Upcoming Chicago Events
EVENT
TYPE
DATE
VENUE
ADDRESS
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State
Chicago, IL 60601
Asian American Showcase
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
5/22/2013
The Gene Siskel Film Center and the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM) present the 18th edition of Asian American Showcase. See the best in Asian American talent on both sides of the camera in this year's selection. The Films White Frog Seeking Asian Female When I Walk ... Read More
Bodies of Work Festival
Theater & Performing Arts, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
5/22/2013
Celebrate the work of artists with disabilities during the Bodies of Work Festival. This multi-venue Chicago event features cutting-edge theater, dance, literature, poetry, spoken word, film, and visual/performance art. It also includes free public panels and talks in conjunction with many of the events. Participating Institutions Lookingglass Theatre Museum ... Read More
Chicago White Sox
U.S. Cellular Field
Chicago, IL 60616
Chicago White Sox v Boston Red Sox
Sports & Recreation
5/22/2013
Chicago's legendary MLB AL team hosts at The Cell!
Hours:
- 7:10 p.m.
The Second City Mainstage
The Second City
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Let Them Eat Chaos
Music & Comedy
5/22/2013
For better or worse, we're someone to everyone. Sometimes the title is friend and sometimes the title is enemy - unfortunately, we can't always dictate our role nor can we control our path through the world. The cast of The Second City Mainstage's 101st revue invites you to grab ... Read More
University of Illinois - Khan Outdoor Tennis Center
1800 S. Wright St.
Urbana, IL 61802
NCAA Men’s & Women’s Tennis Championships
Sports & Recreation
5/22/2013
See the nation's top collegiate tennis players take over the Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex on the campus of the University of Illinois for the NCAA Men's & Women's Tennis Championships. Competition will include team play May 16-21 and singles/doubles play May 22-27. Don't miss your chance to see the ... Read More
Aragon Entertainment Center
1106 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Of Monsters And Men
Music & Comedy
5/22/2013
See Of Monsters and Men live May 22 at the Aragon!
Hours:
- 7 p.m.
The Birdfeeder Doesn't Know
Theater & Performing Arts
5/22/2013
Chicago playwright Todd Bauer's production of The Birdfeeder Doesn't Know follows the life of Herman, Ingrid and their disabled son. They have always encouraged their son to seek assistance in order to attain independence but now, due to the natural flow of life, Herman and Ingrid's independence is threatened. ... Read More
Hours:
- 7:30 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Alleys & Ruins
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
Alleys & Ruins is a photographic exploration of urban decay in America. The project, begun in 1991 by artist Xavier Nuez, is now in its 21st year and has lead to journeys into dangerous neighborhoods, at times resulting in trouble. The photographs are taken at night, using a 50 ... Read More
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Amalia Pica
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
Amalia Pica's work consists of photographs, sculptures, interventions, and installations that explore metaphor, communication and civic participation. This exhibition includes two works that engage museum visitors: a collaborative in-gallery performance in which two strangers hold a bunting for a specific duration; and Grayscale, a stack of posters that viewers ... Read More
Pritzker Military Library
104 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
American Icons of the Great War
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
Drawn exclusively from the Pritzker Military Library's extensive collections of posters and other printed material, the six-part, 27-image exhibition tells the story of the role that art and artists played in persuading everyone in America, not only the men in uniform, to join the fight for victory during World ... Read More
Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Animal Inside Out
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
See animals inside and out at this unique exhibition from Dr. Gunther von Hagens, the creator of BODY WORLDS! More than 100 animal specimens have been preserved to allow you to compare the anatomical systems of the animal kingdom in great detail and help you understand the evolution of ... Read More
Chicago Photography Center
3301 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Barbara Crane and John Miller
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
Chicago Photography Center presents the world of the illustrious Barbara Crane and John Miller in this special exhibit. Crane has explored photography as a vehicle for creative expression for over sixty years, using many formats and materials ranging from the intimate to the large scale. Miller combines gestural abstraction ... Read More
The Mercury Theater
3745 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
773-325-1700
Barnum
Theater & Performing Arts
5/22/2013
The Mercury Theater presents Barnum, a colorful musical filled with high flying acrobatics. Barnum tells the story of America's greatest showman and bursts with toe tapping melodies; ballads, marches, and ragtime tunes.
Best Laid Plans
Theater & Performing Arts
5/22/2013
The Murder Myster Company, the nation's number one interactive theater troupe, presents their new show Best Laid Plans. You'll be transported to the 1930s world of old Hollywood in this popular Murder Mystery show!
Hours:
- 7:30 p.m.
Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E. 58th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
Between Heaven and Earth
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
Walk into a lush bird habitat filled with videos of birds flying overhead and the sounds of birds calling to each other at this special exhibition. It explores the impact that birds had on ancient Egyptian religion, design and the conception of the state and includes forty artifacts. Fun ... Read More
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
756 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
Beyond Influence: The Art of Little City
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art in conjunction with the Little City Center for the Arts presents Beyond Influence: The Art of Little City. This exhibit features 11 artists, who over the past 20 years, have been creating work at the Little City Center for the Arts ... Read More
Timeline Theatre Company
615 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Blood and Gifts
Theater & Performing Arts
5/22/2013
TimeLine Theatre presents the Chicago premiere of Blood and Gifts. This spy thriller goes deep inside the secret U.S. intrigue that powered the Soviet-Afghan War of the 1980s. As alliances shift and the outcome of the Cold War appears to hang in the balance, he and an Afghan warlord ... Read More
Blue Man Group
3133 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
Blue Man Group
Theater & Performing Arts
5/22/2013
Experience a multi-sensory show that fuses theatrical spectacle and original music with comedy, art, vaudeville and science! Photo: Ken Howard ©BMP
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
BMO Harris Bank Chicago Works: Jason Lazarus
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
This Chicago-based artist uses a deeply personal, nuanced approach to art-making. He presents a number of different projects that investigate and confront shifting notions of the public and private in society today. Photos courtesy of the artist and Andrew Rafacz Gallery, Chicago
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60601
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Theater & Performing Arts
5/22/2013
This comedy shows a glimpse into the life of Vera Stark, an African American actress who begins a career in the 1930s. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark is funny, poignant and paints a lively picture of what she might have been. ... Read More
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
Chaz Bojórquez
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
The National Museum of Mexican Art presents this special exhibition featuring the works of L.A. artist Chaz Bojórquez. He's developed a unique style, inspired by the "Cholo" graffiti writing of his neighborhood, which is widely respected by street artists, writers and tattooists. Photo credit: Graffiti Mandala, 1999; courtesy of ... Read More
Hours:
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Chicago Farmers Markets
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
5/22/2013
Our city's neighborhoods host annual farmers markets May to October! With each location offering various fruits, vegetables, plants, flowers and more, there's a market for everyone to enjoy. Check the Seasonality Chart to see when your favorite produce is available! Downtown Markets Federal Plaza Thursdays (May 16 - October ... Read More
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-744-6630
Chicago Landmarks Before the Lens
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/22/2013
This ongoing exhibition presented by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks features 72 black and white photographs of 24 landmarks and historic districts by Richard Nickel, Barbara Crane, Bob Thall, and Stephen Beal.
Symphony Center
220 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60604
Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2012/13 Season
Music & Comedy
5/22/2013
See the Chicago Symphony Orchestra practically any night of the week! Their 2012/13 schedule is packed with shows, mixing classic and more contemporary works by various composers. Visit the CSO website for a complete schedule and to purchase tickets. Other Programs The Symphony Center also features a variety of ... Read More
Pepsi Skyline Stage at Navy Pier
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Cirque Shanghai: Dragon’s Thunder
Theater & Performing Arts
5/22/2013
This spectacle show features performers direct from China who are leaders in their craft of tumbling, juggling, balancing and more! You'll see an incredible line up of awe-inspiring acts, including "The Chinese Flex Bar," the heart stopping "Gravity Swings," and the awesome sounds of the traditional Chinese "Dragon Drums." ... Read More
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