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The Lincoln Lodge
Apr18
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Friday, April 18th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!  Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…

Friday, April 18th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Apr18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield

Tickets for Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield in Chicago🎫 VIP – Get a free VIP bag full of various merchandise from Thom Britton…

Friday, April 18th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
The Millennium Tour: Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow & Boosie BadAzz
Apr18
Music & Comedy

The Millennium Tour: Trey Songz, Omarion, Bow Wow & Boosie BadAzz

The Millennium Tour 2025 brings together some of the most celebrated names in R&B and Hip-Hop, promising a night filled with chart-topping hits and unmatched…

Friday, April 18th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Millennium Tour 2025
Apr18
Music & Comedy

The Millennium Tour 2025

The Millennium Tour 2025 brings together some of the most celebrated names in R&B and Hip-Hop, promising a night filled with chart-topping hits and unmatched…

Friday, April 18th
8:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Latin Dance Night
Apr18
Apr19
Tours & Attractions

Latin Dance Night

Immerse yourself in a cultural experience on Friday evening! It’s the new and exciting Salsa & Bachata Night at Takito Street, where you can immerse…

Friday, April 18th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, April 19th
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Coors Memories
Apr18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Coors Memories

Coors Memories is a late-night nostalgic sketch show – 4.2% ABV and 95.8% core memories. In our 60-minute sketch revue, we’ll share old memories and…

Friday, April 18th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Judy’s Beat Lounge
230 W. North Ave. 2nd Floor
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Apr18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday, April 18th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Hitch*Cocktails
Apr18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, April 18th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Apr19
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 19th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr19
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 19th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr19
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 19th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Apr19
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 19th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr19
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 19th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr19
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, April 19th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr19
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 19th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr19
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 19th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr19
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 19th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy

In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…

Saturday, April 19th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Apr19
Tours & Attractions

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, April 19th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr19

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 19th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf
Apr19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf

A world premiere based on the book written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann. Adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Amanda Link. This debut picture book…

Saturday, April 19th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater
6912 N. Glenwood Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr19
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, April 19th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s Spring Afternoon Tea returns at 2 p.m. on select weekends in April and May at the hotel’s elegant, greenhouse-inspired Café.  Visitors and…

Saturday, April 19th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
The Ritz Carlton Chicago
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
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