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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,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
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,…
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…
Festivals, 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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Links Hall’s Spring 2025 Co-MISSION Works-in-Progress
Links Hall’s Spring 2025 Co-MISSION Fellows offer a split bill Works-In-Progress showing featuring Tuli Bera, Jacinda Bullie, and Jaquanda Villegas. Additionally, Fall 2024 Resident Selena…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Members’ Preview | Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom
MCA Members enjoy first-look access to the MCA’s newest exhibitions alongside curators, artists, and fellow art enthusiasts. Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn and the MCA invite…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Cabaret Film Screening
Berlin, 1931. Amid ascendant fascism in Weimar Germany, fame-seeking American émigré Sally Bowles (Liza Minelli) sings at a bawdy cabaret whose host (an effortless Joel…
Music & Comedy
STAND-UP MOMEDY: Mother’s Day kickoff with Kristen Toomey
Moms. You know one. You have one. You may even BE one. They’re everywhere. And BOY, could they use a laugh. Luckily, we’ve got just what…
Sports & Recreation
SPIN Chicago First Fridays – “Dare to Rep Chi-Town”
Bringing the house party energy to Chicago, join SPIN on the first Friday of the month for an evening of ping pong, play and endless…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Voila: The Improvised Musical
iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Comic Book Day Comic Shop Crawl
Every year, on the first Saturday in May, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage both curious, first-time comic book readers…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026) Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Marché Privé
Marché Privé, a curated luxury pop-up market, is proud to announce its returning event celebrating Chicago’s BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Scheduled to coincide with Derby Day,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
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,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Spring Market
Markets for Makers is coming back to Artifact Events in Chicago on Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4 from 11am – 5pm both days!…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Spring Market
Markets for Makers is coming back to the Artifact Events Center in Chicago on Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4 from 11am – 5pm…
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Talk | Paul Pfeiffer, Iyko Day, and Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa
About the Event In celebration of the opening of Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom, join us for a talk between…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Down & Derby at Utopian Tailgate
Enjoy a lively Kentucky Derby watch party in perfect form at Utopian Tailgate; Old Town’s premier rooftop and high-energy party landscape. Saturday, May 3rd * …
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Joy District Rooftop
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with a “Grand Stand” experience at the Rooftop of JOY District. This picture-perfect setting is sure to deliver a high-roller’s party scene like no other.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at J. Parker
Enjoy the Kentucky Derby with no stakes and high limits at The J. Parker Rooftop. This Lincoln park attraction is sure to impress with its indoor/outdoor viewing…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Happy Camper Wrigleyville
Enjoy a Kentucky Derby watch party with fashionable “infield vibes” at Happy Camper (Wrigleyville). Where high energy awaits with exceptional viewing screens, retractable roof, group tables and big…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
RAD. a fun show.
May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day, and to celebrate, RAD is having a free special Saturday show. Same insanity but on the weekend! RAD. a fun…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…
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