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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
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.
Ear Taxi Festival
Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ear Taxi Festival

The Ear Taxi Festival 2025, themed “The Composer’s Voice,” is a landmark event showcasing contemporary concert music across Chicagoland from October 3 through November 2,…

Monday, October 20th
Pumpkin Lights & Playful Frights
Oct20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Pumpkin Lights & Playful Frights

Step into WNDR this October for a seasonal spectacle like never before. Celebrate fall fun at WNDR Museum next month where treats, surprises, entertainment and…

Monday, October 20th
wndr museum
1130 W Monroe St.
Underground MISadventure at Field Museum
Oct20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Underground MISadventure at Field Museum

Limited Run: October 3–November 2 | Included with an All-Access Pass Non-Chicago – $43; Chicago – $34 Something strange is stirring beneath the Field Museum.…

Monday, October 20th
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr,
Division Street Farmers Market
Oct20
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.

Monday, October 20th
7:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
30 W. Division St.
30 W. Division St.
CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form
Oct20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form

Evanston Art Center 2025 Exhibition: CSI | Materiality in Sculpture: A Dialogue Between Substance and Form EXHIBITION DATES: September 27 – November 9, 2025 OPENING…

Monday, October 20th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
The Forgotten Lives Project
Oct20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Forgotten Lives Project

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to The Forgotten Lives Project   “I’m a digital collage artist and photographer and…

Monday, October 20th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
Oct20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable

From Dungeons & Dragons to The Witcher, fantasy has long been a popular theme for games. But the relationship between fantasy and games is longer…

Monday, October 20th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Oct20
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…

Monday, October 20th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Oct20
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Monday, October 20th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Boo! at the Zoo
Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Boo! at the Zoo

Get ready for a fang-tastic time at BOO! at the Zoo, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. This event is packed with not-so-scary thrills, festive decorations,…

Monday, October 20th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Oct20
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…

Monday, October 20th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Oct20
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…

Monday, October 20th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Oct20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit

Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into…

Monday, October 20th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Oct20
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Monday, October 20th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Oct20
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Monday, October 20th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Oct20
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, October 20th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Summer Of George
900 South Wells Street
2025 Fuller Award Ceremony for Jackie Taylor
Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

2025 Fuller Award Ceremony for Jackie Taylor

Jackie Taylor, the author of more than 100 plays and musical bios, thousands of poems, a screenplay, and two books, has been selected as the…

Monday, October 20th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Black Ensemble Theater
4450 N Clark Street
Magic Mondays
Oct20
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, October 20th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
CNN’s Abby Phillip in Conversation
Oct20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CNN’s Abby Phillip in Conversation

Join CNN anchor and author Abby Phillip in conversation with bestselling writer and cultural critic Luvvie Ajayi Jones for a powerful look at Jesse Jackson’s…

Monday, October 20th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
77 W Washington St
Revolution(s)
Oct20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Monday, October 20th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Late Nite Mic With Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
Oct20
Music & Comedy

Late Nite Mic With Vik Pandya 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, October 20th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
bean-night

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