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A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum

The Driehaus Museum’s A Tale of Today: Materialities is an expansive contemporary exhibition that invites viewers to discover the history and architectural richness of the…

Wednesday, April 2nd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Titanique
Apr2
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…

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
Apr2
Wednesday, April 2nd
1:10 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith
Apr2
Theatre & Performing Arts

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith Blues & Beyond Jam occurs on the first Wednesday of the month from November…

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping…

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:00 p.m.9:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Tropical Wednesdays
Apr2
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, April 2nd
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ilya Skmukler, Piano
Apr2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ilya Skmukler, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ILYA SKMUKLER, PIANO Program Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Scherzo à la russe in B-flat major, Op.1 No.1 Pyotr Ilyich…

Wednesday, April 2nd
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Apr2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Altered States: Plastics Transformed

With work from Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye and Nikki Couppee, this exhibition features three artists that are transforming plastic into wearable works of art. Plastic…

Wednesday, April 2nd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Apr2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey. The exhibition will be on…

Wednesday, April 2nd
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Family: An Improv Show That’s Truly Relatable
Apr2
Music & Comedy

Family: An Improv Show That’s Truly Relatable

Family is a completely improvised show that follows one family, within one living room, over the course of one day. Our cast of veteran comedians…

Wednesday, April 2nd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Sound of Silent Film Festival 20th Anniversary
Apr2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Sound of Silent Film Festival 20th Anniversary

Access Contemporary Music’s popular Sound of Silent Film Festival, now in its 20th year, is a unique event featuring new short silent films in every…

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Music Box Theatre
3733 North Southport Avenue
Kylie Minogue – Tension Tour
Apr2
Music & Comedy

Kylie Minogue – Tension Tour

Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue will perform live at Allstate Arena on Apr. 2, 2025.

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche
Apr2
Wednesday, April 2nd
8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Apr2
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, April 2nd
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Franz West: Millennium Park
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Our Lived Experience
Apr3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Our Lived Experience

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…

Thursday, April 3rd
8:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Apr3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative. The exhibition will…

Thursday, April 3rd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum
Apr3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum

Spring Weeks of Play March 22-April 6: The museum will be open daily with extended hours!  Special programming and activities start March 24. Starting March…

Thursday, April 3rd
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
Apr3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing

A Pressing Call: Five Centuries of Women Printing features the stories of women who have worked in the print trade in a variety of roles…

Thursday, April 3rd
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Taste of Iceland Chicago
Apr3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Taste of Iceland Chicago

The Taste of Iceland festival celebrates the land of fire and ice in Chicago with events that showcase the best of Icelandic culture, including an…

Thursday, April 3rd
Various locations
Flight of Butterflies
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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