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1776
Summer, 1776 – The nation is ready to declare independence…if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! Witness the birth of the nation…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Winner of the 2013 Tony Award® for Best Play and the 2013 Olivier Award for Best New Play, this is the story of 15-year-old Christopher…
Theatre & Performing Arts
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
It’s The Golden Age of Hollywood, and the streets of Los Angeles teem with aspiring starlets. When Vera Stark-maid to “America’s Sweetie Pie,†Gloria Mitchell-lands…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Little Women
Little Women adapted by Marisha Chamberlain and directed by Carolyn Hoerdemann follows the March family as they await the return of their father from war,…
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Division Street Farmers Market
Support local farmers and eat fresh! Link Up Illinois (a program of Experimental Station) has been making it easier for Illinois residents to access fresh,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Dinos Alive
Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
RURAL v. URBAN, Perception | Ian Merritt
RURAL v. URBAN, Perception is a collection of pieces by Ian Merritt that create otherworldly landscapes and patterns born from natural and unnatural spaces. The…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Milo Imagines The World – A World Premiere Musical
MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD is a musical odyssey of imagination. Through vibrant song, expressive dance, and a whole lot of imagination, this magical, musical journey…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Science Works at Griffin MSI
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is holding our Museum-wide annual science fair, Science Works, on Saturday, October 12, included with Museum entry. Guests…
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Read-A-Palooza 2024
Enjoy a dog-friendly fall literacy jamboree with prizes, entertainment, snacks, and book/school supply/dog giveaways. provided by our generous in-kind sponsors!! Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 10 am…
Tours & Attractions
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…
Theatre & Performing Arts
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
When the Duke of Athens is set to marry his new queen, chaos ensues within William Shakespeare’s classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Mischievous fairies, amateur…
Tours & Attractions
Guided Tour the Historic Former Wabash YMCA, the Birthplace of Black History Month
The Wabash Y was the heart of cultural and economic progress for African Americans in the Bronzeville region of Chicago for over half a century…
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Brick of Chicago Rogers Park Walking Tour
On a Brick of Chicago neighborhood walking tour, you’ll learn about all the elements that make Chicago one of the most interesting and dynamic cities…
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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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist Alberto Aguilar. In “Grid Luck,”…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Family Day | Patterns & Portals
Explore patterns and portals—and possibilities! To kick off the 2025 Family Day season, take inspiration from Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence to play with the…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Gallery Opening Reception: desde afuera. rapid. chaotic.
desde afuera. rapid. chaotic. is a weeklong gallery exhibition dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the Chicago punk scene. Curated by Maya Ortiz Saucedo,…
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.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
6th Annual Chicago Printers Guild Publishers Fair
This fall, ALL are welcome to join us for the 6th Annual Chicago Printers Guild Publishers Fair under the Tiffany Dome at the Chicago Cultural…
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…
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