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Chicago Auto Show
Feb14

Chicago Auto Show

First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other…

Friday, February 14th
McCormick Place Campus
2301 S. King Dr.
Two hundred fifty one days
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, officially kicks off its spectacular 50th Anniversary Season with one of the most enduring and beloved musicals of…

Friday, February 14th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Celebrate Valentines Day with Teatro ZinZanni
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Celebrate Valentines Day with Teatro ZinZanni

Join Teatro ZinZanni for “My Funny Valentine,” the week-long, five show celebration of love where each night is Valentine’s night – because love deserves an…

Friday, February 14th
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Feb14
Feb15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre

Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…

Friday, February 14th
12:00 a.m.Saturday, February 15th
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Celebrate Valentines Day with City Cruises Chicago
Feb14
Feb15
Tours & Attractions

Celebrate Valentines Day with City Cruises Chicago

Valentine’s Day is more romantic on the water. City Cruises, operator of Chicago’s year-round premier water experiences, is inviting sweethearts, special someone’s and gal pals…

Friday, February 14thSaturday, February 15th
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
League of Chicago Theatres
Feb14
Feb17
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…

Friday, February 14thMonday, February 17th

Chicago Theatre Week
Feb14

Chicago Theatre Week

Chicago is the place for incredible theatre! Experience everything Chicago theatre has to offer for just $15 or $30 (or less!) from Feb. 6 –…

Friday, February 14th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Our Lived Experience
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Our Lived Experience

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…

Friday, February 14th
8:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Celebrate Love with the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Package
Feb14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Celebrate Love with the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Package

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with a one-of-a-kind romantic getaway, courtesy of the new Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC. The exclusive Epic…

Friday, February 14th
8:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC
710 S Seeley Avenue
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dinos Alive
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Dinos Alive

Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs…

Friday, February 14th
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Feb14
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Friday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Feb14
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,…

Friday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
Sleeping Beauty at the Apollo Theater
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Sleeping Beauty at the Apollo Theater

This musical retells the story of the classic fairy tale.  The King & Queen are hosting a party to announce the arrival of the new…

Friday, February 14th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Valentine’s High Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Feb14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Valentine’s High Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Enjoy a romantic afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and delight your senses with sweet and savory selections created by Executive Chef Guenther Moreno and…

Friday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.2:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Friday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
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