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Ruth on the Rocks
Ruth Guerra is just your average Mexican American, middle-aged girl that grew up in the hood on Chicago’s Southside and loves a good drink or…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Becky Nurse of Salem
The Midwest premiere of Becky Nurse of Salem, a new dark comedy by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Polly Noonan, promises to bewitch Chicago audiences as…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Into The Woods
Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…
Tours & Attractions
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…
Black Harvest Film Festival
Celebrating its 30th year in 2024, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for films that celebrate, explore and share the Black, African…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Four Athenians run away to the forest in the name of love (reciprocated and otherwise). They find themselves in the midst of a war between…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Mercy Killing
A play about the breakup of a love affair between a cisgender lesbian and a self-described genderqueer trans person who is not a woman and…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Boy Gets Girl
A mystery thriller by Rebecca Gilman. The life of a successful career woman takes a terrifying turn when a seemingly innocent blind date spirals into…
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
Bottle Fly
World Premiere of a new play by Jacqueline Goldfinger, author of last seasons’ Babel. This beautiful depiction of queer survival in the Everglades captures the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dante 360
Back for its fourth year, we are pleased to remount the Athenaeum Center original! You’re invited to experience the drama of the Divine Comedy, and…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dog Man: The Musical
Recommended for ages 5 and up. Back by popular demand, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Muti & the CSO
Be transported to the landscapes of southern Spain with vivacious, dance-inspired works by Falla and Chabrier. The journey begins in Riccardo Muti’s native Italy with…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Pilot Island & Her Keepers
Written by Kayla Belec and Directed by Stefan Roseen Deep in the heart of the Great Lakes, where Lake Michigan waters intersect with Green Bay,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Secret Garden
This enchanting classic of children’s literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of night,…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Improvised Housewives of iO
In this town, the Improvised Housewives call the shots… and they’re thinking Malört! Fridays at 8PM this Fall, don’t miss the most dramatic season of…
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, 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
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…
Tours & Attractions
BRICK-Tastic Spring Break at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
Spring Break memories will last a lifetime at the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground! Jump into a world of creativity, color and playful learning at LEGOLAND…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
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