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The Grand Haveli
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand Ave
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Jul5
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,…

Friday July 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 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
Jul5
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
Friday July 5, 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”
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 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
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Jul5
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,”…

Friday July 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Jul5
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.…

Friday July 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Roosevelt Collection Shops Hosts Friday Taco Truck Series
Jul5
Tours & Attractions

Roosevelt Collection Shops Hosts Friday Taco Truck Series

Food truck season has arrived! Every Friday from now to October 11th, the Roosevelt Collection Shops (150 W Roosevelt Rd) will host the Tacomotora Food…

Friday July 5, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt Rd
SPF 4th of July “Challenge Court Cookout”
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
12:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
SPF Pickleball Chicago
2121 N Clybourn Ave Building 1
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
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
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Half Acre x Vienna Beef present Only Gold
Jul5
Sports & Recreation

Half Acre x Vienna Beef present Only Gold

Half Acre x Vienna Beef present Only Gold: Our annual celebration of Chicago Style Hot Dogs and Half Acre beer. Friday July 5  2-10pm at Half…

Friday July 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Half Acre Brewery
2050 W Balmoral Ave
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Jul5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch, continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, The Good, March 29 –…

Friday July 5, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Attempts on Her Life
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Create: TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Ave.
The Royal Treatment: A Girls Day Soiree with SOROR
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Royal Treatment: A Girls Day Soiree with SOROR

Stephen Beauty and Cosmetics is thrilled to announce the exclusive availability of its premier makeup and skincare collection, SOROR BY SATASHA STEPHEN, at the Black…

Friday July 5, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Black Beauty Collective
5305 S Hyde Park Blvd
Rose On The River: Tash Sultana, Flying Lotus, Tank and The Bangas & Karina Rykman
Jul5
Music & Comedy

Rose On The River: Tash Sultana, Flying Lotus, Tank and The Bangas & Karina Rykman

Tash Sultana, Flying Lotus, Tank and The Bangas & Karina Rykman will perform live at The Salt Shed Outdoors on July 5, 2024.

Friday July 5, 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
Jul5
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…

Friday July 5, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Skyline Sessions
Jul5
Music & Comedy

Skyline Sessions

Let the live music of Skyline Sessions boost your mood for the week! Enjoy FREE live outdoor music from 5:00PM-9:00PM every Thursday and Friday from…

Friday July 5, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Wave Wall
600 E Grand Avenue
11th Annual Chicago Craft Beer Fest
Jul5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

11th Annual Chicago Craft Beer Fest

CHICAGO—July 2024—It’ll be microbrew heaven when Fest returns for its 11th year on Friday – Sunday, July 5-7 at Jonquil Park (1001 W. Wrightwood Ave,…

Friday July 5, 2024
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Jonquil Park
1001 W. Wrightwood Avenue
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