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Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
May1
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…

Thursday, May 1st
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Chingona Comedy Hour – May 2025
May1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chingona Comedy Hour – May 2025

CALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! Spring is in the air! We can feel that #summertimechi is around the corner so let’s get the party started with a…

Thursday, May 1st
7:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Titanique
May1
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…

Thursday, May 1st
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Gina G at The Comedy Bar
May1
Music & Comedy

Gina G at The Comedy Bar

From Waitress to Stand Up Comedian Gina G went on to win Florida’s Funniest Female 2017-18 She has performed at many clubs, The Stardom in…

Thursday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Comedian Vik Pandya (NBC, Dry Bar)
May1
Music & Comedy

Comedian Vik Pandya (NBC, Dry Bar)

Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, and hilarious crowd work,…

Thursday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
5437 Park Place
Berlin
May1
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…

Thursday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Redtwist Theatre Presents “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus”
May1
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 …

Thursday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
May1
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…

Thursday, May 1st
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Cut to the Chase 2025
May1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Cut to the Chase 2025

A staple of Chicago theater for over two decades, CUT TO THE CHASE presents six new plays as one fun night of theater. This year’s…

Thursday, May 1st
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
May2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Friday, May 2nd
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May2
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, May 2nd
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Friday, May 2nd
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May2
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, May 2nd
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
May2
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, May 2nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
May2

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
Friday, May 2nd
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
May2
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, May 2nd
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Sheri Smith aka Creme Sheri Presents, “When I See, When I Hear, I Draw… Musical Muses and Others.”
May2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Sheri Smith aka Creme Sheri Presents, “When I See, When I Hear, I Draw… Musical Muses and Others.”

Sheri Smith’s artistic practice explores the fleeting nature of live music performances through works on suede board, utilizing Caran d’Ache crayons and scratch-board to depict…

Friday, May 2nd
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
August House Studio
2113 West Roscoe Street
Teatro Zinzanni
May2
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, May 2nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Tequila and Wine Tasting at Navy Pier
May2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Tequila and Wine Tasting at Navy Pier

Title: Amor a México – Tequila and Wine Tasting at Navy Pier Date: 05/02/25 Time: 6pm Location: Bar Sol, Navy Pier, Navy Pier, 700 E…

Friday, May 2nd
6:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bar Sol
700 East Grand Avenue
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
May2
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, May 2nd
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Chicago Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival
May2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival

Experience the rich flavors and vibrant culture of Mexico at the Chicago Arte Agave Tequila & Mezcal Festival! Enjoy premium tequila and mezcal tastings, live…

Friday, May 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:15 p.m.
Sarabande Chicago
2726 West Roscoe Street
Links Hall’s Spring 2025 Co-MISSION Works-in-Progress
May2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Links Hall’s Spring 2025 Co-MISSION Works-in-Progress

Links Hall’s Spring 2025 Co-MISSION Fellows offer a split bill Works-In-Progress showing featuring Tuli Bera, Jacinda Bullie, and Jaquanda Villegas. Additionally, Fall 2024 Resident Selena…

Friday, May 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
Barry Brewer Jr at The Comedy Bar
May2
Music & Comedy

Barry Brewer Jr at The Comedy Bar

Barry Brewer hails as one of Hollywood’s most talented, up and coming stars. Best known for his breakout television role as the lead in Tyler…

Friday, May 2nd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Members’ Preview | Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom
May2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Members’ Preview | Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom

MCA Members enjoy first-look access to the MCA’s newest exhibitions alongside curators, artists, and fellow art enthusiasts. Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsztejn and the MCA invite…

Friday, May 2nd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
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