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The 2024 Esteem Awards Celebration of Honor
Jul6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The 2024 Esteem Awards Celebration of Honor

Since 2007, the Esteem Awards has honored local and national organizations and individuals for their continued support of African American and LGBTQ+ communities in entertainment, media,…

Saturday July 6, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
sidetrack
3349 N Halsted St
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul6
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 July 6, 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
Jul6
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…

Saturday July 6, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Three Sisters
Jul6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Three Sisters

Anton Chekhov’s classic play, packed with action and emotion, chronicles three and a half years in the falling fortunes of the four children of a…

Saturday July 6, 2024
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Live On The Lake!
Jul6
Music & Comedy

Live On The Lake!

Navy Pier’s weekly outdoor live music series features Chicago’s best bands, along with regional and national acts, who will perform countless genres and styles of…

Saturday July 6, 2024
2:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Beer Garden
600 E Grand Avenue
Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side
Jul6
Tours & Attractions

Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side

The rise in popularity of true crime TV shows tells us something: we are fascinated — morbidly fascinated — by true stories of death and…

Saturday July 6, 2024
2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Jul6
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…

Saturday July 6, 2024
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Attempts on Her Life
Jul6
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…

Saturday July 6, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Create: TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Ave.
Little Bear Ridge Road
Jul6
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…

Saturday July 6, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Dance Month’s Wave Wall
Jul6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Dance Month’s Wave Wall

CHICAGO – See Chicago Dance, the dance industry’s nonprofit service organization, is proud to announce that its popular annual offering, Chicago Dance Month, returns this…

Saturday July 6, 2024
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Rose On The River: Thundercat, BADBADNOTGOOD, Domi and JD Beck & Carrtoons
Jul6
Music & Comedy

Rose On The River: Thundercat, BADBADNOTGOOD, Domi and JD Beck & Carrtoons

Thundercat, BADBADNOTGOOD, Domi and JD Beck & CARRTOONS will perform live at The Salt Shed Outdoors on July 6, 2024.

Saturday July 6, 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
Jul6
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…

Saturday July 6, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
House Music Showcase
Jul6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

House Music Showcase

FEATURED HOUSE MUSIC 40 ARTISTS Featuring Performances By… Artists listed in alphabetical order.  Bad Boy Bill  Byron Stingily (Ten City)  Chip E.  Chuck “The Voice”…

Saturday July 6, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Wave Wall Wax at Navy Pier
Jul6

Wave Wall Wax at Navy Pier

WAVE WALL WAX 2024 EVERY SATURDAY | MAY 25-AUGUST 31 Chicago’s top DJs playing your favorite house & dance music! Get ready to party! This…

Saturday July 6, 2024
5:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
“Double Trouble” – Comedy Sketch Revue
Jul6
Theatre & Performing Arts

“Double Trouble” – Comedy Sketch Revue

“Double Trouble” is a 45 minute, scripted sketch revue that blends the creative brain juices of comedians Joe Cariola and Gabby Seed. Watch Gabby uncover…

Saturday July 6, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Romeo and Juliet
Jul6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare’s eternal tragic story of young love between warring Italian families is performed free, outdoors, in six Chicago parks. Audiences are encouraged to come early…

Saturday July 6, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:40 p.m.
Gross Park
2708 W. Lawrence Ave.
The Chicago Dogs VS Kane County Cougars
Jul6
Sports & Recreation

The Chicago Dogs VS Kane County Cougars

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

Saturday July 6, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul6
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…

Saturday July 6, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The Infinite Wrench
Jul6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Saturday July 6, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
BLANK! The Musical
Jul6
Theatre & Performing Arts

BLANK! The Musical

This unique show is completely improvised, with no script or book – just the performers on stage and suggestions from the audience. At BLANK! The…

Saturday July 6, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.

Circus Vazquez
Jul6
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…

Saturday July 6, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Little Village
4400 W. 26th Street
The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience
Jul6
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…

Saturday July 6, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Roar on Rush
437 N. Rush Street
Neon Paddle
Jul6
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…

Saturday July 6, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth Avenue
Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s
Jul6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hot Girl Saturdays at The Original Mother’s

  It’s a Hot Girl Summer at Mother’s! Grab your besties and join us every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm for $5 cocktails, beer, and…

Saturday July 6, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Original Mother’s
26 W Division St
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