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New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum

The Driehaus Museum’s A Tale of Today: Materialities is an expansive contemporary exhibition that invites viewers to discover the history and architectural richness of the…

Wednesday, April 9th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Britton-Rene Collins, Marimba
Apr9
Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Britton-Rene Collins, Marimba

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | BRITTON-RENE COLLINS, MARIMBA Program Astor Piazzolla; arr. Pius Cheung – Verano Porteno J.S. Bach – Fugue in G Minor,…

Wednesday, April 9th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping…

Wednesday, April 9th
1:00 p.m.3:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers
Apr9
Wednesday, April 9th
1:20 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
2:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Apr9
Sports & Recreation

Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio

Neon Gardens, Lincoln Park’s newest hotspot for New York-style pizza, introduces the Chicago Bears Patio Pop-Up experience, now open to celebrate game days and showcase…

Wednesday, April 9th
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Apr9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey. The exhibition will be on…

Wednesday, April 9th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
WBEZ Presents: An Evening with Matteo Lane
Apr9
Music & Comedy

WBEZ Presents: An Evening with Matteo Lane

In celebration of the release of his debut cookbook Your Pasta Sucks, homegrown comedian, actor and YouTube sensation Matteo Lane joins our stage for an…

Wednesday, April 9th
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Tropical Wednesdays
Apr9
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, April 9th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
41st Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr9

41st Chicago Latino Film Festival

The 41st edition of the Festival will take place April 3rd-14th with Opening and Closing Night screenings at the Davis Theater on the first and…

Wednesday, April 9th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Wednesday, April 9th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat
Apr9
Wednesday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Titanique
Apr9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Wednesday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping…

Wednesday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.9:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Apr9
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.…

Wednesday, April 9th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Family: An Improv Show That’s Truly Relatable
Apr9
Music & Comedy

Family: An Improv Show That’s Truly Relatable

Family is a completely improvised show that follows one family, within one living room, over the course of one day. Our cast of veteran comedians…

Wednesday, April 9th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Apr9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, April 9th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr10
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…

Thursday, April 10th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
League of Chicago Theatres
Apr10
Apr13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Encounters with Light

Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…

Thursday, April 10thSunday, April 13th

Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative. The exhibition will…

Thursday, April 10th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
Apr10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing

A Pressing Call: Five Centuries of Women Printing features the stories of women who have worked in the print trade in a variety of roles…

Thursday, April 10th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr10
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…

Thursday, April 10th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr10
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…

Thursday, April 10th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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