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Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Aug2
Tours & Attractions

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…

Friday August 2, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Latin Dance Night
Aug2
Aug3
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 August 2, 2024
9:00 p.m.Saturday August 3, 2024
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

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

Saturday August 3, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Aug3
Tours & Attractions

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…

Saturday August 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
ZENB Plant Pantry Tour at Gallagher Way
Aug3
Tours & Attractions

ZENB Plant Pantry Tour at Gallagher Way

Take Me Out to the Plant Pantry: Plant-full food brand ZENB (pronounced zen-bee) is visiting Gallagher Way during their summer Plant Pantry Tour! At Saturday’s…

Saturday August 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark Street
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Aug3
Museums, 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,…

Saturday August 3, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug3
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday August 3, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces
Aug3
Tours & Attractions

All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces

“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” (William Faulkner) This tour is Inside Chicago Walking Tours’ answer to many requests for an Art-Deco-specific…

Saturday August 3, 2024
11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Neighborhood Pop-Ups Summer Series
Aug3
Tours & Attractions

Neighborhood Pop-Ups Summer Series

We are excited to announce our upcoming Neighborhood Pop-Up series for this summer. These events will provide a fantastic opportunity for both locals and visitors…

Saturday August 3, 2024
11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
City wide
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug3
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday August 3, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Neighborhood Pop-Ups Summer Series
Aug3
Tours & Attractions

Neighborhood Pop-Ups Summer Series

We are excited to announce our upcoming Neighborhood Pop-Up series for this summer. These events will provide a fantastic opportunity for both locals and visitors…

Saturday August 3, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
City wide
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Aug3
Tours & Attractions

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…

Saturday August 3, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side
Aug3
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 August 3, 2024
2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

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

Sunday August 4, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Aug4
Museums, 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,…

Sunday August 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
The Wizard of Oz and Dark Hollywood in Chicago — Guided Walking Tour
Aug4
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

The Wizard of Oz and Dark Hollywood in Chicago — Guided Walking Tour

Uncover Hollywood’s sinister past in Chicago through The Wizard of Oz, cocaine movies, and gangsters! Explore the darker side of Hollywood in Chicago’s Lincoln Park…

Sunday August 4, 2024
10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Oz Park, Lincoln Park
2021 N Burling St
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug4
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Sunday August 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Aug4
Tours & Attractions

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…

Sunday August 4, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

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

Monday August 5, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Aug5
Museums, 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,…

Monday August 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug5
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Monday August 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Aug5
Tours & Attractions

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…

Monday August 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Michael Charles and His Band
Aug5
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Michael Charles and His Band

The year was 1984. With a newfound confidence and looking into the future, a young muso from Melbourne Australia decided the time was right to…

Monday August 5, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Aug5
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Monday August 5, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
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