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The Importance of Being Earnest
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Importance of Being Earnest

Just in time for Pride Month, Strawdog Theatre Company presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde, adapted by Dusty Brown and Elizabeth Swanson,…

Friday, May 31st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Rivendell Theatre
5779 N. Ridge Avenue , Chicago, IL, 60660
John Cusack With A Screening of High Fidelity
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

John Cusack With A Screening of High Fidelity

Actor John Cusack will host an intimate screening of one of his most popular motion pictures, High Fidelity, followed by a live conversation about his…

Friday, May 31st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
The Lincoln Lodge
May31
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, May 31st
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield

Tickets for Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield in Chicago🎫 VIP – Get a free VIP bag full of various merchandise from Thom Britton…

Friday, May 31st
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
The Factory Theater presents Die Hard 4 Your Luv
May31
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater presents Die Hard 4 Your Luv

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to announce the third production of The Factory’s 29th season, Die Hard 4 Your Luv, opening…

Friday, May 31st
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Improvised Sitcom
May31
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 31st
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Voila: The Improvised Musical
May31
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 31st
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,
JCC Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival
Jun1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

JCC Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival

WHAT:           JCC Chicago’s Jewish Film Festival returns June 2024 to theaters across Chicagoland featuring 23 films including documentaries, dramas, and even comedies with special post…

Saturday, June 1st
Wayfarer
1850 2nd Street
Pullman National Historic Park
Jun1
Jun2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pullman Railroad Days 2024

Come celebrate Pullman Railroad Days – a whole weekend of historic railcars, exciting exhibits, tours, food, music & family-fun! One of Chicago’s greatest events is…

Saturday, June 1stSunday, June 2nd
Pullman National Historic Park
614 E. 113th Street
Putt for History Golf Outing
Jun1
Sports & Recreation

Putt for History Golf Outing

In partnership with Pine Hills Golf Club, the Reddick Mansion Association is proud to announce the 4th Annual Putt for History Golf Outing. The format…

Saturday, June 1st
8:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Pine Hills Golf Club
1665N 2501st Road
Beyond Wonderland Chicago
Jun1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Beyond Wonderland Chicago

Join us for the inaugural music festival, Beyond Wonderland Chicago – happening NEXT WEEKEND, Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island.…

Saturday, June 1st
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Jun1
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Homeschool family fun awaits! Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted…

Saturday, June 1st
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Performapaloozathon
Jun1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Performapaloozathon

It’s The People’s Music School’s biggest concert of the year! Performapaloozathon: Saturday, June 1 @ NEIU (Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center) Performapaloozathon is an…

Saturday, June 1st
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center
3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Dinos Alive
Jun1
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…

Saturday, June 1st
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Architectural Highlights by Bus
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Architectural Highlights by Bus

Tour the city in style with one of the Chicago Architecture Center’s bus tours! Discover the exciting diversity of Chicago’s world famous architecture as we…

Saturday, June 1st
9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Chicago Architecture Center
111 E. Wacker Dr.
A Year with Frog and Toad
Jun1
Jul28
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, June 1st
9:30 a.m.Sunday, July 28th
11:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S. Racine St, Chicago, IL, 60607
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Jun1
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, June 1st
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
Jun1
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, June 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Flight of Butterflies
Jun1
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, June 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Kids & Students Visit Free in June
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Kids & Students Visit Free in June

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is excited to offer free admission for kids and students (5-22 years old) during the entire month of June.…

Saturday, June 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Jun1
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, June 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Play Unstoppable Festival
Jun1
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, June 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Jun1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

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,…

Saturday, June 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Jun1
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted pricing to Homeschool groups…

Saturday, June 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
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