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New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jul8
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…

Monday July 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Jul8
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…

Monday July 8, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
CLUE: A Walking Mystery
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

CLUE: A Walking Mystery

CLUE: A Walking Mystery is returns to Chicago this summer! Part walking tour, part murder mystery, this experiential twist on the classic mystery game is…

Monday July 8, 2024
12:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Block 37
108 N. State Street
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Jul8
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…

Monday July 8, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Three Sisters
Jul8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Three Sisters

Anton Chekhov’s classic play, packed with action and emotion, chronicles three and a half years in the falling fortunes of the four children of a…

Monday July 8, 2024
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Water Flicks
Jul8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Water Flicks

Navy Pier’s popular outdoor film series Water Flicks returns this summer with a focus on SCIENCE! Enjoy this free movie night series with family and…

Monday July 8, 2024
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier’s Lake Stage
600 E Grand Ave
Michael Charles and His Band
Jul8
Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

Michael Charles and His Band

The year was 1984. With a newfound confidence and looking into the future, a young muso from Melbourne Australia decided the time was right to…

Monday July 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Tall Ship Windy
600 East Grand Avenue Navy Pier
Neon Paddle
Jul8
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…

Monday July 8, 2024
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 South Wentworth Avenue
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Jul8
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 now through Oct.…

Monday July 8, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Jul8
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…

Monday July 8, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Jul8
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 July 8, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Bill Larkin’s Parody Song Improv
Jul8
Music & Comedy

Bill Larkin’s Parody Song Improv

Bill Larkin (Comedy Central’s Premium Blend) sits at the piano and improvises parodies of pop songs based on your suggestions! He returns to Davenports after…

Monday July 8, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Davenport’s Cabaret Room
1383 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Iron & Wine – Light Verse Tour
Jul8
Music & Comedy

Iron & Wine – Light Verse Tour

Folk singer-songwriter Sam Beam aka Iron & Wine will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on July 8, 2024.

Monday July 8, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Farmer’s Market 2024
Jul9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Farmer’s Market 2024

Every Tuesday this summer—rain or shine—you can shop at the SOAR Farmers Market on the MCA Plaza. Many of our beloved vendors will be back…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
7:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
SAVOR After Hours
Jul9
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…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Marcus The Artist: City Of Gold
Jul9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marcus The Artist: City Of Gold

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Marcus the Artist’s “City of Gold” curated by Dorian Sylvain. The exhibition…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
8:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Flight of Butterflies
Jul9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

Introducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Jul9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Grand Haveli
Jul9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Grand Haveli

The Golden Triangle, (2035 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL) will present THE GRAND HAVELI an installation and sale of Indian architecture, furniture and sculpture opening…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
The Golden Triangle
2035 W Grand Ave
LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event
Jul9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

LEGO® DREAMZZZ: Agents Wanted Event

Meet Mateo & Z-Blob from LEGO DREAMZzz and defend the dream world in the limited-time event happening June 28th – July 29th! The Never Witch…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Jul9
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…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
The United Colors of Robert Earl Paige at Hyde Park Art Center
Jul9
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.…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 South Cornell Avenue
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jul9
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…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago: Home of House Exhibit
Jul9
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…

Tuesday July 9, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
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