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Black Future Newsstand
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Black Future Newsstand

Author of ‘Black Skinhead’ Unveils ‘Black Future Newsstand’ in Chicago: A Bold Discussion on Race and the Power of Media Public Art Installation Brings Black…

Friday October 4, 2024
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Gallery Guichard
436 E. 47th Street
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Friday October 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Friday October 4, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Eschenbach with Lucas & Arthur Jussen
Oct4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Eschenbach with Lucas & Arthur Jussen

Lose yourself in the idyllic landscapes of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. Inspired by the composer’s country hikes, the piece summons rippling streams, a raging thunderstorm and plenty of…

Friday October 4, 2024
1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Oct4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch, continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, The Good, March 29 –…

Friday October 4, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Chicago Billiard Cafe Mac Blackout Mural Reveal and Art Exhibit
Oct4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago Billiard Cafe Mac Blackout Mural Reveal and Art Exhibit

    WHO: The Chicago Billiard Café is under new management. CBC is proudly a majority woman owned business that is expanding to reach a…

Friday October 4, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
1 west grand
1 West Grand Avenue
Mac Blackout Pop Up Art Show and Mural Reveal
Oct4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Mac Blackout Pop Up Art Show and Mural Reveal

Mac Blackout Mural Reveal and Pop-Up Art Show Reception Friday, October 4, 5-9pm   Chicago Billiard Café 5935 W. Irving Park Road   The Chicago…

Friday October 4, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
5935 W Irving Park Road
Chicago Billiard Cafe
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct4
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 October 4, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
BLANK! The Musical
Oct4
Theatre & Performing Arts

BLANK! The Musical

Gather your friends, grab your phone, and share your ideas. At BLANK! The Musical, you create an entire Broadway-style production. This incredible show is completely improvised.…

Friday October 4, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.

The Lincoln Lodge
Oct4
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 October 4, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Oct4
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 October 4, 2024
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,
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Saturday October 5, 2024
Citywide
Avenue Q Raue Center For The Arts logo
Oct5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Avenue Q

Avenue QMusic and Lyrics By Jeff Marx & Robert Lopez Book By Jeff Whitty Directed by Joe Lehman Music Director: James Mablin September 13 –…

Saturday October 5, 2024
Raue Center for the Arts
26 N. Williams St.
The Last Wide Open
Oct5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Last Wide Open

A diner. 10PM. Chicago.What if you found your person, but the timing was off? Three times! Lina and MikoÅ‚aj’s lives intersect and parallel as three…

Saturday October 5, 2024
American Blues Theater
5627 N Lincoln Blvd
Marché Privé – Fashion Edition (Unofficial Fashion Week)
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Marché Privé – Fashion Edition (Unofficial Fashion Week)

Marché Privé, a curated luxury pop-up market, is proud to announce its returning event celebrating Chicago’s BIPOC creative fashion entrepreneurs. Serving as the unofficial kickoff…

Saturday October 5, 2024
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Promontory
5311 S. Lake Park Ave. W
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Oct5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Saturday October 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
South Side Science Festival
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

South Side Science Festival

The South Side Science Festival is a free, all-ages, community event that will bring together scientists from the University of Chicago and science enthusiasts from…

Saturday October 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Crerar Quad, University of Chicago
5802 S. Ellis Ave
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Oct5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Saturday October 5, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct5
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…

Saturday October 5, 2024
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
South Town Oak Park Fall Fest
Oct5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

South Town Oak Park Fall Fest

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Fall Fest – South Town Oak Park! A fantastic day of free fun for families and kids—come celebrate with…

Saturday October 5, 2024
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Van Buren St between Oak Park Ave and Grove Ave
801 S Oak Park Ave
The Warehouse Landmark Dedication Block Party
Oct5

The Warehouse Landmark Dedication Block Party

A free celebration to honor the iconic West Loop venue, The Warehouse, widely considered to be the birthplace of house music. The Warehouse Landmark Dedication…

Saturday October 5, 2024
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
The Warehouse
200 block of South Jefferson Street (the Honorary Frankie Knuckles Way)
Fiddle Fiesta – Apollo’s Fire Free Family Concert
Oct5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Fiddle Fiesta – Apollo’s Fire Free Family Concert

Music from Spain and Beyond Family Concerts – Interactive Programs for Ages 6-96! FREE Apollo’s Fire musicians take you on a musical tour of the…

Saturday October 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Hall
915 East 60th Street
Artist Talk: Visions of Home: Lagos to Accra with Orry Shenjobi
Oct5
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Artist Talk: Visions of Home: Lagos to Accra with Orry Shenjobi

Join us at Omenai Gallery for an engaging artist talk featuring multidisciplinary artist, Orry Shenjobi. Orry will share insights into her creative process and artistic…

Saturday October 5, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Omenai Gallery
1716 W Grand Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Oct5
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…

Saturday October 5, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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