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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
Chicago Gourmet
Sep25
Sep28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Gourmet

Guests, start your appetites! One of the nation’s top food festivals, Chicago Gourmet, powered by Invesco QQQ, is hitting the field this fall for the…

Thursday, September 25th
6:00 p.m.Sunday, September 28th
3:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Franz West: Millennium Park
Sep27
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…

Saturday, September 27th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sep27
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…

Saturday, September 27th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Messi Experience Chicago
Sep27
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,…

Saturday, September 27th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Reeling Film Festival
Sep27

Reeling Film Festival

Reeling is thrilled to invite audiences to enjoy in-person theater screenings at the following venues: Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N Clark St Chicago Filmmakers,…

Saturday, September 27th
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
Sep27

Hyde Park Jazz Festival

The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is a FREE event. Please consider a $10 donation per person to keep it free for everyone for years to come.…

Saturday, September 27th
Hyde park
Czech Heritage Week 2025
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Czech Heritage Week 2025

A vibrant celebration of Czech culture in Chicago! From September 20 to 28, 2025, a wide variety of Czech-themed events will take place across the…

Saturday, September 27th
Chicago
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Presents Full Circle Festival
Sep27
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Presents Full Circle Festival

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (CDE) is pleased to announce the plays and artists featured in the reimagined “Full Circle Festival,” September 19-28, at Chicago Danztheatre, 1650…

Saturday, September 27th
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
1650 W Foster Ave
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Sep27
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.…

Saturday, September 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
Sep27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing

This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…

Saturday, September 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
National Public Housing Museum
919 S. Ada St.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Sep27
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…

Saturday, September 27th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Aladerri International Film Festival
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Aladerri International Film Festival

Aladerri International Film Festival (AIFF) is dedicated to the celebration of ‘Short Films’ a multi-day event in Chicago supporting filmmakers and giving them an opportunity…

Saturday, September 27th
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Facets Cinema
1517 W. Fullerton
Hubbard Haus Oktoberfest
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Hubbard Haus Oktoberfest

Hubbard Street turns Bavarian for one unforgettable day. Hubbard Haus Oktoberfest takes over River North with steins, street eats, and Chicago nightlife at full throttle.…

Saturday, September 27th
12:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Hubbard Street between LaSalle & Clark
110 W Hubbard St
St. Helen Carnival
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Helen Carnival

From September 25th-28th, Augusta Boulevard will be filled with rides, live music, and delicious food and drinks for this four-day event.

Saturday, September 27th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
2347 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60622
2347 W Augusta Blvd
23rd Annual St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

23rd Annual St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest Chicago

Put on your Dirndls and your Lederhosen and polka on down to St. Alphonsus Oktoberfest in Chicago. It will be held Friday, Sept. 26  through…

Saturday, September 27th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
1429 W. Wellington Ave in Chicago.
1429 W. Wellington Ave
Oktoberfest at Time Out Market
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Oktoberfest at Time Out Market

Raise a stein and join us for the ultimate Oktoberfest celebration at Time Out Market Chicago! On Saturday, September 27th from 1–5pm, we’re bringing Bavarian…

Saturday, September 27th
1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Time Out Market Chicago
916 West Fulton Market
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Sep27
Tours & Attractions

EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu

Be among the first to experience EXP Rosemont, a brand-new 26,000-square-foot immersive destination blending art, science and technology through rotating world-class experiences. Opening its doors…

Saturday, September 27th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
FashionBar The Shows: October 2025 – Designer Reveal
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

FashionBar The Shows: October 2025 – Designer Reveal

The opening event of FashionBar The Shows: October 2025, the Designer Reveal introduces all participating designers for the season. Each designer will present 1–2 looks,…

Saturday, September 27th
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Goose Island 312 Block Party
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Goose Island 312 Block Party

We’re BACK. Chicago’s favorite end-of-summer festival – the 312 Block Party – returns on Saturday, September 27th at the Goose Island Taproom, with performances by…

Saturday, September 27th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Goose Island Taproom
1800 W. Fulton St.
Imaginarium: An improv show for kids 4 and up!
Sep27
Theatre & Performing Arts

Imaginarium: An improv show for kids 4 and up!

Imaginarium is the magical improv show where kids take center stage! In the first half, kids jump up to play fast, funny, and interactive improv…

Saturday, September 27th
4:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Sep27
Tours & Attractions

90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…

Saturday, September 27th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George
900 South Wells Street
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