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PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their…

Saturday, April 5th
10:30 a.m.7:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf
Apr5
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 5th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater
6912 N. Glenwood Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr5
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 5th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois Molly Cranch’s paintings are an exploration of the biodiversity surrounding  us. Working with a soft color palette and layered…

Saturday, April 5th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr5
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…

Saturday, April 5th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Apr5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Altered States: Plastics Transformed

With work from Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye and Nikki Couppee, this exhibition features three artists that are transforming plastic into wearable works of art. Plastic…

Saturday, April 5th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr5
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…

Saturday, April 5th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour
Apr5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour

Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute guided walking tour…

Saturday, April 5th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Saturday, April 5th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr5
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, April 5th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Minutes + Hours Watch Show
Apr5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Minutes + Hours Watch Show

Welcome to the Minutes + Hours Watch Show in Chicago! Join us on April 5 + 6, 2025 at the voco Chicago Downtown, for a weekend filled…

Saturday, April 5th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
VOCO Chicago Downtown – 350 W Wolf Point Plaza
350 West Wolf Point Plaza
Chicago Southland International Film Festival
Apr5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Southland International Film Festival

Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) is located just miles south of Chicago’s downtown in University Park, IL, and hosted by Governors State University, offering…

Saturday, April 5th
12:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
Equity Arc in Chicago
Apr5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Equity Arc in Chicago

Equity Arc is a Chicago-based national service organization dedicated to creating equitable opportunities in classical music. Our work has been recently featured on the Washington Post and 60…

Saturday, April 5th
12:30 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr5
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 5th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
The Winter’s Tale
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Winter’s Tale

One of Shakespeare’s final plays, THE WINTER’S TALE is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy. King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione,…

Saturday, April 5th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
41st Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr5

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…

Saturday, April 5th
1:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
Apr5
Saturday, April 5th
1:20 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Saturday, April 5th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Azazel’s Gift
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Azazel’s Gift

Three devils conspire against humanity. Their goal: complete annihilation. However, they would settle for enslavement. Will their schemes be successful? At every turn the Enemy…

Saturday, April 5th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
Talk | Politics of Poetics: Molly McCully Brown and Matt Bodett
Apr5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Talk | Politics of Poetics: Molly McCully Brown and Matt Bodett

Politics of Poetics brings poet Molly McCully Brown to the MCA for a reading followed by a conversation with Chicago-based artist and Director of the Center…

Saturday, April 5th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Titanique
Apr5
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…

Saturday, April 5th
2:00 p.m.3:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Tour of Chicago Puppets Up Close
Apr5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Tour of Chicago Puppets Up Close

Join us for this guided tour, part of the public programming celebrating the world premiere of Berlin at Court Theatre.  Chicago is home to a…

Saturday, April 5th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr5
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…

Saturday, April 5th
2:00 p.m.4:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
King’s Quest @ 40
Apr5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

King’s Quest @ 40

King’s Quest @ 40 February 22 – April 27, 2025 Hours: Saturdays and Sunday 2-5pm General Admission: $8 (Ages 13+) Kids Admission $5 (Ages 5-12),…

Saturday, April 5th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Gamespace
2418 W Bloomingdale Ave Apt 101
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