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Jon Meacham: The Call to Serve
Jun13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jon Meacham: The Call to Serve

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham is a New York Times bestselling author of a long list of acclaimed presidential biographies. He presents Chicago Humanities with…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
77 W Washington St
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Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

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Described by the New York Times as a “master of improvisation,” David Pasquesi (HBO’s VEEP, TJ & Dave) is joined by Chicago favorites Sue Gillan…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

Circus Vazquez
Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Circus Vazquez

Circus Vazquez (www.circusvazquez.com), America’s largest family-owned big top circus, brings its thrilling new 2024 production to three Chicago area locations.  Tickets are on sale now…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Little Village
4400 W. 26th Street
The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience
Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience

Go back in time to Chicago’s Prohibition Era at The Roar on Rush! A lively Speakeasy that lights the way to a hidden 4-room cocktail…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Roar on Rush
437 N. Rush Street
Rockin’ in the Park 2024 Free Summer Concert Series
Jun13
Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2024 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will kick off its summer season with the return of its “Rockin’ in the Park”…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
Jon Batiste: UNEASY Tour
Jun13
Music & Comedy

Jon Batiste: UNEASY Tour

Multi-Grammy and Oscar award-winning musician Jon Batiste will perform live at The Salt Shed Outdoors on June 13, 2024.

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Orville Peck: Stampede Tour
Jun13
Music & Comedy

Orville Peck: Stampede Tour

South African country music star Orville Peck will perform live at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on June 13, 2024.

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Neon Paddle
Jun13
Sports & Recreation

Neon Paddle

Night time guided electric motorized paddle board tours with LED lights. Located in Ping Tom Park, Neon Paddle is the only glowing motorized paddle board…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth Avenue
Jackalope Theatre Company’s The Singularity Play
Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jackalope Theatre Company’s The Singularity Play

CHICAGO – Jackalope Theatre Company continues its 16th season at Edgewater’s Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd., with  the world premiere of The Singularity Play,…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Edgewater’s Berger Park
6205 N. Sheridan Rd.
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Elements with Joshua Bell
Jun13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Elements with Joshua Bell

Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell presents The Elements, a suite of five works for violin and orchestra, commissioned by Bell and written by leading American composers…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
The Kite Runner
Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Kite Runner

Based on Khaled Hosseini’s beloved, international best-selling novel, THE KITE RUNNER is a powerful new play adapted by Matthew Spangler that follows one man’s journey…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Jun13
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…

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Tyler Childers w/ S.G. Goodman – Mule Pull Tour
Jun13
Music & Comedy

Tyler Childers w/ S.G. Goodman – Mule Pull Tour

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Tyler Childers is bringing the Mule Pull Tour to Chicago at the United Center on June 13, 2024!

Thursday June 13, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Ensemble Español presents Flamenco to Tap and All That Jazz
Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ensemble Español presents Flamenco to Tap and All That Jazz

This concert will present the cross cultural connections of flamenco and jazz with international award winning guest artists and musicians. Yinka Esi Graves, international flamenco…

Thursday June 13, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Old Town School of Folk Music
4545 N Lincoln Ave
Safety Squad + Stan P Band + Minka + Mel Senese
Jun13
Music & Comedy

Safety Squad + Stan P Band + Minka + Mel Senese

What happens when you cross Snarky puppy and Vulfpeck with Marc Rebillet and Bo Burnham? Safety squad is a funny amalgamation of talent and quirkiness…

Thursday June 13, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Big Fans
Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Big Fans

Veteran improvisers Mark Raterman (Cook County Social Club, Comedy Central), Neal Dandade (NBC’s Chicago Med, FX’s Justified: City Primeval), and Forest Hynes (Chaos Theory) create…

Thursday June 13, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.

The Roys of Succession Do Something Normal: An Improvised Show!
Jun13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Roys of Succession Do Something Normal: An Improvised Show!

The famously dramatic leads from Succession – including Logan, Kendall, Shiv, Roman, and Connor Roy – try to accomplish something normal in a one hour…

Thursday June 13, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Jun14
Jun15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre

Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…

Friday June 14, 2024
12:00 a.m.Saturday June 15, 2024
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Matilda
Jun14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Matilda

Another great novel by the famous Roald Dahl, Matilda has inspired people all around the world – and now the story finally comes to the…

Friday June 14, 2024
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Blizzard theatre
1700 spartan drive
Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Jun14
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

Homeschool family fun awaits! Inspire your students’ imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks! During Homeschool Days, we offer discounted…

Friday June 14, 2024
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Marcus The Artist: City Of Gold
Jun14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marcus The Artist: City Of Gold

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Marcus the Artist’s “City of Gold” curated by Dorian Sylvain. The exhibition…

Friday June 14, 2024
8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Dinos Alive
Jun14
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…

Friday June 14, 2024
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Hub Art Center Chicago
2367 W Logan Blvd
Beneath the Big Screen: Chicago and Movies Underground Guided Pedway Walking Tour
Jun14
Tours & Attractions

Beneath the Big Screen: Chicago and Movies Underground Guided Pedway Walking Tour

Discover 10 iconic and obscure ties to Chicago movies while descending below street level. Explore Chicago’s cinematic connections on Chicago Movie Tours’ 2-hour guided walking…

Friday June 14, 2024
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
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