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Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities
Jul16
Nov30
Museums, 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, 2024Sunday November 30, 2025
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul22
Nov30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…

Monday July 22, 2024Sunday November 30, 2025
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Feb5
Jan4
Theatre & 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.
Onward and Out of Your League at Second City Blackout Cabaret
Feb7
Feb28
Theatre & Performing Arts

Onward and Out of Your League at Second City Blackout Cabaret

Join us for an evening of Valentine’s Day themed sketch comedy, improv, and original musical numbers featuring a cast of graduates from the Second City…

Friday, February 7th
7:30 p.m.Friday, February 28th
9:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Onward and Out of Your League at Second City Blackout Cabaret
Feb14
Mar7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Onward and Out of Your League at Second City Blackout Cabaret

Join us for an evening of Valentine’s Day themed sketch comedy, improv, and original musical numbers featuring a cast of graduates from the Second City…

Friday, February 14th
7:30 p.m.Friday, March 7th
9:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
League of Chicago Theatres
Feb19
Feb22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Encounters with Light

Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…

Wednesday, February 19thSaturday, February 22nd

League of Chicago Theatres
Feb20
Feb23
Theatre & Performing Arts

Encounters with Light

Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…

Thursday, February 20thSunday, February 23rd

The Joffrey Ballet presents Golden Hour
Feb20
Mar2
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Joffrey Ballet presents Golden Hour

The Joffrey Ballet presents Golden Hour, a radiant mixed repertoire program of warmth and splendor, at the historic Lyric Opera House, 20 North Upper Wacker…

Thursday, February 20th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, March 2nd
5:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Feb21
Feb22
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, February 21st
12:00 a.m.Saturday, February 22nd
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
League of Chicago Theatres
Feb21
Feb24
Theatre & Performing Arts

Encounters with Light

Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…

Friday, February 21stMonday, February 24th

Onward and Out of Your League at Second City Blackout Cabaret
Feb21
Mar14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Onward and Out of Your League at Second City Blackout Cabaret

Join us for an evening of Valentine’s Day themed sketch comedy, improv, and original musical numbers featuring a cast of graduates from the Second City…

Friday, February 21st
7:30 p.m.Friday, March 14th
10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Latin Dance Night
Feb21
Feb22
Tours & Attractions

Latin Dance Night

Immerse yourself in a cultural experience on Friday evening! It’s the new and exciting Salsa & Bachata Night at Takito Street, where you can immerse…

Friday, February 21st
9:00 p.m.Saturday, February 22nd
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Neema Naz at The Comedy Bar
Feb21
Feb22
Music & Comedy

Neema Naz at The Comedy Bar

Iranian-Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and content creator Neema Naz will be headlining The Comedy Bar! SHOWS WILL BE HELD at 162 E SUPERIOR ST. —…

Friday, February 21st
9:00 p.m.Saturday, February 22nd
10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Latin XL Comedy Show
Feb21
Feb22
Music & Comedy

Latin XL Comedy Show

LatinXL is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s biggest names and…

Friday, February 21st
11:30 p.m.Saturday, February 22nd
1:00 a.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through March
Feb22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through March

Teatro ZinZanni, named “Best Night Out in Chicago” by CS Magazine, is thrilled to announce their current production has been extended through March 30th due…

Saturday, February 22nd
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
Two hundred fifty one days
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Two hundred fifty one days

Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…

Saturday, February 22nd
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Feb22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, officially kicks off its spectacular 50th Anniversary Season with one of the most enduring and beloved musicals of…

Saturday, February 22nd
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Andersonville Restaurant Week
Feb22
Tours & Attractions

Andersonville Restaurant Week

Andersonville Restaurant Week is back! The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again showcase the abundance of great restaurants throughout the district. Restaurant…

Saturday, February 22nd
andersonville
1554 W Hollywood
Marriott Theatre Presents: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
Feb22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences kicks off its remarkable children’s theatre season, part of Marriott Theatre’s 50th anniversary, with the musical adaptation of one of…

Saturday, February 22nd
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
League of Chicago Theatres
Feb22
Feb25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Encounters with Light

Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…

Saturday, February 22ndTuesday, February 25th

Our Lived Experience
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Our Lived Experience

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…

Saturday, February 22nd
8:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Feb22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History…

Saturday, February 22nd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dinos Alive
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dinos Alive

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs…

Saturday, February 22nd
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Black Creativity Career Showcase at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Black Creativity Career Showcase at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Join us in celebrating Black Creativity at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry! Kids and families are invited to talk with Black STE(A)M professionals…

Saturday, February 22nd
9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
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