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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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Marriott Theatre Announces Spectacular 2025 Season in Celebration of Upcoming 50th Anniversary
Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will feature a remarkable season of beloved titles for kids of all ages. Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre invites theatergoers to…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ginza Holiday Festival
Celebrate Japanese culture at the 70th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, hosted by Midwest Buddhist Temple August 8–10. Enjoy authentic food, traditional music and dance, artisan…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Franz West: Millennium Park
Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Parade
Winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, PARADE has been proclaimed as “a work of art! As commanding as any musical revival…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Messi Experience Chicago
The Messi Experience is an immersive and interactive multimedia exhibition inspired by the life and career of Lionel Messi. As part of its world tour,…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wolff’s Flea Market Opening Day
Wolff’s Flea Market announces opening day April 20, 2025. Join us for our 34th season outdoors at the Allstate Arena, Rosemont. Sundays 6am-2pm through October…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Division Street Farmers Market
Fresh seasonal produce, flowers, prepared foods, unique Chicago-made products and rare finds are available at the Division Street Farmers Market.
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Glenwood Sunday Market in Rogers Park
The nonprofit Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) announces 23 local vendors for the 16th anniversary season of the Glenwood Sunday Market, which will operate every…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Leopold Segedin: A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015 to the Present at Evanston Art Center
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Leopold Segedin | A Habit of Art: Paintings from 2015…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition
The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to This Moment in Time | NorthShore Black Artist Group Exhibition. This exhibition is…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Seeing Connections: The Art of Richard Penn
Inspiration for art can come from many sources. Retired University of Chicago Medicine neurosurgeon and artist Richard Penn finds inspiration in nature, philosophy, science, and…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Maxwell Street Market
Visitors to the Maxwell Street Market will experience an eclectic mix of foods and finds—including handmade crafts, resale housewares, clothing, and much more.
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Tom Torluemke: LIVE! ON PAPER, 1987 – 2024
Tom Torluemke is a contemporary artist whose practice spans 40+ years and includes works in painting, drawing, sculpture, performance, and various mediums. Tom is known…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom
Waters of the Abyss: An Intersection of Spirit and Freedom is a massive and immersive series comprising embellishments of glass, crystals, shells, sand, metal, and…
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Living in the Shade: Open Space and Public Housing
This exhibition at the National Public Housing Museum explores the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e: The Floating World, Artworks from the Chiossone Collection
Hokusai & Ukiyo-e features 70 works and handcrafted objects by the masters of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1868). The collection features 53 woodblock prints and original…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ginza Holiday Festival
Celebrate Japanese culture at the 70th Annual Ginza Holiday Festival, hosted by Midwest Buddhist Temple August 8–10. Enjoy authentic food, traditional music and dance, artisan…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Northalsted Marketdays
Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood. The 1/2 mile long summer festival features…
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