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Uncertain Histories
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Hall was built as a memorial to the sacrifices of Union Civil War veterans and their families. According…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Holiday
The 1920s Romantic Comedy Soars to New Life. From Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg comes a sparkling contemporary adaptation of Philip Barry’s classic play that…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Eureka Day
Chicago’s acclaimed TimeLine Theatre Company returns to the Broadway Playhouse (following previous hit productions OSLO and THE LEHMAN TRILOGY)! At Berkeley, California’s ultra-progressive Eureka Day…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Outsiders
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical
The Enormous Crocodile musical brings Roald Dahl’s story to life with puppets, music, and laughs — a fun family show at Chicago’s Studebaker Theater. “For…
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…
Music & Comedy
Josh Johnson Live!
Comedian Josh Johnson will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Feb. 14-15, 2026.
Tours & Attractions
Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruises
Set sail with your special someone on an unforgettable experience with a Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise. Celebrate with your Valentine or Galentine, dining and dancing…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Sideshow Villains’ Deviant Cabaret: 7 Deadly Sins Masquerade
Sideshow Villains’ Deviant Cabaret: 7 Deadly Sins Masquerade is a live music, circus and theater event that questions the nature of sin. This is the…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Music & Comedy
Heartbeat House Party at Shedd Aquarium
Feel the love and the rhythm at the first-ever Heartbeat House Party! Celebrate Valentine’s Day beneath the waves with house music and aquatic allure. Dress…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Oil Lamp Theater’s “The Outsider”
Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present the first production of its 2026 season, The Outsider, written by Paul Slade Smith and directed by Scott…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents “The Irish… and How They Got That Way”
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to present The Irish … and How They Got That Way, by Frank McCourt, original musical arrangements by Rusty…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Hedda Gabler”
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s 30th anniversary season continues with Hedda Gabler, adapted by Christopher Shinn, based on the literal translation by Anne-Charlotte Hanes Harvey and…
Theatre & Performing Arts
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A wedding weekend, full of the usual complications: mismatched lovers, mischievous fairies, and a talking donkey and a band of amateur actors? William Shakespeare’s beloved…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Factory Theater Presents “Kubrickian”
The Factory Theater, 1623 W. Howard St., is proud to present Kubrickian, February 20 – March 15, written by Zack Peercy and directed by AJ…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Mardi Gras at Blue Bayou: Screw Cupid Edition
Cupid’s cancelled. Beads are not. This Valentine’s Day, we’re throwing romance out the window and giving away a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras…
Music & Comedy
Calvin Evans at The Comedy Bar
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Chicago native Calvin Evans’ comedy career…
Music & Comedy
Secret Sketch Show
Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…
Music & Comedy
Cupid’s Revenge: A Corny Love Story
Come lovers, come haters, come lonely masturbators, to an evening of Love, Laughter, and Debauchery. Sure, Cupid’s job is to shuck our hearts, butter our…
Music & Comedy
Burlesque For Lovers – Valentines Day Show
Starlets presents Burlesque for Lovers – a Valentine’s Day show celebrating love, lust, and self-love! Enjoy an unforgettable night of dazzling performances featuring Ronnie Rouge,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Eureka Day
Chicago’s acclaimed TimeLine Theatre Company returns to the Broadway Playhouse (following previous hit productions OSLO and THE LEHMAN TRILOGY)! At Berkeley, California’s ultra-progressive Eureka Day…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Outsiders
The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, is THE OUTSIDERS. Adapted from S.E. HINTON’s seminal novel and FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’s iconic film, this thrilling new…
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