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SPF 4th of July “Challenge Court Cookout”
Jul4
Sports & Recreation

SPF 4th of July “Challenge Court Cookout”

SPF, Chicago’s largest indoor pickleball facility that brings tropical vibes all year-round, will host a “Challenge Court Cookout” with friendly competition, delicious food, crafty cocktails…

Thursday July 4, 2024
12:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
SPF Pickleball Chicago
2121 N Clybourn Ave Building 1
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Jul4
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…

Thursday July 4, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Thursday July 4, 2024
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Attempts on Her Life
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Attempts on Her Life

An artist. A terrorist. A child. A brand new car. A porn star. These are all the things that Anne can be. ATTEMPTS ON HER…

Thursday July 4, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Create: TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Ave.
Rose On The River: My Morning Jacket, Neal Francis, Andy Frasco and The U.N. & Hans Williams
Jul4
Music & Comedy

Rose On The River: My Morning Jacket, Neal Francis, Andy Frasco and The U.N. & Hans Williams

My Morning Jacket, Neal Francis, Andy Frasco and The U.N. & Hans Williams will perform live at The Salt Shed Outdoors on July 4, 2024.

Thursday July 4, 2024
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Jul4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Thursday July 4, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul4
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…

Thursday July 4, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Chicago Dogs VS Sioux Falls Canaries
Jul4
Sports & Recreation

The Chicago Dogs VS Sioux Falls Canaries

The Chicago Dogs will play against the Sioux Falls Canaries at the state-of-the-art Impact Field in Rosemont. The game starts at 6:30pm and gates open at 5:30pm. Tickets…

Thursday July 4, 2024
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
Meet Cute: A Comedy Dating Show
Jul4

Meet Cute: A Comedy Dating Show

Looking for your next love story or a fun way to meet your next hookup? Sick of meeting people on the apps and looking for…

Thursday July 4, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Circus Vazquez
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Circus Vazquez

Circus Vazquez (www.circusvazquez.com), America’s largest family-owned big top circus, brings its thrilling new 2024 production to three Chicago area locations.  Tickets are on sale now…

Thursday July 4, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Little Village
4400 W. 26th Street
The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience

Go back in time to Chicago’s Prohibition Era at The Roar on Rush! A lively Speakeasy that lights the way to a hidden 4-room cocktail…

Thursday July 4, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Roar on Rush
437 N. Rush Street
Rockin’ in the Park 2024 Free Summer Concert Series
Jul4
Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2024 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will kick off its summer season with the return of its “Rockin’ in the Park”…

Thursday July 4, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
Neon Paddle
Jul4
Sports & 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…

Thursday July 4, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth Avenue
Jackalope Theatre Company’s The Singularity Play
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jackalope Theatre Company’s The Singularity Play

CHICAGO – Jackalope Theatre Company continues its 16th season at Edgewater’s Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., with  the world premiere of The Singularity Play,…

Thursday July 4, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Edgewater’s Berger Park
6205 N. Sheridan Rd.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jul4
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…

Thursday July 4, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Jul4
Theatre & 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…

Thursday July 4, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Jul4
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…

Thursday July 4, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Big Fans
Jul4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Big Fans

Veteran improvisers Mark Raterman (Cook County Social Club, Comedy Central), Neal Dandade (NBC’s Chicago Med, FX’s Justified: City Primeval), and Forest Hynes (Chaos Theory) create…

Thursday July 4, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.

Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Jul5
Jul6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre

Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…

Friday July 5, 2024
12:00 a.m.Saturday July 6, 2024
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Neo-Futurists Present: THE INFINITE WRENCH
Jul5
Dec15
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Neo-Futurists Present: THE INFINITE WRENCH

At THE INFINITE WRENCH you’ll see thirty original plays in sixty minutes, written and performed by The Neo-Futurist Ensemble. Each play offers something different, be…

Friday July 5, 2024
7:00 a.m.Sunday December 15, 2024
7:00 a.m.
Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Marcus The Artist: City Of Gold
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Dinos Alive
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Jul5
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 July 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Flight of Butterflies
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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