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
5/26/2013
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
N. Sheffield Ave. and Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
5/26/2013
Boasting some of the best local music acts in town, this fest is where you can explore arts, crafts and fashion while enjoying a variety of food and drink. Music Acts Trippin Billies Liquid Soul Dot Dot Dot Wedding Banned Photo credit: Special Events Management
Hours:
- 12 - 10 p.m.
Chicago White Sox
U.S. Cellular Field
Chicago, IL 60616
Chicago White Sox v Miami Marlins
Sports & Recreation
5/26/2013
Chicago's legendary MLB AL team hosts at The Cell!
Hours:
- 1:10 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Dinosaur Petting Zoo
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Millennium Park
5/26/2013
Dinosaurs come to life in this fun, educational and imaginative performance! You can feed, water and care for these puppet-like, prehistoric marvels in Millennium Park's Wrigley Square.
International Mr. Leather
Theater & Performing Arts
5/26/2013
International Mr. Leather (IML) is an international conference and contest of leathermen held annually in May since 1979 in Chicago. IML spans several days, and includes the International Mr. Leather competition, as well as other events, such as speakers, socials, themed dance parties and a large leather vendor market. ... Read More
The Second City Mainstage
The Second City
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Let Them Eat Chaos
Music & Comedy
5/26/2013
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
MB Financial Bank Bike the Drive
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
5/26/2013
Enjoy great views of the Chicago skyline, Navy Pier and the entire Chicago lakefront on the one day of the year when only bikes are allowed on Lake Shore Drive! You can choose to bike north to the Bryn Mawr Avenue Rest Stop and return, south to the Museum ... Read More
Hours:
- 5:30 - 10:15 a.m.
University of Illinois - Khan Outdoor Tennis Center
1800 S. Wright St.
Urbana, IL 61802
NCAA Men’s & Women’s Tennis Championships
Sports & Recreation
5/26/2013
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
TUTA Studio Theatre
2010 W. Fulton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
The Silent Language
Theater & Performing Arts
5/26/2013
This U.S. premiere by a Serbian playwright is highly musical and darkly comedic. The Silent Language is an adaptation of an old Serbian folk tale which follows the journey of a young village servant as he gains the ability to understand the language only animals can speak. Photos by ... Read More
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Amalia Pica
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/26/2013
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
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Glencoe, IL 60022
American Flower Show Series: May 25-26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
5/26/2013
In 2013, the Chicago Botanic Garden celebrates 40 years of flower shows with 30 shows March through October! The American Flower Show Series brings together amateur and expert gardeners and educators by offering floral exhibits and programs that focus on America's favorite flower groups. May 25-26: Northshore Iris & ... Read More
Hours:
- 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
Animal Inside Out
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/26/2013
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
5/26/2013
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
5/26/2013
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.
Oriental Institute Museum
1155 E. 58th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
Between Heaven and Earth
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/26/2013
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
Timeline Theatre Company
615 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Blood and Gifts
Theater & Performing Arts
5/26/2013
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
5/26/2013
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
5/26/2013
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
Brighton Beach Memoirs
Theater & Performing Arts
5/26/2013
The final production in Raven Theatre's 30th Anniversary season is Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs. Based on Simon's memories of growing up in Brooklyn just before WWII, this comedy incorporates themes of love and struggle as a family fights through the hard times and sometimes each other. Photos by ... Read More
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Glencoe, IL 60022
Butterflies & Blooms
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
5/26/2013
This butterfly exhibition allows you to immerse yourself in a habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies! Butterflies & Blooms features species native to South America, Asia, North America, Asia and Illinois. Please note this exhibit is open daily, weather permitting. Photos: © Chicago Botanic Garden, Bill Bishoff
Hours:
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60601
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Theater & Performing Arts
5/26/2013
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
5/26/2013
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
5/26/2013
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
5/26/2013
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
5/26/2013
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
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