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Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr28
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…

Monday, April 28th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Annie Allen: By Any Art Necessary
Apr28
Theatre & Performing Arts

Annie Allen: By Any Art Necessary

Brooks Permissions, the Poetry Foundation, and the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at The University of Chicago invite you to join us…

Monday, April 28th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th Street
Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Apr28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Join us at Snakes & Lattes Chicago for our Board Game Designer Night, hosted every month twice. Interested in game design? Have board game ideas? Want to playtest…

Monday, April 28th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr28
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…

Monday, April 28th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Monday, April 28th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
BUST
Apr28
Theatre & Performing Arts

BUST

It’s not only hell that breaks loose in this ground-breaking, form-defying, laugh-out-loud new drama from Pulitzer-Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard. Retta and Reggie are enjoying…

Monday, April 28th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Choral Spectacular
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Choral Spectacular

The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest and Chorus, conducted by Music Director Jay Friedman, will present a Choral Spectacular program featuring the Chicago-area…

Monday, April 28th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest at Symphony Center
Apr28
Music & Comedy

The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest at Symphony Center

The Symphony and Chorus of Oak Park and River Forest, under the direction of conductor Jay Friedman, will be performing a Choral Spectacular at Symphony…

Monday, April 28th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Apr28
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Monday, April 28th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Stand Ups Sit Down at Laugh Factory
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Stand Ups Sit Down at Laugh Factory

On Monday, April 28th at 8pm at The Laugh Factory comedian Paul Farahvar  hosts “Stand Ups, Sit Down”, a stand up comedy/talk show format show with…

Monday, April 28th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
[REDACTED] Presents: David Lynch’s DUNE
Apr28
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

[REDACTED] Presents: David Lynch’s DUNE

Funny people reenact a movie they love, or hate, or love to hate. They’ll make you laugh. They’ll make you cry. They’ll insert a movie…

Monday, April 28th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Music Box Lounge
3733 N Southport Ave
Charli XCX: Brat Arena Tour
Apr28
Music & Comedy

Charli XCX: Brat Arena Tour

Pop sensation Charli XCX will perform live at Allstate Arena on Apr. 28, 2025.

Monday, April 28th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Franz West: Millennium Park
Apr29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Tuesday, April 29th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr29
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…

Tuesday, April 29th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr29
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…

Tuesday, April 29th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr29
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…

Tuesday, April 29th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr29
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…

Tuesday, April 29th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr29
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…

Tuesday, April 29th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Apr29
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Tuesday, April 29th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr29

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
Tuesday, April 29th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Apr29
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, April 29th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr29
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…

Tuesday, April 29th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr29
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…

Tuesday, April 29th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Apr29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Tuesday, April 29th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
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