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Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Apr25
Friday, April 25th
1:20 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
In Conversation: Mayumi Lake and Teresa Silva
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

In Conversation: Mayumi Lake and Teresa Silva

Join artist Mayumi Lake in conversation with Chicago curator and cultural producer Teresa Silva as they discuss Lake’s current installation at 21c Chicago, Unison.   Unison is Mayumi Lake’s…

Friday, April 25th
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
21c Museum Hotel Chicago
55 East Ontario St.
The Neon Revolution
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Neon Revolution

NEON REVOLUTION glows with Mike Aguilar’s passion for his neon art CHICAGO, IL – April 24 to April 27, 2025 Local legend and expert neon…

Friday, April 25th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Inside Town Art Collective
1954 S. Troy St.
Art Expo Weekend Pop-Up Exhibit
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Art Expo Weekend Pop-Up Exhibit

Heading to Art Expo Chicago? Come check out a pop-up art exhibit and live art demonstration featuring abstract and mixed media collage artwork by Chicago…

Friday, April 25th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Altalia Furniture
410 West Grand Avenue
CAVA | 2025 Later Impressions
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

CAVA | 2025 Later Impressions

EXHIBITION DATES: April 19 – May 25, 2025 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, April 25, 2025; 5–8pm  GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9am–6pm; Friday, 9am–5pm; Saturday & Sunday, 9am–4pm…

Friday, April 25th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, April 25th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 -The Modern, Eco Friendly/ Ready2Wear Show
Apr25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 -The Modern, Eco Friendly/ Ready2Wear Show

FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – Modern, Eco-Friendly & Ready2Wear Show Friday, April 25, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Discover a celebration of…

Friday, April 25th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr25
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…

Friday, April 25th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr25
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…

Friday, April 25th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr25
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Friday, April 25th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy

Stage Left Theatre, the second-oldest ensemble-based theatre company in Chicago, is pleased to announce its spring 2025 production of The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A…

Friday, April 25th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Apr25
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday, April 25th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Loyola Chamber Ensemble Recital
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Loyola Chamber Ensemble Recital

The Chamber Ensemble Recital features a variety of small ensembles performing instrumental chamber works.

Friday, April 25th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
Frankenstein
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frankenstein

A.B.L.E.—Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations—a Chicago-based nonprofit that creates theatre and film for, with, and by individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental…

Friday, April 25th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Upstairs Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
BUST
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

BUST

It’s not only hell that breaks loose in this ground-breaking, form-defying, laugh-out-loud new drama from Pulitzer-Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard. Retta and Reggie are enjoying…

Friday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Edgar Meyer, double bass
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Edgar Meyer, double bass

“The most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument.” – The New Yorker  In demand as a performer and a composer, Edgar Meyer…

Friday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Mandel Hall, University of Chicago
1131 East 57th Street
Titanique
Apr25
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…

Friday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:10 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Berlin
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Berlin

Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes’s exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…

Friday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The…

Friday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Curious Theatre Branch Presents “The Infinity Play”
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Branch Presents “The Infinity Play”

Curious Theatre Branch, is proud to present the world premiere of The Infinity Play, written by Paul William Brennan and directed by Brennan and Maya…

Friday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Jarvis Square Theatre
1439 W. Jarvis, Chicago, IL, 60626
Redtwist Theatre Presents “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus”
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Redtwist Theatre Presents “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus”

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre, currently presenting, the recently extended through April 6, Titus Andronicus, one of the top rated plays in Chicago, according to TheaterInChicago.com, presents …

Friday, April 25th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Devil’s Daughter
Apr25
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party
Apr25
Sports & Recreation

Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party

Bingo Loco is not your grandma’s bingo… it’s a bingo rave complete with comedian MCs, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, dance-offs, dancers, confetti showers, CO2…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.9:15 p.m.
Morgan MFG
401 North Morgan Street
The Lincoln Lodge
Apr25
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Friday, April 25th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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