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The Great Chicago Fire in Focus
For over fifty years, historian and photographic collector David R. Phillips sought and discovered the long-forgotten glass plate negatives that photographers inserted into their cameras…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Twenty-Sided Tavern
“A new family-friendly franchise that celebrates fantasy gaming. The audience has a total blast. Clearly authentic and fun.” – Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune Where laughter…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Roar Speakeasy: A Prohibition Era Experience
Go back in time to Chicago’s Prohibition Era at The Roar on Rush! A lively Speakeasy that lights the way to a hidden 4-room cocktail…
Tours & Attractions
Harry Potter: Magic at Play
This fall, wizards and witches of all ages are invited to experience and celebrate a Wizarding World of their own at Harry Potter™: Magic at…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Chicago’s beloved holiday tradition returns to the stage this holiday season, a classic the whole family will treasure! Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story about…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Gallagher Way is thrilled to announce the return of Winterland and, for the first time since launching six years ago, the extension of the holiday…
Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park returns November 18 through March 5 (weather permitting). Admission is free, but online reservation tickets…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions
Winter Bryn Market
Come shop on Bryn Mawr where you’ll find makers and artists from across the city all gathered at The Winter Bryn Mawrkets! Shop everything for…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Amaze Light Festival
Don’t miss the chance to explore this holiday season at the Amaze Light Festival in Chicago! This wonderland of light welcomes guests of all ages…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Jordan A. Porter-Woodruff – Portraits: An Intimate View
Jordan A. Porter-Woodruff Portraits: An Intimate View The Sanctuary Hallways at Epiphany Center for the Arts November 18, 2022 to January 7, 2023 An absolute…
Sports & Recreation
“Skating in the Park” at Parkway Bank Park
Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district is thrilled to kick off the holiday season with the return of its Chicago Wolves Ice Rink, open from…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Filament Theatre’s FORTS: Build Your Adventure and FORTS: Adult Night
Chicago’s Filament Theatre returns with its hit immersive play experience for families FORTS: Build Your Own Adventure, in which Filament transforms into a play space for…
Light Up the Lake
Chicagoland’s largest indoor lights experience is back at Navy Pier for the holiday season. From November 25 to January 7, you can experience the magic…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best Night Ever Comedy Show
Best Night Ever is one of the city’s longest-running standup comedy showcases. Since 2009 the show has been highlighting comics from all over the city…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Even So
Even So The Guild Room December 2, 2022 to January 28, 2023 Curated by Chicago artist CZR PRZ and Epiphany Center for the Arts, Even So showcases…
Tours & Attractions
City of Chicago Christmas Tree
Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree in Millennium Park will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St. from November 18 through January 9.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Life Behind the Wire: Prisoners of War
What happens when a soldier, sailor, airman, or marine is captured during war? Most people aren’t aware of the drastic differences that exist between varying…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
My Painted Lyre: Seeing music in Chicago’s Greektown
Greektown Chicago has opened its new outdoor art exhibit My Painted Lyre: Seeing music in Chicago’s Greektown, with 26 vibrant three-dimensional artworks lining Halsted Street…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Human+Nature
Discover Human+Nature, the latest exhibition at The Morton Arboretum. Created by internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper, five large-scale artworks between 15 to 26 feet tall will inspire…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Abraham – Being Mickey
Abraham Being Mickey The Catacombs December 9, 2022 to January 21, 2023 Abraham’s latest series is inundated with Mickey-like characters and references. Why Mickey? It…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Anne Hughes – Phenomena
Anne Hughes Phenomena The Sacristy Gallery December 9, 2022 to Jan 21, 2022 Anne Hughes sees each creative journey as an adventure in which she…
Theatre & Performing Arts
36th Young Playwrights Festival
Pegasus Theatre Chicago is proud to announce the authors and plays being presented at the 36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, Wednesday, Jan. 4 – Saturday,…
Sports & Recreation
The Great American Dog Show
What: The Great American Dog Show When: January 6-8 Where: Rennaissance Schaumburg Convention Center; 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Who: Anyone, with tickets…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Shawn Michelle Smith: Light in a Dark Box
Shawn Michelle Smith Light in a Dark Box Slemmons Gallery at Epiphany Center for the Arts January 6, 2023 to February 18, 2023 For the…
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