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.
Elf The Musical
Dec2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Elf The Musical

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he…

Tuesday, December 2nd
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
SIX
Dec2
Theatre & Performing Arts

SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration…

Tuesday, December 2nd
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Letter to Santa
Dec2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Letter to Santa

Little ones are invited to share their holiday wishes in our beautifully decorated lobby. Children can pen letters to Santa and place them in our…

Tuesday, December 2nd
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Dec2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 23rd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Tuesday, December 2nd
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Dec2

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…

Tuesday, December 2nd
Lightscape
Dec2

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
Tuesday, December 2nd
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Dec2

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…

Tuesday, December 2nd
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Dec2

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, December 2nd
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Indoor Farmers Market
Dec2
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…

Tuesday, December 2nd
2800 N Milwaukee Ave
2800 N Milwaukee Ave
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Dec2
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…

Tuesday, December 2nd
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Elf The Musical
Dec3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Elf The Musical

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he…

Wednesday, December 3rd
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
SIX
Dec3
Theatre & Performing Arts

SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration…

Wednesday, December 3rd
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Letter to Santa
Dec3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Letter to Santa

Little ones are invited to share their holiday wishes in our beautifully decorated lobby. Children can pen letters to Santa and place them in our…

Wednesday, December 3rd
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Dec3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 23rd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Wednesday, December 3rd
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Dec3

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…

Wednesday, December 3rd
Lightscape
Dec3

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
Wednesday, December 3rd
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Dec3

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…

Wednesday, December 3rd
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Dec3

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, December 3rd
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Indoor Farmers Market
Dec3
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…

Wednesday, December 3rd
2800 N Milwaukee Ave
2800 N Milwaukee Ave
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Dec3
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…

Wednesday, December 3rd
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here
Dec3
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…

Wednesday, December 3rd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St