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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, 2024 – Sunday November 30, 2025Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Girl Power Field Day for Chicago Teens (13-17)
Calling All Teen Queens! Ready for a day of fun, friendship, and fierce competition (the friendly kind, of course!)? Join &Rise for an epic Girl…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.314 W Oak St
314 W Oak StTheatre & Performing Arts
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph StreetFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
Millennium Park Summer Film Series
This summer, DCASE is pleased to present the Millennium Park Summer Film Series, presented by Pluto TV, on Tuesdays from July 16 through August 20. Films…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StreetMusic & Comedy
Rush Hour Concerts | | Schubert’s Trout Quintet
RUSH HOUR CONCERTS | | SCHUBERT’S TROUT QUINTET Desirée Ruhstrat, violin Aurélien Fort Pederzoli, viola David Cunliffe, cello Sam Shuhan, bass Marta Aznavoorian, piano Program …
Tuesday August 6, 2024
5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Episcopal Cathedral of St. James
65 E. Huron StreetTheatre & Performing Arts
Porchlight’s Free Concert Series: Broadway in your Backyard
CHICAGO – Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce the return of its free summer concert series Broadway in your Backyard, now in its fourth…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Various locationsTours & 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…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater AccessSports & Recreation
Pier Fitness: Rush Hour & Sunset Yoga
Break a sweat with free cardio workouts led by professional fitness instructors at Rush Hour Workouts from 6:00PM-7:00PM, and then unwind with the serenity of…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Park
600 E Grand AveTheatre & Performing Arts
SAVOR After Hours
Step into the world of SAVOR After Hours, an intimate experience of the senses filled with dance, passion, and the art of savoring every single…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee AvenueMusic & Comedy
Tuesday Good Show
Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveSports & 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…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago’s Best Standup
Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…
Tuesday August 6, 2024
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Bouncy Games
About: Step into an inflatable paradise at Bouncy Games in Chicago! Make amazing memories with friends and family, as you bounce, flop, and somersault through…
Wednesday August 7, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan BlvdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
2024 Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby
Special Olympics Illinois Chicago Ducky Derby Wednesday, August 7 Festival begins at 10:00 AM at Pioneer Court at 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago Splashdown is…
Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Pioneer Court
401 N Michigan AveTheatre & Performing Arts
Marcus The Artist: City Of Gold
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Marcus the Artist’s “City of Gold” curated by Dorian Sylvain. The exhibition…
Wednesday August 7, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.” George…
Garfield Park
Event detailsWednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.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…
Wednesday August 7, 2024Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Flight of Butterflies
Introducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…
Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Grand Haveli
The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…
Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand AveMuseums, 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,…
Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…
Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
World’s Fair of Money
The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on…
Wednesday August 7, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River RoadMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…
Wednesday August 7, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
