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Spirits & Spice Oakbrook Whiskey Experiences
Feb15
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Spirits & Spice Oakbrook Whiskey Experiences

Taste some of the finest whiskeys on a 45-minute guided tour at Spirits & Spice Oakbrook. Whether you know nothing about whiskey, know a little…

Thursday, February 15th
5:45 p.m.Friday, November 29th
6:30 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Oakbrook
441 Oakbrook Center
Tasty Tuesdays – TRY Spring Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook
Mar5
May28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Tasty Tuesdays – TRY Spring Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook

Tasty Tuesdays – Every Tuesday sample Spirits & Spice Spring Cocktail recipes. Bring the Spring at Spirits & Spice in Oakbrook! Tasty Tuesdays is the…

Tuesday, March 5th
5:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 28th
6:00 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Oakbrook
441 Oakbrook Center
Jersey Boys
Mar15
May19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jersey Boys

Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards and Olivier Awards, “Jersey Boys” takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four…

Friday, March 15th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, May 19th
9:30 p.m.
Mercury Theater
3745 N. Southport, Chicago, IL, 60613
Alice Shaddle: Fuller Circles and free public programming
Mar27
Jun16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Alice Shaddle: Fuller Circles and free public programming

Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non-profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, announces Alice Shaddle: Fuller Circles, introducing the enduring…

Wednesday, March 27th
8:00 a.m.Sunday, June 16th
5:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
The Choir of Man
Mar27
May26
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Choir of Man

DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END! A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! March 27th – May 26th, 2024 “THE ULTIMATE FEEL GOOD SHOW” — Edinburgh Evening News ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A…

Wednesday, March 27th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, May 26th
4:00 p.m.
Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
The Strength It Takes To Be Alone
Apr4
May26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Strength It Takes To Be Alone

The Strength it Takes to be Alone is a solo exhibition, featuring Yong Joo Kim, that runs from April 4th, 2024 through May 26th, 2024 in…

Thursday, April 4th
10:30 a.m.Sunday, May 26th
5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Apr6
Oct27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Saturday, April 6th
1:00 p.m.Sunday, October 27th
5:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
ART on THE MART (Spring Season)
Apr12
Jun5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

ART on THE MART (Spring Season)

ART on THE MART’s spring season (April 12 – June 5) will kick off to coincide with EXPO Chicago’s 11th edition (April 8 –14, 2024) with…

Friday, April 12thWednesday, June 5th
THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
Images on which to build, 1970s-1990s
Apr20
Aug4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Images on which to build, 1970s-1990s

Images on which to build, 1970s-1990s presents a range of photographic practices that used the medium as a tool for collectivity and empowerment within interconnected…

Saturday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.Sunday, August 4th
5:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Apr24
Jun16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Before she was the Carole King we know today, she was a young songwriter from Brooklyn trying to make a name for herself. Beautiful –…

Wednesday, April 24th
7:00 p.m.Sunday, June 16th
8:00 p.m.
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Sinag – Ray Of Light
Apr26
May25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Sinag – Ray Of Light

Evanston Art Center 2024 Exhibition: Sinag – Ray Of Light   EXHIBITION DATES: April 26 – May 25, 2024 OPENING RECEPTION: April 26, 2024, 5-8…

Friday, April 26th
5:00 p.m.Saturday, May 25th
8:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Military Appreciation Month at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
May1
May31
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Military Appreciation Month at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago

For Military Appreciation Month, all military members and veterans get FREE entry and friends and family will receive $5 off their general admission ticket (up…

Wednesday, May 1stFriday, May 31st
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Chryssa & New York on view at Wrightwood 659
May3
Jul27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chryssa & New York on view at Wrightwood 659

This spring, Wrightwood 659 hosts Chryssa & New York, the first museum exhibition in North America in more than four decades to focus on the…

Friday, May 3rd
12:00 p.m.Saturday, July 27th
5:00 p.m.
Wrightwood 659
659 W. Wrightwood Avenue
Opening Passages: Photographers Respond to Chicago and Paris
May4
Aug25
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Opening Passages: Photographers Respond to Chicago and Paris

Opening Passages brings together ten photographic series by French and American artists that survey the dynamic social landscapes of Chicago and Paris. American artists include Marzena…

Saturday, May 4th
10:00 a.m.Sunday, August 25th
4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
Chicago Cabaret Week 2024
May10
May19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Cabaret Week 2024

May 10-19, 2024 COOL ACTS. SMALL CLUBS. SWEET DEALS. This ten-day festival features a lineup of Chicago’s top cabaret artists performing blues, Broadway, burlesque, jazz,…

Friday, May 10thSunday, May 19th
Citywide
Lifeline Theater’s Retelling of Nambi E. Kelly’s Native Son
May10
Jun30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theater’s Retelling of Nambi E. Kelly’s Native Son

Lifeline Theatre continues their 2023-24 season of Big Stories, Up Close with a retelling of Native Son, Chicagoan Nambi E. Kelley’s “gutsy, powerful, and relentless” adaptation…

Friday, May 10th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, June 30th
7:30 p.m.
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL, 60626
Run For A Cause: Symphony847 Virtual 5K
May12
May18
Sports & Recreation

Run For A Cause: Symphony847 Virtual 5K

WHAT? RUN, WALK, or CRAWL a Virtual 5K. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun challenge, this event is for you.…

Sunday, May 12thSaturday, May 18th
Virtual
re-OrientationS
May16
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

re-OrientationS

ndees are invited to immerse themselves in a dynamic environment where narratives unfold unexpectedly, challenging perceptions and encouraging a deeper understanding of the stories that…

Thursday, May 16th
7:00 p.m.Saturday, May 18th
9:00 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
The Rhapsody Theater presents Ridiculous! with David Williamson
May16
Jun30
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Rhapsody Theater presents Ridiculous! with David Williamson

David Williamson, regarded as one of the top magicians in the world today, makes his Rhapsody Theater debut with Ridiculous! Known for his tours with…

Thursday, May 16th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, June 30th
2:00 p.m.
The Rhapsody Theater
1328 W Morse Ave
Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s The S Paradox
May17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s The S Paradox

CHICAGO – Babes With Blades Theatre Company’s (BWBTC) 2024 season opens with The S Paradox, written by Joining Sword & Pen International Playwright Competition and…

Friday, May 17th
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
May17
May18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre

Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…

Friday, May 17th
12:00 a.m.Saturday, May 18th
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
2024 AAPI Restaurants Week
May17
May26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

2024 AAPI Restaurants Week

Celebrate 2024 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us as we support AAPI-owned restaurants all around the Chicagoland area. This year…

Friday, May 17thSunday, May 26th
Chicago
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
May17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Friday, May 17th
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
300 East Grand Avenue
Poetry Making Playground
May17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Poetry Making Playground

Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st – 30th 2024, with an option to extend…

Friday, May 17th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
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