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Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Apr11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield

Tickets for Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield in Chicago🎫 VIP – Get a free VIP bag full of various merchandise from Thom Britton…

Friday, April 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
Apr11
Music & Comedy

Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour

Comedian Tom Papa will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Apr. 11, 2025.

Friday, April 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”
Apr11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s latest production is  Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School for Scandal, directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, March 13 – April 12…

Friday, April 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
Bingo Like You’ve Never Seen Before Chicago!
Apr11

Bingo Like You’ve Never Seen Before Chicago!

Get ready for Bingo like you’ve never experienced it before with Bingo Loco! This 3-hour high-energy, interactive event combines the classic game of bingo with…

Friday, April 11th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Morgan MFG
401 North Morgan Street
Dave Landau at The Comedy Bar
Apr11
Music & Comedy

Dave Landau at The Comedy Bar

Getting his start in Detroit at the Second City’s Conservatory, Dave Landau has risen to become one of the most sought-after comedic headliners today. Dave’s…

Friday, April 11th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Latin Dance Night
Apr11
Apr12
Tours & Attractions

Latin Dance Night

Immerse yourself in a cultural experience on Friday evening! It’s the new and exciting Salsa & Bachata Night at Takito Street, where you can immerse…

Friday, April 11th
9:00 p.m.Saturday, April 12th
2:00 a.m.
Takito Street
2423 N Lincoln Ave
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Apr11
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, April 11th
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,
Hitch*Cocktails
Apr11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hitch*Cocktails

A Chicago based improv comedy show and drinking game based on the works of Alfred Hitchcock. Based on an audience suggestion, the cast weave together…

Friday, April 11th
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr12
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…

Saturday, April 12th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo

ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, is returning to McCormick Place for Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) on April 11-13, 2025…

Saturday, April 12th
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago Spring Fest
Apr12
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Brookfield Zoo Chicago Spring Fest

Celebrate the arrival of spring at our first-ever Spring Fest—a weekend filled with fun, fresh air, and unforgettable experiences. Enjoy live performances, savor seasonal food and…

Saturday, April 12thSunday, April 13th
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Apr12
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…

Saturday, April 12th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!

Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a…

Saturday, April 12th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr12
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…

Saturday, April 12th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Black Girl Magic Chi
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Black Girl Magic Chi

Join us, for the ULTIMATE celebration of the brilliance, beauty, and magic of Black Women in Chicago! Attire for this event is Black Girl Chic! We will dance,…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
401 North Morgan Street Chicago
401 North Morgan Street
Flight of Butterflies
Apr12
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…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr12
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…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr12
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,…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr12
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…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Chicago Tea Festival
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Tea Festival

Sip, Savor, and Soak in the 2025 Chicago Tea Festival Experience! Celebrating the art, culture, and community of tea at the Copernicus Center this April…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Copernicus Center
5216 W Lawrence Avenue
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Apr12
Tours & Attractions

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure

You and your family can seek, play, and explore at Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive experience designed for guests of all ages! This unique…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr12

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
Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf

A world premiere based on the book written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann. Adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Amanda Link. This debut picture book…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater
6912 N. Glenwood Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr12
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…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
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