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Theatre & Performing Arts
Spring Awakenings
In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence…
Music & Comedy
R&B Invitation Tour
The R&B Invitation Tour, featuring R&B legends Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét, will take over the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago on May 2, 2025, for an evening of smooth vocals and timeless…
Music & Comedy
R&B Invitation Tour: Joe, Musiq Soulchild & Eric Benet
The R&B Invitation Tour, featuring R&B legends Joe, Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benét, will take over the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago on May 2,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Notes on Masculinity: A Drag King-Centered Cabaret
Veteran performers Po’Chop and Switch the Boi Wonder host this bimonthly drag king-centered cabaret, where performers showcase the diversity of masculine drag with numbers that…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Lowkey Funny Comedy Show
This monthly show will shine light on some of Chicago’s emerging talent in stand-up, improv/ sketch comedy, and up and coming music artists. Break away…
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…
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…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Franz West: Millennium Park
Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…
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…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
Play For All Saturday, April 5 at 10 am First Saturday of Every Month (through June 2026) Chicago Children’s Museum’s Play For All initiative…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Marché Privé
Marché Privé, a curated luxury pop-up market, is proud to announce its returning event celebrating Chicago’s BIPOC creative entrepreneurs. Scheduled to coincide with Derby Day,…
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
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
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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
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…
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