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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.
Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk
Nov1
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk

Pilsen-based nonprofit organization, Pilsen Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Benito Juarez Community Academy and Pilarte to kick off their first Dia De Los Muertos…

Saturday, November 1st
12:00 p.m.Saturday, November 29th
11:59 p.m.
Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen Ave
Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov7
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Black Harvest Film Festival

Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. Born from an urgent…

Friday, November 7thSunday, November 16th
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets
Nov7
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets

Chicago Repertory Ballet is proud to announce the World Premiere of its original ballet, The Capulets. Set in the fictional universe of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,…

Friday, November 7th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 16th
2:00 p.m.
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 North Dearborn Street
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Saturday, November 15th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered LIVE
Nov15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered LIVE

Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther…

Saturday, November 15th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov15

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Saturday, November 15th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov15

Black Harvest Film Festival

Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. The 31st Annual Black…

Saturday, November 15th
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Lightscape
Nov15

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, November 15th
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Nov15

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…

Saturday, November 15th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Nov15

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, November 15th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
DJ Capri
Nov15
Nov16
Music & Comedy

DJ Capri

Welcome to TAO Nightclub in Chicago, Illinois! Get ready for an unforgettable night with the one and only DJ Capri on November 15, 2025, starting…

Saturday, November 15th
11:00 p.m.Sunday, November 16th
1:00 a.m.
TAO Nightclub
632 N Dearborn St
The Nasty Show: Tiny Thickemz
Nov15
Nov16
Music & Comedy

The Nasty Show: Tiny Thickemz

Welcome to The Nasty Show: Tiny Thickemz at The Laugh Factory – Chicago! Get ready for a night of unforgettable entertainment right here in the…

Saturday, November 15th
11:30 p.m.Sunday, November 16th
1:30 a.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Sunday, November 16th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov16

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Sunday, November 16th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov16

Black Harvest Film Festival

Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. The 31st Annual Black…

Sunday, November 16th
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Lightscape
Nov16

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
Sunday, November 16th
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Nov16

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…

Sunday, November 16th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Nov16

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, November 16th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here
Nov16
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…

Sunday, November 16th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Leo Lionni’s Frederick
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Leo Lionni’s Frederick

While other mice are gathering food for the winter, Frederick daydreams the summer away. But when fall weather comes, it is Frederick who has stored…

Sunday, November 16th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market – Center on Halsted
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market – Center on Halsted

Get ready to slay the season at the Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market — a celebration of LGBTQ+ joy, creativity, and community taking place…

Sunday, November 16th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
The Center on Halsted
3656 N. Halsted St.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Nov16
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, November 16th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
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