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Gateway to The West Loop Food Tour
Take a walk with us down Randolph Street in the buzzy West Loop neighborhood for an insider’s peek into Chicago’s most talked-about restaurants, homegrown breweries,…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Salome
Based on Oscar Wilde’s one-act play, Salome has been thrilling and fascinating audiences for more than a century. Lyric Opera of Chicago brings Sir David McVicar’s decadent…
Theatre & Performing Arts
My Life as a Cowboy
Seventeen-year-old Conor feels stuck in the London suburb of Croydon and dreams of doing something unexpected—entering a country-and-western dance competition. He’s joined by Michael, a fellow lifeguard at…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Oil Lamp Theater’s “The Outsider”
Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present the first production of its 2026 season, The Outsider, written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Scott…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Amadeus
Steppenwolf Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Season continues with Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, extended again by popular demand. In its four-star review, The Daily Herald called it “absolutely magnificent”. “A muscular and…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Park Hyatt Chicago presents a singular offering centered on The Glenlivet 55 Year Old – Edition No. 1 of The Eternal Collection. Matured for more…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Banchet Awards
The Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence return on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Venue SIX10, honoring the chefs, restaurants and visionaries who make Chicago one…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Banchet Awards Live Streaming
For those unable to attend in person, The Banchet Awards will be professionally produced and livestreamed by NBC 5 Chicago on WMAQ’s FAST Channel on…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Disney On Ice: Jump In!
Disney On Ice presents “Jump In!” is coming to Allstate Arena in Rosemont from January 22 – February 8 with an all-new show featuring never-before-seen…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Laugh Now, Therapy Later
Laugh Now, Therapy Later is a comedy show for anyone who knows that sometimes the only way through the chaos is to crack a joke…
Music & Comedy
Guerrilla Press featuring Geoffrey Baer & Mick Napier
Guerrilla Press returns to The Annoyance Theater on Sunday night, January 25, with Chicago legends Geoffrey Baer and special guest, Annoyance founder, Mick Napier! Guerrilla…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Unknown Variable by Nahal Navidar
Momentary Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of The Unknown Variable, written by Nahal Navidar, and directed by Jacob C. Shuler. The production…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…
Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
Jennette McCurdy: Live in Conversation in Chicago
Jennette McCurdy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, joins How To Academy to discuss her debut novel Half His Age and reflect on the creative journey that has…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Wheel of Improv
Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Northwestern University’s 83rd Annual Dolphin Show Presents “Footloose”
America’s largest student-produced musical returns for its 83rd annual production with Footloose! Produced by Aiden Kaliner, Ryan Lien, and JingXi Yap and directed by Katherine…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Banchet Awards After Party
The Banchet Awards After Party is where Chicago’s culinary community comes together to celebrate the best of the best. Following the city’s most prestigious food…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Eureka Day
Chicago’s acclaimed TimeLine Theatre Company returns to the Broadway Playhouse (following previous hit productions OSLO and THE LEHMAN TRILOGY)! At Berkeley, California’s ultra-progressive Eureka Day…
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Evanston Art Center Announces – Different Strokes
EXHIBITION DATES: January 17 – February 11, 2026 OPENING RECEPTION: Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 1-4 pm GALLERY HOURS: Monday–Thursday, 9 am–6 pm; Friday, 9 am–5…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition by Eli Williamson, Fellowship. The exhibition will be on display…
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