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- November 18, 2019
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Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tools of the Trade
Our next temporary exhibit Tools of the Trade opened June 22 in the Roberta Rubin Writer’s Room. This exhibit examines the tools that have made…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
Transistor Chicago
Transistor Chicago is a local small business record/electronic shop and art gallery in East Lakeview, with work and wares from 80+ artists, many based here…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Under The Picasso
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events presents FREE cultural programs year round at the Daley Civic Center. The schedule is posted each month…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Direct Message: Art, Language, and Power
Direct Message: Art, Language, and Power looks at the ways artists since the 1960s have used words to challenge our ideas about all of the…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Routes and Territories
This exhibition unites three artists who have a relationship to the land, and the ways that memories of their displaced or colonized cultures are embedded…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Amazing Pollinators
Take flight and get ready to explore plants of all shapes, sizes, and colors! Take on the role of bats, bees, beetles, and butterflies in our…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Imaginary Botanicals
Kathleen Elliott’s background in philosophy, linguistics, biology, and spirituality intersect to produce unique works of art. Her beautiful glass and flamework invites viewers to be…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Fragile Bee: Photography and Prints by Nancy Macko
Take a closer look at the world of bees through the eye of artist Nancy Macko. Learn about their plight, our relationship with them, and…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Shape of the Future
The Shape of the Future features works from the MCA Collection that reimagine the promise of a universal design language. Coinciding with the 2019 Chicago…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wings Transformed
Photographer Amy Perlmutter’s passion for both color and nature has led her to produce Wings Transformed. After spending time photographing butterflies, she was inspired to…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Half That Ties, The Half That Breaks
Andrew Rafacz Gallery celebrates its relocation to 1749 W. Chicago with the inaugural exhibition The Half That Ties, The Half That Breaks by artist Julia…
Sports & Recreation
Greek Heritage Night with the Chicago Bulls
Greektown Chicago and the Chicago Bulls are partnering to host Greek Night at the home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, Nov. 18. Those…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Happy Birthday Mars Rover
The Passage Theatre (TPT) kicks off its second season with the world premiere of HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARS ROVER by Chicago playwright Preston Choi, directed by…
Music & Comedy
BAD Waves Remix
Bad Waves Remix is the spawn of Bad Wave radio show, on 1680am/Que4Radio(que4.org/itunes radio) every Thursday 11am-1pm. The hosts of the radio show is only…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Mercury Theater Chicago’s SPAMALOT Extension
By popular demand, Mercury Theater Chicago’s critically acclaimed production of Monty Python’s SPAMALOT will be extended into the fall and winter, with performances now running…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Comedy Dance Chicago
From Pumpkin Spice Girls to T-Rexes to Monster Butts, this fun, joyful, visually-hilarious, interactive, dance-filled show will leave your face hurting from all the laughter…
Theatre & Performing Arts
My Life is a Country Song
New American Folk Theatre presents the world premiere musical MY LIFE IS A COUNTRY SONG by Co-Artistic Director Anthony Whitaker, the story of a woman starting…
- November 19, 2019
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Theatre & Performing Arts
Open Door Series: Marcy Rae Henry & David Trinidad
The Open Door series presents work from Chicago’s new and emerging poets and highlights the area’s outstanding writing programs. Each hour-long event features readings by…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
2019 Chicago Architecture Biennial
The Chicago Architecture Biennial is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating an international forum on architecture and urbanism through the production of exhibitions and…
Theatre & Performing Arts
A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre’s classic A Christmas Carol is the heartwarming story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s discovery of kindness, compassion and redemption—a must-see Chicago holiday tradition enjoyed by…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
For over 25 years, The Annoyance Theatre has created some of Chicago’s finest comedy. Home of the longest running musical Co-ed Prison Sluts, The Annoyance…
Tours & Attractions
Chicago Water Taxi
Chicago Water Taxi is Chicago’s river transportation service with seven stops located on all three branches of the Chicago River. Hop on/ hop off at…
Sports & Recreation
Chicago Wolves vs. San Antonio Rampage
The 2019 Western Conference champion Chicago Wolves are back and ready to win their fifth league championship. Their 2019-20 American Hockey League season starts Oct.…
Tours & Attractions
Chicago’s Original Architecture Tour®
Be inspired by the captivating, visual art that is Chicago’s legendary architecture, and the exceptional architects who created this ever-changing, dynamic legacy for all to…
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