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Noises Off poster
Sep12
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Noises Off

A CO-PRODUCTION WITH GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE The cast and crew of Nothing On are scrambling to prepare for opening night, but despite their earnest efforts, the…

Thursday September 12, 2024Sunday November 3, 2024
Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo
Sep27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo

Dive into the wonderful world of autumn-from picking the perfect pumpkin to taking in the scents of hot cider and toasted s’mores-with Lincoln Park Zoo’s…

Friday September 27, 2024
10:00 a.m.Sunday October 27, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Chicago History Museum
Oct14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Free Admission for Illinois Residents at the Chicago History Museum

Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to explore the rich history of Chicago at the Chicago History Museum with free admission for Illinois residents. Learn more and reserve…

Monday October 14, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Oct14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing 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…

Monday October 14, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct14
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…

Monday October 14, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Flight of Butterflies
Oct15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing 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 October 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct15
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 October 15, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Flight of Butterflies
Oct16
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing 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…

Wednesday October 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct16
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…

Wednesday October 16, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Flight of Butterflies
Oct17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing 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…

Thursday October 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct17
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…

Thursday October 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Athena Aktipis Improv with The Armando
Oct17
Music & Comedy

Athena Aktipis Improv with The Armando

Author of the best-selling book, A Field Guide to the Apocalypse: How to Survive in Our Wild Times, Aktipis will make an appearance as the…

Thursday October 17, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Book of Me
Oct17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Book of Me

Wanda stands on the cusp of womanhood. Educated in the finest schools by successful Black parents she appears to be a well adjusted child of…

Thursday October 17, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
The Roys of Succession Do Something Normal: An Improvised Show!
Oct17
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Roys of Succession Do Something Normal: An Improvised Show!

The famously dramatic leads from Succession – including Logan, Kendall, Shiv, Roman, and Connor Roy – try to accomplish something normal in a one hour…

Thursday October 17, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Tonight In Improv History: Thursdays at iO Theater
Oct17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Tonight In Improv History: Thursdays at iO Theater

Chicago’s best comedians come together to make history, TONIGHT! Improv Comedy created before your eyes – for the very first (and very last) time! Each…

Thursday October 17, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
League of Chicago Theatres
Oct18
Nov10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bell, Book and Candle by John Van Druten

In this lighthearted 1950s romantic comedy, Gillian Holroyd becomes interested in her upstairs neighbor and tenant and hexes him into falling in love with her.…

Friday October 18, 2024Sunday November 10, 2024
Saint Bonaventure Church
1625 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL, 60614
The Improvised Housewives of iO
Oct18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Housewives of iO

In this town, the Improvised Housewives call the shots… and they’re thinking Malört! Fridays at 8PM this Fall, don’t miss the most dramatic season of…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Flight of Butterflies
Oct18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing 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…

Friday October 18, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Oct18
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…

Friday October 18, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Que Te Vaya Bien by Omar Vicente Fernandez
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Que Te Vaya Bien by Omar Vicente Fernandez

Set in Wrigley Field during a Cubs game, Que Te Vaya Bien tells the story of Elias, a young man on a journey toward reconciliation…

Friday October 18, 2024
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Devil’s Daughter
Oct18
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Book of Me
Oct18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Book of Me

Wanda stands on the cusp of womanhood. Educated in the finest schools by successful Black parents she appears to be a well adjusted child of…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Greenhouse Theater Center
2257 North Lincoln Avenue
Costume Council Golden Jubilee
Oct18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Costume Council Golden Jubilee

The Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum invites you to be a part of a historic evening as we enjoy a first look at the…

Friday October 18, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Oct19
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Saturday October 19, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
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