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Improvised Sitcom
May17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvised Sitcom

Cue the laugh track- it’s a very special episode of your favorite long running tv show! The gang gets up to the same ‘ol wacky…

Friday, May 17th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Chicago Jazz String Summit
May17
Music & Comedy

Chicago Jazz String Summit

Tomeka Reid’s 10th Annual Chicago Jazz String Summit celebrates string instruments in jazz, improvised, and experimental music with a phenomenal lineup of musicians from Chicago…

Friday, May 17th
8:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Constellation
3111 N Western Ave
The Taylor Party – Taylor Swift Tribute Night
May17
Music & Comedy

The Taylor Party – Taylor Swift Tribute Night

Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Original Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party like no other. ✨ 💃 Come shake it…

Friday, May 17th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Assho Comedy Tour
May17
Music & Comedy

The Assho Comedy Tour

Steven Ho is a former ER Technician and current standup comedian who performs all around Los Angeles. Known for his viral “Tips from the ER” videos,…

Friday, May 17th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May17
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, May 17th
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,
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s The S Paradox
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s The S Paradox

CHICAGO – Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2024 season opens with The S Paradox, written by Joining Sword & Pen International Playwright Competition and…

Saturday, May 18th
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Midwest Bonsai Society 18th May Exhibit
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Midwest Bonsai Society 18th May Exhibit

Having started in 2004, our Spring show is smaller than our August Exhibition but is well worth the trip. We will have 7 tree vendors…

North Suburbs

Event details
Saturday, May 18th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
A Year with Frog and Toad
May18
Jul14
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Year with Frog and Toad

Children’s author and illustrator Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters hop from the page to the stage in the Tony-nominated musical A Year With Frog And Toad,…

Saturday, May 18th
9:30 a.m.Sunday, July 14th
11:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S. Racine St, Chicago, IL, 60607
Family Friend Playdates: Music in the Park
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Family Friend Playdates: Music in the Park

Join us for “Family Friend Playdates” – the perfect opportunity for parents and kids to connect with other families in Chicagoland! We’re partnering with Tiny…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Jones (Mary Richardson) Park
1240 South Plymouth Court
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
May18
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…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
Summer50 Fest
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer50 Fest

Are you ready for the start of summer? Wards365 is hosting Summer50 Fest on Saturday, May 18 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the United…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Cabinet of Curiosity
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cabinet of Curiosity

CHICAGO – Cabinet of Curiosity, in collaboration with lead partner Working Bikes, presents Pedal Powered Playground, May 18 – August 10. Cabinet of Curiosity enters…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Various locations
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wild World: Miracles in Conservation

Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Flight of Butterflies
May18
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…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
May18
Tours & Attractions

BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Spring Break memories will last a lifetime at the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground! Jump into a world of creativity, color and playful learning at LEGOLAND…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Play Unstoppable Festival
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Play Unstoppable Festival

It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Titanic: The Exhibition
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Titanic: The Exhibition

⭐ Titanic: The Exhibition is making its way to Westfield Old Orchard in Chicago after a sold-out run in Macau, Moscow, Riga Latvia, Perth, Sydney, and LA.…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Westfield Old Orchard (West Lot)
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Center
Deem Symposium | Designing for Dignity 02: A Convening of Possibilities
May18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Deem Symposium | Designing for Dignity 02: A Convening of Possibilities

About the Event This spring, Deem presents its second live symposium: Designing for Dignity 02: A Convening of Possibilities. In continuation with last year’s inaugural gathering, this hybrid…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Lincoln Roscoe Spring Art & Craft Fair: Chicago, Illinois (3rd Annual)
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lincoln Roscoe Spring Art & Craft Fair: Chicago, Illinois (3rd Annual)

Returning to Chicago on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, this northside event is urban, edgy and fun, featuring all types of art including…

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
On Lincoln Ave from School to Roscoe
3329 N Lincoln Ave
Last Stop on Market Street
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Last Stop on Market Street

Young People’s Theatre of Chicago presents LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Randy White – Artistic Director randy@yptchi.org  • 773 404 7336…

Saturday, May 18th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Brick of Chicago Old Town Neighborhood Walking Tour
May18
Tours & Attractions

Brick of Chicago Old Town Neighborhood Walking Tour

On a Brick of Chicago neighborhood walking tour, you’ll learn about all the elements that make Chicago one of the most interesting and dynamic cities…

Saturday, May 18th
11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
1734 N Wells
1734 N Wells St
Nosh: Meet & Greet with Chef Micah Siva
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Nosh: Meet & Greet with Chef Micah Siva

The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is delighted to host a meet & greet on Saturday, May 18 from 11:00 am to 1:00…

Saturday, May 18th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
The Book Stall
The Book Stall, 811 Elm Street
Seeds of Fire Family Program at the Winthrop Family Historical Garden
May18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Seeds of Fire Family Program at the Winthrop Family Historical Garden

Join for a family-friendly, spectacular program that celebrates the Seeds of Fire – the passion within every person – to transform the world into a…

Saturday, May 18th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Winthrop Family Historical Garden
4628 N Winthrop
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
May18
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.…

Saturday, May 18th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
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