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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.
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
Ashland Avenue
Sep6
Oct5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Ashland Avenue

“You gotta start living your life right now. Because someday you’ll wake up and it’s over.” Pete’s TV and Video has served Chicagoland for 40+…

Saturday, September 6th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, October 5th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Franz West: Millennium Park
Sep15
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…

Monday, September 15th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sep15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…

Monday, September 15th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Messi Experience Chicago
Sep15
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,…

Monday, September 15th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Sep15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…

Monday, September 15th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Sep15
Tours & Attractions

90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago

Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…

Monday, September 15th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George
900 South Wells Street
Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
Sep15
Monday, September 15th
6:40 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
Magic Mondays
Sep15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday, September 15th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches
Sep15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches

Part One of Tony Kushner’s two-part, Pulitzer Prize-winning expansive, poetic, and politically charged look at the ‘80s in America. In the midst of the AIDS…

Monday, September 15th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
White Rabbit, Red Rabbit
Sep15
Theatre & Performing Arts

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit

Forbidden to leave his country, playwright Nassim Soleimanpour distilled the experience of an entire generation in a wild, utterly original play. WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT…

Monday, September 15th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
TUTA Theatre
4670 N. Manor Avenue
The Late Nite Mic at The Comedy Bar
Sep15
Music & Comedy

The Late Nite Mic at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Vik Pandya is a nationally touring…

Monday, September 15th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Sep15
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available May 8 through…

Monday, September 15th
7:30 p.m.9:15 p.m.
618 N Clark St.
618 N. Clark St
Music of the Baroque: Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice
Sep15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Music of the Baroque: Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice

Dame Jane Glover leads the Music of the Baroque Chorus, Orchestra, and international stars Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen and Heidi Stober in our first performances of…

Monday, September 15th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Mr. Wolf
Sep15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mr. Wolf

12 years ago, Theresa was stolen from her parents. Now a precocious 15-year-old, she has been rescued and returned to a family that had nearly…

Monday, September 15th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Sep15
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Monday, September 15th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Lady Gaga – The Mayhem Ball Tour
Sep15
Music & Comedy

Lady Gaga – The Mayhem Ball Tour

After much anticipation, 14-time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga is heading out on ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ tour with stops at United Center on September 15 and…

Monday, September 15th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Sep16
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…

Tuesday, September 16th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sep16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

Direct from New York City, the tavern returns to Chicago with an all new production! The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now…

Tuesday, September 16th
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
The Messi Experience Chicago
Sep16
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,…

Tuesday, September 16th
2367 W Logan Blvd Chicago, IL 60647
2367 W Logan Blvd
The 26th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival
Sep16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

The 26th Anniversary Englewood Jazz Festival

The 26th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival, presented by Live the Spirit Residency, returns to Chicago’s historic Hamilton Park on September 18–20, 2025, marking a powerful…

Tuesday, September 16th
Hamilton Park and Cultural Center
513 W 72nd St
Division Street Farmers Market
Sep16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Division Street Farmers Market

Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.

Tuesday, September 16th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
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