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EXPO CHICAGO
EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this April 24-27, 2025. Showcasing leading contemporary and modern art galleries, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Renaissance Showcase
Chicago Renaissance Showcase – ARC Music Festival and EXPO Chicago Art Week Afterparty. Hosted in an 18,000 sq. ft. warehouse, the showcase features a fashion…
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Chicago Independent Bookstore Day Crawl
Yet again, Chicagoland proves itself to be the dream destination for book lovers and readers of all ages! More than 50 independent bookstores in the…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Lucky in Lombard Book Signing
Come find your new favorite book and meet over 60 Romance/YA authors, plus bookish vendors!
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
EXPO CHICAGO
EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this April 24-27, 2025. Showcasing leading contemporary and modern art galleries, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
EXPO CHICAGO
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair will return for its 12th edition from April 24-27 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. This year’s showcases 170 leading contemporary…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Grow & Sip: A Spring Garden-to-Glass Experience
Grow & Sip: A Spring Garden-to-Glass Experience April 26, 2025 Hours: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location: Somerset, 2nd Floor Cost: $60 Spring is in the air, and there’s no…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Spring Taste of Northalsted 2025
Stroll through Northalsted this Spring and indulge in a culinary adventure with the Spring Taste of Northalsted! Featuring over 20 locations, you’ll have the chance…
Music & Comedy
Spring Music Celebration
University Chorale, University Singers, and Symphony Orchestra come together for this year-end concert, featuring the winners of the 2024 Concerto/Aria Competition: cellist Grace Hudson-Mairet and…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective is the largest, award-winning, interactive comedic true crime mystery dinner show in the United States. We are now running public and private…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
One Earth Film Festival 2025
One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…
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…
Music & Comedy
Joe Bartnick at The Comedy Bar
Joe Bartnick is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer who’s made a name for himself with his sharp humor and no-holds-barred style. His comedy special, Bartnick…
Music & Comedy
Sofia Talvik Live at Swedish American Museum
Prepare yourself for a unique and intimate evening of music and storytelling! Sofia Talvik is a rare artist and an avid storyteller with a voice…
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…
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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…
Music & Comedy
Chicago Composers Orchestra: an evening of world premieres
World premieres by wonderfully creative & imaginative composers Carlos Bandera, Ephraim Champion & Ania Vu. Thanks to funding from the Illinois Arts Council, student composers…
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The Goonies In Concert
Venue: The Auditorium Date: April 26, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $69.50-$99.50 Hey, you guys! Join a group of misfits on a search for long-lost treasure, complete with an ancient…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year! Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…
Music & Comedy
McLuhan Live
Named after media theorist and philosopher Marshall McLuhan, Chicago-based progressive rock band McLuhan began its musical journey as a mixed-media group and was the brainchild…
Music & Comedy
Ivan Cornejo – Mirada Tour
Concluding a sensational career-defining year, breakthrough Música Mexicana star Ivan Cornejo is bringing the second leg of his “Mirada Tour” to Chicago at United Center…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…
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