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Kentucky Derby Watch Party
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Kentucky Derby Watch Party

Run for the Roses at Hubbard Inn – A Kentucky Derby Watch Party Saturday, May 3rd | 4:30PM – 7:30PM 2nd Floor Cocktail Lounge |…

Saturday, May 3rd
4:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Hubbard Inn
110 West Hubbard Street
Glenn Raymond “Not A Safe Space” The Den Theatre
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Glenn Raymond “Not A Safe Space” The Den Theatre

Presented by  United By Comedy Join Stand up comedian Glenn Raymond as he brings his “Not A Safe Space Tour” to The Den Theatre. Be…

Saturday, May 3rd
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Ed Helms on SNAFU
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ed Helms on SNAFU

Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Ed Helms is perhaps best known for his roles as Andy Bernard on The Office and Stu Price in The…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
77 W Washington St
Comedy in the Pocket
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy in the Pocket

Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at Comedy in the Pocket! Join us Saturday May 3rd at Surge Billiards for a lineup featuring…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square
3716 W. Fullerton Ave.
Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art
May3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Visceral Dance Chicago, a contemporary dance company renowned for its daring vision and emotional depth, announces SPRINGTWELVE, a dynamic program celebrating its 12th season. Performances…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
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May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

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>Presented by  United By Comedy Join us for a night of comedy with stand-up comedian Glenn Raymond, who is a throwback to legends Lenny Bruce…

Saturday, May 3rd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day

Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…

Sunday, May 4th
6:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Wolff’s Flea Market
6920 N Mannheim Rd
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Sunday, May 4th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
May4
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,…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Kids Free Day at Chicago Children’s Museum
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Kids Free Day at Chicago Children’s Museum

Kids Free Day Sunday, May 4 from 10am-5pm On Sunday, May 4 the museum will be open from 10-5 with free admission for kids! While…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Spring Market
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Spring Market

Markets for Makers is coming back to the Artifact Events Center in Chicago on Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4 from 11am – 5pm…

Sunday, May 4th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood Avenue
Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour

Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute guided walking tour…

Sunday, May 4th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place

Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm – 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…

Sunday, May 4th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Stitching Stories: Mobile Making Workshop
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Stitching Stories: Mobile Making Workshop

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll craft artful mobiles inspired by the peaceful nostalgia of childhood. Guided by the spirit of sustainability, we’ll…

Sunday, May 4th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Live Performance: Question 27, Question 28: Staging Loyalty, Identity, and Resistance
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

Live Performance: Question 27, Question 28: Staging Loyalty, Identity, and Resistance

In partnership with renowned theater producer and director David Y. Chack, Illinois Holocaust Museum presents a live performance of Question 27, Question 28, a compelling play by Chay…

Sunday, May 4th
2:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

Visceral Dance Chicago: Springtwelve at the Museum of Contemporary Art

Visceral Dance Chicago, a contemporary dance company renowned for its daring vision and emotional depth, announces SPRINGTWELVE, a dynamic program celebrating its 12th season. Performances…

Sunday, May 4th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Star Wars VILLAINOUS Board Gaming Event – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
May4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Star Wars VILLAINOUS Board Gaming Event – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! Come celebrate Star Wars Day at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on May the 4th. Become an iconic Star Wars Villain! Use your…

Sunday, May 4th
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
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