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Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities
Jul16
Nov30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities

Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities showcases the innovative works of four internationally celebrated Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga and Carlos Rolón, pioneering the use…

Tuesday July 16, 2024Sunday November 30, 2025
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Feb5
Jan4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will feature a remarkable season of beloved titles for kids of all ages. Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre invites theatergoers to…

Wednesday February 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.Sunday January 4, 2026
11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Thursday Night Out
Jun5
Aug28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thursday Night Out

Thursday is the new Friday in Downtown Oak Park! Thursday Night Out opens for its 20th Season, every Thursday from June 5 through August 28,…

Thursday, June 5th
5:00 p.m.Thursday, August 28th
9:00 p.m.
1010 Lake Street
1010 Lake Street
Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey
Jun6
Jan17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Pouring Park: A Global Cocktail Journey

POURING PARK: A GLOBAL COCKTAIL JOURNEY NoMI Lounge & Garden June 6, 2025 – January 17, 2026 Reserve Now  |  View Cocktail Menu In celebration…

Friday June 6, 2025
11:00 a.m.Saturday January 17, 2026
12:00 a.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
World Fair US
Jul7
Jul28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Monday, July 7th
3:00 p.m.Monday, July 28th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul8
Jul29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Tuesday, July 8th
3:00 p.m.Tuesday, July 29th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul9
Jul30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Wednesday, July 9th
3:00 p.m.Wednesday, July 30th
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long
Jul9
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Summer Screenings: Free Films All Summer Long

🍿 The Summer Screenings program is back with free screenings of 21 films from 21 countries! This year’s theme is Summer of Love! Love has…

Wednesday, July 9th
6:30 p.m.Thursday, July 10th
9:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center and Chicago History Museum
Franz West: Millennium Park
Jul10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Thursday, July 10th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
The Messi Experience Chicago
Jul10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Messi Experience Chicago

The Messi Experience is an immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition inspired by the life and career of Lionel Messi. As part of its world tour,…

Thursday, July 10th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Alice in Wonderland
Jul10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Thursday, July 10th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Windy City Smokeout
Jul10
Jul13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Windy City Smokeout

The ACM award-winning Windy City Smokeout BBQ & Country Music Festival will return to Chicago in 2025 for its 12th year. Hosted by Chicago’s BBQ…

Thursday, July 10th
1:00 p.m.Sunday, July 13th
10:00 p.m.
United Center Parking Lot
1901 W. Madison Street
World Fair US
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Thursday, July 10th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US is an unforgettable international festival coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium.…

Thursday, July 10th
3:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
World Fair US
Jul10
Jul31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

World Fair US

Experience the world. All in one place. World Fair US, an unforgettable international festival, is coming to Chicago from July 7–28, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium…

Thursday, July 10th
3:00 p.m.Thursday, July 31st
10:00 p.m.
SeatGeek Stadium
7000 S Harlem Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Jul10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Thursday, July 10th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicago Dogs Fireworks & Thirsty Thursday Presented by Miller Lite
Jul10
Sports & Recreation

Chicago Dogs Fireworks & Thirsty Thursday Presented by Miller Lite

See the Chicago Dogs at the state-of-the-art Impact Field in Rosemont and enjoy $2 can beer and post-game fireworks! Gates open an hour before the game and…

Thursday, July 10th
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
Jul10
Thursday, July 10th
6:40 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny
Jul10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Iraq, But Funny

Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is proud to announce its next production, the world premiere of Iraq, But Funny, May 29 – July 20,…

Thursday, July 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre Company
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Russ – Into The W!LD Tour
Jul10
Music & Comedy

Russ – Into The W!LD Tour

/w special guests Big Sean & Sabrina Claudio

Thursday, July 10th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
19100 Ridgeland Ave
Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series
Jul10
Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2025 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will turn up the volume this summer with the return of its popular “Rockin’ in…

Thursday, July 10th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park Entertainment District
5501 Park Place
The Dramatic Improv Festival
Jul10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Dramatic Improv Festival

The Dramatic Improv Festival returns to Chicago from Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, 2025, offering a unique exploration of emotionally grounded and narratively…

Thursday, July 10th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Chicago Comedy Club at The House of Blues!
Jul10
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Comedy Club at The House of Blues!

Chicago’s greatest stand-up show! Join an incredible night of comedy every Thursday at the House of Blues!

Thursday, July 10th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
House of Blues | Chicago
329 N Dearborn St
OhJay Lamont
Jul10
Music & Comedy

OhJay Lamont

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry OhJay Lamont, born and raised on…

Thursday, July 10th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
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