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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
Yoko Ono's installation "Add Color (Refugee Boat)", courtesy the Museum of Contemporary Art
Oct18
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind presents one of the most comprehensive exhibitions to date of Yoko Ono, the trailblazing artist, celebrated musician, and formidable campaigner…

Saturday October 18, 2025Sunday February 22, 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk
Nov1
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk

Pilsen-based nonprofit organization, Pilsen Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Benito Juarez Community Academy and Pilarte to kick off their first Dia De Los Muertos…

Saturday, November 1st
12:00 p.m.Saturday, November 29th
11:59 p.m.
Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen Ave
Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov7
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Black Harvest Film Festival

Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. Born from an urgent…

Friday, November 7thSunday, November 16th
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets
Nov7
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets

Chicago Repertory Ballet is proud to announce the World Premiere of its original ballet, The Capulets. Set in the fictional universe of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,…

Friday, November 7th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 16th
2:00 p.m.
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 North Dearborn Street
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Sunday, November 16th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov16

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Sunday, November 16th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov16

Black Harvest Film Festival

Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. The 31st Annual Black…

Sunday, November 16th
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Lightscape
Nov16

Lightscape

Tickets are on sale now for all. Book in advance and secure your preferred slot; popular dates and times go fast! Step into an enchanting…

North Suburbs

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Sunday, November 16th
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Nov16

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet and the life of Robert Joffrey. The…

Sunday, November 16th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Nov16

Balloon Museum: EmotionAir

The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…

Sunday, November 16th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here

A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here will be exhibited in the Second Floor Gallery of the Art Center. The opening reception is free…

Sunday, November 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Leo Lionni’s Frederick
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Leo Lionni’s Frederick

While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick daydreams the summer away. But when fall weather comes, it is Frederick who has stored…

Sunday, November 16th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market – Center on Halsted
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market – Center on Halsted

Get ready to slay the season at the Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market — a celebration of LGBTQ+ joy, creativity, and community taking place…

Sunday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Center on Halsted
3656 N. Halsted St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Nov16
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…

Sunday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
21st Annual Lycée French Market
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

21st Annual Lycée French Market

The 21st Annual Lycée French Market returns to transform Chicago’s French international school into a bustling, Parisian-style marketplace. More than 75 local and French artisanal…

Sunday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Lycée Français de Chicago 1929 West Wilson Ave.Chicago, IL 60640
1929 West Wilson Ave
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Nov16
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.…

Sunday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Nov16
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…

Sunday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit

Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into…

Sunday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still

Thousands of music and arts fans gathered to celebrate life and music in Re’im, Israel at the Nova Music Festival. On Saturday, October 7, 2023,…

Sunday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
1800 N Clybourn Ave
Textiles Close Up
Nov16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Textiles Close Up

This November 16-17, the Textile Society of America (TSA) will convene artists, scholars, and textile enthusiasts from across the country for a two-day program at…

Sunday, November 16th
10:30 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Artisan Market – Fulton Market

The Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market takes place at historic Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St., Chicago) in the heart of Fulton Market.  This…

Sunday, November 16th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
401 North Morgan Street Chicago
401 North Morgan Street
Staple + Stitch Art Book and Print Fair
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Staple + Stitch Art Book and Print Fair

Staple + Stitch is an art book and print fair featuring over 65 vendors from across the US. A celebration and engagement with art, text,…

Sunday, November 16th
11:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
21c Museum Hotel Chicago
55 East Ontario St.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Nov16

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, November 16th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
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