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
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.
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec26
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…

Friday, December 26th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec26
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…

Friday, December 26th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Dec26

Lincoln Park ZooLights

Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds…

Friday, December 26th
Winter Wonderfest
Dec26

Winter Wonderfest

Spot twinkly light displays and playful pops of holiday cheer inside Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, take in the towering 42-foot Holiday Tree, and discover endless ways to…

Lightscape
Dec26

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

Event details
Friday, December 26th
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Dec26

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…

Friday, December 26th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Dec26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum

Join us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the opening of Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance.  Discover the…

Friday, December 26th
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Holidays at Skydeck!
Dec26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holidays at Skydeck!

HOLIDAYS @ SKYDECK CHICAGO! Celebrate the season from 103 stories above the city at Holidays @ Skydeck! Skydeck’s lower-level Chicago museum and observation deck will…

Friday, December 26th
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr.
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Dec26
Dec27
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, December 26th
12:00 a.m.Saturday, December 27th
1:00 a.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec27
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker

Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…

Saturday, December 27th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec27
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…

Saturday, December 27th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Dec27

Lincoln Park ZooLights

Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds…

Saturday, December 27th
Winter Wonderfest
Dec27

Winter Wonderfest

Spot twinkly light displays and playful pops of holiday cheer inside Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, take in the towering 42-foot Holiday Tree, and discover endless ways to…

Saturday, December 27th
Lightscape
Dec27

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

Event details
Saturday, December 27th
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Dec27

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…

Saturday, December 27th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Dec27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum

Join us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the opening of Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance.  Discover the…

Saturday, December 27th
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Holidays at Skydeck!
Dec27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holidays at Skydeck!

HOLIDAYS @ SKYDECK CHICAGO! Celebrate the season from 103 stories above the city at Holidays @ Skydeck! Skydeck’s lower-level Chicago museum and observation deck will…

Saturday, December 27th
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr.
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party
Dec27
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party

Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with original music. Storytellers weave Potter’s classic narration…

Saturday, December 27th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Indoor Farmers Market
Dec27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Indoor Farmers Market

As our outdoor season wraps up, we’re heading inside for the colder months. Come support local vendors and farmers, and stock up on your favorite…

Saturday, December 27th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
2800 N Milwaukee Ave
2800 N Milwaukee Ave
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec27
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…

Saturday, December 27th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Dec27
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…

Saturday, December 27th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St