively Speakeasy that lights the way to a hidden 4-room cocktail…

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Roar on Rush
437 N. Rush Street
Neon Paddle
Jun8
Sports & 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…

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth Avenue
Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s
Jun8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s

  It’s a Hot Girl Summer at Mother’s! Grab your besties and join us every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm for $5 cocktails, beer, and…

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Original Mother’s
26 W Division St
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
Jun8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Clued In
Jun8
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Clued In

After getting a single suggestion, the cast of six professional comedians asks the audience to choose a detective. Enjoy as they invent a tale of…

Saturday June 8, 2024
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
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