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Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities
Jul16
Nov30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities showcases the innovative works of four internationally celebrated Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga and Carlos Rolón, pioneering the use…

Tuesday July 16, 2024Sunday November 30, 2025
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Feb5
Jan4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will feature a remarkable season of beloved titles for kids of all ages. Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre invites theatergoers to…

Wednesday February 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.Sunday January 4, 2026
11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Chicago Pizza Pass
Aug6
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Pizza Pass

Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…

Wednesday, August 6th
5:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 31st
7:00 p.m.
City wide
Franz West: Millennium Park
Aug27
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…

Wednesday, August 27th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Aug27
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…

Wednesday, August 27th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Messi Experience Chicago
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Messi Experience Chicago

The Messi Experience is an immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition inspired by the life and career of Lionel Messi. As part of its world tour,…

Wednesday, August 27th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Division Street Farmers Market
Aug27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Wednesday, August 27th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Abdoulaye Conde at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Abdoulaye Conde. The exhibition will be on display from August…

Wednesday, August 27th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Now and Then | David Lozano
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Now and Then | David Lozano

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Now and Then | David Lozano. This exhibition is on display from August…

Wednesday, August 27th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
The Muses | Dan Simoneau
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Muses | Dan Simoneau

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to The Muses | Dan Simoneau. This exhibition is on display from August 16…

Wednesday, August 27th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition. This exhibition is…

Wednesday, August 27th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn

Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…

Wednesday, August 27th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Terrible Portraits Pop-Up at Necessary & Sufficient Coffee
Aug27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Terrible Portraits Pop-Up at Necessary & Sufficient Coffee

Join us at Necessary & Sufficient Coffee for a one-of-a-kind pop-up with Jacob Ryan Reno the viral portrait artist featured on Good Morning America and…

Wednesday, August 27th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Wednesday, August 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom

Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom is a massive and immersive series comprising embellishments of glass, crystals, shells, sand, metal, and…

Wednesday, August 27th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Aug27
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Wednesday, August 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Aug27
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Wednesday, August 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Wednesday, August 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Aug27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…

Wednesday, August 27th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Alice in Wonderland
Aug27
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Wednesday, August 27th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Zachary Brandon, Violin and Sung Hoon Mo, Piano
Aug27
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Zachary Brandon, Violin and Sung Hoon Mo, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ZACHARY BRANDON, VIOLIN SUNG HOON MO, PIANO   Program Claude Debussy – Violin Sonata in G minor Gabriel Fauré…

Wednesday, August 27th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Aug27
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Wednesday, August 27th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Aug27
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Wednesday, August 27th
1:00 p.m.2:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Aug27
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle

Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…

Wednesday, August 27th
3:00 p.m.4:15 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
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