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Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Riverwalk
Explore the Chicago Riverwalk with our knowledgeable volunteers! InstaGreeter walks take you on a free hour-long guided walk of the Riverwalk, without the need to…
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…
Tours & Attractions
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…
Tours & Attractions
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…
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…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
Brendan Fernandes, The Rite
The MCA is pleased to present The Rite (2018) by Brendan Fernandes, as part of City in a Garden: Queer Art and Activism, which is going to be…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Season Opening with Szeps-Znaider
Overview One of the most heartfelt musical dialogues ever written, the Sinfonia concertante shows Mozart at the pinnacle of his craft. As violinist, Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider…
Tours & Attractions
Chicago Skyline Sail – Escape the City Hustle
Experience Chicago’s Stunning Skyline from the Water! AVAILABLE NOW SAIL DAILY May 16, THROUGH Sept 28! Leave the hustle and bustle behind! Explore Chicago’s shores with…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Vegan Farmers Market
A weekly farmers market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, vintage clothing and other items has kicked off in West Town — and its offerings are…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Oktoberfest with the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs invite fans, neighbors and visitors to experience the first-ever “Oktoberfest with the Cubs” from September 19–21 in the Toyota Camry Lot at…
Tours & Attractions
90 Minute Architecture River Tour in Chicago
Experience Chicago’s Best 90-Min Architecture Boat Tour starting May 3, 2025! Led by expert tour guides, this is perfect for all ages. Explore the city’s…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Redtwist Theatre’s “How To Transcend a Happy Marriage”
Award-winning Redtwist Theatre launches its 21st season, “Defiant Femmes,” with How to Transcend a Happy Marriage, by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Elizabeth Swanson and movement…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
3rd Fridays Free Admission Night
Free Admission Museum Nights take place every third Friday of each month from 5 pm to 8 pm! The tour will start at 6:00 pm…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Teen Lit Night: Unbound
Join our night celebrating YA literature, art and culture! Come for the stories that grab your attention, connect over themes that matter and find your…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts
Free Museum Night / Bon Odori Workshop / Prelude to the Spiral Performance
Free Admission Museum Night runs from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The museum tour begins at 6:00 PM. Guests are welcome to join the Bon…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Old Town Oktoberfest
Raise a Stein in Chicago’s First German Neighborhood! This fall, history and celebration come together with the debut of Old Town Oktoberfest on Wells Street,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
World Fashion Festival
The 8th Annual World Fashion Festival (WFF) in conjunction with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce will take center stage September 18-20, 2025, at Macy’s, 111…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
The Infinite Wrench
Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
ComedySportz Chicago
Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…
Music & Comedy
Politically Incorrect – Adam & Eyal
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry With hundreds of millions of views…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Abby Paj Tries to Stay Alive
Abby Paj Tries to Stay Alive is a solo show written and performed by Neo-Futurist Ensemble Member, Abby Pajakowksi. THE DOOMSDAY CLOCK TICKS 89 SECONDS…
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