Uncertain Histories
Jun14
May24
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Uncertain Histories

The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall was built as a memorial to the sacrifices of Union Civil War veterans and their families. According…

Saturday June 14, 2025
10:00 a.m.Sunday May 24, 2026
4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
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.
The Phantom of the Opera
Jan6
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Phantom of the Opera

THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…

Tuesday, January 6th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Jan6

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…

Tuesday, January 6th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Jan6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas

Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…

Tuesday, January 6th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
Pilsen Day Trip
Jan6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Pilsen Day Trip

We’re excited to host a Pilsen Day Trip Passport for visitors to shop local, shop small for their holiday shopping needs or for anyone who…

Tuesday, January 6th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen Ave
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Jan6
Sports & Recreation

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…

Tuesday, January 6th
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Jan6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago presents a singular offering centered on The Glenlivet 55 Year Old – Edition No. 1 of The Eternal Collection. Matured for more…

Tuesday, January 6th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave
Tuesday Good Show
Jan6
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, January 6th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Jan6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas

We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not…

Tuesday, January 6th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd
Amadeus
Jan6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Steppenwolf Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Season continues with Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, extended again by popular demand. In its four-star review, The Daily Herald called it “absolutely magnificent”. “A muscular and…

Tuesday, January 6th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
The Phantom of the Opera
Jan7
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Phantom of the Opera

THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…

Wednesday, January 7th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Jan7

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…

Wednesday, January 7th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Filament Theatre presents RAIN: for babies and their carers
Jan7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Filament Theatre presents RAIN: for babies and their carers

Filament Theatre (4041 N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago’s award-winning theater for young audiences on the northwest side, is delighted to premiere the North American production of…

Wednesday, January 7th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Filament Theatre
4041 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60641
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jan7
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…

Wednesday, January 7th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Jan7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Wednesday, January 7th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Jan7
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Wednesday, January 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Jan7
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…

Wednesday, January 7th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Jan7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas

Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…

Wednesday, January 7th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Jan7
Sports & Recreation

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…

Wednesday, January 7th
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Jan7
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Wednesday, January 7th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Jan7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago presents a singular offering centered on The Glenlivet 55 Year Old – Edition No. 1 of The Eternal Collection. Matured for more…

Wednesday, January 7th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave
Tropical Wednesdays
Jan7
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, January 7th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Jan7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas

We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not…

Wednesday, January 7th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd