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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
The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Exhibit

“Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.”   George…

Garfield Park

Event details
Thursday August 8, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
World’s Fair of Money
Aug8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

World’s Fair of Money

The family-friendly Chicago World’s Fair of Money® in Rosemont, August 6-10, 2024, will have more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency on…

Thursday August 8, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 North River Road
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Aug8
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…

Thursday August 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Aug8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday August 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Aug8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday August 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center

Hyde Park Art Center proudly presents The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige, the career-spanning survey of artist, designer, and educator Robert Earl Paige (b.…

Thursday August 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Thursday August 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago: Home of House Exhibit

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of House music, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will pay homage to the energy, music, and dance of Black and Latino youth on…

Thursday August 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Aug8
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Thursday August 8, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Wells and Welles
Aug8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Wells and Welles

It’s 1940, exactly two years after Orson Welles’ infamous “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast, a show that infuriated author HG Wells. By an amazing…

Thursday August 8, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
In His Hands
Aug8
Theatre & Performing Arts

In His Hands

This is a list of things Christian believes in: logic, banana Laffy Taffy, video games, and Daniel. This is a list of things Christian doesn’t…

Thursday August 8, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Aug8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Thursday August 8, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Skyline Sessions
Aug8
Music & Comedy

Skyline Sessions

Let the live music of Skyline Sessions boost your mood for the week! Enjoy FREE live outdoor music from 5:00PM-9:00PM every Thursday and Friday from…

Thursday August 8, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier Wave Wall
600 E Grand Avenue
Chicago SummerDance -Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park
Aug8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago SummerDance -Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park

From June 15 through September 8 (select dates), the free outdoor series offers dance and movement lessons for all skill levels taught by professional instructors,…

Thursday August 8, 2024
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Teatro Zinzanni
Aug8
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 August 8, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Aug8
Music & Comedy

Millennium Park Summer Music Series

Millennium Park Summer Music Series features a wide variety of music from established and emerging artists at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion. American Sign Language…

Thursday August 8, 2024
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Street
Meet Cute: A Comedy Dating Show
Aug8

Meet Cute: A Comedy Dating Show

Looking for your next love story or a fun way to meet your next hookup? Sick of meeting people on the apps and looking for…

Thursday August 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
SAVOR After Hours
Aug8
Theatre & Performing Arts

SAVOR After Hours

Step into the world of SAVOR After Hours, an intimate experience of the senses filled with dance, passion, and the art of savoring every single…

Thursday August 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:15 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Les Misérables
Aug8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Les Misérables

Experience one of the greatest musicals ever created, Les Misérables, at the new stunning new Deerfield Performing Arts Center featuring a 20-piece orchestra. Acclaimed producer…

Thursday August 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Deerfield Perfoming Arts Center
1959 Waukegan Rd
44: The Obama Musical
Aug8
Theatre & Performing Arts

44: The Obama Musical

Barack Obama’s election changed history. And as we can clearly see, it also ended racism forever! But 44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL is the story…

Thursday August 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall
201 S Ashland Ave
Rockin’ in the Park 2024 Free Summer Concert Series
Aug8
Music & Comedy

Rockin’ in the Park 2024 Free Summer Concert Series

Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district (5501 Park Place, Rosemont) will kick off its summer season with the return of its “Rockin’ in the Park”…

Thursday August 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
Neon Paddle
Aug8
Sports & Recreation

Neon Paddle

Night time guided electric motorized paddle board tours with LED lights. Located in Ping Tom Park, Neon Paddle is the only glowing motorized paddle board…

Thursday August 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth Avenue
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Aug8
Theatre & Performing Arts

GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement

Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…

Thursday August 8, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
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