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Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Jul3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work

CHICAGO – Bramble Theatre Company, is proud to announce the third annual Festival of Unfinished Work at the new Bramble Arts Loft located on the…

Wednesday July 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Little Bear Ridge Road
Jul3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Little Bear Ridge Road

In the outer limits of rural Idaho, the last two estranged members of the Fernsby family tree, a reclusive aunt and her gay nephew, reunite to…

Wednesday July 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union
Jul3
Sports & Recreation

Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union

Chicago Fire FC vs. Philadelphia Union Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. CT

Wednesday July 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Soldier Field
1410 Special Olympics Drive
Independence Day Signature Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jul3
Tours & Attractions

Independence Day Signature Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Celebrate Independence Day with the best views of Chicago’s jaw-dropping fireworks display! Join us aboard our Signature Chicago 4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise on…

Wednesday July 3, 2024
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Chicago Independence Day Premier Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Jul3
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Independence Day Premier Fireworks Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Soak in the best views of the fireworks and the ultimate Independence Day celebration on our Premier Chicago 4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise. A…

Wednesday July 3, 2024
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Independence Day Premier Plus Fireworks Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River
Jul3
Tours & Attractions

Independence Day Premier Plus Fireworks Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River

This 4th of July, an unforgettable celebration awaits with jaw-dropping views of the Independence Day fireworks on our Premier Plus Chicago 4th of July Fireworks…

Wednesday July 3, 2024
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Jul3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday July 3, 2024
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Marcus The Artist: City Of Gold
Jul4
Theatre & 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…

Thursday July 4, 2024
8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Dinos Alive
Jul4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dinos Alive

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs…

Thursday July 4, 2024
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Flight of Butterflies
Jul4
Museums, 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…

Thursday July 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Grand Haveli
Jul4
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…

Thursday July 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand Ave
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Jul4
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,…

Thursday July 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Thursday July 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
Jul4
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 details
Thursday July 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Jul4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…

Thursday July 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul4
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…

Thursday July 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Jul4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Thursday July 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday July 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday July 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Jul4
Museums, 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.…

Thursday July 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jul4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Thursday July 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Jul4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Thursday July 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
The 31st Annual African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) and Chicago Music Awards
Jul4
Jul7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

The 31st Annual African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) and Chicago Music Awards

The 31st African/Caribbean International Festival of Life and 42nd Chicago Music Awards Combined will Honor Chicago’s Musical Diversity and Culture in the DuSable sunken gardens, 55th…

Thursday July 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.Sunday July 7, 2024
10:00 p.m.
740 E 56th Pl
740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637, United States
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jul4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Thursday July 4, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
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