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.
Holiday
Jan31
Mar1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Holiday

The 1920s Romantic Comedy Soars to New Life. From Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling contemporary adaptation of Philip Barry’s classic play that…

Saturday, January 31st
7:30 p.m.Sunday, March 1st
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Eureka Day
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Eureka Day

Chicago’s acclaimed TimeLine Theatre Company returns to the Broadway Playhouse (following previous hit productions OSLO and THE LEHMAN TRILOGY)! At Berkeley, California’s ultra-progressive Eureka Day…

Saturday, February 14th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Outsiders
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Outsiders

The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new…

Saturday, February 14th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical
Feb14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical

The Enormous Crocodile musical brings Roald Dahl’s story to life with puppets, music, and laughs — a fun family show at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater. “For…

Saturday, February 14th
Fine Arts Building | Studebaker Theater
410 South Michigan Avenue
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Feb14

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, February 14th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Heartbeat House Party at Shedd Aquarium
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy

Heartbeat House Party at Shedd Aquarium

Feel the love and the rhythm at the first-ever Heartbeat House Party! Celebrate Valentine’s Day beneath the waves with house music and aquatic allure. Dress…

Saturday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
The Factory Theater Presents “Kubrickian”
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Factory Theater Presents “Kubrickian”

The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to present Kubrickian, February 20 – March 15, written by Zack Peercy and directed by AJ…

Saturday, February 14th
8:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Factory Theater
1623 W. Howard St. , Chicago, IL, 60626
Mardi Gras at Blue Bayou: Screw Cupid Edition
Feb14
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Mardi Gras at Blue Bayou: Screw Cupid Edition

Cupid’s cancelled. Beads are not. This Valentine’s Day, we’re throwing romance out the window and giving away a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras…

Saturday, February 14th
8:00 p.m.Sunday, February 15th
1:30 a.m.
Blue Bayou
3734 N Southport Ave
Calvin Evans at The Comedy Bar
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Calvin Evans at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Chicago native Calvin Evans’ comedy career…

Saturday, February 14th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Secret Sketch Show
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Secret Sketch Show

Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…

Saturday, February 14th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Feb14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, February 14th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Cupid’s Revenge: A Corny Love Story
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Cupid’s Revenge: A Corny Love Story

Come lovers, come haters, come lonely masturbators, to an evening of Love, Laughter, and Debauchery. Sure, Cupid’s job is to shuck our hearts, butter our…

Saturday, February 14th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
Burlesque For Lovers – Valentines Day Show
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Burlesque For Lovers – Valentines Day Show

Starlets presents Burlesque for Lovers – a Valentine’s Day show celebrating love, lust, and self-love! Enjoy an unforgettable night of dazzling performances featuring Ronnie Rouge,…

Saturday, February 14th
10:00 p.m.11:45 p.m.
Stars and Garters
3914 N Clark St
Eureka Day
Feb15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Eureka Day

Chicago’s acclaimed TimeLine Theatre Company returns to the Broadway Playhouse (following previous hit productions OSLO and THE LEHMAN TRILOGY)! At Berkeley, California’s ultra-progressive Eureka Day…

Sunday, February 15th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Outsiders
Feb15
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Outsiders

The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new…

Sunday, February 15th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Feb15

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, February 15th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Fellowship – photographs by Eli Williamson at Evanston Art Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition by Eli Williamson, Fellowship. The exhibition will be on display…

Sunday, February 15th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Feb15
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, February 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
1st Annual Bud Billiken® All Star PAL Showcase
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

1st Annual Bud Billiken® All Star PAL Showcase

Chicago Defender Charities presents the first-ever Bud Billiken® All Star PAL showcase, a showcase of rhythm, creativity, and community pride. This exciting new event brings…

Sunday, February 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center
10201 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL 60628
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Feb15
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…

Sunday, February 15th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Feb15
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, February 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Sunday, February 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.