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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
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.
The Book of Grace
Mar27
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Book of Grace

Grace looks for the good in everything: in her husband’s rules, in the border he patrols, in the return of his estranged son. But a…

Thursday, March 27th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, May 18th
5:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Franz West: Millennium Park
Apr26
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, April 26th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr26
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, April 26th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Saturday, April 26th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Lucky in Lombard Book Signing
Apr26
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!

Saturday, April 26th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Westin Lombard
70 Yorktown Shopping Center
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!

Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a…

Saturday, April 26th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Saturday, April 26th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Art and Science of Arachnids

Get ready to encounter a variety of fascinating animals in The Art and Science of Arachnids! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience…

Saturday, April 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of…

Saturday, April 26th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr26
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,…

Saturday, April 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr26

Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory

This year’s Spring Flower Show, “Rooted in Mystery” explores the critical parts of plants that we don’t usually see – the roots! In addition to…

Garfield Park

Event details
Saturday, April 26th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois Molly Cranch’s paintings are an exploration of the biodiversity surrounding  us. Working with a soft color palette and layered…

Saturday, April 26th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr26
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…

Saturday, April 26th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Books & Banners of the People
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Books & Banners of the People

Join us at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum for a communal arts activation celebrating the world premiere of Berlin.  In this activation – comprised of…

Saturday, April 26th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 S Halsted Streeet
Frankenstein
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frankenstein

A.B.L.E.—Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations—a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates theatre and film for, with, and by individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental…

Saturday, April 26th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Upstairs Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
Titanique
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Saturday, April 26th
2:00 p.m.3:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Apr26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The…

Saturday, April 26th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Grow & Sip: A Spring Garden-to-Glass Experience
Apr26
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…

Saturday, April 26th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Somerset
1112 N State St
FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – The Next Gen, Streetwear & Urban Show
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – The Next Gen, Streetwear & Urban Show

FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – Next Gen, Streetwear & Urban Show Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dive into the…

Saturday, April 26th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
The Neon Revolution
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Neon Revolution

NEON REVOLUTION glows with Mike Aguilar’s passion for his neon art CHICAGO, IL – April 24 to April 27, 2025 Local legend and expert neon…

Saturday, April 26th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Inside Town Art Collective
1954 S. Troy St.
Petals, Leaves, Roots & Seeds Reception
Apr26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Petals, Leaves, Roots & Seeds Reception

Join us in celebrating our Spring exhibition Petals, Leaves, Roots & Seeds! Enjoy a glass of wine and charcuterie, mingle with fellow jewelry enthusiasts and…

Saturday, April 26th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr26
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…

Saturday, April 26th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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