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New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Nov12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Shop is now open on The Magnificent Mile! Stop by 663 N Michigan Ave to explore this festive fair trade experience…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Nov12
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Nov12
Sports & Recreation

Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio

Neon Gardens, Lincoln Park’s newest hotspot for New York-style pizza, introduces the Chicago Bears Patio Pop-Up experience, now open to celebrate game days and showcase…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Get Lit: ’60s Night
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Get Lit: ’60s Night

Get ready to travel back in time to the era of peace, love, and rock ‘n’ roll. Join the American Writers Museum for Get Lit:…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Talk | Lee Quiñones, Dao-Yi Chow, and Romi Crawford
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Talk | Lee Quiñones, Dao-Yi Chow, and Romi Crawford

For the Chicago launch of his first monograph, Lee Quiñones: Fifty Years of New York Graffiti Art and Beyond, street art originator Lee Quiñones is…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Edlis Neeson Theatre, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
A Beautiful Noise
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Beautiful Noise

HE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Broadway in Chicago
17 N State St Ste 810
Evanston Jazz: “Donovan’s Garage” Presents Progressive Jazz Quintet
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Evanston Jazz: “Donovan’s Garage” Presents Progressive Jazz Quintet

In his “Donovan’s Garage” shows, Evanston-based jazz guitarist Donovan Mixon draws on his deep relationships with Chicago’s finest jazz players to join him in Evanston…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Former Second Church of Christ Scientist
2715 Hurd Ave.
ANNIE returns to Chicago this holiday season!
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

ANNIE returns to Chicago this holiday season!

The iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE is returning to Chicago this holiday season with a limited three-week engagement at The Chicago Theatre from November 12…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
The RSC’s Pericles
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The RSC’s Pericles

Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years as part of a new, ongoing partnership with CST Direct from a run…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
Latto – Sugar Honey Iced Tour
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Latto – Sugar Honey Iced Tour

Following the release of her highly anticipated third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Grammy® nominated rapper Latto announces her first North America headlining run…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago’s Best Standup
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Nov12
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work

CHICAGO – Bramble Theatre Company, is proud to announce the third annual Festival of Unfinished Work at the new Bramble Arts Loft located on the…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Virtuoso
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Virtuoso

Join the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for their first Harris Theater appearance of the season. Acclaimed pianist Anne-Marie McDermott takes the stage with…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Nov12
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…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

Enjoy one of America’s most cherished silver screen classics, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, as it finds its way to the Marriott Theatre stage this holiday…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
ANNIE returns to the Chicago Theatre
Nov12
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

ANNIE returns to the Chicago Theatre

Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE is returning to Chicago this holiday season with a limited three-week engagement at The Chicago Theatre from November 12 through December…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
7:30 p.m.Sunday December 1, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Nov12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Night Ever Comedy Show

Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…

Tuesday November 12, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
42 Dugg – 4eva Us Neva Them Tour
Nov12
Music & Comedy

42 Dugg – 4eva Us Neva Them Tour

Hip-hop artist 42 Dugg will perform live at House Of Blues on Nov. 12, 2024.

Tuesday November 12, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
Nov13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Destinos 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival

CLATA ANNOUNCES DESTINOS, 7TH CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL, FEATURING MOST EXTENSIVE FESTIVAL LINE-UP IN ITS HISTORY, WITH WORKS FROM BRAZIL, CHILE, ARGENTINA, MEXICO, THE…

Wednesday November 13, 2024
Citywide
Into The Woods
Nov13
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…

Wednesday November 13, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
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