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League of Chicago Theatres
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Throbbin’ Wood

PrideArts continues its holiday tradition of presenting its adults-only British pantos. The fine folk of Got-wood Forest are terrorized by taxes imposed by the wicked…

Saturday, November 16th
7:30 a.m.Monday, December 16th
3:00 a.m.
Pride Arts Center
4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613
The Marriage of Figaro
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Marriage of Figaro

Join Lyric Opera of Chicago for Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, an intimate study of human relationships and one of the greatest operas ever written. In…

Saturday, November 16th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Saturday, November 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
The Makeup Show Chicago 2024
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Makeup Show Chicago 2024

The Makeup Show is returning to the Windy City with our intimate beauty experience! The Makeup Show Chicago will feature some of the most influential…

Saturday, November 16th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell Street
Dinos Alive
Nov16
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…

Saturday, November 16th
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Nov16
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, November 16th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Marriott Theatre Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences concludes its 2024 children’s theatre season with the beloved fairy tale adventure, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Full of warmth and…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival

Join Griffin MSI’s beloved annual tradition: the Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival kicking off the Christmas Around the World and Holiday of Lights exhibits. Take…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Flight of Butterflies
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing 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…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Nov16
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…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Saturday with Santa
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Saturday with Santa

Join us for Saturday with Santa on November 16 in the Arts District! Enjoy a fun-filled day with these fun special events: Pictures with Santa…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Oak Park Arts District
211 Harrison
November Multiple Goods Fair 2024
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

November Multiple Goods Fair 2024

Hot Sauce! Ceramics! Apparel! Oh my! Celebrate Autumn with Compound Yellow’s Multiple Goods Fair in Oak Park! Date: 11/16 10 am – 4 pm 11/17…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Compound Yellow
244 Lake St
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Nov16
Tours & Attractions

BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Spring Break memories will last a lifetime at the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground! Jump into a world of creativity, color and playful learning at LEGOLAND…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Play Unstoppable Festival
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Nov16
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…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party!
Nov16
Tours & Attractions

Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party!

Chicagoland’s top family Halloween event is here! Daily from September 27th – October 31st, families can get into the Halloween spirit as LEGO® Monsters take over LEGOLAND Discovery…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov16
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, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Titanic: The Exhibition
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Titanic: The Exhibition

⭐ Titanic: The Exhibition is making its way to Westfield Old Orchard in Chicago after a sold-out run in Macau, Moscow, Riga Latvia, Perth, Sydney, and LA.…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Westfield Old Orchard (West Lot)
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Nov16

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure

You and your family can seek, play, and explore at Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive experience designed for guests of all ages! This unique…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (the city’s primary non-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, in collaboration with STLarchitects presents: “Five Projects in South Korea”…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
Get To Know Printers Row! eAtlas Scavenger Hunt and Neighborhood Tour
Nov16
Tours & Attractions

Get To Know Printers Row! eAtlas Scavenger Hunt and Neighborhood Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Get To Know Printers Row!, an eAtlas Scavenger Hunt and Neighborhood Tour for The Near South Planning Board Locals and Visitors Invited…

Saturday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Historic Printers Row
637 S. Dearborn St
Alice in Wonderland
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Saturday, November 16th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th Street
Brick of Chicago Bronzeville Walking Tour
Nov16
Tours & Attractions

Brick of Chicago Bronzeville Walking Tour

On a Brick of Chicago neighborhood walking tour, you’ll learn about all the elements that make Chicago one of the most interesting and dynamic cities…

Saturday, November 16th
11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
4448 S Michigan Ave
4448 S Michigan Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Nov16
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, November 16th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
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