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GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
May10
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, May 10th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May10
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, May 10th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!

CHICAGO – The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago follows up it’s acclaimed and celebrated productions of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Bob…

Saturday, May 10th
10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
The Trashy Mother Earth Market
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Trashy Mother Earth Market

Join this junky jamboree to celebrate MOTHERS of all kinds: Mommas of humans Mother of our Earth and all the mother-junking artisans who transform materials into one-of-a-kind…

Saturday, May 10th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Gallagher Way 3635 N Clark St
Teatro Zinzanni
May10
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, May 10th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Young People’s Theatre Spins A Beloved Children’s Classic!

CHICAGO – The Young People’s Theatre of Chicago follows up it’s acclaimed and celebrated productions of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Bob…

Saturday, May 10th
1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Breaking the Mold: A Zany Show on Change and Transformation
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Breaking the Mold: A Zany Show on Change and Transformation

Prepare to not only embrace change but be surrounded by it in CircEsteem’s annual spring show! This whimsical and imaginative immersive experience – conceived and…

Saturday, May 10th
1:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
CircEsteem
4730 N Sheridan
Cactus Flower
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Cactus Flower

Performances Thursday, May 8th (FREE) | 7:30 pm Friday, May 9th | 7:30 pm Saturday, May 10th | 2:00 pm Saturday, May 10th | 7:30…

Saturday, May 10th
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th Street
Titanique
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Saturday, May 10th
2:00 p.m.3:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Ballet Chicago: “Balanchine + Beyond”
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ballet Chicago: “Balanchine + Beyond”

Ballet Chicago presents its highly anticipated Spring Repertory Performance, “Balanchine + Beyond.” This special program celebrates 30 years of artistic excellence and Ballet Chicago’s legacy…

Saturday, May 10th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Harris Theater
205 E. Randolph Street
Berlin
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Berlin

Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes’s exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…

Saturday, May 10th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Stitching Stories: Tatreez Workshop
May10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Stitching Stories: Tatreez Workshop

Tatreez is the Arabic word for embroidery—and for Palestinians, it represents more than stitches on fabric. It is a centuries-old indigenous art form that weaves…

Saturday, May 10th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Encore: The Art of Aging Well
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Encore: The Art of Aging Well

Encore: The Art of Aging Well is a salute to the Center for Life and Learning which has offered programs for people 60+ since 1965…

Saturday, May 10th
5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Fourth Presbyterian Church
126 E. Chestnut Street
SAUCED Spring Night Market
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

SAUCED Spring Night Market

How do you support small businesses? At a time when the economy is in chaos, this question is more important than ever. At SAUCED, the…

Saturday, May 10th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Half Acre Beer Co
2050 W Balmoral Ave
The Chicago Dogs Oktoberfest and Fireworks Presented by Wintrust – Beverage Bat Giveaway
May10
Sports & Recreation

The Chicago Dogs Oktoberfest and Fireworks Presented by Wintrust – Beverage Bat Giveaway

The Chicago Dogs will play against the Lake County Dockhounds at the state-of-the-art Impact Field in Rosemont. First 1,000 fans in attendance to receive a beverage…

Saturday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
Breaking the Mold: A Zany Show on Change and Transformation
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Breaking the Mold: A Zany Show on Change and Transformation

Prepare to not only embrace change but be surrounded by it in CircEsteem’s annual spring show! This whimsical and imaginative immersive experience – conceived and…

Saturday, May 10th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
CircEsteem
4730 N Sheridan
Teatro Zinzanni
May10
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, May 10th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Saturday, May 10th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar
May10
Music & Comedy

Gus Constantellis at The Comedy Bar

Gus Constantellis (he/they) is a gay, first-generation Greek-American stand-up comedian and writer. His material deals heavily with his large immigrant family, his Greek heritage, raunchy…

Saturday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Comedian Nate Armbruster Headlines The Den Theatre for One Night Only
May10
Music & Comedy

Comedian Nate Armbruster Headlines The Den Theatre for One Night Only

Chicago, IL – Comedian Nate Armbruster will bring his sharp, relatable comedy to The Den Theatre in Chicago for one night only on Saturday, May…

Saturday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Reimagining Cabaret presented by Black Voices in Cabaret
May10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Reimagining Cabaret presented by Black Voices in Cabaret

Join us on May 10th as Reimagining Cabaret, the acclaimed series created, produced, and directed by Lynn Colbert-Jones, makes its debut at Freedom Hall in…

Saturday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Freedom Hall
410 Lakewood Blvd
Ballet Chicago: “Balanchine + Beyond”
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ballet Chicago: “Balanchine + Beyond”

Ballet Chicago presents its highly anticipated Spring Repertory Performance, “Balanchine + Beyond.” This special program celebrates 30 years of artistic excellence and Ballet Chicago’s legacy…

Saturday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Harris Theater
205 E. Randolph Street
Ballet Chicago: “Balanchine + Beyond”
May10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ballet Chicago: “Balanchine + Beyond”

Ballet Chicago presents its highly anticipated Spring Repertory Performance, “Balanchine + Beyond.” This special program celebrates 30 years of artistic excellence and Ballet Chicago’s legacy…

Saturday, May 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical
May10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Baby Wants Candy! The Original Completely Improvised Musical

“CRITICS’ PICK. TRULY AMAZING!” – New York Times “BEST VISITING IMPROV COMEDY!”– TimeOut NY “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!” – The Onion “★★★★★” THEY ARE AN ENTERTAINMENT PHENOMENON AND I…

Saturday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
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