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Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Feb17

Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory

This year’s Spring Flower Show, “Rooted in Mystery” explores the critical parts of plants that we don’t usually see – the roots! In addition to…

Garfield Park

Event details
Monday, February 17th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Feb17
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…

Monday, February 17th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Feb17
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,”…

Monday, February 17th
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
Feb17
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…

Monday, February 17th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Feb17
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…

Monday, February 17th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Feb17
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…

Monday, February 17th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Feb17
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…

Monday, February 17th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
Feb17

Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon

A unique skating experience awaits you in downtown Chicago at Maggie Daley Park.  Enjoy skating on a ribbon, surrounded by trees, bushes and other natural…

Monday, February 17th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon
A Raisin in the Sun Public Programs: Let’s Talk About Art
Feb17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Raisin in the Sun Public Programs: Let’s Talk About Art

Court Theatre joins the Let’s Talk About Art series – Hyde Park Art Center’s innovative hybrid learning program for older adults (65+) – as part of…

Monday, February 17th
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
B & E Studios: Rack Em’ & Crack Em’- Art Exhibit at Chicago Billiard Cafe
Feb17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

B & E Studios: Rack Em’ & Crack Em’- Art Exhibit at Chicago Billiard Cafe

Chicago Billiard Café is proud to present our next art exhibit: B & E Studios: Rack Em’ & Crack Em’ February 15-March 15 Opening Reception Saturday, Feb 15, 6-10pm Chicago Billiard Café 5935…

Monday, February 17th
1:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
chicago billiard cafe
5935 W. Irving Park Rd.
Treewhispers Exhibition
Feb17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Treewhispers Exhibition

Treewhispers is an ongoing international collaboration celebrating the profound connection between trees and humanity through handmade paper and artistic exploration. Participants contribute handmade paper rounds…

Monday, February 17th
2:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Artists Book House
4207 W Irving Park
Ice Bar at Somerset
Feb17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ice Bar at Somerset

Ice Bar at Somerset February 13, 2025 – February 17, 2025 Hours: February 13th & 14th from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, February 15th – 17th…

Monday, February 17th
3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Cupid’s Love Lounge
Feb17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cupid’s Love Lounge

Cupid’s Love Lounge is one of Chicago’s only Vday pop-ups offering themed drinks and food, cute photo-ops, swoon worthy and witty decor, and weekly programming…

Monday, February 17th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
149 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
149 W Kinzie St
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Feb17
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…

Monday, February 17th
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
A Sound Bath for Heart Healing at LaSalle Hotel Chicago
Feb17
Sports & Recreation

A Sound Bath for Heart Healing at LaSalle Hotel Chicago

Sound Bath at LaSalle Hotel Chicago Join us for a transformative and immersive Sound Bath experience led by Christie, certified sound healer at the stunning…

Monday, February 17th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The LaSalle Chicago, Autograph Collection
208 S La Salle St.
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Feb17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Monday, February 17th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Twelfth Night
Feb17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Twelfth Night

DePaul’s student-run theatre organization is proud to present William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. This show tells the story of a woman’s journey through love and identity as…

Monday, February 17th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Feb17
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.…

Monday, February 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
Feb17
Music & Comedy

Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar

Vik Pandya hosts some of our favorite comedians & special drop in guests followed by a one-on-one interview with FREE open mic afterwards! SHOWS WILL…

Monday, February 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Feb17
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…

Monday, February 17th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
A Raisin in the Sun
Feb17
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Raisin in the Sun

New York Drama Critics Award winner, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on…

Monday, February 17th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Glassheart
Feb17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Glassheart

Chicago premiere of a new play by Chicago-based playwright Reina Hardy. A modern-day reimagining of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale. The Beast has…

Monday, February 17th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Feb17
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Monday, February 17th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Stands Ups, Sit Down Comedy Showcase
Feb17
Music & Comedy

Stands Ups, Sit Down Comedy Showcase

Stand up comedians, both local and national do sets then sit down with host Paul Farahvar and talk about it. We’ve compiled the absolute best…

Monday, February 17th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
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