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A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Feb21
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…

Friday, February 21st
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
Feb21

Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon

A unique skating experience awaits you in downtown Chicago at Maggie Daley Park.  Enjoy skating on a ribbon, surrounded by trees, bushes and other natural…

Friday, February 21st
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Feb21
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Friday, February 21st
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
B & E Studios: Rack Em’ & Crack Em’- Art Exhibit at Chicago Billiard Cafe
Feb21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

B & E Studios: Rack Em’ & Crack Em’- Art Exhibit at Chicago Billiard Cafe

Chicago Billiard Café is proud to present our next art exhibit: B & E Studios: Rack Em’ & Crack Em’ February 15-March 15 Opening Reception Saturday, Feb 15, 6-10pm Chicago Billiard Café 5935…

Friday, February 21st
1:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
chicago billiard cafe
5935 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Glover Conducts English Classics
Feb21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Glover Conducts English Classics

Mixing ceremonial pomp with pastoral splendor, this survey of British classics features Haydn’s last and grandest symphonic statement, the London Symphony; exquisite gems by Elgar and Britten,…

Friday, February 21st
1:30 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Feb21
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Friday, February 21st
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Treewhispers Exhibition
Feb21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Treewhispers Exhibition

Treewhispers is an ongoing international collaboration celebrating the profound connection between trees and humanity through handmade paper and artistic exploration. Participants contribute handmade paper rounds…

Friday, February 21st
2:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Artists Book House
4207 W Irving Park
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Feb21
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, February 21st
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Cupid’s Love Lounge
Feb21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cupid’s Love Lounge

Cupid’s Love Lounge is one of Chicago’s only Vday pop-ups offering themed drinks and food, cute photo-ops, swoon worthy and witty decor, and weekly programming…

Friday, February 21st
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
149 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
149 W Kinzie St
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Feb21
Sports & Recreation

Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio

Neon Gardens, Lincoln Park’s newest hotspot for New York-style pizza, introduces the Chicago Bears Patio Pop-Up experience, now open to celebrate game days and showcase…

Friday, February 21st
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
3rd Fridays Free Admission Night
Feb21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

3rd Fridays Free Admission Night

Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6:00 pm…

Friday, February 21st
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Feb21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, February 21st
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
“The Colorful Chaos” by Delisha McKinney
Feb21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“The Colorful Chaos” by Delisha McKinney

Elephant Room Gallery is excited to present their first exhibition of 2025, “The Colorful Chaos” by Delisha McKinney, opening on Friday, February 21st! “The Colorful…

Friday, February 21st
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Elephant Room Gallery
704 S. Wabash Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
Feb21
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, February 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
9th Chopin In the City Festival – OpeningNight
Feb21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

9th Chopin In the City Festival – OpeningNight

The 9th Chopin IN the City Festival (Feb. 21st- Feb. 28th) will present concerts at venues across Chicago showcasing world-class artists performing across various music…

Friday, February 21st
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
General Consulate of Poland in Chicago
1530 N Lake Shore Dr.
The Infinite Wrench
Feb21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday, February 21st
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Neema Naz at The Comedy Bar
Feb21
Music & Comedy

Neema Naz at The Comedy Bar

Iranian-Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and content creator Neema Naz will be headlining The Comedy Bar! SHOWS WILL BE HELD at 162 E SUPERIOR ST. —…

Friday, February 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Feb21
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Stand Up

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Friday, February 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
BLANK! The Musical
Feb21
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, February 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
A Raisin in the Sun Public Programs: Screening and Lecture
Feb21
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Raisin in the Sun Public Programs: Screening and Lecture

Don’t miss a film screening of Bushman (1971) and an accompanying lecture, part of the public programs complementing Court Theatre’s production of A Raisin in…

Friday, February 21st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th Street
Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents Circus Quixote
Feb21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents Circus Quixote

After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors…

Friday, February 21st
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
163 E. Pearson St.
Johnny Cobweb
Feb21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Johnny Cobweb

DePaul’s student-led organization Blue Demon Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of Johnny Cobweb, an original comedy by Jason Fennell! In the safe, suburban…

Friday, February 21st
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Twelfth Night
Feb21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Twelfth Night

DePaul’s student-run theatre organization is proud to present William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. This show tells the story of a woman’s journey through love and identity as…

Friday, February 21st
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience
Feb21
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience

Go back in time to Chicago’s Prohibition Era at The Roar on Rush! A lively Speakeasy that lights the way to a hidden 4-room cocktail…

Friday, February 21st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Roar on Rush
437 N. Rush Street
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