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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.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…
Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods DriveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Spring Market
Markets for Makers is coming back to the Artifact Events Center in Chicago on Saturday May 3 & Sunday May 4 from 11am – 5pm…
Sunday, May 4th
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood AvenueMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour
Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute guided walking tour…
Sunday, May 4th
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.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 AveTheatre & 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.The Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph StreetSpring 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 detailsSunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.Tours & Attractions
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
You and your family can seek, play, and explore at Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive experience designed for guests of all ages! This unique…
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…
Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.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.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Kids Free Day at Chicago Children’s Museum
Kids Free Day Sunday, May 4 from 10am-5pm On Sunday, May 4 the museum will be open from 10-5 with free admission for kids! While…
Sunday, May 4th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.Tours & Attractions
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…
Sunday, May 4th
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. EntranceFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm – 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Spring Awakenings
In a world where curiosity is stifled and questions are met with silence, a group of teenagers finds themselves thrust into the chaos of adolescence…
Sunday, May 4th
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln AvenueFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Savor Asia: AAPI Heritage Celebration
Join us for Savor Asia, a vibrant celebration of food, culture, and community in honor of AAPI Heritage Month! This exciting event brings together flavors…
Sunday, May 4th
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Time Out Market Chicago
916 West Fulton MarketTheatre & 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, 60643Theatre & Performing Arts
Sightline: The Seldoms with Fraser Taylor
A new dance work with stunning visuals by influential Scottish artist, Fraser Taylor. May 1-4 at the historic Ruth Page Center for the Arts. For…
Sunday, May 4th
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 N. Dearborn St.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.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.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 60611Theatre & 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, 60637Museums, 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
