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A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr1
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…

Tuesday, April 1st
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Apr1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey. The exhibition will be on…

Tuesday, April 1st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr1
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…

Tuesday, April 1st
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
Apr1
Tuesday, April 1st
6:40 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
Tuesday Good Show
Apr1
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, April 1st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors
Apr1
Tuesday, April 1st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Titanique
Apr1
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…

Tuesday, April 1st
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Mean Girls Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago (US)
Apr1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mean Girls Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago (US)

*This Trivia will cover the 2004 movie. Join us on Tuesday, April 1st, for a night dedicated to Mean Girls, where your knowledge of North Shore’s most…

Tuesday, April 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Meshuggah /w Cannibal Corpse & Carcass – Monumental 2025 Tour
Apr1
Music & Comedy

Meshuggah /w Cannibal Corpse & Carcass – Monumental 2025 Tour

Swedish metal juggernauts Meshuggah /w special guests Cannibal Corpse & Carcass will perform live at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Apr. 1, 2025.

Tuesday, April 1st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Apr1
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.…

Tuesday, April 1st
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Fresh Faces
Apr1
Music & Comedy

Fresh Faces

Laugh Factory Chicago, for nearly a decade, has showcased some of Chicago’s best and brightest talent. Fresh Faces of Chicago presents you with the hottest…

Tuesday, April 1st
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Apr1
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…

Tuesday, April 1st
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr2
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…

Wednesday, April 2nd
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum
Apr2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum

Spring Weeks of Play March 22-April 6: The museum will be open daily with extended hours!  Special programming and activities start March 24. Starting March…

Wednesday, April 2nd
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Our Lived Experience
Apr2
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,…

Wednesday, April 2nd
8:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Apr2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative. The exhibition will…

Wednesday, April 2nd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr2
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…

Wednesday, April 2nd
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr2
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…

Wednesday, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr2
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…

Wednesday, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
Apr2
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…

Wednesday, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of…

Wednesday, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Apr2
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…

Wednesday, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr2
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…

Wednesday, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr2

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
Wednesday, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
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