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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
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov13

“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…

Thursday, November 13th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov13

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…

Thursday, November 13th
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Nov13

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…

Thursday, November 13th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Nov13

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…

Thursday, November 13th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Nov13
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.…

Thursday, November 13th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still
Nov13
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still

Thousands of music and arts fans gathered to celebrate life and music in Re’im, Israel at the Nova Music Festival. On Saturday, October 7, 2023,…

Thursday, November 13th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
1800 N Clybourn Ave
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Nov13
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…

Thursday, November 13th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu
Nov13
Tours & Attractions

EXP Presents Horizon of Khufu

Be among the first to experience EXP Rosemont, a brand-new 26,000-square-foot immersive destination blending art, science and technology through rotating world-class experiences. Opening its doors…

Thursday, November 13th
1:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
EXP
9900 Berwyn Avenue
Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show

A night with Cafe Lounge Underwater is like the best house party you’ve ever been to. There’s dancing, music, drinks, and of course, meeting strangers…

Thursday, November 13th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Salman Rushdie: The Eleventh Hour
Nov13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Salman Rushdie: The Eleventh Hour

The internationally renowned, award-winning author Salman Rushdie discusses his newest novel, The Eleventh Hour, a spellbinding exploration of life, death, and what comes into focus…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Whose Lie Is It Anyway
Nov13
Music & Comedy

Whose Lie Is It Anyway

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, your go-to spot for hilarious live entertainment in the heart of Chicago, Illinois! Join us on November 13,…

Thursday, November 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
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