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Chicago Pizza Pass
Aug6
Dec31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Pizza Pass

Say hello to the Choose Chicago Pizza Pass — your ticket to exploring the city’s iconic pizza scene one slice at a time. Choose Chicago…

Wednesday, August 6th
5:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 31st
7:00 p.m.
City wide
Yoko Ono's installation "Add Color (Refugee Boat)", courtesy the Museum of Contemporary Art
Oct18
Feb22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind presents one of the most comprehensive exhibitions to date of Yoko Ono, the trailblazing artist, celebrated musician, and formidable campaigner…

Saturday October 18, 2025Sunday February 22, 2026
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk
Nov1
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dia de Los Muertos Window Walk

Pilsen-based nonprofit organization, Pilsen Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Benito Juarez Community Academy and Pilarte to kick off their first Dia De Los Muertos…

Saturday, November 1st
12:00 p.m.Saturday, November 29th
11:59 p.m.
Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen Ave
Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov7
Nov16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Black Harvest Film Festival

Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. Born from an urgent…

Friday, November 7thSunday, November 16th
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets
Nov7
Nov16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Repertory Ballet presents The Capulets

Chicago Repertory Ballet is proud to announce the World Premiere of its original ballet, The Capulets. Set in the fictional universe of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet,…

Friday, November 7th
7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 16th
2:00 p.m.
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 North Dearborn Street
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Wednesday, November 12th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov12

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Wednesday, November 12th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Black Harvest Film Festival
Nov12

Black Harvest Film Festival

Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, the Black Harvest Film Festival is Chicago’s annual showcase for Black film across the diaspora. The 31st Annual Black…

Wednesday, November 12th
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Nov12

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet and the life of Robert Joffrey. The…

Wednesday, November 12th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Nov12

Balloon Museum: EmotionAir

The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…

Wednesday, November 12th
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Whose Lie Is It Anyway
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Whose Lie Is It Anyway

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, where laughter and entertainment come together in the heart of the Windy City! Join us on November 12,…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
GOOD THINGS: An Evening with Samin Nosrat
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

GOOD THINGS: An Evening with Samin Nosrat

Spend an uplifting evening with Samin Nosrat as she discusses her new book, GOOD THINGS. Samin will share stories around the inspiration for the cookbook,…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Crowd Work Wednesday at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly…

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Pivot Podcast: Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Pivot Podcast: Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway

The Pivot Podcast with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway will come to The Chicago Theatre on November 12.

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Robert Plant – Roar In The Fall 2025 Tour
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Robert Plant – Roar In The Fall 2025 Tour

Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace will perform live at Vic Theatre on Nov. 12, 2025.

Wednesday, November 12th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Vic Theatre
3145 N. Sheffield
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks

Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…

Wednesday, November 12th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Chicago’s Best Stand Up
Nov12
Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Best Stand Up

Welcome to Chicago’s Best Stand Up at The Laugh Factory – Chicago! Get ready for a night of laughter and entertainment with Chicago’s top comedians…

Wednesday, November 12th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Aba Cellar Tasting Series: Italy
Nov12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Aba Cellar Tasting Series: Italy

Join Aba on Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30PM or 8:15PM for an intimate tasting experience guided by Sommelier John C. Slatter, featuring Italian wines from…

Wednesday, November 12th
8:15 p.m.10:15 p.m.
Aba
302 N Green St 3rd Floor
Chicago Blackhawks vs. New Jersey Devils
Nov12
Wednesday, November 12th
8:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Nov12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, November 12th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience
Nov12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lieutenant’s Dream: An Immersive Theatre School Experience

Kenneth Sawyer Goodman – playwright, businessman, and Naval Lieutenant – didn’t live to see his vision of a uniquely Chicago theatre conservatory come to pass.…

Wednesday, November 12th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
DePaul University Theatre School Lobby
2350 N. Racine Ave.
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Thursday, November 13th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov13

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Thursday, November 13th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
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