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R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)
May3
Theatre & Performing Arts

R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots)

In 1920, Karel Čapek’s early science fiction classic R.U.R. coined the term “robot” and looked ahead to the wonders and dangers of artificial intelligence decades…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Gypsy – A Musical Fable
May3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Gypsy – A Musical Fable

The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) is thrilled to present a fabulous production of Gypsy-A Musical Fableto the stage of the Baer Theater at Morgan Park…

Saturday, May 3rd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy
2153 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, 60643
The Lincoln Lodge
May3
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Saturday, May 3rd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Cut to the Chase 2025
May3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Cut to the Chase 2025

A staple of Chicago theater for over two decades, CUT TO THE CHASE presents six new plays as one fun night of theater. This year’s…

Saturday, May 3rd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Heather McMahan – Bamboozled Tour
May3
Music & Comedy

Heather McMahan – Bamboozled Tour

Heather McMahan will bring The Bamboozled Tour to The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, May 3.

Saturday, May 3rd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Notes on Masculinity: A Drag King-Centered Cabaret
May3
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…

Saturday, May 3rd
8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th Street
Gl
May3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Gl

>Presented by  United By Comedy Join us for a night of comedy with stand-up comedian Glenn Raymond, who is a throwback to legends Lenny Bruce…

Saturday, May 3rd
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Teatro Zinzanni
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
May4
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,…

Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
May4

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
Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Titanique
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
1:00 p.m.2:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Berlin
May4
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…

Sunday, May 4th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha — A Musical Reimagining
May4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha — A Musical Reimagining

Accessibility Services: ASL interpretation and audio description will be available on Saturday, May 3, 2025 An extraordinary core creative team of Black women artists, brought…

Sunday, May 4th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Stitching Stories: Mobile Making Workshop
May4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Stitching Stories: Mobile Making Workshop

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll craft artful mobiles inspired by the peaceful nostalgia of childhood. Guided by the spirit of sustainability, we’ll…

Sunday, May 4th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
Gypsy – A Musical Fable
May4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Gypsy – A Musical Fable

The Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) is thrilled to present a fabulous production of Gypsy-A Musical Fableto the stage of the Baer Theater at Morgan Park…

Sunday, May 4th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy
2153 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, 60643
South Asian Music Ensemble
May4
Music & Comedy

South Asian Music Ensemble

The South Asian Music Ensemble’s spring concert showcases the entire ensemble, featuring instrumentalists, singers, and dancers. The program highlights South Asian raga-based music with themes…

Sunday, May 4th
3:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Penthouse, 901
915 E 60th St
Cut to the Chase 2025
May4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Cut to the Chase 2025

A staple of Chicago theater for over two decades, CUT TO THE CHASE presents six new plays as one fun night of theater. This year’s…

Sunday, May 4th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
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