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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
Women at War
Aug18
Dec8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Women at War

Women at War features works by a selection of the leading contemporary women artists working in Ukraine, and provides context for the current war, as represented…

Sunday August 18, 2024Sunday December 8, 2024
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Paul D’Amato’s Midway
Sep7
Jan4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Paul D’Amato’s Midway

The neighborhoods surrounding Chicago’s Midway International Airport lie against a backdrop of strip malls, fast food chains, motels, and light industry. They are communities full…

Saturday September 7, 2024Saturday January 4, 2025
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Tasty Tuesdays – Try Fall Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook
Sep10
Nov19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Tasty Tuesdays – Try Fall Cocktail recipes – Oakbrook

Join us for Tasty Tuesdays – Try Spirits & Spice Fall Cocktail Recipes in Oakbrook! Indulge in an afternoon of delicious drinks and delightful flavors.…

Tuesday September 10, 2024
5:00 p.m.Tuesday November 19, 2024
6:00 p.m.
Spirits & Spice Oakbrook
441 Oakbrook Center
ART on THE MART
Sep12
Nov20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

ART on THE MART

ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. A shining…

Thursday September 12, 2024Wednesday November 20, 2024
THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
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
Jackie Taylor’s Blue Eyed Soul Sung By Brown Eyed People poster
Sep14
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jackie Taylor’s Blue Eyed Soul Sung By Brown Eyed People

How many times have you heard a soulful song and just assumed that the singer was Black only to find out they were not. Music…

Saturday September 14, 2024Sunday November 3, 2024
Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center
4450 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60640
John Akomfrah: Four Nocturnes
Sep27
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

John Akomfrah: Four Nocturnes

This fall, Alphawood Exhibitions at Wrightwood 659 presents John Akomfrah: Four Nocturnes, an exhibition comprised of two installations by London-based artist and filmmaker, Sir John Akomfrah.…

Friday September 27, 2024
12:00 p.m.Saturday February 15, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Wrightwood 659
659 W. Wrightwood Avenue
Soar With The Tuskegee Airmen At Chicago Children’s Museum With All-New Exhibit “Aim High” Opening September 28th
Sep28
Jan20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Soar With The Tuskegee Airmen At Chicago Children’s Museum With All-New Exhibit “Aim High” Opening September 28th

Prepare for an exciting landing, Chicago. A new exhibit, Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen, will soon debut at Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM), 700 E. Grand Ave. on September 28,…

Saturday September 28, 2024Monday January 20, 2025
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Due to Popular Demand, Teatro ZinZanni Extends Current Production Starring Locally Renowned Artist Liv Warfield, Through December
Sep29
Dec31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Due to Popular Demand, Teatro ZinZanni Extends Current Production Starring Locally Renowned Artist Liv Warfield, Through December

Get ready for more laughter, thrills, and delectable delights! Teatro ZinZanni‘s spectacular production, which opened in May 2024 and has been receiving critical acclaim and…

Sunday September 29, 2024
6:00 p.m.Tuesday December 31, 2024
11:30 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct3
Theatre & Performing Arts

IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 26THSUBSCRIBERS & GROUP EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant…

Thursday October 3, 2024
7:30 p.m.Sunday November 3, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
35MM Three Brothers Theatre
Oct4
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

35MM

35MM features music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver, based on photographs by Matthew Murphy. This innovative production combines the power of visual art and…

Friday October 4, 2024Sunday November 3, 2024
Three Brothers Theatre
221 N Genesee Street
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct4
Theatre & Performing Arts

IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 26THSUBSCRIBERS & GROUP EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant…

Friday October 4, 2024
7:30 p.m.Monday November 4, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
Primary Trust man standing in crosswalk illustration
Oct5
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Primary Trust

An open-hearted, “utterly absorbing, very funny, darn near perfect play” (The Daily Beast) about leaving your comfort zone to find fulfillment. Meet Kenneth, a 38-year-old…

Saturday October 5, 2024Sunday November 3, 2024
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct5
Theatre & Performing Arts

IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 26THSUBSCRIBERS & GROUP EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant…

Saturday October 5, 2024
7:30 p.m.Tuesday November 5, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct6
Theatre & Performing Arts

IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 26THSUBSCRIBERS & GROUP EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant…

Sunday October 6, 2024
7:30 p.m.Wednesday November 6, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
NoMI Gallery x The Curio: Chicago Fashion Week
Oct9
Nov15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Gallery x The Curio: Chicago Fashion Week

Image: Brody Boggs Step into NoMI Gallery, an elevated artistic haven nestled on the 7th floor, right at the doorstep of NoMI Kitchen. Crafted to…

Wednesday October 9, 2024
10:00 a.m.Friday November 15, 2024
10:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ NoMI Gallery
800 N Michigan Ave
League of Chicago Theatres
Oct10
Nov3
Theatre & Performing Arts

the love object by Justine Gelfman

On the eve of Ramona’s sold-out stadium tour, her best friend and trusted assistant, Paula announces she is leaving to pursue her own artistry. Fearing…

Thursday October 10, 2024Sunday November 3, 2024
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
The Golden Girls Meet the Skooby Don’t Gang: The Mystery of The Haunted Bush poster
Oct10
Nov2
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Golden Girls Meet the Skooby Don’t Gang: The Mystery of The Haunted Bush

Rose’s nephew Fred is coming for a visit with his amateur sleuth friends, Daffy, Velva, Skaggy and their dog Skooby. While Rose is excited, she’s…

Thursday October 10, 2024Saturday November 2, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct10
Theatre & Performing Arts

IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 26THSUBSCRIBERS & GROUP EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant…

Thursday October 10, 2024
7:30 p.m.Sunday November 10, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
League of Chicago Theatres
Oct11
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Coronation

About CORONATION: After another female candidate loses the American presidential election, three women invent a way to circumvent elections and place a woman in power…

Friday October 11, 2024Saturday November 16, 2024

Divine Gardens
Oct11
Nov3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Divine Gardens

Join us for the opening of Divine Gardens, an evocative art exhibit featuring the captivating works of Volodymyr Podlevsky and Svitlana Moiseieva. The paintings of…

Friday October 11, 2024
7:00 p.m.Sunday November 3, 2024
4:00 p.m.
Ukrainian National Museum
2249 W. Superior St.
IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok
Oct11
Theatre & Performing Arts

IRONBOUND by Martyna Majok

PUBLIC TICKETS AVAILABLE AUGUST 26THSUBSCRIBERS & GROUP EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1ST At a bus stop in a run-down New Jersey town, Darja, a Polish immigrant…

Friday October 11, 2024
7:30 p.m.Monday November 11, 2024
9:30 p.m.
Raven Theatre East Stage
6157 N. Clark St. , Chicago, IL, 60660
By the Way, Meet Vera Stark
Oct12
Nov17
Theatre & Performing Arts

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

It’s The Golden Age of Hollywood, and the streets of Los Angeles teem with aspiring starlets. When Vera Stark-maid to “America’s Sweetie Pie,” Gloria Mitchell-lands…

Saturday October 12, 2024Sunday November 17, 2024

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